The best beaches in the Philippines for surfing, seclusion, and powder-soft sands

Where to stay: A 20-minute car ride away is the gorgeous Nay Palad Hideaway, the most luxurious resort on the island – and its all-inclusive concept means there’s no fussing about signing bills after lunch or scanning the activities list for prices, which sets the tone for a proper toes-in-the-sand break on one of the country’s prettiest islands.

Pacifico Beach, Siargao

For a quiet, laid-back,…