Palawan is Asia’s Best Island in 2026 Condé Nast Traveller awards
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Palawan was hailed as Asia’s Best Island in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, earning an impressive overall score of 98.99, according to results posted by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in Palawan on Monday.
The island destination outranked several top Asian contenders, placing well ahead of Phu Quoc, Vietnam, which scored 98.26, and Koh Lanta, Thailand, with 97.50, securing the number one spot on the list.
The award cited Palawan’s crystal-clear waters, iconic limestone cliffs, pristine lagoons, and world-class beaches, as well as its remarkable biodiversity and growing sustainability efforts, as key factors behind its high ranking.
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The Readers’ Choice Awards, one of the most respected travel industry recognitions worldwide, reflects the collective feedback and experiences of thousands of international readers and travelers.
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