The island province of Palawan (formerly part of Luzon but recently proclaimed to be under Western Visayas) has been ranked by the National Geographic Traveler magazine as East and Southeast Asia's best island destination and among the top 20 best islands in the world. Palawan is endowed with unique wildlife, including the mouse deer. Among the top resorts is Club Noah at Apulit island, Taytay, at the northeastern end of Palawan.

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Palawan, which has attained Biosphere Reserve status, has 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites. These are the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park and the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

Another op destination for tours and travel in Palawan is El Nido, itself comprised by several islands with whitesand beaches and the site of acclaimed diver's high-end resorts. Given the natural beauty of El Nido, popular tour packages have highlighted the resorts and untouched and secluded pace of life in this special place in Palawan, Philippines.

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With all its attractions, both natural and man-made, once you visit Palawan, even just once, you will most likely want to come back to its wonderful charms!