Boracay a tiny, butterfly shaped island at the northwestern tip of Panay in Western Visayas is known with its white, talcum-fine beach, balmy weather and warm, crystalline waters. It’s like a hypnotic magnet that lures many to a lotus existence. It is also an anchor tourist destination where days can be spent by simply lazing on the beach and nights are for indulging in the tropical party lifestyle.

There’s plenty to do in Boracay other than beachbumming and partyhopping like boating and wind surfing, scuba diving, trekking, mountain biking, and golf. For the adventure-driven, sail boating and kayaking are popular sporting activities in Boracay. Dive sites surround the island are learning venues to both novice and professional divers, guided by competent instructors of the many dive shops that operate in the area.

White Beach is so, soooo fine that is why walking barefoot than shod is the rule rather than the exception. At daytime, tourists can have a soothing massage under the shade of a coconut tree beside the shoreline and from dusk to dawn, Boracay turns into one big party place where everyone is welcome to join in.

Recreations are certainly no problem in this tropical Eden with leisure activities calendared throughout the year and amenities offered by some 350 tourist establishments.

Dining, however, is no problem in Boracay with most resorts having their own restaurants that serve both Filipino and international cuisines. Small snack bars and fast food outlets line the island.

Filipinos do not simply just offer the guest a place to rest or park their luggage; they also share the best of what they have. This warm, effusive brand of hospitality is what distinguishes Philippine hotels from the others. Resorts in Boracay range from the posh "AAA" to the more tailored "SIR" (special interest resort).