Monday, March 26, 2012

Boracay: One of the best beach in the Philippines

March, 2007 when me and my officemates planned to come in their province, Aklan which is two hours by land travel going to white powdered beach of Boracay.   The three days of stay really such fun and enjoyable.  Since its Holyweek, I would say local and international tourist filled the beautiful island to enjoy vacation.

Boracay has been known by Filipinos as the "Number One Tourist Spot In The Philippines". While a British publication known as TV Quick, awarded Boracay Island
as the Number One Tropical Beach In The World!




Boracay is an island of the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards numerous times.

 

Why named Boracay?

The name Boracay is attributed to different origins. One story says that it is derived from the local word "borac" which means white cotton with characteristics close to the color and texture of Boracay's white sugary and powdery sand. Another credits the name to local words "bora," meaning bubbles, and "bocay," meaning white. Yet another version dating back to the Spanish era says the name is derived from "sagay," the word for shell, and "boray," the word for seed. 








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