Key Facts

Average 5-star daily rate (Maldives resort)	USD 1800
Average 5-star daily rate (Palawan eco-resort)	USD 600
Primary mode of inter-island transport (Maldives)	Seaplane or Speedboat
Primary mode of inter-island transport (Palawan)	Bankga (local boat) or Speedboat
Typical duration of stay (Maldives)	5-7 nights
Typical duration of stay (Palawan)	4-6 nights
Dominant landscape feature (Maldives)	Flat coral atolls, overwater structures
Dominant landscape feature (Palawan)	Towering limestone karsts, lush jungle