<Ul> <Li> Ati </Li> <Li> Aklanon </Li> <Li> Hiligaynon </Li> <Li> Karay - a </Li> </Ul> <Li> Karay - a </Li> <P> Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in Western Visayas region of the Philippines . Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards from numerous travel publications and agencies . The island comprises the barangays of Manoc - Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak in the municipality of Malay, in Aklan Province . The island is administered by the Philippine Tourism Authority and the provincial government of Aklan . 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 . </P> <P> Boracay was awarded as the 2012 best island in the world from the international travel magazine Travel + Leisure . In 2014, the resort island was at the top of the Best Islands in the World list published by the international magazine Condé Nast Traveler . In 2016, Boracay headed the magazine's list of Top 10 destinations to watch . </P>

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