Boracay Philippines

BORACAY PHILIPPINES

Boracay Island, Philippines Known far and wide as an island paradise, Boracay has charmed vacationers with its powder white sand, crystal blue waters and purposely laid-back pace. Located at the norther tip of Panay province, Boracay is about three hours away from Manila.

The most famous part of Boracay is its 4 kilometer stretch of the finest, most pristine white sand beaches, White Beach, where the color of the sea blends with that of the sky during the day and the white sands glimmer at night. So awesome is the Island that the best descriptions cannot give justice to Boracay's natural beauty. Boracay's attractions do not stop at its natural beauty. A wide range of accommodation serving every visitor's lifestyles is available on the Island. To satisfy every palate and for night-lovers, Boracay's beachfront is lined with varied international restaurants, open-air bars, karaokes bars and discos. In addition to relaxing and lazing by the beach, Boracay also offers countless activities for water sport lovers, e.g. scuba diving (diving lessons taught in German, French and other languages), snorkeling, wind surfing, sailing, parasailing, water skiing, banana riding, and many others. For golf-lovers, Boracay also offers an 18-hole golf course.

Nami Boracay

Nami Boracay

Nami Boracay is the one of the Top 10 boracay resorts on Boracay. Nami Private Villas is located on the next beach over from the famous "Boracay Beach" or better known by the locals as "White beach" called Diniwid Beach. Nami Boracay Beach Resort has a beach front position but the resort itself is located 20 meters above the beach on a Cliffside. Nami Boracay Resort also has a one of a kind elevator which takes you from the beach level to the lobby and restaurant of the Boracay Resort. The Villas are the first of the Boracay Resorts to have a scenic elevator! All rooms have a breathtaking million dollar view along with a Jacuzzi on every balcony. The interior design of this resort is Contemporary Filipino Style. Though each room is uniquely designed, they are unified in the luxurious details such as the classic Hunter electric fans, Hans Grohe fixtures and individually hand sculpted washbowls. All rooms are air-conditioned, come with complete bathroom amenities, terry bathrobes, IDD/NDD telephones, DVD players upon request, cable television, mini bar and in-suite spa facilities.

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A beach for all seasons - Paul Edwards looks at some of the world's favourites.
Travel means different things to different people, but for most it inevitably means at least one visit to a beach.
Some beaches such as those in Normandy have enormous historical significance. Some are remarkable for their thousands of naked bodies. Others are the haunt of the rich and famous while some for example, Brighton in England don't even have sand.
Beaches mean relaxing holidays; art galleries, cathedrals and regional cuisine imply serious cultural travel. A neat mix of the two is the start of a perfect itinerary.
The choice of best beaches is purely subjective so we've narrowed them down to some of the most famous ones.

All of Hawaii

All of Hawaii - Kauai, Waikiki, all other fabulous of Hawaii's beaches

Vieques Beaches, Puerto Rico

Content provided by Luisa Cupeles from Vieques Travel Guide.comIn Vieques you will find some of the most scenic, quiet, and secluded beaches on the Caribbean. Puerto Rico has been a very popular destination on the Caribbean for it’s hundreds of beaches among the immense variety of attractions for travelers. The beaches in Vieques (an off-shore island just a short 20 minute flight or a ferry ride away from the main island) stands out for it’s unspoiled and tranquil environment that makes you want to lay on the sand and let your mind free to dream.

Vieques Beaches includes:
Blue Beach / Bahia de la ChivaSecluded beach perfect for those seeking for a feeling of peache and solitude. What you will find in this beach; beauty, perfectly blue beauty. As soon as you step foot on Blue beach, it will make sense why they named it blue beach. The waters have perfectly coordinating shades of blue with clear waters and soft crisp white waves. Blue beach is like a gigantic artistic masterpiece.
Black Sand Beach - Playa NegritaEven some locals do not know that there is black sand in Vieques. When I found out, as soon as I went to Vieques I began my search for this island treasure. Truly worth the visit, great beach for a romantic walk and for those with the desire to hunt for treasures like the Pirates of the Caribbean.
Cofi Beach / Playa CofiYet another beautiful beach in Vieques and very different from the rest on the island. Bold colors of blue, reddish-brown rocks and bubbly white foam from the waves. Great views of colorful Isabel Segunda from a distance.
Esperanza Beach / Playa EsperanzaEsperanza Beach, fun beautiful beach with crystal clear waters perfect for snorkeling. Take a walk along the Strip, watch the sunset shining on colorful fisherman’s boat on the blue waters of Esperanza. During the day you will enjoy laying on the sand, getting that perfect tan and watching the fisherman come back with their catch of the day. The translation for Esperanza is “Hope”. So when you come to Esperanza take some time to look out on the waters, think of dreams and hope, they may just come true while in Vieques.
Green BeachGreen beach is located on the northern side of Vieques Island. A great name of this beach with lots of green flora along the coast just naturally growing wild and free. Popular for snorkeling and family friendly waters. On this beach you can appreciate the magnificent wildlife of this island. There were pelicans just ”chilling” on rocks above the water. The drive there was very spectacular, you have to pass the Kiani Lagoon, (mangroves), and the flora around you is lush and very green. I highly recommend a jeep to get there.
Mosquito PierThe Mosquito Pier is a popular spot for divers and it is located on the north east side of Vieques Island. I found a couple of locals fishing with their kids, and they told me that fishing at night is great. The future plan is to create a “short route” to the town of Ceiba, Puerto Rico. The view from the pier is stunning. You can see the beautiful coast and really appreciate just how marvelous the vegetation in this island really is, the view is simply breathtaking. Get ready to take great pictures along the pier, great site to watch birds, I found many pelicans and birds along the coast. There are great beaches along the area that are great for bathing.
Playa GrandePlaya Grande is probably the most unique beach on the island located on the south east end of Vieques. The scenery is quite stunning, great big rocks along the coast, perfect to sit down and enjoy the view holding hands with your loved one. This beach is not to be missed, (but then, they all are).
Red Beach / Bahia Corcho - Playa CaracasThis Beach is becoming one of the favorites among the locals and travelers. Red Beach / Playa Caracas is located on the southern side of Vieques. Stunning view of mountains around you, rocks at the far left end, and lots of soft sand to lounge and get the perfect tan. Pretty shades of blue water, and getting there was half the fun (if you like dirt roads). US Fish and Wildlife Services built several gazebos along the beach, so it is very family friendly.
Sun Bay Beach / Balneario Sun BaySun Bay Beach, top favorite among the locals and travelers. It has family friendly facilities such as picnic tables, restrooms, and a camp ground. It is also one of the most beautiful beaches in Vieques (this is a tricky statement, since they all are). Sun Bay Beach is a picture perfect beach.

Roebuck Bay

This isn't a beach for swimming or sun bathing. Actually, most times this part of Roebuck Bay in Western Australia is referred to as mudflats...
This picture was taken at the Broome Bird Observatory, a world famous research facility. It's one of the world's top shore bird and wader locations and at the right time of the year you can watch thousands and thousands of birds on these beaches.

Greater Santa Cruz Island's rare "Pink Sand Beach

The Great and Little Santa Cruz Islands' respective Pink and White Sand Beaches are, arguably, this city's best beaches, and one of the country's best. In its ideal natural state, there is no comparison to the uniquely beautiful "pinkish" sand (a coloration effect of pulverized rare red Organ-pipe Coral ( tubipora musica ) from eons of surf erosion mixed in with the white sand) and colorful coral reef just a few feet away from the shore of the Great Santa Cruz Island. The "Pink Sand Beach" of Great Santa Cruz Island is rare, and is one of the very few found in the entire world. There is over three miles of this rare pink sand beach encircling the beautiful island.

The nearby Little Santa Cruz Island (View incredibly detailed Satellite Map) has a beautiful white sand beach instead, and is a military installation. Snorkeling and scuba diving are excellent diversions for the sun worshipers with lots of colorful marine life to experience in excellent water visibility, depending on weather conditions. In the Great Santa Cruz Island, there are some covered huts used for picnicking (food and water can be brought in), and adequate bathroom facilities. The Great Santa Cruz Island has a big mangrove-laden lagoon inside where its water level rises and falls with the tide, along with a small Badjao village and their increasingly larger burial ground nearby the mouth opening of the lagoon. The island interior is lushly covered with natural island vegetation and grass, with some flowering trees, providing a welcome shade from the near equatorial sunshine. It is also home to numerous red mangrove crabs and other sea creatures that seek shelter inside its protective lagoon.