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

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

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

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

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

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  8. Beautiful place to visit!
    Thanks for dropping by :)

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

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

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

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  12. Great views for my tired of grey eyes!

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  13. I wished I could go there right now !

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

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  15. The water looks so refreshing. beautiful.

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

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