A weekly Australian magazine, “Grazia,” exploring life at the top in terms of fashion, celebrities and travel has featured Boracay’s beauty extensively.
Holding the glossy high life magazine for everyone to see, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Joseph Ace Durano said, “Our country’s exposure in different renowned foreign publications show that we are continually on the world’s blue list of the best.”
Durano added, “This affirms that our investments in one of the country’s prime tourist destinations is worth every cent because Boracay is, indeed, among the world’s top 10 beaches.”
Boracay island is blessed with crystal-clear waters, ultra-fine sand and, despite the number of developments on shore, it’s unique charm never fail to captivate worldwide tourists.
Visitors could not help but be enthralled with the island’s healthy mix of nature and party atmosphere that’s appropriate for water sports such as beach volleyball, skim boarding, kite surfing, sailing, snorkeling tours and bar hopping in the evenings.
With a spectacular sunset on the horizon for late afternoon viewing, trail hiking and mountain climbing are most appropriate in the mornings.
Notable spas and wellness centers happily dot the place where worn-out travelers can look forward to being pampered with massage to soothe their frayed nerves and tired bodies.
“Grazia” has been a huge success and we are confident that the Australian audience will respond enthusiastically to its fresh approach to lifestyle and travel,” said Undersecretary Eduardo Jarque of the Tourism Planning and Promotions.
Tourism in Boracay continues to increase by leaps and bounds, reflecting a 5.61 per cent growth for Region VI and earning them a total of Php 10.6 billion in 2008.
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This is great news. Even though that Boracay tends to be very crowded and has that “mass tourism”appeal, I still cannot deny the fact that it is one of the best beaches. The unique 5 kilometers of white sand, the soft and powdery sand and most of all, the various amenities that it can offer to its guests are all there..
May we continue to promote our local tourism to the rest of the world. Mabuhay!
Well deserved. Maganda pa din naman ang bora, despite the over crowding.