All About Boracay
As of the moment, Boracay is ranked as one of the Top 10 World’s Best Beaches. This is according to Yahoo! Travel Guide. As of June 2007, it is ranked as the 7th Best Beach beating thousands of other beaches from all around the globe.
It is a tropical island approximately 315 kilometers long. It is found in Visayas, most specifically covered by the province of Aklan. On April 25, 1956, it became an independent province. It is most famous for its beautiful white sand beach and the stunning sunset that can only be found in the island. The weather is divided into the La Nina and the El Nino. The island is most widely visited during Christmas, Lenten Season and summer. However, year-round accommodations also await travelers.
Several hotels, beach resorts and villas are scattered around the island. There are also several luxurious spas as well as budget-friendly rooms. The island is divided into 3 main stations namely the Station 3 where cheaper lodgings can be found, Station 2, which is close to the nightlife and Station 1 with the serene ambiance.
Every year, thousands of tourists gather for much awaited events such as the Beach Volley Festival, Asian Windsurfing Tour, Boracay Internatinal Funboard Cup, Ati-Atihan Festival, Dragon Boat Race and on 2014, it is scheduled to host the 2014 Asian Beach Games. Several recreational activities also excite tourists like the Banana Boat Ride, Parasailing, windsurfing and kite surfing. Boracay is also famous for its nightlife. Several bars and pubs line up on the beach shore. These bars are where parties and concerts are held.
Posted May 22nd, 2008 by admin This entry was posted on Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 at 8:01 am and is filed under General. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
June 13th, 2008 at 4:09 am
Boracay is such a great place!