[SeekAndFind]

MONEY MAGAZINE seems to agree with Travel and Leisure regarding the Best Island to visit...

EXCERPT:

For the second year in a row and the third time since 2013, Palawan, Philippines, has won the award for best island in the world.

The long narrow Palawan island, which is located on a province of 1,780 islands, is lined with sugar-white sand beaches and hidden coves, according to its tourism website. Palawan is filled with species unique to the region, with over 200 bird species and 600 butterfly species, according to the government's website. It contains the world’s largest navigable underground river, flowing five miles under a limestone cave out to sea, which visitors can tour by canoe.

The sparsely populated island is also home to underwater shipwrecks and coral reefs filled with tropical fish that attract scuba diving or snorkeling visitors. The abundant wildlife on land and sea, as well as crystal-clear waters give Palawan breathtaking sights, especially viewed from the tops of its lush mountains.

For the magazine's annual survey, readers rated experiences across 86 categories on a secure website, and scores were averaged in order to determine the awards for 2017.

[j. earl carter]

2. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

I spent the summer of '86 at Hilton Head. Well, it wasn't really Hilton Head: It was the island right next to Hilton Head.

It's called Parris Island.

[353FMG]

How far is Pelawan located from the ISIS controlled part of the Philippines? Any area that attracts American tourists in that part of the world also attracts ISIS.

[fkabuckeyesrule]

As a teen I went to Santorini and round a donkey. Still have the picture somewhere.

[Two Kids' Dad]

I have a Filipino friend that recommended I visit Boracay.

[60Gunner]

The islands of Raiatea and Huahine in French Polynesia are also great, off the beaten path and simple. Loved it there.

[bobby.223]

Screw that! I’ll stick with my Swiss Alps, ‘Eagles Nest’ type views from up here! Bring on the snow!!!

[Jimmy Valentine]

I would suggest the island of Rhodes. Lovely and historic.

[PGalt]

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