With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is a dream for beach lovers and underwater explorers alike. If you’re planning your own island-hopping adventure, here are the standout spots from my travels that I’d wholeheartedly recommend…
Best time to visit Dry season (for clear waters and perfect island-hopping weather).
Discover El Nido: A Mini Guide to the Philippines' Tropical Paradise
This is a world-famous tourist destination! I thought it was breathtakingly beautiful with powdery white-sandy beaches, clear azure waters, seriously dreamy sunsets and a great blend of modern eco-friendly resorts, upscale hotels, and lively beachfro...
Boracay Island
This was a dreamy tropical paradise in Palawan!
Coron Island
This small tropical island was seriously Insta-worthy!
Panglao Island
This was an under-the-radar gem compared to other tourist hotspots!
Siquijor
This was a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city!
Vigan
I thought this secluded tropical island was a gem!
Discover Paradise at Sangat Island Dive Resort in Coron, Philippines
These were breathtaking ancient terraced fields!
Exploring the Majestic Banaue Rice Terraces in the Philippines
I found this remote island was a eco-tourism haven!
Apo Island dive site | PADI
I thought this unique geological spot was extraordinary!
Exploring the Enchanting Chocolate Hills of the Philippines
This is the largest island in the Batanes province!
Batan Island
This unique lake is nestled within the crater of the Mount Pinatubo volcano!
Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake: A Hidden Wonder in Zambales
I was really charmed by this picturesque town! I found really breathtaking with incredible views of the striking Mayon Volcano, a mix of traditional Filipino and Spanish colonial architecture dotted through the tropical greenery, an impressive baroqu...
Things to Do in Daraga in 2025
This small mountain town was a hidden gem!
Discover Sagada Tourist Spots: Your Ultimate Outdoorsy Itinerary - Klook Travel Blog
I thought this clear, spring-fed river was extraordinary! I discovered a striking spot where brilliant turquoise waters shimmered under the sun, surrounded by a thick tropical jungle and towering limestone cliffs.
Enchanted River
I was completely charmed by this historic walled district in Manila!
Exploring Intramuros: A Guide to Manila's Historic Walled City
This was an incredible active stratovolcano! I thought it was stunning – it had a perfectly symmetrical cone shape which towered over the surrounding landscape, as well as its verdant green slopes and the charming nearby town of Legazpi. To me, it wa...
I thought this place was a gem! I thought this sanctuary for ocean wildlife was stunning with vibrant, untouched coral reefs, incredible marine life, and clear blue waters. I was absolutely captivated by how serene and otherworldly it felt – I was im...
This city enjoyed a really superb location! I thought it was a bustling gem of a place with a mix traditional Filipino and Spanish colonial buildings, but it’s surroundings were just divine with lashings of greenery, the majestic Mount Apo and the se...
10 reasons to go to Davao, Philippines | Cathay VN
