travel42 Port Guide: Boracay Island

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An island resort just off the northwestern tip of Panay Island 195 mi/315 km southeast of Manila, Boracay, Philippines, is a fast-growing beach destination.

Boracay boasts white-sand beaches and offers a range of accommodations from simple bamboo huts to resorts.

Travelers enjoy sailing, windsurfing and snorkeling (the area has fabulous coral formations and reef fish) in the surrounding sea. Along with the influx of tourists and Manila jet-setters, Boracay also sees its fair share of glitt...