Boracay Island

BORACAY ISLAND: Asia's Leading Beach Destination

Where dreams come true…

World famous for its distinct powdery white sand and pristine turquoise waters, the island has more than 30 beaches, the most popular being the 4km White Beach on the west side and the more tranquil 2.5km Bulabog Beach on the east side of the island. A tropical island on the Western Visayas Region of the Philippines, less than an hour from Manila by plane, the beach capital of the Philippines has received numerous awards, including No.1 Asian Best Beach Destination in the World in TripAdvisor's 'Travelers' Choice 2012' awards, and fourth in the Top 10 Islands in the World list in Travel & Leisure Magazine's 'World's Best Awards 2011.'.

Boracay Island is host to an array of leisure activities for everyone, such as inland adventures such as biking, horseback riding, all-terrain buggies, forest walks, zip line, sports activities such as golf, tennis, Frisbee, volleyball, beach football and beach tennis, a variety of water sports such as kite boarding and kite surfing, windsurfing, Scuba diving, snorkeling, jet ski, kayaking, sailing, parasailing and dragon boat racing, a plethora of world-class al fresco dining, bars and night clubs, shopping, world-renowned spa treatments, yoga, inland, island-hopping and helicopter tours, and of course beach walking and relaxation, making it a dream tropical destination for all. Entertainment is everywhere, from folk singers to acoustic rock performers, from cultural dance shows to fire dancing, from tribal drumming to karaoke – you name it! You will find tattoo studios, foot spas, beauty salons, medical clinics, 24-hour convenience stores, groceries, wet markets, cafés, delicatessens and bake shops, specialty, novelty and souvenir shops, local bank and ATMs, money changers, and a whole lot of other conveniences you would not have imagined possible in such a small island.

Two primary gateways service Boracay, the Kalibo International Airport already operating thrice-weekly non-stop flights between Hon Kong and Kalibo by Cebu Pacific and the newly modernized Boracay Airport in Caticlan, which will be a fully operational domestic and international airport by 2013.