Summer’s the perfect time to go on an out-of-town adventure--there’s just something about the entire season that practically urges you to take a trip with your loved ones. This time, though, why don’t you veer away from the country’s usual destinations to explore a new frontier? Sure, Boracay is a classic summer spot, and it played an essential role in placing the Philippines on the global map, but the country also has 7,106 other islands, and we only have one lifetime to explore all of them.

We got to talk to Susan del Mundo of the Department of Tourism’s Promotions Board during Watson's Sun Up to Sun Down media launch, and she recommended a number of locales that truly showcase the Philippines’ natural wonders and rich culture. Scroll through the gallery below for your next travel destination: