Hollywood loves El Nido. Scenes for the final installment of the "Bourne" series were shot here. The island was also the setting of a pit stop on "The Amazing Race."
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Samal, Davao —
Off the coast of Samal lies Buena Vista Island, with its blindingly white beaches. Pretty lady sunbathing not guaranteed.
Courtesy RNG
Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte —
Beyond this pier is Cloud 9, one of Siargao's most famous surf breaks.
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Panglao, Bohol —
Just your average Panglao beach. Tired of looking at white sands yet? We're not even halfway through.
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Caramoan, Camarines Sur —
Krabi who? The Philippines might not bring in the tourist numbers of Thailand, but its beaches can easily go toe-to-toe with the kingdom's best.
Courtesy Camarines sur provincial government
Bantayan Island, Cebu —
If the crowds of Boracay turn you off, Bantayan Island has luxury comforts minus the action.
Courtesy Santa Fe Beach Club
Boracay, Aklan —
Sundowners, anyone? Just another perfect day in Boracay.
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Palaui Island, Cagayan Valley —
Getting to Paluai's best beach is a challenge, but the rewards make the hassle worthwhile.
Courtesy Zean Villongco/unchartedPhilippines.com
Pagudpud/Bangui, Ilocos Norte —
Nothing says "I'm on vacation" like an Instagram of yourself sunning next to a giant windmill.
Courtesy Alaric Yanos/Ilocos Norte Provincial Government
Great Santa Cruz Island, Zamboanga —
Great Santa Cruz Island is famous for its pink corralline sand, the only beach of its kind in the Philippines.