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Best Island in Asia Revealed, According to Condé Nast Traveler

Best Island in Asia Revealed, According to Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet | Boracay Island, the Philippines

The Philippines’ main tourism centerpiece was once again recognized by Conde Nast Traveler in its 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Boracay, which reopened to visitors in October 2018 after a six-month rehabilitation, was voted by readers of the travel magazine as the best island in Asia, ABS CBN reported.

Also part of the list are the local spots Cebu and Visayas islands which came in second, and Palawan which ranked fourth.

Cebu and Visayas Islands, Philippines. Image: Condé Nast Traveller
Cebu and Visayas Islands, Philippines. Image: Condé Nast Traveller

Penang in Malaysia (third) and Bali in Indonesia rounded out the Top 5. 

“This itty-bitty island (just under four square miles) in the Western Philippines is as close to a tropical idyll as you’ll find in Southeast Asia, with gentle coastlines and made-for-Instagram sunsets,” Conde Nast Traveler said of Boracay in an article published on October 7.

“The aptly named White Beach is Boracay’s main draw, with powdery white sand and shallow azure water ideal for swimming and snorkeling.”

Meanwhile, Cebu was described, “located in the center of the Philippines, Cebu draws nearly 2 million travelers annually for  its pristine beaches and diving off the island’s northern coast," the article read as quoted by Sun Star Cebu.

 

Condé Nast Traveler hailed Cebu as the second best island in Asia in their 2019 Readers' Choice Awards survey. Image: Jayjay Neri/Sun Star Cebu
Condé Nast Traveler hailed Cebu as the second best island in Asia in their 2019 Readers' Choice Awards survey. Image: Jayjay Neri/Sun Star Cebu

"Spanish and Roman Cathoic influences permeate Cebu City; Basilica Minore del Santo Niño houses a small statue of Christ that was presented by Ferdinand Magellan," it added.

Conde Nast Traveler’s latest survey for its Readers’ Choice Awards featured a record 600,000 voters. It is 32nd ranking which gives an overview of the most popular destinations at the moment.

The travel magazine opted to name the best islands according to region – Asia, Australia and the South Pacific, Caribbean and the Atlantic, Europe, North America, Africa and the Indian Ocean – instead of coming out with a single list.

 

Indah Gilang Pusparani

Indah is a researcher at Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Daerah Kota Cirebon (Regional Development Planning and Research Agency of Cirebon Municipality). She covers More international relations, tourism, and startups in Southeast Asia region and beyond. Indah graduated from MSc Development Administration and Planning from University College London, United Kingdom in 2015. She finished bachelor degree from International Relations from University of Indonesia in 2014, with two exchange programs in Political Science at National University of Singapore and New Media in Journalism at Ball State University, USA. She was awarded Diplomacy Award at Harvard World Model United Nations and named as Indonesian Gifted Researcher by Australian National University. She is Researcher at Regional Planning Board in Cirebon, West Java. She previously worked as Editor in Bening Communication, the Commonwealth Parliament Association UK, and diplomacy consulting firm Best Delegate LLC in USA. Less
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