BORACAY

There are several beaches in the Philippines with the name of White Beach, but the one located on Boracay Island is the one that gets all the attention, and rightly so. The calm, blue-water and white-sand beach is an easy draw for visitors, but the natural cave formations that surround it add a colorful backdrop.

The expansive beachfront makes it a popular beach for water activities and swimming. This beach is popular for kitesurfing and for photographers, who visit the elevated rock that looks over the island for the best panoramic view at sunset.

The best way to carve out some secluded moments while you are among the tourists is to opt for a beachfront massage, gain private beach access on the upscale plantation at the Coast resort, or stay in your own bungalow at The Lind Boracay. Be sure to visit the small boutique shops in town and walk the beach at night, where you often find candlelit sandcastles.