Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao have secured notable positions in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards by Conde Nast Traveler readers, a prominent world lifestyle media outlet, recognizing them among Asia’s finest islands.
In this prestigious ranking, Boracay attained the third spot with an impressive score of 90.74, while Palawan and Siargao claimed the sixth and tenth positions, scoring 89.71 and 87.37, respectively.
Leading the list was Bali in Indonesia, securing the top spot with a score of 91.08, closely followed by Koh Samui in Thailand at second place with a score of 91.07. Here is the complete list:
- Bali, Indonesia 91.08
- Koh Samui, Thailand 91.07
- Boracay, Philippines 90.74
- Phuket, Thailand 90.33
- Langkawi, Malaysia 90.19
- Palawan, Philippines 89.71
- Sri Lanka 89.59
- Phú Quốc, Vietnam 88.89
- Okinawa & Ryuku Islands, Japan 88.25
- Siargao, Philippines 87.37
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco expressed that this achievement is a testament to the collaborative efforts of local communities, national and local government entities, and stakeholders. In her statement, she emphasized that the recognition underscores the strenuous commitment to sustainable tourism, acknowledging the unwavering dedication to preserve and enhance the allure of these islands by various contributors, including local communities, government bodies, and stakeholders.