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'''Boracay''' is a tropical [[island]] located in the [[Visayas]] in the [[Philippines]]. Lying about 200 kilometers southeast of [[Manila]], this small island is found just off the northwestern tip of [[Panay]] island and is part of the province of [[Aklan]]. Boracay has more than 30 beaches, foremost of which is a four-kilometer stretch of pure white sand called White Beach—widely considered by international travel publications to be among the world's best beaches. |
'''Boracay''' is a tropical [[island]] located in the [[Visayas]] in the [[Philippines]]. Lying about 200 kilometers southeast of [[Manila]], this small island is found just off the northwestern tip of [[Panay]] island and is part of the province of [[Aklan]]. Boracay has more than 30 beaches, foremost of which is a four-kilometer stretch of pure white sand called White Beach—widely considered by international travel publications to be among the world's best beaches. |
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The island is only accessible by boat, normally a [[pump boat]] from the port of Caticlan. From Manila or Cebu, travelers generally take a plane to [[Kalibo]] and then travel by land to Caticlan. |
The island is only accessible by boat, normally a [[pump boat]] with seats inside the cabin from the port of Caticlan in the municipality of Malay. From Manila or Cebu, travelers generally take a plane to [[Kalibo]] or [[Iloilo]] and then travel by land to Caticlan. Two airlines also offer flights direct to Caticlan using small aircraft. |
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Revision as of 07:26, 19 November 2004
Boracay is a tropical island located in the Visayas in the Philippines. Lying about 200 kilometers southeast of Manila, this small island is found just off the northwestern tip of Panay island and is part of the province of Aklan. Boracay has more than 30 beaches, foremost of which is a four-kilometer stretch of pure white sand called White Beach—widely considered by international travel publications to be among the world's best beaches.
The island is only accessible by boat, normally a pump boat with seats inside the cabin from the port of Caticlan in the municipality of Malay. From Manila or Cebu, travelers generally take a plane to Kalibo or Iloilo and then travel by land to Caticlan. Two airlines also offer flights direct to Caticlan using small aircraft.