Siargao, Philippines
Located on the Philippines’ eastern flank facing the Pacific Ocean, Siargao Island benefits from consistent waves that make its beaches one of the region’s most-visited surf stops. The Cloud Nine surf spot challenges even the most experienced surfers, who contend with its powerful waves and dangerous reef bottom.
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Not that surfing is the only thing you can do around the island – take a “habal-habal” or hired van to scenic spots like the Magpupungko rock pool, or ride a “pump-boat” to islands off Siargao, among them Daku (“Large”), Guyam and Naked Islands, which offer more swimming- and family-friendly beaches compared to Siargao proper’s rocky, wave-pummeled ones.
Airlines connect Siargao to Manila and Cebu; travelers looking for a challenge might try taking the ferry from Surigao City.