That's the guide's daughter, chilling in Boracay. Image © Mike Aquino, licensed to About.com.

The World's Best Island Destination? That's according to Travel + Leisure magazine, which ranked it "the world's best island". This came as a surprise to Today guest host Willie Geist, who said "I confess to never having heard of it in the Philippines!" Here's our Travel Guide to Boracay, Willie, now you have no excuse.

Has the Cambodia Kid Killer Been Found? A possible breakthrough may have been made on the mysterious disease killing kids in Cambodia; a virus that commonly causes hand, foot and mouth disease was found in 15 out of 24 patients. (Businessweek.com)

Malaysian Airlines accepts payments via Paypal: As part of the Malaysian flag-carrier's enhanced mobile payment options, Paypal payments are now being accepted on their MHmobile app and flymas.mobi mobile site.  (Breakingtravelnews.com)

The Heritage Curse: Is World Heritage designation actually bad for sites like Angkor Wat and Ha Long Bay? (Al Jazeera)