PHOTOS: Miss Universe candidates stay behind to bask in the Palawan and Cebu sunshine

(SPOT.ph) It's been a week since the pageant, but some Miss Universe candidates have actually stayed behind to bask in the Philippines' sunshine—and our famous beaches, of course. Their lovely photos on Instagram are the perfect excuse to gear up for the gym or actually push through with all those getaway plans.

Take, for instance, Miss U.S. Virgin Islands Carolyn Carter, who happily explored Palawan:

A photo posted by CAROLYN CARTER (@carolyncarter) on Feb 2, 2017 at 5:51am PST

Island hopping

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Her stop in the Underground River

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At the Big Lagoon in El Nido

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We wish we looked like this sitting in a bikini, too

Carolyn wasn't the only beauty queen in Palawan; Miss Germany Johanna Acs was also enjoying the Palawan sunshine with her family.

A photo posted by Johanna Acs (@johannaacs) on Feb 1, 2017 at 6:04am PST

In Puerto Princesa

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At the Underground River

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Island-hopping in El Nido

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She looks right at home by the beach

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We love that beachside view!

Meanwhile, Miss New Zealand Tania Dawson was having a blast in sunny Cebu. 

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At Plantation Bay

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Coconuts and a bit of henna by the shore

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She promises she'll be back in June