IN PHOTOS: These 4 PH islands are the 'world's friendliest'

MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos are known for their hospitality, and it hasn’t escaped the notice of tourists who visit the Philippines.

On March 31, Travel + Leisure (T + L) magazine released their list of “World’s Friendliest Islands,” which mentioned 4 of the Philippines’ islands.

Boracay, Luzon, Cebu, and Palawan comprised the top 4 of the list, which named 15 destinations in total. (READ: There’s now a Boracay-El Nido direct flight)

“While the politics of the nation have grown ever-more volatile, the people of the islands remain friendly to visitors exploring their scenic home,” wrote Jess McHugh for T + L on the Philippines. “For many travelers, it’s especially helpful that English is one of the official languages of the Philippines, and that islanders are so welcoming of tourists.”

T + L’s World’s Friendliest Islands was part of their annual World’s Best Awards survey. For this edition, they surveyed their website’s readers from November 2015 to February 2016, asking them to rate airlines, airports, car-rental agencies, cities, cruise ships, destination spas, hotels, hotel brands, islands, tour operators, and safari outfitters according to certain characteristics.

Here’s the list of the World’s Best Islands, starting with number 15.

Caye Caulker, Belize
Exhumas, Bahamas
Bora Bora
Paros, Greece
Moorea
Great Barrier Reef Islands
Bali, Indonesia
Fiji Islands
Tasmania, Australia
Ischia, Italy
Waiheke, New Zealand
Boracay, Philippines
Luzon, Philippines
Cebu, Philippines
Palawan, Philippines

What do the world’s top 4 friendliest islands look like? Here’s a peek!

Boracay

Photo by Louie Lapat

Luzon

MOUNT TALAMITAM. Mount Talamitam is in Nasugbu, Batangas. Photo by Joshua Berida

REFRESHING. The cool waters of Aliw Falls in Laguna is a great place to relax and unwind. Photo by Joshua Berida

COURSING THROUGH THE RIVER. Visitors of Minalungao Park in Nueva Ecija can swim in the river or ride a raft. Photo by Joshua Berida

Cebu

KAWASAN FALLS. Travelers enjoy cooling off at Cebu's Kawasan Falls. Photo by Louie Lapat/Rappler

CANYONEERING. Jump into the blue waters at Alegria, Cebu. Photo courtesy of Rachel Lim

BOJO RIVER. A cruise here takes you through waters with nipas, mangroves, and limestone cliffs, and finally, out to Tañon Strait. Photo courtesy of Sheilamei Abellanoza and Gian Carlo Jubela