Despite its international recognition and the popularity of El Nido, Coron, San Vicente and Balabac, Palawan remains unfamiliar to many travelers, particularly in nearby...
This would be the 4th time Palawan placed on top of the annual list, randomly selected among the readers of the leading US-based publication on the tourism business. It was 2nd only last year to Sri Lanka after grabbing two consecutive top rankings in 2016 and 2017. It first led the list in 2013. Palawan has nevertheless been always on the top 10.
“A regular on our list of the world's best islands, Palawan is home to the otherworldly, Subterranean Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site worth the trip alone. Many make El Nido and its blue lagoon their base, though, to explore the Bacuit Archipelago,” Conde Nast Traveler said.
