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Boracay

Boracay is a resort island in the Philippines, administered by the Philippine Tourism Authority and the province where it belongs - Aklan. The island is approximately 196 miles south of Manila. I visited it on a whim in 2013, a year after it was awarded, among several other awards, the best island  in the world by Travel + Leisure, an international travel magazine.
"Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation. It is also emerging among the top destinations for tranquility and nightlife." (Wikipedia)
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  1. eileeninmdJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Looks like a fun place to visit, the water is gorgeous. Wonderful photos. Have a happy week!

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  2. SmilingSallyJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    Hi Hazel,

    You've brought some beautiful blues today. You did not put a picture in, so I fixed it for you.

    Thanks for sharing.
    Have a Happy Blue Monday.

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    1. HazelJanuary 21, 2014 at 8:28 AM

      Blenza was acting up. Thanks a lot Sally for linking my post.

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  3. NeesieJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    Ahhh...now that's just what I needed Hazel... to be transported to that fabulous relaxing destination ;D
    Gorgeous blue water and fabulous photos!

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  4. Ruth KellyJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    Sounds like a place that I would like to visit to get away from the snow.

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  5. AnnJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:35 AM

    Love those blue waters and white sand--looks tranquil for sure. We have a cruise planned this summer on a white beach.
    Ann

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  6. Maria's SpaceJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:23 AM

    Those photos look so warm

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  7. Gemma WisemanJanuary 21, 2014 at 5:36 AM

    Beautiful blue waters round the island. And love the hat with perched sunglasses.

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  8. Ni de Aqui, Ni de AllaJanuary 21, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Hi Hazel, beautiful blue waters and skies! Dreaming of the ocean now.

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  9. lina@home sweet homeJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful place to visit!
    Thanks for dropping by :)

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  10. UnknownJanuary 21, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    ahhh... really want to be here anytime soon in summer .. <3

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  11. KateJanuary 21, 2014 at 11:22 PM

    If it weren't so far away, I think that I'd enjoy the Island. Kate, ABC Team

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  12. Leslie:January 21, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    Beautiful spot.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  13. Roger Owen GreenJanuary 22, 2014 at 1:39 AM

    A lovely BUNCH of pics!
    ROG, ABCW

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  14. photowannabeJanuary 22, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    I think I would love to visit there on a whim too.
    Beautiful Blue water and the Boat.
    Great shot.

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  15. Photo CacheJanuary 22, 2014 at 4:39 AM

    paradise.....someday maybe?

    FRANKLY MY DEAR

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  16. ellen bJanuary 22, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    Great views for my tired of grey eyes!

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  17. IngridJanuary 22, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    I wished I could go there right now !

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  18. aspiritofsimplicityJanuary 22, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    oh it looks inviting. We are experiencing a winter storm now with arctic temps and lots of snow....

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  19. kalpana solsiJanuary 22, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    The water looks so refreshing. beautiful.

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  20. Healy HarpsterJanuary 27, 2014 at 3:42 AM

    I missed that gorgeous island! We'd been there in 2003 and plan of going back!

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