Boracay is a small island in 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 from numerous travel publications
and agencies. The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and
Yapak in the municipality of Malay, in Aklan Province. The island is
administered by the Philippine Tourism Authority and the provincial government
of Aklan. Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is also famous for being
one of the world's
