Inaladelan Island Resort

Inaladelan, known to locals as German Island, is a 12-hectare private-island resort a 15-20 minute boat ride off Port Barton, repeatedly ranked the area's #1 thing to do, where sea turtles glide just meters from the white-sand shore. Spend the day on hammocks, beach volleyball and frisbee, or stay overnight in beach-camping tents with foam mats, pillows and blankets; the garden pavilion serves full-board meals (bring your own catch to grill or order from the kitchen) and there's a bar pouring beer, mojitos and sangria. Guests repeatedly praise manager Kuya Dan and the team's warm hospitality, with a 4.7 rating across 141 reviews; visibility for snorkeling can vary with plankton season. Best for: adventurous travelers and couples wanting a turtle-filled island day trip or a magical beach-camping night.

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