Boracay in the Philippines was recently named the world's best island getaway. Boracay's Discovery Shores Hotel also secured top honors as the Best Hotel spa in Asia. Boracay is shaped like a dumb-bell,it is 7km long and, at its narrowest point, only 1km acroes and,not surprisingly,the island is the Number one tourist destination in the Philippines. Travellers from around the world love to enjoy pure white beaches under the tropical sun,sipping tropical cocktails and forgetting about the stresses of the working world.