Boracay, among world's most romantic islands

Boracay, a favorite island destination in the country, has a new distinction.

Travel+Leisure ranked Boracay as the 5th most romantic island destinations in the magazine's February issue.

"Once a backpacking haven with only the most basic accommodations, this 5-mile-long island now rivals better-known Asian destinations such as Phuket and Koh Samui, Thailand. A 45-minute flight from Manila brings you to either Kalibo or Caticlan, where boats connect directly to White Beach, whose powdery sand may just be the softest in the world," T+L wrote.

It also cited Mandala Spa & Villas and the resort's yoga classes, the cliffside pool villa, and massage services, especially Filipino's traditional "hilot."

Below is the magazine's complete of its 'getaway escape' list

1. Bora-Bora, French Polynesia
2. Capri, Italy
3. Santorini, Greece
4. Kauai, Hawaii
5. Boracay, Philippines
6. Maldives
7. Maui
8. Moorea,Tahiti
9. Vieques, Puerto Rico
10. Bali
11. Grenadines, St. Vincent & the Grenadines
12. Lanai, Hawaii
13. Anguilla
14. Huahine, French Polynesia
15. Fiji
16. Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
17. Great Barrier Reef, Australia
18. St. Bart’s, French West Indies
19. The Big Island, Hawaii
20. St. John, American Virgin Islands
21. Harbour Island, Bahamas
22. Vancouver Island, British Columbia
23. Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
24. Nevis
25. Mykonos, Cyclades, Greece
26. Nantucket
27. St. Lucia
28. Bermuda
29. Sicily
30. Oahu
31. Kiawah Island, SC
32. Saba
33. Florida Keys
34. Turks and Caicos
35. Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

- Rappler (January 27, 2013 3:19PM)