About Boracay (Seraph Hotel)

As you travel through the 7,107 islands of the Philippines, you will find stunning natural scenery like Boracay (Seraph Hotel), it is not difficult but there is one island that stands out but Boracay (Seraph Hotel). In Boracay (Seraph Hotel) you can find a four-kilometer-long white talc powder sandy beach, turquoise blue waters and romantic scenery. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) is located on the northwestern tip of Panay Island and can be reached only by boat. Due to its natural beauty, the island of Boracay (Seraph Hotel) is a top beach in Asia. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) is also known as gateway to paradise.

Two (2) km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayan region of the Philippines is Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island of the Philippines located approximately 345 km (200 miles) south of Manila. It's nine kilometers and spread over 2,563.86 acres (1,038 hectares). At its narrowest point Boracay (Seraph Hotel) is only one kilometer wide.

Amihan and Habagat seasons weather in Boracay (Seraph Hotel) is generally the weather patterns. Amihan means a cool northeast wind, and Habagat means west or southwest wind; south-west monsoon. The Amihan season is characterized by moderate temperatures, little or no rainfall, and a prevailing wind from the east. The Habagat season is characterized by hot and humid weather, frequent heavy rainfall, and a prevailing wind from the west.

The Amihan and Habagat seasonal pattern is the switch in wind direction which is the main indicator in Boracay (Seraph Hotel). Boracay (Seraph Hotel) will be in the Habagat weather pattern for the remainder of the year and the Amihan weather pattern from sometime in September or October to sometime in May or June. These dates can vary in individual years, though.

Tropical Storms can impact Boracay (Seraph Hotel) at any time of year, but are most likely to be seen throughout the rainy (Habagat) season. Temperatures in daytime in Boracay island (Seraph Hotel) generally range from 77-90°F (25-32°C) from the beginning of the Amihan season into February or March, and increase to the 82-100°F(28-38°C) range with the onset of the Habagat season. During Tropical Storm periods in Boracay (Seraph Hotel), temperatures can fall below 68°F (20°C).

Ati tribe was the original settlers of Boracay (Seraph Hotel). Boracay (Seraph Hotel) became an independent province on April 25, 1956 and part of Aklan Province. Tourism began to develop in Boracay (Seraph Hotel), and the island became popular with backpackers in the 1980s formerly undiscovered it wasn't till the 1970s.

Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island was a well-guarded secret many years ago, almost possessively so that only a few knew of its existence. When a foreign movie crew accidentally "discovered" this island paradise, it was only in the 70s. Others wrote a book, which included rave reviews of Boracay (Seraph Hotel) that changed the island’s pace from that of being a quiet secret to eventually being voted as having the best beach in the world.

Boracay (Seraph Hotel) is a phenomenon since Aklan for many tourists is synonymous to Boracay (Seraph Hotel); in fact, many more know about Boracay (Seraph Hotel) than Aklan. At peak season, some the Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island’s population may swell to 20,000. A word on the Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island is added a bonus for the weary heritage traveler.

The Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island is under the administrative control of the Philippine Tourism Authority in coordination with the Provincial Gov’t of Aklan Province comprises of brgy Balabag, ManocManoc, and Yapak (3 of the 17 barangays which make up the municipality of Malay).

The Boracay (Seraph Hotel) island came to international attention in 1980s when European backpackers, mostly German, wrote about this idyllic island in the South China Sea although Boracay (Seraph Hotel) was known to fishermen and some of its land owned by non-residents. The English baker on the Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island is one of the oldest tourist’s establishments. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) could boast of five star accommodations and a golf course by the end of the 80s, many rest houses had been built and by the end of the century. It was voted as one of the best beaches in the world in 1990 and again in 1996 as the worlds number one tropical beach.

White Sand Beach is Boracay (Seraph Hotel)'s central attraction, on Boracay (Seraph Hotel)'s southwestern flank, a gem of nature stretching for about four kilometers, where most of

The rocky and subject to dangerous currents is in the northeast, especially during the rainy season. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) reefs make the island an ideal jump off point for the enthusiastic scuba divers or snorkelers.

Fresh sea foods can be found and which can be cooked right there or brought to where one is staying and for those on economy budget go to the Boracay (Seraph Hotel) talipapa, or Boracay (Seraph Hotel) open market. But Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island has many restaurants catering to all tastes. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) has equipments for water sport, as well as lessons for scuba diving and wind surfing.

Tourism in Boracay (Seraph Hotel) is at its peak during the Amihan season partly because of its wind and weather pattern. The prevailing wind blows from the east Boracay (Seraph Hotel) during Amihan. The water off Boracay (Seraph Hotel) White Beach is often glassy-smooth. Hills on the northern and southern ends of the Boracay (Seraph Hotel) island channel and the Amihan season wind from the eastern side of the island; Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Bulabog Beach in the central part of the island's eastern side makes the reef-protected waters off that beach ideal for windsurfing and kite boarding / kite surfing.

Luxurious hotel types to budget and Spartan rooms are number of accommodation types scattered all over the Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island. Along White Beach, location is often specified in relation to Boracay (Seraph Hotel) three boat stations, though the stations are no longer in operation. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Station 2 is roughly in the center of the beach, with Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Stations 1 and 3 respectively roughly midway to the north and south endpoints of Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island. The Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Station 3 area is where most of the cheaper lodgings are located, while Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Station 2 is meant for those who want to be within proximity of the bars. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Station 1, meanwhile, is where you can find the more isolated accommodations, offering peace and quiet to those looking for a respite from the usual action-packed Boracay (Seraph Hotel) night scene.

Boracay (Seraph Hotel) island accommodations range from dirt cheap to luxurious. Every luxurious and some fine hotel resorts has its Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Suite Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Private Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Honeymoon Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Executive Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Family Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Superior Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Standard Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Double Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Triple Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Quadruple Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Ocean View Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Garden View Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Beachfront Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Bungalow Type Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Aircon Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Fan Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Dormitory Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Transient Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Backpacker Room, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Room with Kitchen, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) House and any type of fabricated accommodations. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) peak period pricing are periods of heavy tourism (usually including Christmas / New Year, Easter / Holy Week, and Chinese New Year periods).

Most Boracay (Seraph Hotel) hotels and resorts have seasonal price levels, with high season prices generally coinciding with Amihan Season dates. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) has in excess of 350 Boracay (Seraph Hotel) beach resorts offering more than 2,000 rooms ranging in quality from five-star to budget accommodations, so tourists are sure to find whatever they are looking for. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) offers a wide range of restaurants, bars, pubs, and nightclubs. Leisure activities available on Boracay (Seraph Hotel) include scuba diving, mild windsurfing, blue snorkeling, blue beach relaxation and windy kite boarding. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) is the site of a world-class 18-hole par 72 golf course designed by Graham Marsh.

Boracay (Seraph Hotel) has two serving airports, the Kalibo International Airport in Kalibo pretty close to Boracay (Seraph Hotel) and Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (commonly referred to as "Caticlan airport") in Caticlan, 30 minutes boat ride to Boracay (Seraph Hotel).

The S.R.N.H. passes through the Caticlan airport which is western part of Boracay (Seraph Hotel), with private car ferries from Roxas City, Or. Mindoro dock at the Caticlan jetty port.

Motor-tricycles along the main road of Boracay (Seraph Hotel) or by walking along the beaches of Boracay (Seraph Hotel) are the two main modes of transport. Along the Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Beachfront path, Pedicabs are also available for transport. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) other means of transportation include mountain bikes, quadbikes and motorbikes, all of which can be rented.

Motorized bancas and sailing paraws are available for rent to explore around the Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island’s coast. Around Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island are outrigger canoes and are common sights in waters. Passengers may be seated on a trampoline platform between the outrigger supports sailing paraw is a narrow hulled boat with outriggers either sides. These are extremely fast off the wind in Boracay (Seraph Hotel), but can be unwieldy for inexperienced sailors.

EXCITING EVENTS

Asian Windsurfing Tour, with the week-long Boracay (Seraph Hotel) International Fun board Cup competition usually held in January on Bulabog Beach, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) is one of the competitive venues.

Each January in Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Kalibo on nearby Panay Island, the well-known Ati-Atihan Festival takes place. Usually in the second or third week of January, a much smaller Ati-Atihan festival is celebrated on Boracay (Seraph Hotel).

An ultimate Frisbee event has been held annually since 2003, usually during summer, the Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Open Asian Beach Ultimate Tournament.

LOCATION HISTORY

AKLAN where Boracay (Seraph Hotel) located between latitudes 11° 09' 30" N and 12° 01' 00" N, and longitude 121° 50' 00" E and 122° 34' 45" E, Aklan island of Boracay (Seraph Hotel) like Capiz close to Boracay (Seraph Hotel) shares the northern coast of the triangular island of  Panay like the island laaso of Boracay island (Seraph Hotel). More than a third of the land is mountainous but Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island has a few, with Aklan's western flank sharing the high cordillera that divides the province from Antique which is close to Boracay (Seraph Hotel) as well. The south is bounded by the central cordillera of Panay Island where Boracay (Seraph Hotel) is located, common to the provinces of Capiz and Iloilo. A break in the cordillera at Nabas allows passage to Pandan, Antique and the other passage for Boracay (Seraph Hotel). The lowlands are limited to a narrow strip that starts from the coast and extends to the foothills, the widest are the floodplains of the Ibajay (30 kms) and Aklan Rivers (60 kms), two of five major rivers in the province while Boracay (Seraph Hotel) island is like a shoe. The rivers empty into Sibuyan Sea. The other rivers are the Tangalan, Jalo and Talon. 

Aklan's beginning as a settled area before Boracay (Seraph Hotel) was known is wreathed in legend and spurious and undocumented historical claims. It is hard to find documentary evidence about the island and Boracay (Seraph Hotel) with the coming of the Spaniards. In 1566, the Augustinian Fray Martin de Rada had begun evangelizing Panay Island including Boracay (Seraph Hotel) shoreline, where he preached the Gospel at Pan-ay, Capiz, Boracay (Seraph Hotel) itself and in Dumangas. However, they continued their missionary work in Boracay (Seraph Hotel) and Panay and in 1581 evangelize Kalibo airport including Boracay island - La Carmela Beach and in Ibajay place. Both areas particularly Boracay (Seraph Hotel) were strategic settlements because they were near the mouth of Aklan's great rivers, a convenient waterway for penetrating the island's interior and the shoreline of Boracay (Seraph Hotel).

Aklan and Boracay (Seraph Hotel) participated in the Revolution against Spain when Gen. Francisco Castillo, who had donated his fortune to found a national press in Boracay (Seraph Hotel) for the Katipunan and Candido Iban arrived in Aklan and Boracay (Seraph Hotel) to found a chapter of the Katipunan. Iban was a native of Malinao, Banga and a resident of Boracay (Seraph Hotel) and had befriended the brother of Gat Andres Bonifacio, Mr. Procopio. Inducted in to the Katipunan he returned to Boracay (Seraph Hotel) to organize in the Visayas.

Aklan's best-known tourist attractions are: the Ati-atihan and Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island, both relatively new attractions. Although the story told of the origins of the Ati-atihan links it to the legend of the peace pact between the Bornean datus and the Ati (Ayta) who occupied Panay Island and Boracay (Seraph Hotel) Island in the 13th century, the fact is the Ati-atihan (held on the third Sunday of January to coincide with the feast of the Santo Niño patron of Boracay (Seraph Hotel)) was concocted in the 1950s as a way to boost tourism. Boracay (Seraph Hotel) island a long but narrow white sand island came to the attention of surf and sun backpackers in the late 70s, by the 80s enterprising Europeans had set shop on the island of Boracay (Seraph Hotel) and by the end of the century, the island Boracay (Seraph Hotel) boasted of five star resorts, a gulf course, establishments catering to different clientele: from economy to the luxury tourist budget, and a string of restaurants that serves the cuisine of the world: from native islander, to Japanese and Chinese, to Asian to continental, and what have you. These two attractions alone bring in most of the tourist dollars and Euro to Boracay (Seraph Hotel) municipal and town of Aklan.

In Kalibo and Boracay (Seraph Hotel) year 1581, the Augustinians established a mission. In Kalibo and Boracay (Seraph Hotel) year 1680, was erected a parish under the advocacy of the San Juan Bautista Then, the town site was at Barrio Laguinbanwa in Numancia, some two kilometers distant from the present site of Kalibo and Boracay (Seraph Hotel).

In the year 1947, after the World War II, Mr. Gabriel M. Reyes, Archbishop of Cebu island later Manila, personally took a hand reconstructing and remodeling the church in various area including Boracay (Seraph Hotel). The Boracay (Seraph Hotel) church hit by an earthquake on 14 June 1990 measuring 7.1 in the Richter scale hit the Island of Boracay (Seraph Hotel) at 3:41 P.M., the epicenter was located at 11.34North of Boracay (Seraph Hotel) latitude; 122.10 East of Boracay (Seraph Hotel) longitude. The Philvocs reported 15 kilometers depth as computed.