If you’re looking for the most beautiful island in the Philippines to stay on during summertime, I believe Boracay Island is one on your bucket list. Right? 

But out of more than 7,000 Islands in the Philippines, where would you want to visit first?

Here are the 5 top picks for Islands destinations in the Philippines that you might want to spend the first 5 days of your stay in the Philippines.

1. The Pamalican Island – Palawan

Pamalikan Island can be found in the Sulu Sea. It is set in the middle of a 7-square-kilometer coral reef. 

Pamalican Island is a small sandy Island in the Cuyo Islands between Panay and Palawan Islands. 

It measures a length of 2.5 kilometers and is only 500 meters in width, and according to source Wikipedia, 

The Island was purchased by Andres Soriano Jr., a successful businessman. 

His children then decided to build a resort on the island and leased the management responsibility to establish an exclusive resort. 

The island is private property and belongs in totality to 7 Seas Resort (owned by the Sorianos). 

It is part of the high-end resort group, Aman Resorts, under the name Amanpulo.

How to get there in Amanpulo?

Each bungalow (casita) comes with a personal buggy for free circulation throughout the island. 

The atmosphere around the island is extremely tranquil and secluded. (Source: Wikipedia).

Where to Stay in Amanpulo? (This won’t be cheap) 

There are two places to choose from where to stay in Amanpulo. 

Below are the two resorts that we sorted out for faster inquiries and where you can arrange and complete your booking.

2. The Palaui Island – Cagayan Valley

Palaui Island is a protected area and national park in the municipality of Sta. Ana Cagayan Valley, Philippines. 

The main destination point on Palaui Island is the Cape Engaño Lighthouse which is located in the northern part of the Island. 

The Island is a national reserve protected by local and national laws, Visitors are allowed to visit but until now, there is no reported resort that can be found on the Island.

How To Get to Palaui, Island? 

If you want to visit this beautiful island in the north, you can get to Palaui Island through the Port of San Vicente in Cagayan Valley. The mainland serves residents and tourists going to or departing from Palaui Island. 

1. From Manila, you need to ride a direct trip Via bus, It takes almost 14 hours of travel. There are some companies of Bus transport to book for, but I recommend GV Florida Transport. Florida has two terminals, From Sampaloc, Manila, or Edsa Avenue corner Kamias Road, Quezon City terminals to Sta. Ana Cagayan is about 650 kilometers. The schedule of the trip is mostly from 06:00 to 11:00 Pm. If you depart from both terminals at 06:00 Pm, you’ll arrive in Sta. Ana Cagayan in the next morning around 10:00 Am depending on traffic. I don’t recommend a day trip. It’s very tiring and besides, you won’t want to roam around the municipality of Sta Ana during the night unless you have a pre-booked stay in the area.
2. Via Airplane, you need to book a ticket in advance from Manila Domestic Airport Terminal 3 to Tuguegarao City. You can check the flight schedule HERE. Just enter the date
   of preferred travel then press “SEARCH”.
3. From Tuguegarao City Airport to Sta Ana – Take a tricycle to the Van terminal that is going to Sta Ana. Tuguegarao to Sta. Ana is about 2 to 3 hours of travel time.

3. Explore Boracay Island

Boracay Island is one of the most famous Islands in the Philippines, located under the jurisdiction of Malay, Aklan. Boracay is a resort Island in the Western Visayas Region. 

In 2012, the resort island was at the top of the “Best Island in the World list that was published by the International magazine Conde Nast Traveler. 

It was also awarded as top 10 destinations to watch. This Island is considered one of the top destinations for tranquility, relaxation, and nightlife. 

With its new rule after its temporary closure on April 2018 to October 2018 for rehabilitation, Now is the perfect moment to get cheaper deals in Boracay. 

Discover the new Boracay Island’s white sandy “rehabilitated” beaches and stunningly beautiful resorts.

What are the things to do on Boracay Island?

Boracay Island offers many leisure activities, including scuba diving, diving helmet, snorkeling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, parasailing, cliff diving, and horseback riding. 

More than 300 beach resorts, with about 2,000 rooms ranging from the cheapest hotel deals of accommodation to five-star hotels to choose from stations 1,2 and 3.

Boracay offers a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, bars, and nightclubs. Fulfill your Island cravings when you happen to land on this Island.

4. Siargao Island (Experience the Surfing Capital of the Philippines)

If you love to surf, Siargao Island is the best place to surf and experience the well-known surfing spots in Siargao with a reputation of a thick hollow tube, cloud 9. 

Not only that but Cloud 9 also has a reputation for being a relatively cheap destination for surfers with many accommodations, restaurants, and bars to choose from.

How to get to Siargao Island?

The fastest way to reach the island of Siargao is Via plane. 

Travelers can fly directly to Sayak Airport in Del Carmen, Siargao from the Three main islands in the Philippines. Manila in Luzon, Cebu in Visayas, and Davao in Mindanao. 

If you’re coming from international Flights, make sure to land on the three major islands and book a connection flight to Siargao. 

To get the Cheapest flights, always book in advance, this is the fastest way to get cheaper flights. 

ABookingtrips.com shares the cheapest available flight deals every day. You can search for multiple connecting flights using their search app or website.

5. Panglao, Island (More Islands to Discover in Bohol, Philippines)

The main tourist attraction of Panglao Island is the 1,500 meters white sandy ‘Alona Beach”. 

Other beaches that can be visited around Panglao Island are Bagobo, Danao, Bolod, and Momo Beach. 

How to get to Panglao Island?

The fastest way is Via Plane, you can connect their flights or book a direct flight to Panglao International Airport or also known as New Bohol International Airport. 

It replaced the Tagbilaran Airport in November 2018. 

As a traveler, it is their responsibility to exercise due diligence when going to any part of the world where local, national, and International laws and regulations change every time. 

Bon Voyage!

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