THE Department of Tourism (DOT) has lauded the results of a survey by a travel magazine that adjudged Palawan as the “world’s best island” in 2017. This is the second straight year that Palawan was ranked first in Travel + Leisure’s World Best Island list based on readers’ ratings and the third time that it was ranked No. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (90.83)3. The Travel+Leisure World’s Best Awards is considered one of the leading barometers of travel destinations. It will host a ceremony in New York City on July 26 (July 27 in Manila) for the 2017 winners.

Source: Manila Times July 13, 2017 02:37 UTC