Camiguin is one of New York Times' '52 Places to Go' in 2026

The New York Times included Camiguin in its list of "52 Places to Go in 2026." It's the only entry from the Philippines.

Ranked 37th, the local destination was described by travel writer Patrick Scott as a "water lover's paradise with sandbars and hot springs."

He highlighted the volcanic island's "lush mountain peaks, black-sand beaches, and towering coconut palms" and called it a "sports tourism destination."

Scott also mentioned the widening of the island’s 64-kilometer circumferential road, the planned opening of its first boardwalk in Mambajao next year, and the introduction of running and swimming events as welcome developments.

"The island is rich in local cuisine and in cultural heritage, including a sunken cemetery, an eco farm tour, and an islandwide fall festival celebrating the sweet lanzones fruit," he wrote. "But Camiguin is foremost a destination for those who love the water, with treasure-chest-size neon clams, an abundance of sea turtles around white sandbar islets, hot and cold springs, and waterfalls for bathing."

Included in the top five of the selection are Revolutionary America, Poland’s Warsaw, Thailand’s Bangkok, Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, and India's Bandhavgarh.

Other Southeast Asian destinations that made it to the list are Penang in Malaysia (No. 15) and Vietnam (No. 34).

Check out the full list of NYT's "52 Places to Go in 2026" here.