by Cheryl Cruz

Created on: June 21, 2008

Favorite Summer Destination
The world's famous island of Boracay can be found in the Philippines. It is located in Aklan and south of Manila. It is accessible by air from Manila,the capital of the Philippines. And its also been voted as one of the best beaches in the world. It's ranked # 7 in the Top 10 World's best beaches.

You can find lots of restaurant, bars, and cafes just a few step away from the crystal clear water and white powdery sand of Boracay. Be it adventure, relaxation, shopping or diving. You can find it in the island. Anything that you can think of can be find in Boracay, fascinating tattoos, beaded accessories, picture with the sand castles made by the native in the island.

You can do scuba diving.There are plenty of dive shops to choose from in Boracay. Experienced divers recommend the wreck and the wall dive. They also have Horseback Riding for a very affordable prices. You can explore the parts of Boracay away from the usual tourists trail with the friendly native horses and ponies. You can do sailing,too. Ride the waves and go beach-hopping with the outrigger sailing boat. You can bring your snorkel gears for a tour of some of the best spots a crossed the island. The island also offer some fun rides like banana boat riding. This ride is very enjoyable and exciting and you can avail it for only $3.50 every 15 minutes.They also have Spas. In fact one of the country's best spa called Mandala Spa can be found here in the island-its numerous Asian Awards are proof enough. Talking about Kite Boarding,they have it and as of now it is one of the most popular new sports in the island. Name it,they have it, motorbiking,rock climbing,windsurfing, and surprisingly you can play golf in the island, Fairways and Blue Waters resort have it. Take you a golfing skills to the test-tee off across the mass of rolling and undulating terrains. It has unique golfing experience you may not find anywhere else in the world.

The island has also some exotic wildlife. In some jungle-like areas you will see monkeys,snakes and some monitor lizards. As you walk along the white beaches in the evening you may see the fling foxes flying overhead. The variety of trees and bushes in Boracay is stunning. There are literally hundreds of different varieties of flowers, bushes, plants and fruit trees

White Beach extends along much of the islands west coast, this famous stretch of white sand is the premier beauty and tourists attraction of Boracay. So, pack your clothes, gather the whole family and start booking your flights to Boracay.

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