Destination guides

Start with the kind of trip you want to have.

Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and Bohol can all work for a first Philippines trip, but the pace, transfers and best reasons to visit are different. Read the guide before choosing the route.

Tropical Cebu coastline with clear blue water and green hills

CEB · Philippines

Cebu

Cebu works best when you choose a base and give yourself time for the coast. Here is how to balance the city, Mactan and Moalboal without spending the whole trip in transit.

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White sand beach and turquoise water in Boracay

MPH · Philippines

Boracay

Boracay is compact, but where you stay changes the feel of the trip. Use this guide to choose between the three White Beach stations, plan activities and avoid overbooking your days.

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Limestone islands and clear blue water in Palawan

PPS · Philippines

Palawan

Palawan is a whole province, not a single beach town. This guide helps you choose between Puerto Princesa, El Nido and Coron before you lose days trying to fit all three into one trip.

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Green tropical Bohol landscape under a clear sky

TAG · Philippines

Bohol

Bohol is an easy place to mix beach time with a countryside day. Plan Panglao, the Chocolate Hills, tarsier visits and island activities without turning the holiday into a nonstop tour.

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