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Philippines Holidays
For many the beautiful beaches are the main, and sometimes only, reason for a holiday in the Philippines and who can blame them? Stand out examples include Boracay with soft powdery beaches and buzzing nightlife, Cebu with its superb connections to many Asian gateways and Mactan Island with its astonishing marine life.
Don't be fooled into thinking a holiday here is all about the beach though. From the otherworldly landscapes of the chocolate hills on Bohol, to the spectacular emerald rice terraces of Banaue the rest of the country is also a treat for the eyes. From bustling towns filled with vibrant markets and ancient cathedrals to remote villages still following historic cultural traditions this is a fascination country full of surprises.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO THE PHILIPPINES
Philippines Northern Explorer
5 days / 4 nights
from £1,019
Banaue Sagada
from £1,019
Philippines Northern Explorer & Beach Escape
13 days / 12 nights
from £1,879
Vibrant Manila Stunning Banaue rice terraces Sagada’s ‘hanging coffins’ Boracay’s white sand beaches
from £1,879
WHERE TO GO IN THE PHILIPPINES
Palawan
The paradise island of Palawan is renowned for its crystal clear waters and phenomenal powdery sand beaches. The islands of the Bacuit Archipelago around El Nido boast some of the top beaches in the world and the steep limestone karst cliffs surround beautiful lagoons and coves which can be easily explored from your hotel.
Panglao Island
With beautiful long stretches of white sand and stunning coral reefs, Panglao Island is a great spot to enjoy a relaxing beach stay. Linked to Panglao by two bridges, the fascinating island of Bohol is a must-see where you can visit the unusual landscape of the Chocolate Hills and the adorable bug-eyed tarsiers.
Manila
The urban area of Metro Manila comprises of 16 cities,
including the capital Manila. Located on the banks of
the Pasig River, the old walled city of Intramuros with
its quaint maze of cobbled streets has stood still since
the Spanish reign ended in 1898. However, Manila is a
thriving and chaotic megacity with modern skyscrapers,
shopping malls and local jeepney transportation.
North Luzon
The fresh mountain air and scenic verdant valleys are
synonymous with North Luzon. Discover Banaue’s
impressive layered rice terraces and Sagada’s traditional
culture of stacking and hanging coffins along the cliffs.
The road journeys here are long and arduous and
the accommodation is very simple, but if you can
cope with that you will have an amazing and truly
memorable experience!
Cebu
The island of Cebu is the international entry point to
The Visayas in southern Philippines. Cebu City is spirited
and fast-paced and boasts a lively nightlife and fascinating
history. However, most visitors come to Cebu to
access the resorts on Mactan Island and relax on the
beautiful beaches.
Boracay
Boracay’s White Beach is world famous with soft
glimmering white sand and picture-perfect ocean vistas.
The resorts are set behind a row of waving palm trees,
interspersed with small beach shops, restaurants and
bars. Calm and laidback during the day, the evening
sees some of the best island nightlife and spectacular
sunsets. This is a destination not to be missed!
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN THE PHILIPPINES
We feature a wonderful range of accommodation in the Philippines, with something to suit all budgets.
. We can help you with a hotels, resorts, guest houses and lodges all over the Philippines.
What you won’t find here are thousands upon thousands of hotels where you have to wade through endless reviews of questionable origin to find the best one. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay so you don’t have to and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
El Nido Resort Pangulasian Island
Palawan
South Palms Resort, Panglao
Panglao Island
from £87
2 freeform pools Spa Gym Restaurant & pool bar
from £87
El Nido Resort Apulit Island, Palawan
Palawan
Beachfront pool Watersports Massage cabana PADI Dive centre Restaurant & bar
Shangri-La's Boracay Resort & Spa, Boracay
Boracay
from £211
Marvellous freeform pool Watersports Spa Gym Tennis court Eco centre 4 restaurants & 3 bars
from £211
Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu
Cebu
from £187
Private beach 2 pools Watersports Spa Fitness centre Tennis court Kids’ club 6 restaurants & 2 bars
from £187
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Manila
THINGS TO DO IN THE PHILIPPINES
Manila City Tour
Half day
from £80
See historic walled city of Intramuros Explore San Agustin church Visit reproduction of 19th Century Casa Manila
from £80
Cebu City Tour
Approx 4-5 hours
from £44
An impressive Taoist temple Visit Basilica Minore del Santo Nino See the triangular shaped Fort San Pedro
from £44
Fascinating Bohol
Approx 12 hours
from £84
See the beautiful Chocolate Hills Visit a Tarsier sanctuary Lunch on the Loboc River
from £84
When is the best time to visit the Philippines?
Philippines Climate Guide
Boracay
JAN
29
6h
11cm
FEB
29
7h
6cm
MAR
31
8h
5cm
APR
32
9h
6cm
MAY
32
8h
19cm
JUN
31
6h
35cm
JUL
31
6h
43cm
AUG
31
6h
46cm
SEP
30
6h
35cm
OCT
31
6h
36cm
NOV
30
6h
29cm
DEC
29
6h
21cm
Cebu
JAN
30
6h
11cm
FEB
30
6h
8cm
MAR
31
7h
5cm
APR
33
8h
5cm
MAY
33
8h
10cm
JUN
32
6h
18cm
JUL
32
6h
19cm
AUG
32
6h
16cm
SEP
32
6h
18cm
OCT
32
6h
19cm
NOV
31
6h
17cm
DEC
31
6h
12cm
Manila
JAN
30
6h
0cm
FEB
31
7h
2cm
MAR
33
8h
2cm
APR
34
9h
3cm
MAY
34
7h
14cm
JUN
32
6h
30cm
JUL
31
6h
39cm
AUG
31
5h
43cm
SEP
31
5h
34cm
OCT
31
6h
27cm
NOV
31
6h
18cm
DEC
30
6h
10cm
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