
Second spring
MEDIUM RARE

Once again, Boracay and Palawan are on top of the world as its most beautiful spots, and that’s according to international travelers and readers polled by Condé Nast Traveler magazine.
If Shangri-la Hotel in Boracay and El Nido in Palawan are the two islands’ prettiest gems, tourists and locals alike would vote for Cebu, with its infinity of beaches, for third spot: Cebu the queen city of the South.
Where does that leave Manila, the capital city? Since Makati became the premier city of Metro Manila, Manila lost some of its luster, forcing the smart tourist guide to limit his coverage of the city to Intramuros, Manila Hotel, C