A 13 hour direct flight from London, the Philippines is perfect for a paradise escape with diverse, authentic cultures and plenty of accommodation options, from luxury beach resorts to water cottages, sail boats, and tribal huts. There are more than 7600 islands in the Philippines, with 15,500km of stunning coastline. The country’s location within the Coral Triangle makes for some incredible diving experiences, plus it’s blessed with a tropical climate, offering warm sunshine pretty much all year round.
Palawan, an idyllic archipelago in the Philippines is widely considered as one of the finest islands in the world. It’s a great island hopping hotspot with a choice of 1780 unspoilt islands filled with white sand beaches, underground caves, dramatic rock formations, coral reefs, lakes, rivers, and so much more. The Tubbatha Reefs National Park is located in Palawan, home to one of Southeast Asia’s best coral reefs, covering 33,200 hectares.
The tropical island of Siargao in the southern Philippines is another must-visit island, best known for its outdoor adventures such as kayaking, cave swimming, and cliff jumping. Siargao is nicknamed the surfing capital of the Philippines and is considered as a hidden gem, offering an authentic travel experience. Then there’s Boracay, a tiny island situated in the western Philippines and one of the country’s top diving locations with unforgettable diving and cave excursions, plus tranquil beaches and stunning ocean sunsets.
Duration: 7 Nights
This stunning beachfront resort is situated in Station 1, a prime location in Boracay offering tropical, tranquil settings and great local attractions. There are two separate wings at the Henann Prime Beach Resort, offering stunning guestrooms with individually controlled air-conditioning, a cable TV with international channels, a safety deposit box, in-room dining, a hair dryer, refrigerator, complimentary water, coffee/tea making, and premium toiletries. Foodies will be in their element at the Henann Prime Beach Resort, with the Sea Salt restaurant offering a great choice of Asian fusion cuisine. There are also three swimming pools on-site; one in the beach wing, and two in the east wing, plus a state-of-the-art fitness centre and convenient access to the pristine beachfront with plenty of sunbeds.
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Caticlan
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Duration: 7 Nights
Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel is a contemporary mid-scale property located in the centre of Puerto Princesa in Palawan, close by to the city’s airport. Rooms here feature modern Filipino styles with complimentary Wi-Fi, a large TV, coffee/tea making facilities, a hair dryer, ironing facilities, a mini bar, bathrobes, and air-conditioning, as well as room service. Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel has an excellent restaurant on-site, as well a cocktail lounge, outdoor pool, poolside services, a premium spa and fitness facilities. Please note that this is a 100% smoke-free property.
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Puerto Princesa
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Puerto Princesa
Duration: 7 Nights
Astoria Current is an idyllic property situated in Boracay’s Station 3 region, which is an ideal location for a tranquil beach escape. This hotel offers stylish and comfortable rooms with an LCD TV, bathroom amenities, a rain shower, refrigerator, coffee/tea making, complimentary Wi-Fi, and room service, to name a few. Astoria Current boasts a beachfront alfresco eatery offering buffet breakfasts and international cuisine, as well as a trendy lounge offering a la carte meals and refreshing drinks, plus a rooftop bar with live music experiences. There are also two pools, a wellness spa, and a fitness centre to take advantage of on-site.
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Caticlan
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Duration: 7 Nights
Situated in the centre of the Final Frontier in Puerto Princesa, the Astoria Palawan Resort is a premium property offering a tranquil tropical escape. The resort is spread across five hectares with a setting of lush forests, mountains, and the Sulu Sea. Rooms here are spacious and luxury, each housed in wood-cabin villas with climate control air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, room service, bathroom amenities, a shower and bathtub, kitchenette, flat screen TV with a DVD player, and safety deposit box. The Astoria Palawan Resort boasts a 39m infinity pool, plus a reception pavilion with a games room and karaoke room, and an exciting one hectare water park. The resort’s restaurant and bar offers local and international cuisine with indoor dining and alfresco dining experiences.
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Puerto Princesa
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Puerto Princesa
Duration: 7 Nights
Ambassador in Paradise Boracay Resort is a luxury property situated along Boracay’s famous White Beach in Station 1, within walking distance of many restaurants, shops, and local attractions. Rooms here offer Wi-Fi, as well as a flat-screen TV, mini bar, private balcony, an elegant bathroom with toiletries and a rain shower, and a safety deposit box, to name a few. Ambassador in Paradise boasts an excellent beachfront restaurant bar offering a fine dining experience with live acoustic music, not to mention delicious cocktails and a seafood market experience. There’s also a dazzling outdoor pool, massage services, and incredible leisure experiences to look forward to at this resort, including jet skiing, island hopping, snorkelling, and sunset cruises.
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Caticlan
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Caticlan
This premium island resort is situated along a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Coron, Palawan, within close proximity to some incredible dive sites, tourist attractions, and idyllic beaches. Club Paradise offers rustic-style accommodation with a choice of deluxe rooms and suites, each offering air-conditioning, an LED TV, iPod dock, mini bar, hair dryer, safety deposit box, a turn down service, and in-room dining. The resort’s Firefish Restaurant offers a menu of local and international cuisine, and its Firefish Lounge offers refreshing drinks as well as island picnics. There’s also a stylish bar on-site offering an extensive drinks menu, plus indoor activities and great views of the famed Palawan sunset. Guests can look forward to signature treatments at the Glow Spa, relaxing by the pool with refreshments galore, and unforgettable island excursions.
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Puerto Princesa
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Puerto Princesa
Duration: 7 Nights
Siargao Bleu Resort and Spa is the only spa resort on Siargao Island, offering a lush tropical setting. Rooms at this premium property feature a cable TV, phone service, safety deposit box, mini bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi, not to mention on-call butlers. Siargao Bleu Resort and Spa has a superb on-site restaurant offering fresh seafood and other local specialities, and there’s also a vibrant beach bar to take advantage of offering signature cocktails, chilled music, and amazing sunset vistas. Guests can enjoy signature treatments at the Bleu Spa, keep fit at the on-site gym, and plan unforgettable excursions such as island hopping, snorkelling, and sea fishing.
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Siargao
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Siargao
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