Philippines

Philippines

7,641 paradise islands: secret lagoons, impossible beaches and the planet's bluest water

The Philippines is Southeast Asia's best-kept secret. An archipelago of over 7,000 islands where each seems designed for a postcard: turquoise lagoons, white sand beaches, chocolate hills and the world's most hospitable Filipinos.
The Philippines has that quality of surprising at every turn. No matter how many photos you've seen of El Nido or Coron: when your banca (traditional Filipino boat) enters the Big Lagoon and the water changes from blue to turquoise to emerald, you understand why this country is on every traveler's bucket list. Palawan has been repeatedly voted the world's most beautiful island, and deserves every vote. But the Philippines is much more: Bohol with its Chocolate Hills and tiny tarsiers, Siargao with Cloud 9 surfing, Cebu with whale sharks, Banaue's rice terraces sculpted 2,000 years ago. Each region is a different world. What makes the Philippines unique is the combination of spectacular nature with a fascinating mestizo culture—Spanish, American, Asian—and above all, its people. Filipinos are legendarily hospitable, speak fluent English and have a contagious joy that makes every interaction special.
El Nido, Palawan

El Nido, Palawan

Lagoons · World's most beautiful island

El Nido, Palawan

Impossibly blue lagoons surrounded by karst cliffs. Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Hidden Beach. The paradise that defines the Philippines.

Coron, Palawan

Coron, Palawan

Shipwrecks · Crystal lakes

Coron, Palawan

Best WWII shipwrecks for diving. Kayangan Lake with crystal clear water. Twin Lagoon. Less touristy than El Nido, equally spectacular.

Bohol

Bohol

Chocolate Hills · Tarsiers

Bohol

The 1,268 Chocolate Hills turning brown in summer. Tarsiers, the world's smallest primates. Panglao beaches. Colonial churches.

Siargao

Siargao

Surfing · Island of the moment

Siargao

The surfing capital of the Philippines. Cloud 9 for experts, other waves for beginners. Natural pools, endless palm trees, relaxed island vibe.

Cebu and Oslob

Cebu and Oslob

Whale sharks · Kawasan Falls

Cebu and Oslob

Swimming with whale sharks in Oslob (controversial but possible ethically). Turquoise Kawasan Falls. Moalboal with sardine runs. World-class diving.

Banaue and Sagada

Banaue and Sagada

Rice terraces · Mountain

Banaue and Sagada

2,000-year-old rice terraces, World Heritage Site. Sagada with hanging coffins and caves. Mountain Philippines, Ifugao culture.

Where water changes colour

El Nido's lagoons have a blue that doesn't seem real. Water changes from turquoise to emerald depending on light, surrounded by vegetation-covered karst cliffs. It's the paradise you imagine when you close your eyes.

Experiences

The Philippines offers experiences combining spectacular nature, adventure and a uniquely hospitable culture in Asia.

El Nido island hopping

El Nido island hopping

Boarding a traditional banca and touring the world's most beautiful lagoons. Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Secret Beach, Hidden Beach. Each stop is a postcard.

Coron wreck diving

Coron wreck diving

Japanese ships sunk in WWII are now artificial reefs. Diving through history while fish swim around you.

Chocolate Hills sunrise

Chocolate Hills sunrise

Watching the sun rise over 1,268 hills that look like chocolate bonbons. In dry season they turn brown, creating a surreal landscape.

Kawasan canyoneering

Kawasan canyoneering

Descending through canyons jumping into turquoise pools, sliding down natural rocks. The perfect adventure in Cebu, ending at Kawasan Falls.

Pacific paradise

The Philippines has over 7,000 islands, each with its own personality. From Palawan's lagoons to Siargao's waves, from Banaue's terraces to Boracay's beaches, there's a paradise for every traveler.

We work with the Philippines' finest resorts: from eco-resorts on private islands to boutique hotels with local charm.

Pangulasian Island Resort

Pangulasian Island Resort

El Nido (isla privada)

Miniloc Island Resort

Miniloc Island Resort

El Nido (Big Lagoon)

Two Seasons Coron

Two Seasons Coron

Coron (isla privada)

Amorita Resort

Amorita Resort

Bohol (Panglao)

Shall we discover the 7,000 islands?

Shall we discover the 7,000 islands?