Must See Philippines - Boracay Beaches

The famous white beaches of the island of Boracay, off the northwestern tip of Panay, regularly appears in those 'Best Beaches of the World' lists that travel rags are so fond of compiling. Despite the write-ups, unchecked tourist development has at times caused waste-disposal problems.

It might be a good idea to check up on beach conditions before you leave. Environmental tests in 1997 found the water off Boracay to be contaminated and unsafe to swim in. Follow-up tests declared the waters to be within acceptable pollution limits and Boracay's beaches certainly look pristine.