Boracay rules 'world's best islands' list
MANILA, Philippines — Readers of international magazine Condé Nast Traveler recently voted Boracay Island as the Best Island in the World of 2016 after failing to make it in the past two years.
"This itty-bitty island (10-square mile) in the Western Philippines is as close to the tropical idyll as you’ll find in Southeast Asia, with gentle coastlines and transporting sunsets. Add in a thriving nightlife scene, and you have one of the top tourist spots in the region," Condé Nast Traveler wrote.
"The aptly named White Beach is Boracay’s main draw, with powdery white sand and shallow azure water ideal for swimming and snorkeling," it added.
Pallugna said that the international recognition of the country's top island destinations is a big boost to sustained tourism efforts which seek to encourage more travelers to visit the Philippines and experience its beauty and culture.
"The prestigious destination awards we garnered this year from the readers of American travel publications, such as Conde Nast Traveler and Travel+Leisure, reinforce our destinations’ image and ignite curiosity and interest of the affluent American travelers to visit the Philippines," Pallugna said.
