Palawan, Boracay among top island destinations in Asia

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DoT) said on Monday Palawan and Boracay made it to the "8 Most Visited Island Destinations in Asia."The August 7 issue of TimesTravel, a renowned Indian publication, ranked Palawan, known as the "last frontier" of the Philippines because of its beautiful natural surroundings, third while Boracay, noted for its pristine white powdery beaches and crystal-clear waters placed fourth.Bali island in Indonesia, and Phuket, Thailand topped the list.Also in the list are Maldives, Langkawi, Malaysia, Havelock Island, India and Jeju Island in South Korea.Times Travel, a major travel publication from The Times of India, offers curated insights into prime worldwide destinations, with an emphasis on places that appeal to Indian tourists' cultural and travel preferences. The Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park in Palawan. PHOTO BY MOISES CRUZ