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Palawan once again voted among best islands in the world
Palawan once again voted among best islands in the world
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 10, 2024 02:41 PM PHT
One of the many limestone cliffs of Palawan. Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News/File
One of the many limestone cliffs of Palawan. Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News/FileThe Philippines' tropical paradise of Palawan was once again voted as one of the best islands to visit around the world.
The Philippines' tropical paradise of Palawan was once again voted as one of the best islands to visit around the world.
The list, which is based on votes by readers of the New York-based magazine Travel + Leisure, includes a total of 25 island getaways.
The list, which is based on votes by readers of the New York-based magazine Travel + Leisure, includes a total of 25 island getaways.
Palawan ranked 13th with a reader score of 90.59. At number 1 is Maldives with 95.63, followed by Phu Quoc in Vietnam (94.41), Bali in Indonesia (93.26), Milos in Greece (93.08), and Dominica (92.47).
Palawan ranked 13th with a reader score of 90.59. At number 1 is Maldives with 95.63, followed by Phu Quoc in Vietnam (94.41), Bali in Indonesia (93.26), Milos in Greece (93.08), and Dominica (92.47).
"This thin island off the western coast of the Philippines is known for its unparalleled natural beauty, including limestone cliffs, lagoons, and rain forests. Travelers can explore preserves such as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, and learn about cultural practices from indigenous communities like the Batak and Tagbanua tribes," Travel + Leisure said.
"This thin island off the western coast of the Philippines is known for its unparalleled natural beauty, including limestone cliffs, lagoons, and rain forests. Travelers can explore preserves such as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, and learn about cultural practices from indigenous communities like the Batak and Tagbanua tribes," Travel + Leisure said.
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Check out the complete list below:
Check out the complete list below:
1. Maldives
1. Maldives
2. Phu Quoc, Vietnam
2. Phu Quoc, Vietnam
3. Bali, Indonesia
3. Bali, Indonesia
4. Milos, Greece
4. Milos, Greece
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5. Dominica
5. Dominica
6. Crete, Greece
6. Crete, Greece
7. Hvar and the Dalmatian Islands, Croatia
7. Hvar and the Dalmatian Islands, Croatia
8. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
8. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
9. Koh Samui, Thailand
9. Koh Samui, Thailand
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10. Great Barrier Reef Islands, Australia
10. Great Barrier Reef Islands, Australia
11. Ischia, Italy
11. Ischia, Italy
12. Cuba
12. Cuba
13. Palawan, Philippines
13. Palawan, Philippines
14. Fiji Islands
14. Fiji Islands
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15. Golden Isles (Jekyll Island, Little Simmons Island, Sea Island, St. Simons Island). United States
15. Golden Isles (Jekyll Island, Little Simmons Island, Sea Island, St. Simons Island). United States
16. Phuket, Thailand
16. Phuket, Thailand
17. Sicily, Italy
17. Sicily, Italy
18. Anguilla
18. Anguilla
19. Moorea, French Polynesia
19. Moorea, French Polynesia
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20. Corfu and the Ionian Islands, Greece
20. Corfu and the Ionian Islands, Greece
21. Sardinia, Italy
21. Sardinia, Italy
22. Madeira, Portugal
22. Madeira, Portugal
23. Skye and the Hebrides, Scotland
23. Skye and the Hebrides, Scotland
24. Paros, Greece
24. Paros, Greece
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25. Zanzibar, Tanzania
25. Zanzibar, Tanzania
Palawan was recently recognized in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024 as one of the winners under the Best Island category.
Palawan was recently recognized in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024 as one of the winners under the Best Island category.
Another island from the Philippines, Boracay, was part of the list, which was compiled by Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia's team of editors and expert contributors.
Another island from the Philippines, Boracay, was part of the list, which was compiled by Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia's team of editors and expert contributors.
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