Three PH islands among Asia's top islands in Conde Nast Traveler 2025

Boracay, Palawan, Siargao voted among Asia's 'top islands' in Condé Nast Traveler

GMA Integrated News
13 October 2025

Three Philippine islands, namely Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao, have once again made it to Condé Nast Traveler's (CNT) Top 10 Islands in Asia in its 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.

As seen on the US-based luxury and lifestyle travel magazine's website, Boracay ranked fourth with a score of 90.54, while Palawan landed fifth with 90.23. Siargao, meanwhile, took the seventh spot, earning 85.49 points.

Here is the complete list of Condé Nast Traveler's Top 10 Islands in Asia for 2025:

• Phú Quoc, Vietnam 95.51
• Langkawi, Malaysia 92.99
• Koh Samui, Thailand 92.7
• Boracay, Philippines 90.54
• Palawan, Philippines 90.23
• Bali, Indonesia 89.84
• Siargao, Philippines 85.49
• Andaman Islands, India 85.33
• Phuket, Thailand 84.62
• Phi Phi Islands, Thailand 83.27

According to CNT, over 700,000 readers have cast their votes in the annual Readers' Choice Awards survey.

In 2024, Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, and Siargao were voted CNT's Top 10 islands in Asia, placing third, sixth, eighth, and 10th, respectively.

Boracay, located in the municipality of Malay, Aklan, is renowned for its pristine white beaches and stunning sunsets.

Palawan, an archipelagic province located in Southern Luzon, is known for its crystal-clear waters, lush tropical landscapes, and idyllic white-sand beaches and has long been celebrated for its responsible and sustainable tourism practices.

Meanwhile, Siargao, located in Surigao del Norte province, is a surfer's paradise and a favorite among the global surfing community.

 —Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA Integrated News

Palawan among world's best islands for 2024

Palawan among world's best islands for 2024

Melanie Uson
Philstar Life
22 October 2024

Palawan was named among the best islands to visit by a New York-based travel magazine. 

Banul Beach, Coron

In Travel + Leisure's World’s Best Awards for 2024 list, Palawan ranked 13 with a reader score of 90.59. 

The island, known for its “unparalleled natural beauty,” boasts stunning limestone cliffs, lagoons, and rainforests.  

Kayangan Lake, Coron

Barracuda Lake, Coron

Travelers can explore preserves such as the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, and learn about cultural practices from Indigenous communities like the Batak and Tagbanua tribes,” the description reads. 

Subterranean River National Park, Puerto Princesa City

Topping the list is the ever-famous Maldives, followed by Phú Quốc, Vietnam, and claiming the third spot is Bali, Indonesia. 

Palawan is also included in the travel magazine’s five favorite islands in Asia this 2024. 

In the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, readers were surveyed about their travel experiences in hotels, resorts, cities, islands, airlines, and more, and rated it either excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. 

Islands were evaluated based on their natural attractions and beaches, activities and sights, restaurants and food, people and friendliness, and overall value.

In January, Palawan was also included in TripAdvisor’s Trending Destinations for this year, following Tokyo, Japan in the first spot; Seoul, South Korea in second; and Halong Bay, Vietnam in the third spot.

In March, the Hidden Beach in El Nido, Palawan placed 19th in Condé Nast's Traveler's 34 best beaches worldwide. 

Four of Asia's Top 10 Islands are in the Philippines

4 PH islands named top tourist destinations

Moises Cruz

Manila Times
10 October 2024

FOUR Philippine islands — Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and the Visayan Islands, and Siargao — made it to Asia's top 10 islands list during the Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, the Department of Tourism said.

"We are immensely grateful to global travelers who have chosen the Philippines and continue to explore the natural beauty and vibrant culture of our islands," said Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.

The Philippines emerged as the Asean country with the most number of islands on the list, confirming its status as Asia's premier island destination.

"These accolades reflect not only the unparalleled beauty of our islands but also the rich, diverse experiences they offer, from our confluence of cultural influences to our world-class culinary heritage," Frasco added.

The islands that made it to the top 10 list were Koh Samui, Thailand (93.5); Langkawi, Malaysia (92.14); Boracay, Philippines (91.94); Sri Lanka, (91.28); Phú Quõc, Vietnam (91.01); Palawan, Philippines (90.68); Phuket, Thailand (90.44); Cebu and Visayan Islands, Philippines (90.29); Bali, Indonesia (90.15); and Siargao, Philippines (89.2).

"We are honored by the global recognition and committed to preserving the natural and cultural treasures of our islands. Together, we can continue to inspire, enrich, and uplift travelers and our communities, securing a sustainable future for Philippine tourism," Frasco said.

Conde Nast Traveler is a popular luxury and lifestyle travel magazine.