The Philippines’ best beaches and islands

See on Scoop.it – Travel and Vacation Getaway

Hollywood loves El Nido. Scenes for the upcoming final installment of the “Bourne” series were shot here. The island was also the setting of a pit stop on “The Amazing Race.”

If white sands aren’t your thing, this isn’t the country for you. But if you’re here and wondering what to do in the Philippines, bust out your flip-flops and follow us.

Picking a favorite beach in the Philippines is like trying to pick a favorite child. Challenging, but not impossible.

With more than 7,000 islands edged by white sand buffering turquoise waters filled with some of the world’s most diverse marine life, it’s hard not to wonder what to do first in the Philippines. Of course, not everyone will agree on which one is best.

1. El Nido, Palawan….

2. Boracay, Aklan…..

3. Palaui Island, Cagayan Valley….

4. Panglao, Bohol….

5. Bantayan Island, Cebu…..

6. Caramoan, Camarines Sur…..

7. Samal, Davao….

8. Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte….

9. Great Santa Cruz Island, Zamboanga….

10. Pagudpud/Bangui, Ilocos Norte

See on travel.cnn.com