Philippines
A quest to find some of the worlds most idyllic beaches and spectacular sunsets
19 nights, April 2017
Alona Beach
Day 1
Arrive in Manila, Philippines
Check-in: Linaw Beach Resort on Panglao Island
Rent scooters and head to Alona Beach
Drinks at Birdwatchers
Day 2
Visit the Chocolate Hills and Tarsier Sanctuary — book through hotel
Drinks at The Hennan hotel
Day 3
Check out: Linaw Beach Resort
Check in: Panglao Nature Resort
Spend the day at the hotel or explore the Hinagdanan caves
Day 4
Check-out: Panglao Nature Resort
Ferry: Tagbilaran Wharf > Siquijor
Check-in: Coco Grove
Eat at Coco Grove
Swim with turtles on Apo Island
Day 5
Rent scooters from hotel
Trip to the Old Enchanted Balete Tree & Spa
Swim at Cambugahay Falls
Day 6
Boat trip to swim with turtles on Apo Island — book through hotel
Sundowners in Taganga
Day 7
Check-out: Coco Grove
Ferry: Siquijor > Dumaguete
Flight: Dumaguete > Manila with Philippine Airlines
Overnight stay in Manila
Day 8
Flight: Manila > El Nido with Philippine Airlines
Check-in: Sea Cocoon
Dinner at Happiness Beach Bar
Drinks at SAVA Beach Bar
El Nido
Day 9
Day trip to Las Cabanas Beach
Sundowners at La Plage on Corong Corong Beach
Walk to the TAO office on Corong Corong Beach to register for El Nido to Coron ‘expedition’
Dinner at Mezzanine
Drinks at Pukka
Day 10–14
Check-out: Sea Cocoon
TAO Philippines boat trip from El Nido to Coron
Kayangan Lake, Coron, Palawan, Philippines
Day 15
Boat arrives in Coron at around 5pm
Taxi: Coron Port > Al Faro Cosmio Hotel
Check-in: Al Faro Cosmio Hotel
Day 16
Kayak or Dive the Japanese wrecks with D’ Divers
Dinner at Hotel
Busuanga
Day 17
Check-out: Al Faro Cosmio Hotel
Flight: Busuanga > Manila with Philippine Airlines
Flight: Manila > Boracay (Caticlan airport) with Philippine Airlines
Check-in: Nami Resort
Day 18
Walk down to White Beach
Beach day at Club Paraw
Sundowners at Spider House
Dinner at Hotel
Boracay Beach
Day 19
Beach Day on Pukka Beach
Sundowners at Wahine on Diniwid Beach
Day 20
Check-out: Nami Resort
Flight: Caticlan > Manila
Flight: Manila > Home
