“It is no surprise that Palawan was named the world’s most beautiful island this year. The island province of the Philippines’ clear aquamarine water, limestone cliffs, and lagoons are just a few of its many beautiful features,” says contributing editor Cynthia Drescher.

Newsweek calls Palawan, Philippines, “the most beautiful island in the world.” “Palawan has nature reserves on land and at sea. You can see dolphins just off the coast, giant clam gardens, sea turtle nests on white sand beaches, 600 species of butterflies, and a lush palm forest that looks like something out of Gilligan’s Island.”

Pictures: Why Palawan, Philippines, Was Picked as the World’s Best Island

As you go down into the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, you will see a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Works of Nature.