Philippines

7,641 Islands of Adventure

Chocolate Hills, whale sharks in Tubbataha, Palawan's limestone lagoons, and the whitest beaches in Southeast Asia.

The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,641 islands scattered across the western Pacific — a country of extraordinary natural diversity, from the underground river of Puerto Princesa to the volcanic landscapes of Bicol, the rice terraces of the Cordilleras to the world-class dive sites of Tubbataha Reef. Palawan — consistently voted the world's best island — has a dramatic coastline of limestone karsts and turquoise lagoons accessible only by kayak. El Nido and Coron are bucket-list archipelago experiences. Dumaguete is the whale shark swimming capital. Boracay has one of Asia's finest white sand beaches. For Indian travellers, the Philippines is a short, affordable flight from India, visa-free for 30 days, and offers an English-speaking warmth that makes it one of Asia's most accessible and rewarding destinations.