{"id":46092,"date":"2019-07-16T12:00:31","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T04:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=46092"},"modified":"2019-07-16T14:34:50","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T06:34:50","slug":"palawan-named-2nd-best-island-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2019\/07\/16\/palawan-named-2nd-best-island-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Palawan Named 2nd Best Island in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"

With its clear waters, white sand beaches, and iconic limestone formations, there’s no question why Palawan\u00a0<\/strong>is entrancing to both local and foreign eyes, making it one of the most talked-about places globally.<\/p>\n

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In fact, the island’s sheer beauty has been\u00a0attracting famous events, like the ongoing Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2019,\u00a0which\u00a0made its first stop in El Nido last April.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2019 Makes Its First Stop in PH<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Its serene\u00a0atmosphere is also, for sure, what made Banwa Private Island,\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>considered as the\u00a0world\u2019s most expensive island resort, open its doors here.<\/p>\n

Also read: World\u2019s Most Expensive Island Resort Opens in Palawan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Hence, it’s not a surprise anymore that the pristine island has once again made it to Travel + Leisure’s list this year.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE Yana Bautista<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Palawan, among 15 others, was hailed as the “2nd Best Island in the World<\/strong>”\u00a0at\u00a0Travel + Leisure magazine\u2019s latest list<\/a><\/strong>. It was rated by readers according to their “activities and sights, natural attractions and beaches, food, friendliness, and overall value.”<\/p>\n

Coming from last year’s 6th spot,\u00a0the “perennially popular” Palawan scored\u00a090.87<\/strong>, with one reader calling it the\u00a0\u201csingle most beautiful place I have ever seen,\u201d\u00a0the magazine shared. It was only bested by Sri Lanka with a score of\u00a092.12.<\/p>\n

Joining the list are\u00a0Crete and Milos in Greece,\u00a0Anguilla,\u00a0Maldives, and Bali in Indonesia.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE Yana Bautista<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Palawan also gained the 2nd place at the magazine’s annual list of “Top 10 Islands in Asia<\/strong>,” wherein two other local islands Cebu<\/strong> and Boracay<\/strong> are included.<\/p>\n

Cebu and Boracay ranked 7 and 9 with scores of 87.09 and 86.90, respectively.<\/p>\n

Also read: Inside Cebu: The Queen City of the South<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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The magazine said that the three tourist destinations are “longtime favorites” that house top-notch reef and wreck diving, white-sand beaches, hiking trails with waterfalls, and welcoming locals. It\u00a0mentioned five-star lodgings: the Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa and El Nido\u2019s four eco-friendly, waterfront Palawan properties.<\/p>\n

Also read: Boracay Escapades: A Guide to Your Next Big Adventure on the Island<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Source: travelandleisure.com<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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