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Boracay Island

Aklan | South of Manila, Philippines
Ranked #4 of 31 attractions in Boracay
4.5 of 5 stars 209 Reviews
Type: Islands, Beaches
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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singapore
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Boracay is a must go for all! Beautiful white sandy beaches and clear waters. Station 1 is the best station for a quiet stay. Be sure to go with a local so you do not get ripped off! The entire stretch of the beach is filled with restaurants/hotels/bars/cafes/food so you'll be spoiled silly. Beware of MANY MANY touters selling sunglasses/pearls/sun... More

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cubao, qc
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Like: The night life, the beach, the warm people. Dislike: The beggars that sleep on the narrow strip.

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London
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Great Location, but not if you are wanting a relaxing quiet holiday... Boracay is rapidly becoming the Ibiza of the Philippines... 1m tourists a year

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Manila, Manila, Philippines
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

poor sanitation lesser police visibility and vendors are almost everywhere, the transportation is a total mess.. the boats are not safe anymore..

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philippines
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

White fine sands, beautiful beach. But this place is also so commercialized that it became so crowded with big hotels and restaurants around. The idea of a nice and quiet holiday doesn't apply here.

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Quezon City
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Dont visit boracay during rainy days, just experience a flood and bad smell water from canal

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philippines
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

White sand that are sugar fine. It does not get hot even with the hot sun. All kinds of accommodations are available in this tourist spot. Restaurant of all types are available. Sun set is a view to die for. Truly tropical sun sea and sun.

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Philippines
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Boracay is at its peak during the summer. A lot of tourists and locals visit this happening place. There are a lot of activities that you can while on this island. Daytime activities will include parasailing, diving, snorkeling, island hopping, dining, shopping and more. In the nighttime, everything becomes a big party. There are a lot of bars where you... More

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iloilo
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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I visited ten years ago when the sands were truly white. But they are yellow today compared to what they used to be. The poor island is so overdeveloped that now the algae in the beach is from the organisms thriving on sewage leeching through the island sewage systems into the waters. It is scientifically authenticated via laboratory testing. There... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Considering this is the Philippines the beaches on the west side are kept very clean that can't be said about the rest of boracay. Unfortunately the message being send to the locals and tourists isn't seen beyond the beaches. plus the beach front hotels aren't like beach front elsewhere. There are nothing but cafes and nick-nacks. Sunsets are great palms... More

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