Coron, Philippines — wreck diving
Eleven Japanese WWII wrecks lie between 10 and 40 metres, several penetrable with an advanced certification. The Skeleton Wreck sits shallow enough to snorkel. March to May has the best visibility.
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Best Islands for Adventure
Wrecks, waterfalls, volcanoes and limestone: the islands where the activity is the reason you go.
Cebu, Philippines — canyoneering
The Kawasan Falls route involves jumps of three to ten metres, natural slides and swimming through gorges, finishing at the falls. Every jump has a walk-around; go with a licensed operator.
Lombok, Indonesia — Rinjani
A two- or three-day trek to the crater rim at 2,641 metres, with a genuinely hard summit push. The trail opens roughly April to December. Plan the trip around it rather than squeezing it in.
Railay, Thailand — climbing
Hundreds of bolted limestone routes from beginner to 8a, plus deep-water soloing over the sea. Half-day courses run daily in the dry season and require no experience.