| In May 2007, Boracay Philippines was ranked #7 in | | | | to visit the place. However, the one exceptional |
| the ten Top Beaches in the world by both the | | | | advantage that Boracay has over the rest of world |
| Chicago Tribune and the New York Newsday, based | | | | is -- the Filipino hospitality. |
| on user ratings from Yahoo! Travel. | | | | When you travel to Boracay, you do not go there |
| Is there really a secret to Boracay, you may ask? | | | | just for the beaches. You visit the place because of |
| Ask any traveler who has been invited to a Filipino | | | | its appealing holiday atmosphere. You go there |
| home in the countryside before. They will tell you | | | | because Filipinos treat you as someone special and |
| about the red-carpet treatment they received from | | | | not just as a tourist out for a good time. |
| their hosts while there. | | | | Here's what TaRits, a recent visitor to Boracay has |
| Filipinos are noted for their unique brand of warm and | | | | to say about this tropical oasis: |
| loving hospitality. They look after their guests with | | | | "Boracay is such a great place that when you stay |
| unrivaled care and affection. They love to pamper | | | | there, you would want to stay longer than you have |
| their visitors -- to a fault. | | | | to.... |
| Therein lies the secret to Boracay: the Filipino | | | | I guess that's how you feel when you are from a |
| hospitality. | | | | busy stressful place and you come to see paradise, |
| Nowhere else is this more evident than in Boracay. | | | | you'll know that everything you do there will be full |
| And that is the reason why visitors keep going back | | | | of fun, full of light. LOTS OF LIGHT, LOVE AND |
| to this enchanting island paradise. | | | | LIFE." |
| The Filipino hospitality is a unique trait among Filipinos. | | | | TaRits |
| There is this unusual desire to please the guest, no | | | | Now is the time to go to Boracay, Philippines. |
| matter what the outcome. Filipinos know this, but | | | | Experience this wonderful feeling of being looked |
| foreigners who have never associated with Filipinos | | | | after as someone special. |
| before are unaware of this distinctive Filipino | | | | Here's what you can do there: |
| character. | | | | Go on day trips island hopping and snorkeling with |
| Of course, to a visitor, this Filipino custom is | | | | Capt Joey on his Red Pirates sailboat. |
| something desirable and appreciated because it is but | | | | Play recreational frisbee or compete with more |
| natural for a person to enjoy special treatment. | | | | seasoned players on Boracay's white sand beaches. |
| To a Filipino, there is no such thing as an uninvited | | | | Enjoy scuba diving in Boracay's exotic coral gardens |
| guest at a Filipino home, no matter how humble it is. | | | | with their colorful tropical marine life. |
| If someone turns up unexpectedly during meal time, | | | | Test your beach volleyball skills against other visiting |
| whatever food is on the table is shared with the | | | | players along Boracay's White Beach. |
| visitor, even if it means not having enough for the | | | | Visit the Butterfly Garden and marvel at the rare |
| rest of the family. | | | | collection of exotic tropical butterflies. |
| There are so many exciting things to see and do in | | | | Experience the thrill of kiteboarding -- the adrenalin |
| Boracay, Philippines that this alone is enough reason | | | | sport -- in Boracay's Bulabog Beach. |