We love to travel because it takes us away from our everyday lives. It gives us the chance to spend time with people we love, go back to places we’ve missed, and explore destinations we’ve long wanted to visit. Travel can take us to far-flung settings around the world, yet some of our favorite destinations remain much closer to home. This year’s Best of the Best in Travel begins in Palawan, with the newly transformed Lagen Island, a magical place we were very happy to return to. And we will be back. Best of the Best: Lagen Lagen has always had one of the most spectacular settings in the country, in a cove surrounded by limestone cliffs, ancient rainforests, and the sparkling waters of Bacuit Bay. After its recent transformation, there is even more reason to return. With fewer rooms and a wider stretch of beach, the new Lagen feels..
