4. Boracay: 4,000+ to 6,000+ GetGo Points (MPH and KLO)

Boracay may be too crowded for comfort these days, but you can’t deny that it’s still a beach paradise. If you and your barkada just want to escape the urban jungle to party by the sea, you know where to go!

When to go: June or November, when it’s dry and off-peak season.

What to see and do: Go bar hopping; try out the different water activities like scuba diving, parasailing, jet skiing, and mermaid swimming; visit all of Boracay’s beaches; and party all night long!

What to know: Don’t limit your stay at the White Beach because it’s were most tourists are. It’s also possible to be on a budget during your stay in Boracay; just avoid the tourist traps.

3. Cebu – 4,000+ GetGo Points

There’s more to Cebu than just the Battle of Mactan. Immerse yourselves in the rich culture and history of Cebu where you can do just about anything—lounge around the beach, visit a museum, or go on a food trip!

When to go: October, when there aren’t as many people yet, the weather is nice, and you can still get better prices for accommodations.

What to see and do: Go on a Cebu City Tour and Mactan City Tour; spend a day in Bohol; go island hopping; visit the different monuments and parishes; walk down the historical Colon Street; and swim with the Whale Sharks at Oslob.

What to know: Don’t cram all your Cebu sightseeing activities in just a few days. You really need time to cover everything. So just take it slow!

2. Palawan – 4,000+ GetGo Points

You have to agree with Conde Nast Traveler; Palawan really is the most beautiful island in the world. Its iconic limestone rock formations, clear blue waters and unspoiled nature simply takes your breath away. It’s no wonder that traveling to Palawan doesn’t come cheap; but a trip there is worth every centavo!

When to go: November, when the weather is cool and dry; or March when it’s the best time for sea travel.

What to see and do: Camp by the beach; snorkel around Puerto Prinsesa; take the canoe to the Palawan Underground River; look for the “secret beach” in El Nido; and go wreck diving or hiking at Coron.

What to know: Palawan is a huge island; it’ll take at least a week for you and your barkada to do everything in your itinerary. Plan ahead and plan wisely!

1. Surigao – 7,000+ GetGo Points

Surigao is not always a top-of-mind tourist destination, but is one that holds natural wonders you will fall in love with. If you’re sick and tired of crowded places and just want to enjoy a worry-free vacation with your friends, Surigao is the best alternative.

When to go: July to November, when the weather’s best for surfing.

What to see and do: visit one of the country’s largest and widest waterfalls, Tinuy-an Falls; be captivated by Hinatuan Enchanted River; find solitude in Britania Group of Islands; ride the waves at Siargao Island; and see the stunning pebble beach of Mabua or of Looc.

What to know: For a more budget-friendly culinary experience, just visit the public market in the early morning and purchase your seafood there. Most resorts are willing to cook and prepare them for you for a minimal fee.

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