Boracay the 1970s. In 1970, the movies "Nam's Angels" (released in the U.S. as "The Losers") and "Too Late the Hero" used filming locations on Boracay and Caticlan. There was an influx of Western tourists after German writer Jens Peter called it "paradise on Earth" in his book about the Philippines in 1978. In the 1980s, the island became popular as a budget destination for backpackers. By the 1990s, Boracay's beaches were being acclaimed as the best in the world. However in 1997, the tourist arrival to the resort island dropped 60 percent due to the increase of coliform bacteria from
2014 South Seas Island Resort Women's Pro Classic received entry with a special exempt: The following player received entry with a protected ranking: 2014 South Seas Island Resort Women's Pro Classic The 2014 South Seas Island Resort Women's Pro Classic was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the second edition of the tournament which was part of the 2014 ITF Women's Circuit, offering a total of $50,000 in prize money. It took place in Captiva Island, United States, on November 3–9, 2014. The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: The following