

Three of the Philippines’ most beloved island destinations — Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao — have once again earned global recognition after being named among the Top 10 Islands in Asia in the 38th Annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
The Philippines stood out with three entries: Boracay ranked 4th (90.54), Palawan at 5th (90.23), and Siargao at 7th (85.49).
Vietnam’s Phú Quốc topped this year’s list with an impressive score of 95.51, followed by Langkawi in Malaysia and Koh Samui in Thailand.
Thailand also made a strong showing with three islands on the list — Koh Samui, Phuket, and Phi Phi Islands — reaffirming Southeast Asia’s reputation as a premier tropical travel region.
According to Condé Nast Traveler (CNT), more than 700,000 readers from the United Kingdom took part in this year’s survey, sharing their top travel experiences and favorite destinations across the globe. The results were officially published on CNT’s website on October 7.
The Readers’ Choice Awards remain one of the most prestigious recognitions in global travel, highlighting destinations that consistently deliver exceptional visitor experiences.
