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The Essence of Philippines
The Philippines is an amazing destination for travelers with over 7,000 islands from the turquoise waters and stunning limestone cliffs of Palawan to the metropolitan hustle and bustle of Ma…
The travel guides to the Philippines are compiled by travel experts who have experienced the islands first hand and have also planned a perfect trip to the Philippines. During your trip planning process, our guides will be useful to sort through all the incredible options and create your travel plan. The guides include our top rated favorites and must see highlights, as well as some unknown secret nuggets that most people miss. Plus, recommendations of activities or experiences mainly pertaining to you if you love diving, hiking, eating, history, or just relaxing in the sun.
Your trip is planned now what? These travel guides will help you start piecing together your ideal itinerary whether that means it’s lounging on white sand beaches of Cebu, snorkeling with whale sharks in Donsol, or hiking up Taal volcano for some spectacular views. We will help you experience the Philippines in the best possible way and create memories for a lifetime!
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Skyline to Seascape: Hong Kong & Philippine Luxury Tour
15 DAYS
Skyline to Seascape: Hong Kong & Philippine Luxury Tour Set out on a 15-day journey that marries cosmopolitan flair, mountain vistas, and pristine island idylls. Begin with three leisurely days in Hong Kong – wandering neon-lit streets, sampling dim sum, and marveling at the Dragon Bridge – like skyline views. Then fly south to the…
Essential Philippines
12 Days I 11 Nights
Simply Philippines explores the picture-postcard islands of Bohol, Palawan and El Nido in just under two weeks, giving you plenty of time to appreciate the scenic beauty of these tropical islands at a leisurely pace.
Philippines Multi-Island Tour
13 Days I 12 Nights
Essential Philippines ticks off the country’s essential highlights in just under two weeks. From the bright lights of Manila; to the scenic splendour of the Banaue Rice Terraces and Bohol’s Chocolate Hills; finishing with R&R; time on the picture-postcard beaches of El Nido.
Mountains to Islands
16 Days I 15 Nights
The Philippines may be well-known for its idyllic white-sand beaches, but equally remarkable are its highlands – its world heritage rice terraces and live volcanoes. This 16-day itinerary showcases both, interspersed with cities old and new.
Siargao
Philippines – Getting to know Siargao With its laidback lifestyle, picture-perfect beaches fringed with coconut palm trees and invitingly warm turquoise waters, the island of Siargao is about as close to an iconic tropical paradise as it’s possible to find. Although this idyllic island has a world-renowned reputation as a surfing destination, Siargao has thankfully…
DiscoverSouthern Luzon
Philippines – Getting to know Southern Luzon There’s much more to the main Philippine island of Luzon than the capital city of Manila. The south of the island is still largely off the beaten tourist track and for us that’s a great reason to explore it. Southern Luzon is studded with jungle-covered mountains and volcanoes,…
DiscoverCordillera Region
Philippines – Getting to know Bohol & Panglao Island Bohol is an island province best known for its remarkable beaches, coral reefs and other geographical formations such as caves, waterfalls and the enticingly named Chocolate Hills (of which more later). The main island is roughly 90 kilometres across and eminently explorable, surrounded by more than…
DiscoverBohol & Panglao
Philippines – Getting to know Bohol & Panglao Island Bohol is an island province best known for its remarkable beaches, coral reefs and other geographical formations such as caves, waterfalls and the enticingly named Chocolate Hills (of which more later). The main island is roughly 90 kilometres across and eminently explorable, surrounded by more than…
DiscoverPalawan & El Nido
Philippines – Getting to know Palawan & El Nido Palawan is known as the Philippines’ ‘last ecological frontier’. This 650km sliver of an island lies at the heart of an archipelago of almost 2000 more islands that trail off leisurely towards Malay Borneo in the south west. Palawan is unspoilt, sparsely populated and studded with…
DiscoverBorocay
Philippines – Getting to know Borocay Over the past 25 years Boracay has been increasingly hyped as one of the finest island destinations in the world. It is undoubtedly special, with long white-sand beaches and an ever-growing checklist of attractions and nightlife opportunities, but its compact landmass (7km by 2km) is becoming highly developed. Boracay…
DiscoverManila
Philippines – Getting to know Manila From the moment you arrive in Manila – the Philippines’ sole soaring metropolis – there’s no doubt that this is the country’s dynamic hub, its beating heart and soul. From the modern skyscrapers and malls to the quaint environs of the Colonial-era walled city, the teeming streets of ‘the…
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