Palawan is world's 'most beautiful' island: website

MANILA – The Philippines’ very own Palawan island has been dubbed by a popular news and opinion website as “the most beautiful island in the world.”

Carly Ledbetter of The Huffington Post wrote an article about Palawan published on the website on November 24.

Titled “Palawan, The Most Beautiful Island In The World, Is Sheer Perfection,” the article focused on what the province has to offer.

It also featured several photos of Palawan, from Kayangan Lake to the island’s many beaches and “incredible and rare” wildlife.

“It’s hard to believe the Philippines are an under-appreciated tropical travel destination, especially with their extraordinary hiking, biking, beaches and of course – islands that are THIS beautiful,” wrote Ledbetter, who is the Associate Lifestyle Editor of The Huffington Post.

“And while we’d like to visit every single island in the Philippines, there’s one island in particular we’re zeroing in on – Palawan, a hidden piece of paradise that was recently named ‘The Top Island in the World’ by Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader Choice Awards,” she added.

“There, beautiful blue water mixes with emerald green, jungle-filled mountains that appear to rise up from the ocean, and small fishing villages dot the island. Together with its neighboring islands, it creates the Palawan province, aka Paradise.”

Last month, the award-winning US travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler released the results of its 27th annual Readers’ Choice Awards.


Palawan, with over 76,000 votes, beat out the likes of Kiawah Island in South Carolina, Maui in Hawaii, Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique, the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands in Australia, and Santorini in Greece.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

What makes Dedon Island special

One of the world’s premier furniture brands has created an island paradise in the Philippines.

No other resort in the Philippines received more global attention when it launched than Dedon Island. With recommendations and reviews from The New York Times, W Magazine, Conde Nast Travel, Wallpaper, Vogue Germany and other international publications in less than a year since it opened, Dedon Island is undeniably the destination to discover not only in Asia but worldwide.

Dedon, being the world’s premier outdoor furniture company, this doesn’t come as a surprise. When Dedon’s founder and chairman, the former German football star Bobby Dekeyser, decided to venture into the resort business, the world was curious about what he would offer.

“Utilizing only local materials and local craftsmanship integrating with the surroundings, dissolving the boundaries between indoors and out,” the island’s design embraces “traditional architectural style while thoughtfully incorporating the finest modern amenities.”

“This is an all-inclusive destination. Dedon Island was designed to bring you back in touch with yourself. No money is used here, no checks signed. Food, drink, massages and a vast array of activities and services are simply available to you, when and as you desire.” Herve Lampert, the company’s CEO, says on the site.

The rates vary depending on the season, ranging from US$450 to US$850 per night, per person.


Inclusive of the rate is the use of their private boat to transport you to a secluded sandbar, a sea turtle sanctuary, or remote caves covered by seawater at high tide.

There are so many other things you can do inside the resort, or if you desire to be more adventurous—surfing, diving, and deep-sea fishing—all you need to do is ask the staff in the resort and they will arrange it for you. And of course, all food and drinks you will want!

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