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Alternatives to Philippines

Philippines costs USD 85–150 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best November to April. These destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.

Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.

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Why these, and not a longer list

Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Philippines's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.

Alternatives to Philippines

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    Thailand

    Thailand

    Thailand is strong at the same things: adventure and beach and hidden gems.

    • USD 80–130 per person per day
    • 11% cheaper per day
    • Best November to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Thailand

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    Bali & Lombok

    Indonesia

    Bali & Lombok is strong in May, June, July, when Philippines is not.

    • USD 70–135 per person per day
    • 13% cheaper per day
    • Best April to October
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Bali & Lombok

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    Malaysia

    Malaysia

    Malaysia is strong in June, July, August, when Philippines is not.

    • USD 80–155 per person per day
    • Similar daily cost
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Malaysia

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    Albania

    Albania

    Albania is strong in May, June, July, when Philippines is not.

    • USD 60–100 per person per day
    • 32% cheaper per day
    • Best May to September
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Albania

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    Kerala & Goa

    India

    Kerala & Goa is strong at the same things: adventure and beach and hidden gems.

    • USD 55–100 per person per day
    • 34% cheaper per day
    • Best November to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Kerala & Goa

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    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka is strong in July, August, when Philippines is not.

    • USD 70–130 per person per day
    • 15% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Sri Lanka

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    Colombia

    Colombia

    Colombia is strong in July, August, when Philippines is not.

    • USD 70–120 per person per day
    • 19% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Colombia

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    Montenegro

    Montenegro

    Montenegro is strong in May, June, July, when Philippines is not.

    • USD 90–160 per person per day
    • Similar daily cost
    • Best May to September
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Montenegro

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