Cebu, Bohol — plus Siquijor and Negros Oriental, part of the Negros Island Region since 2024
The Philippines' tourism powerhouse — Cebu's whale sharks and waterfalls, Bohol's Chocolate Hills, Siquijor's mystical beaches, and some of the best diving in Southeast Asia.
Small beach town famous for diving and the sardine run phenomenon
Budget: $400-800 a month (estimate)
Read Guide →The Mystic Island: waterfalls, beaches, folk traditions, slow-paced island living
Typical stay: 3-5 days; guesthouses ₱600-1,500 ($9.70-24) a night (estimate)
Read Guide →Famous whale shark destination with authentic small-town Filipino charm
Budget: $400-800 a month (estimate)
Read Guide →Quiet island off Cebu's northern tip — long stretches of fine sand, ferry-only access, no Grab
Budget: $400-800 a month (estimate)
Read Guide →Small island off northern Cebu — one of the only places in the world with daily thresher-shark dives, now at Kimud Shoal
Budget: $40-100 a day (estimate)
Read Guide →White-sand island connected to Bohol by bridge — Alona Beach, dive resorts, and Bohol-Panglao International Airport on the same island
Budget: about $1,100 a month comfortable (our Bohol estimate)
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