A beautiful tropical island is like a mini Maldives without the tourists. Palawan is an island in the Philippines with a population of 995,000 people. The capital and largest city is Puerto Princesa.

Often touted as a budget-friendly alternative to a Maldivian getaway, El Nido on the island of Palawan in the Philippines has ... by holidaymakers as a mini-Maldives for its clear blue waters ...