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Shangri-La Boracay Island, Philippines

From Singapore and Palawan to paradise on Boracay—we trade houseboats for luxe resorts, white-sand beaches, epic diving, and pure island chill.

The Lockwood family posing in a collage of international travel icons
Episode Overview

After spending several days each in Singapore, and then Manila and Coron Island in the Philippines, we’re swapping the adventure of private lagoon houseboat life for the luxurious resort life of Boracay. This 10-square-mile hotspot was named the best island in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine thanks to its white sand beaches, world-class coral and shipwreck diving, and a reputation for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation. But before we can put feel the sand in our toes, we have to get there—and that means leaving our current paradise behind.Besides being known for its white sand beaches, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and nightlife, this tiny, 10 square mile island is also famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation. That helps explain the modern and luxurious resorts that dominate the coasts.In addition to the Travel + Leisure review, Boracay made the magazine’s Readers Choice top list. It was also at the top of the "Best Islands in the World" list by Condé Nast Traveler and headed that magazine's list of "Top 10 destinations to watch.”