Hotels in Bicol, Philippines

Bicol is a region in the southeastern Philippines, famous for the near-perfect cone of Mayon Volcano and its spicy Bicol Express stew. The climate is tropical-dry from November to May, perfect for hiking Mayon's lower slopes or swimming with whale sharks in Donsol's Donsol Bay, while the wet season from June to October brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds, ideal for exploring the Caramoan Islands' limestone cliffs and hidden lagoons. If you're into watersports, head to Camarines Sur's Lake Buhi for wakeboarding or paddleboarding on the calm waters.