BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS

Coron Island, also known as “Calis,” and its surrounding fishing grounds are part of the ancestral domain of the Calamian Tagbanwa people, one of the oldest indigenous groups in the Philippines — the tribe has the sole right to manage and preserve the rich and majestic region’s land and marine resources. Some of the lakes and smaller islands near Coron are restricted only to Tagbanwa tribespeople, held sacred as burial grounds and ancient ritual sites. Traveler tip: If you get a chance to make it to this beautiful, history-laden destination, be sure to visit Kayangan Lake, Maquinit Springs, and to go for a swim in the turquoise waters off the island's coast, pictured here. (