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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Travel
Andrea Trinidad

As Brits Turn Their Backs on Spain, the Philippines Emerges as a Go-to Holiday Hotspot

Entalula Island in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines, ranked as the No. 1 beach in Asia and the No. 2 beach in the world for 2025. (Credit: DOT/Philippine Department of Tourism)

A growing number of British holidaymakers are trading Spain's once-iconic island getaways for the pristine shores of Southeast Asia. Leading the pack is the Philippines, a tropical archipelago of 7,641 islands that is quickly becoming a favourite among UK travellers.

Majorca, long a staple of the British summer escape, is seeing a steady drop in UK arrivals. With rising costs, overcrowding, and a shift toward more meaningful travel, British tourists are seeking peaceful and authentic alternatives.

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