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Boracay Beach
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Where it's at
The Philippines are a chain of 7,000 islands, constituting
the longest broken coastline in the world. Boracay is a small
island just 5 miles long and one mile wide. It's located towards
the western centre of the chain, and can only be reached by
outrigger boat, some 3 hours sailing from Manila. It's located
on the north tip of Panay, in the Palawan Islands.
Boracay has been reinvented as something of a tourist resort,
offering a paradise of white sandy beaches, crystal clear
blue seas and cooling palm trees and opportunities for diving
and water sports galore. The powdery surfaces of White
Beach are said to glisten at night, making it part of
the Tropicana appeal. Brits, Spanish and Germans have made
Boracay a 2nd home which has led to widescale tourism development.
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When to go
May is towards the end of the summer months (December to May),
during which typhoons don't strike the islands.
Highlights:
Go horse-riding
Gallop along the white sands or explore the island with an
experienced guide.
Go diving
Diving in Boracay is spectacular, with a variety of extraordinary
marine life and excursions to suit everyone, from beginner
to more experienced diver. There's no shortage of dive shops
from which to rent your equipment and organise your trip.
Stay in a beach house
Sleep with the sea on your doorstep and step out onto powdery
sand at daybreak.
Try Delicious Foods
Multicultural cuisine: Filipino, Thai, Belgian... and the
real tropical fruit milkshakes are a must.
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Tropicana: Shilpa Mehta gets fruity in Boracay
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By Jess Halliday
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