Palawan in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013 list

Palawan has been included in Lonely Planet’s top 10 regions of the world in its ‘Best in Travel 2013’ recommendations. The island was ranked 8th in the prestigious list.

1. Corsica, France
2. The Negev, Israel and Palestinian Territories
3. Mustang, Nepal
4. The Yukon, Canada
5. Chachapoyas and Kuelap, Peru
6. The Gulf Coast, USA
7. Carinthia, Austria
8. Palawan, The Philippines
9. Inland Sea, Japan
10. Campania, Italy

Palawan is described by Lonely Planet as “The ultimate archipelago for adventurers.” The ultimate travel site said Palawan is Best for “Off the beaten track, adventure, culture.”

“Palawan incorporates thousands of sparkling, rugged islands and is fringed by 2000km of pristine coastline. So far Palawan’s natural marvels have only been sampled by plucky backpackers. Not for much longer. The trail these pioneers have blazed is set to explode, with regional airlines waking up to Palawan’s potential and clambering to schedule direct flights to the capital. Throw in the mushrooming growth of style-conscious boutique hotels normally found in places like Ko Samui or Bali, and you can feel that Palawan is ready to hit the big-time in 2013.”