one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 17 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities.
Iloilo City is the regional center.
Western Visayas is composed of six provinces and the highly urbanized cities of Bacolod and Iloilo with Kalino as the sole international gateway (Kalibo Airport) serves direct flights to Incheon-Korea, and Taipei, with Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore next) .
FEATURED DESTINATION: BORACAY 
Boracay is paradise for certified sun-worshippers all over the world.
In fact, local and foreign tourists have made Boracay their yearly
destination. Others have chosen to live on this haven.
Boracay can be found on the northwestern tip of Panay in
Aklan, a province on the Visayas island known for its colorful
Ati-Atihan festival.
Boracay's thousand-hectares boast of all the elements of a
tropical heaven - crystal blue waters, powder white sand, liberal doses
of tropical palms and flowering plants, and a healthy and diverse
marine life.
Boracay has three little communities - Yapak in the north, Manoc-Manoc
in the south and Balabag in between. Hilly elevations of up to 100
meters above sea level characterize Yapak and Manoc-Manoc. Intertwining
trails link the small villages and lead to lush tropical jungles.
The culinary fare at Boracay is as diverse as the nationalities of its
visitors. French, Chinese, Australian, Belgian, German, Spanish,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Thai - are all fused into the native
cuisine. Truly, Boracay, has become the premiere destination of beach
lovers around the globe.
Water Fun
The beach beckons for some serious swimming, or just wading by the
shore. For more active vacationers, windsurfing and parasailing gears
are readily available. Go sailing with the help of locals acutely
attuned to the rhythms of the sea.
Beach Combing
There are over
a dozen beaches dotting the islands: White Beach, Diniwid, Alinghai
Beach, Manoc-manoc Beach, and Cagban Beach, among others. Work on your
tan, read a book, relax and have a massage. White Beach, probably the
most famous stretch in the country, features bright, fine sand and
clear, shallow waters.
Nightlife
Spend the last
hours of the day at any of Boracay's bars and discos. Beer in hand, you
can dance on the sand with brilliant fireflies. If this seems too rowdy
for your taste, take a stroll on the moonlit beach.
Bat Caves
Explore the bat caves of Yapak, preferably with an experienced guide and take photos of these night creatures.
Kar-Tir Seashell Museum
Located at the village of Ilig-iligan, Kar-Tir features an interesting
collection of seashells, woodcarvings, pottery, hand-woven articles,
and traditional costumes from all over the Philippines.
SOURCE: http://www.philippinetourism.us/destination/dest_boracay.htm
