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Boracay Island is located off the northwest corner of the island of Panay, and belongs to the Western Visayas island-group, or Region VI, of the Philippines. The island is approximately seven kilometers long, dog-bone shaped with the narrowest spot being less than one kilometer wide, and has a total land area of 10.32 square kilometers..<ref name=wikipedia>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boracay Boracay] Wikipedia.ORG. Accessed September 2007.</ref>
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Boracay Island is located off the northwest corner of the island of Panay, and belongs to the Western Visayas island-group, or Region VI, of the Philippines. The island is approximately seven kilometers long, dog-bone shaped with the narrowest spot being less than one kilometer [http://www.zbsports.com/store/store_products.aspx?manufacturerid=11 arcteryx] wide, and has a total land area of 10.32 square kilometers..<ref name=wikipedia>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boracay Boracay] Wikipedia.ORG. Accessed September 2007.</ref>
South-facing Cagban Beach is located across a small strait from the jetty port at Caticlan on Panay island, and the Cagban jetty port serves as Boracay's main entry and exit point during most of the year. When wind and sea conditions dictate, east-facing Tambisaan Beach serves as an alternative entry and exit point.<ref name=&quot;wikipedia&quot;/>
South-facing Cagban Beach is located across a small strait from the jetty port at Caticlan on Panay island, and the Cagban jetty port serves as Boracay's main entry and exit point during most of the year. When wind and sea conditions dictate, east-facing Tambisaan Beach serves as an alternative entry and exit point.<ref name=&quot;wikipedia&quot;/>
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Boracay's two primary tourism beaches, [http://wiki.alumni.net/wiki/Asia/Philippines/Aklan/Malay/Boracay/White_Beach/ White Beach] and [http://wiki.alumni.net/wiki/Asia/Philippines/Aklan/Malay/Boracay/Bolabog_Beach/ Bulabog Beach], are located on opposite sides of the island's narrow central area. White Beach faces westwards and Bulabog Beach faces eastwards. The island also has several other beaches.<ref name=&quot;wikipedia&quot;/>
Boracay's two primary tourism beaches, [http://wiki.alumni.net/wiki/Asia/Philippines/Aklan/Malay/Boracay/White_Beach/ White Beach] and [http://wiki.alumni.net/wiki/Asia/Philippines/Aklan/Malay/Boracay/Bolabog_Beach/ Bulabog Beach], are located on opposite sides of the island's narrow central area. White Beach faces westwards and Bulabog Beach faces eastwards. The island also has several other beaches.<ref name=&quot;wikipedia&quot;/>
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White Beach, with its blindingly white and powdery sand, is the main tourism beach. It is a bit over four kilometers long and is lined with resorts, hotels, lodging houses, restaurants, and other tourism-related businesses. In the central portion, for about two kilometers, there is a footpath known as the Beachfront Path separating the beach itself from the establishments located along it. North and south of the Beachfront Path, beachfront establishments do literally front along the beach itself. Several roads and paths connect the Beachfront Path with Boracay's Main Road, a vehicular road which runs the length of the island. At the extreme northern end of White Beach, a footpath runs around the headland there and connects White Beach with [http://wiki.alumni.net/wiki/Asia/Philippines/Aklan/Malay/Boracay/Diniwid_Beach/ Diniwid Beach].<ref name=&quot;wikipedia&quot;/>
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White Beach, with its blindingly white and powdery sand, is the main tourism beach. It is a bit over four kilometers long and is lined with resorts, hotels, lodging houses, restaurants, and other tourism-related businesses. In the central portion, for about two kilometers, there is a footpath <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.mycaal.com/ <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">loan modification</span>] known as the Beachfront Path separating the beach itself from the establishments located along it. North and south of the Beachfront Path, beachfront establishments do literally front along the beach itself. Several roads and paths connect the Beachfront Path with Boracay's Main Road, a vehicular road which runs the length of the island. At the extreme northern end of White Beach, a footpath runs around the headland there and connects White Beach with [http://wiki.alumni.net/wiki/Asia/Philippines/Aklan/Malay/Boracay/Diniwid_Beach/ Diniwid Beach].<ref name=&quot;wikipedia&quot;/>
Across the island from White Beach is Bulabog Beach, a secondary tourism beach and Boracay's main windsurfing and kiteboarding area.<ref name=&quot;wikipedia&quot;/>
Across the island from White Beach is Bulabog Beach, a secondary tourism beach and Boracay's main windsurfing and kiteboarding area.<ref name=&quot;wikipedia&quot;/>
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** All flights to Boracay are either via Kalibo or Caticlan from the Manila Domestic Airport.  The Kalibo Airport is located around an hour and a half  from the boat launch in Caticlan.  The Caticlan Airport is located around 15 minutes from the boat launch. Domestic flights to Kalibo are via Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines.  Philippine Airlines Express, Cebu Pacific, Seair and Zest Air fly direct to Caticlan. Upon arrival in Kalibo, transfers to the boat launch in Caticlan is done by airconditioned vans and buses.  The trip takes approximately 1 1/2 hours (70 kms). The boat (bangka) ride from Caticlan to the Boracay Jetty Port takes around 20 minutes. Upon arrival, visitors have the choice of riding tricycles or passenger vans to their resort.<ref name=travelsmart>[http://www.travelsmart.net/ph/resorts/Boracay/Transportation.html Boracay Transportation] TravelSmart.NET. Accessed October 2007.</ref>
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** All flights to Boracay are either via Kalibo or Caticlan from the Manila Domestic Airport.  The Kalibo Airport is located around an hour and a half  from the boat launch in Caticlan.  The Caticlan Airport is located around 15 minutes from the boat launch. Domestic flights to Kalibo are via Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines.  Philippine Airlines Express, Cebu Pacific, Seair and Zest Air fly direct to Caticlan. Upon arrival in Kalibo, transfers to the boat launch in Caticlan is done by airconditioned vans and buses.  The trip takes approximately 1 1/2 hours (70 kms). The boat (bangka) ride from Caticlan to the Boracay Jetty Port takes around 20 minutes. Upon arrival, visitors have the choice of riding tricycles or passenger vans to their <span class="plainlinks">[http://xTiburon.com <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">business blog</span>] resort.<ref name=travelsmart>[http://www.travelsmart.net/ph/resorts/Boracay/Transportation.html Boracay Transportation] TravelSmart.NET. Accessed October 2007.</ref>
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Coordinates: 11°58′10″N 121°55′30″E 11.96944, 121.925

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Boracay

  • Overview

Boracay Island is located off the northwest corner of the island of Panay, and belongs to the Western Visayas island-group, or Region VI, of the Philippines. The island is approximately seven kilometers long, dog-bone shaped with the narrowest spot being less than one kilometer arcteryx wide, and has a total land area of 10.32 square kilometers..[1]

South-facing Cagban Beach is located across a small strait from the jetty port at Caticlan on Panay island, and the Cagban jetty port serves as Boracay's main entry and exit point during most of the year. When wind and sea conditions dictate, east-facing Tambisaan Beach serves as an alternative entry and exit point.[1]

Boracay's two primary tourism beaches, White Beach and Bulabog Beach, are located on opposite sides of the island's narrow central area. White Beach faces westwards and Bulabog Beach faces eastwards. The island also has several other beaches.[1]

White Beach, with its blindingly white and powdery sand, is the main tourism beach. It is a bit over four kilometers long and is lined with resorts, hotels, lodging houses, restaurants, and other tourism-related businesses. In the central portion, for about two kilometers, there is a footpath loan modification known as the Beachfront Path separating the beach itself from the establishments located along it. North and south of the Beachfront Path, beachfront establishments do literally front along the beach itself. Several roads and paths connect the Beachfront Path with Boracay's Main Road, a vehicular road which runs the length of the island. At the extreme northern end of White Beach, a footpath runs around the headland there and connects White Beach with Diniwid Beach.[1]

Across the island from White Beach is Bulabog Beach, a secondary tourism beach and Boracay's main windsurfing and kiteboarding area.[1]

  • Getting There
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    • All flights to Boracay are either via Kalibo or Caticlan from the Manila Domestic Airport. The Kalibo Airport is located around an hour and a half from the boat launch in Caticlan. The Caticlan Airport is located around 15 minutes from the boat launch. Domestic flights to Kalibo are via Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines. Philippine Airlines Express, Cebu Pacific, Seair and Zest Air fly direct to Caticlan. Upon arrival in Kalibo, transfers to the boat launch in Caticlan is done by airconditioned vans and buses. The trip takes approximately 1 1/2 hours (70 kms). The boat (bangka) ride from Caticlan to the Boracay Jetty Port takes around 20 minutes. Upon arrival, visitors have the choice of riding tricycles or passenger vans to their business blog resort.[1]
    • Airlines
    • Kalibo to Caticlan Transportation
      • Minivans - P200/person
    • Caticlan to Boracay Island Ferry
      • Caticlan/Cagban Jetty Port and Passenger Terminal Fee - PhP20.00/person
      • Environmental & Admission Fee - PhP50.00/person
      • Caticlan-Boracay Transport Fee - PhP19.50/person


Spas

  • Nami Boracay Spa
  • Mandala Spa is one of the finest Asian destination spas, offering luxury accommodations and award winning holistic spa therapies in a lush tropical sanctuary overlooking Boracay’s renowned white beach. It was link building voted Destination Spa of the Year and Spa Treatment of the Year for Watsu at the Baccarat AsiaSpa Awards 2005 and Best Rejuvenation Program at the SpaAsia Crystal Awards in 2004.[1]

Dive Shops

  • Calypso Dive Shop
  • Victory Divers
  • Scuba World Boracay
  • Blue Mango Boracay Beach Resort & Dive Shop

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