On Siargao, an island in the Philippines, the locals are stronger together after a hurricane—and as more and more tourists arrive.

There’s no bad room at Kalinaw Resort, which has just six villas ... Further north, near the northernmost tip of Siargao, is Alegria Beach, which is one of the island’s best swimming spots.

Super typhoon Rai made landfall on the holiday island of Siargao on Thursday, bringing winds of about 195km/h (120mph) and heavy rainfall. The tropical storm has levelled homes on islands along ...