El Nido Resorts has been named one of the Top 9 Romantic Getaways in ASEAN by GOASEAN, an ASEAN-focused travel initiative to promote the region as a single tourism destination.

Aside from the Palawan-based resort group, the list of Southeast Asia’s “most romantic destinations, best honeymoon resorts and must-see sights for every type of traveller” includes Song Saa Private Island in Cambodia, Amanjiwo in Central Java Indonesia, Langkawi Archipelago in Malaysia, Tanah Lot Temple in Bali Indonesia, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach in Phuket Thailand, La Résidence Phou Vao in Lao PDR, Bagan in Myanmar, and Six Senses Con Dao in Viet Nam.

GOASEAN remarked about the location of properties of El Nido Resorts. Getting to the resorts involves a 55-minute flight followed by a boat ride that could take between 25 minutes to nearly an hour. “This works in your favour of course, because the crowds simply don’t make it there. This leaves you and just a lucky few to explore the stunning crystal clear waters, caves, idyllic white sandy beaches and forests that surround each resort on the islands,” it said.

“It is an honor to represent the Philippines in the list of the best in the ASEAN region,” said Joey Bernardino, group director of sales and marketing. “Truly, the well-preserved location, bountiful marine life, and our friendly staff, enchants both local and foreign travelers – which makes them say it is indeed the most beautiful place in the world.”