Boracay Island has been one of the dream vacation destinations not just for Filipinos but also for foreign tourists. It has been featured in a lot of TV shows, magazines, and even movies. This popular island was awarded as the 2012 Best Island In The World from the international travel magazine Travel = Leisure. In 2014, this tropical island made it to the top of the Best Islands in the World list published by the international magazine Condé Nast Traveler, and just last year, Boracay headed the magazine's list of Top 10 Destinations To Watch.
Despite the blaze of publicity, Boracay was not really on top of my getaway list. I grew up in a province where serene islands with untouched beauty are very accessible and affordable. There are only two things missing: the fun water activities and the great nightlife; not really deciding points for me though. Coz one, I'm always hesitant with recreational activities, especially when it involves the water because I CAN'T SWIM. It's a shame, right? And two, I'm not really a partyphile. Besides, I hate crowded beaches, which is how Boracay is often presented.