If you had to describe Batanes in just one word, it would have to be “breathtaking.” Composed of 10 small islands scattered along the Luzon Strait, the Philippines’s northernmost province is known for its spectacular landscape, with rolling pastures and endless greenery juxtaposed with a sapphire sea. Touch down in the capital, Basco, and spend a carefree afternoon exploring Batan Island and its undulating hills, or take the boat to Sabtang Island, where you’ll find the pristine Nakabuang Beach. If you need to pinch yourself, just do—and smile when you realize that you’re not just dreaming.