The beaches of Dimakya, Bantayan and Panglao. (Photos: Getty, Unsplash) The Philippines is an island nation, with a staggering 7,640 islands, of which about 2,000 islands are inhabited. That makes for a cornucopia of coastlines, and an abundance of ...

Spring is here, but we all know what that means in the Pacific Northwest — three to four more months of gray clouds and rainy days. Plan an escape to the affordable, beautiful Philippines, where balmy waters and sunny public beaches await. The calm ...

The Philippines has long been synonymous with paradise - perfect white sand, turquoise water and stunning sunsets that stop you in your tracks. But the country’s tourism story is evolving. Beyond the beach bars and island-hopping tours, a new focus is ...

Editor’s Note: CNN Travel’s series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. Once a sleepy tropical paradise with little more ...

The Philippine government has firmly rejected claims that the country was being used as a terrorist training ground following reports that suspects linked to Australia’s Bondi Beach mass shooting had traveled to the southern Philippines weeks before the attack.