Boracay Island is about 300kms. south of Manila. It is located off the northwest corner of Aklan Province in Panay. Approximately seven kilometers long and one kilometer wide in its narrowest part, Boracay contains one thousand eighty three (1,083) hectares. Its powdery white sand beach and pristine turquoise waters have earned it a place among the world’s best tropical beaches (BMW Tropical Beach handbook). Boracay also offers a variety of exciting activities-nature trips, sports including a world-class 18 hole golf course, shopping, dining and night entertainment. For the foreign tourist or visitor, communication isn’t a problem as English is widely spoken. In the Philippines, Boracay is the top tourist destination.