Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, Negros Oriental
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 (verify current rates)
Read Guide →The Mystic Island — Cambugahay Falls, Salagdoong Beach, and scenic scooter loops
Budget: $400-800 (verify current rates)
Read Guide →Famous whale shark destination with authentic small-town Filipino charm
Budget: $400-800 (verify current rates)
Read Guide →Quiet island off Cebu's northern tip — long stretches of fine sand, ferry-only access, no Grab
Budget: $400-800 (verify current rates)
Read Guide →Small island off northern Cebu — one of the only places in the world with daily thresher-shark dives at Monad Shoal
Budget: $40-100 (verify current rates)
Read Guide →White-sand island connected to Bohol by bridge — Alona Beach, dive resorts, and Bohol-Panglao International Airport on the same island
Budget: ₱1,200-2,500 ($22-45) per night (as of April 2026)
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