Destinations

Over 7,000 islands, three island groups and a lifetime of places to see. Start with where to go.

The long, wild island province of limestone lagoons, coral reefs and quiet beach towns. Here is how to fit it together.

A big, loud, layered capital, where Spanish walls, American boulevards and the world's oldest Chinatown sit side by side.

A sunny northwest coast of Spanish-era towns, coral-stone churches, sand dunes and wind turbines, made for a road trip.

A friendly seaside university town, and a relaxed base for turtles, reefs, waterfalls and crater lakes.

Mindanao's big, green and orderly city, with the national bird on its doorstep and island beaches a short ferry ride away.

The Philippines' oldest city and a long, mountainous island ringed by dive sites, waterfalls and beaches.

An easygoing island of grassy hills, jungle rivers and white beaches, a short ferry ride from Cebu.

Pine forests, cool mornings and strawberry taho, and the gateway to the mountain provinces of northern Luzon.