LOOK: These 4 Miss Universe Candidates Extended Their Stay in the Philippines to Explore Its Islands!

The 65th Miss Universe pageant just ended, and while some candidates had already flown back home to their countries, some beauty queens chose to extend their stay in the Philippines to hit our breathtaking beaches.

READ: Top 20 Philippine Beaches and Islands

4. Miss US Virgin Islands (Carolyn Carter)

Look at Miss US Virgin Islands enjoying her boat ride!

Dork on a boat ????✌????⛵️ #IslandHopping #Palawan #itsmorefuninthephilippines

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Palawan is a happy place indeed.

We’ve got our eyes on Miss US Virgin Islands’ super cute bikini. 

3. Miss Israel (Yam Kaspers Anshel)

Looks like Miss Israel fell captive to the beauty of Boracay!

READ: Where to Stay, Eat, and Unwind in Boracay

שמעתי שקר בארץ ????

A photo posted by Yam Kaspers Anshel (@yamkaspers) on

Awww. This is sweet.

Wish you were here.. @idobenari #liveLikeIdo ❤

A photo posted by Yam Kaspers Anshel (@yamkaspers) on

What a stunning view.

Welcome to paradise

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2. Miss Germany (Johanna Acs)

Miss Germany says that Palawan looks like a fairyland.

READ: 8 Places to Visit When In Palawan

Soaking up the sun #LikeABeautyQueen.

Miss Germany loves mango guyabano shake!

1. Miss New Zealand (Tania Dawson)

Check out Miss New Zealand looking charming in Cebu! 

READ: Top 10 Things to Do When In Cebu

“Coconuts, henna, sunshine, and breeze.”

We’re so tempted to jump into crystal clear waters, too.

Blue and green ????#cebu #missuniverse #missuniversenz #philippines

A photo posted by MISS UNIVERSE NZ 2016, Tania (@tpdgurl) on

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