Best Islands in the Philippines: Top Picks by Traveler Type
Ten islands ranked by traveler type, with a simple way to choose between beaches, surf, diving and quiet escapes, and links to our guide for each.
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Apo Island Diving Guide: Turtles, Dive Sites and Day Trips
Everything you need for Apo Island: the marine sanctuary, how to behave around sea turtles, confirmed dive sites, boat logistics from Dumaguete and when to go.
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Malapascua Island: Malapascua Diving Guide
Thresher sharks, Gato Island sea snakes, a historic wreck and mandarin fish: what to dive at Malapascua, which certification you need and how to get there from Cebu City.
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La Union Travel Guide: The Complete Guide
Surf lessons, cafes, Tangadan Falls, San Fernando and day trips: everything you need to plan a trip to La Union, the surfing capital of the north.
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Sagada Travel Guide: The Complete Guide
Hanging coffins, caves, Kiltepan sunrise and mountain coffee: how to plan Sagada, from the rules and guides to buses and the best time to go.
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Batanes Travel Guide: The Complete Guide to Batan, Sabtang and Itbayat
Everything you need to plan a trip to Batanes: Batan, Sabtang and Itbayat, how to get there, weather risks, buffer days and Ivatan food.
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Cloud 9 Siargao Surfing Guide for Every Level
How to surf Cloud 9 and the rest of Siargao: season, breaks by level, lessons, reef safety, tides and etiquette.
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Chocolate Hills and Panglao Island: Visitor Guide
How to combine Bohol’s Chocolate Hills with Panglao’s beaches, Balicasag reef and dolphin trips, with transfers, timing and trip length.
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Puerto Princesa Underground River: Visitor’s Guide
How permits, transport, the boat tour, audio guide and weather work for Palawan’s UNESCO-listed cave, and how to fit it into your trip.
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Dumaguete and Siquijor Travel Guide: The Complete Guide
Diving in Dauin, Apo Island, waterfalls and the mystic island of Siquijor: how to plan Dumaguete and Siquijor, from ferries to scooter safety.