”It’s no wonder Palawan ranked as the most beautiful island in the world this year, as the clear aquamarine water, limestone cliffs, and lagoons of the island province of the Philippines are only the most basic highlights,” states contributing editor Cynthia Drescher.

 “Palawan is home to nature reserves on both land and sea, with dolphins just offshore, marine gardens of giant clam, sea turtles nesting on white sand beaches, 600 species of butterflies, and lush palm forest like a Gilligan’s Island fever dream.”

As you enter the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, you’ll see one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.