Seems like October had been a month of good luck. We’ve received yet another great news a week before the month turns over.

Palawan is now listed as one of the Best Travel regions for 2013!

Last week, Lonely Planet released their Best Travel lists for 2013. Although Philippines isn’t included in their list of top ten travel countries, the famous travel website named Palawan as the eighth travel region on the rise.

Screenshot of Lonely Planet Best Travel Page

The list was said to have been chosen by Lonely Planet‘s team of travel experts, authors, commissioning editors and selected travel community members.

Aside from Palawan, the other rising regions in the list were:

1. Corsica, France – Dubbed as Melting pot of Med to host Tour. This French Mediterranean Island was recommended for several tourist activities, events, and food.

2. The Negev, Israel & the Palestinian Territories – the Desert in throes of transformation, their developing green region is best for adventures, activities, and off-the-beaten-track travels

3. Mustang, Nepal – The road connecting China to Mustang, called “the last forbidden kingdom” is soon to be completed. Hence, Lonely planet predicts that a lot of trekkers would head to this place in 2013. Recommended for activities, off-the-beaten-track travels, cultural sites and attractions.

4. The Yukon, Canada – This snow-covered place is recommended for  activities, adventure, and off-the-beaten-track travels.

5. Chachapoyas & Kuelap, Peru – Dubbed as the “Hidden gem of the Andes”. Road constructions are currently being completed, so Lonely Planet expects travelers to crowd this once-isolated place soon. Best for adventures, cultural tours, and off-the-beaten-track activities.

6. The Gulf Coast, USA – What else is there to say? Was recommended for its lively activities, family tours, and “sulit” exploits.

7. Carinthia, Austria – According to Lonely Planet, this “Serene bargain nestled in Alps”,  you would come to this place if you want adventures, family tours, and value for your money.

8. Palawan, Philippines – Now this is our spot. More about our place below.

9. Inland Sea, Japan – Japan without the bells, whistles and bullet trains. Lonely Planet says it’s a good destination if you want Culture, activities, off-the-beaten-track adventures.
10.  Campania, Italy – Of course,. this place was named as best for their culture, family-themed tours, and food-tasting trips.

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Palawan: The ultimate archipelago for adventurers

Lonely Planet named our province as the “ultimate archipelago for adventurers”. Not really a surprise since our place offers many wonderful sites for extreme travel adventures.

Diving enthusiasts wouldn’t miss the Tubataha reef. If they want more, we also have Coron diving sites. Thrill-seekers looking to take their diving experience in a different level would often opt for Tec diving (Technical Diving), go down several feet deeper to visit giant Japanese ship wrecks.

Mountain climbers and trekkers would find their own travel routes as well. Palawan is known for its mountains and waterfalls characterized by majestic rock formations .

Underwater adventures, trekking, mountain climbing – name it, Palawan should have it. It really is a dream destination for off-the-beaten-track adventurers. Though why it was only in top 8 we have no idea yet. Maybe your judges need to experience our province in the flesh and see how truly marvelous this place is.

No exact details regarding the criteria were given, but the original post from the travel site read that they might have chosen candidates because: “… they’re undeniably up and coming. Maybe there is something special in store for them in 2013. Or perhaps we just…love them to bits and want to shout it from the rooftops.”

For whatever reason you guys might have, we are speaking for all Palaweños when we say that we are very proud and happy Palawan is in your list!

What do you say?