Palawan Tops 'Worlds Best Islands to Visit 2025' List

(SPOT.ph) Palawan, the Philippines' Last Ecological Frontier, just earned another notch on its belt, ranking 1st on US News & World Report's Best Islands to Visit in 2025 list.

While it's no surprise that Palawan is getting all the hype from travel magazines and publications across the globe, let this latest recognition seal the deal for you to book that flight to the island. Check out the reasons why Palawan should be on your travel list, at least according to the US News & World Report. 

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Palawan ranks 1st in US News & World Report's Best Islands to Visit in 2025 list:

Palawan is known for being an island paradise perfect for long beach days and adventure-filled island hopping.  Whether you want to lounge around at one of the best beaches in the world at Entalula Beach, hike and swim around Kayangan Lake, or kayak through the Puerto Princessa Underground River, there's something for every traveler in this Region, and that is exactly why it was listed in the US News & World Report's Best Vacations, landing on top of the the islands category. 

The US News & World Report is a Washington-based media company that reports on everything lifestyle. As part of its main franchises,  the publication releases a ranking of hotels, vacation destinations, cruises, and things to do, along with a slew of other listicles that create easy to consume guides for its readers. These lists are carefully curated using a combination of user and editorial rankings which consider a destinaton's sights, culture, people, cuisine, affordability, convenience and many more. 

In a statement released to the press, Department of Tourism Secretary, Christina Frasco attributes Palawan's latest recognitions to the combined efforts of locals and the government saying, "This global acclaim is not only a celebration of Palawan’s breathtaking natural beauty, but also a tribute to the local communities, tourism workers, and stakeholders who have worked tirelessly to preserve and promote its treasures."

Aside from Palawan, the list also recognizes 23 other destinations from around the world. Ranking 2nd is the Italian island of Sardinia, a popular cruise stop known for over 12 miles of powdery sand and shallow turquoise water, dotted with plenty of luxurious resorts and quaint villages. Sardinia is then closely followed by Mauritius, an African island, situated about 500 miles east of Madagascar.

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