The steep karst cliffs of El Nido tower over white-sand beaches and coral reefs, in the Palawan province of the Philippines. Photograph by HelloRF ZCool, Shutterstock 15 min read Located in the ...

Coral reefs provide many economic benefits. Skeletons of coral provide sand for beaches, and these spectacular landscapes attract tourists who provide valuable income for local people. Coral reefs ...

two each in the Philippines and Indonesia. Banana Beach on Koh Hey (Coral Island), located at the southern tip of Phuket, claimed the No. 1 spot. Known for its wide stretch of white sand and ...