Where to stay in the Philippines

Discover the laid-back luxury of The Lind Boracay, a four-star boutique resort infused with cool, contemporary design and warm Filipino hospitality. The location, right at the end of the 4 kilometres of beach in Station One, is ideal. Being on a quieter stretch of beach you can enjoy relaxing days without the crowds but are only a ten-minute shuttle to Station Two where the main hub of bars, restaurants and shops are located. There are two pools on the resort – one located on top of the front block of rooms with fantastic views down to the beach and out to the crystal clear sea, at night this can convert into a cool rooftop bar area, great for sundowners!

Amorita Resort is located at the end of Alona Beach, an idyllic stretch of powder white sand with gorgeous clear turquoise waters – a perfect choice for Turquoise Holidays! Along the beach you’ll find local beach shacks where you can enjoy a couple of beers or partake in a massage on the sand.

A large resort, but spread out across a beautiful headland, spanning two picture perfect white sand beaches, the Shangri-La really impressed us and has fast become a Turquoise favourite for its wonderful setting, stylish contemporary Filipino design, wonderful restaurants, huge beachside pool area and amazing spa.

Tucked away on the unspoilt south coast of the island of Negros, Atmosphere Resort & Spa is a charming boutique retreat set within an old seven-acre coconut plantation. English owners, Gabrielle and Matthew Holder fell in love with the enchanting underwater world off the coast and decided to create a home away from home, where guests could stay in comfort, relax and be pampered to their hearts content. With a huge emphasis on friendly service and immersive encounters, the Atmosphere team will create wonderful experiences for their guests to explore the impressive marine life of the region, as well as discovering the authentic culture and unspoilt scenery of the island.

Shangri-La Mactan is a relatively large, traditional style hotel but spread over expansive gardens with two gigantic swimming pools and a gorgeous beach - there is plenty of space to find your own discreet corner of paradise.

With a wonderful location in Makati, within walking distance of restaurants and shops and Ayala Museum, The Peninsula Manila is the ideal place to stay when stopping over in Manila, before flying on to your idyllic island retreat.

Amanpulo is an exquisite private retreat spread out over an 85 hectare island in the middle of Palawan Province. It is a barefoot flat sand islet, almost Maldives-esque, surrounded by the most powdery white soft sand and turquoise blue lagoon you can imagine. The snorkelling, straight off the beach, is sublime and turtles nest in the waters just off the shoreline.

Voted one of the most beautiful places on the planet, any resort located in incredible Palawan can't fail to impress. Surrounded by beauty, with awe-inspiring limestone cliffs and unspoilt jungle, El Nido really is a must stop on any visit to the Philippines. Cauyan Island Resort, a four star hideaway, is tucked away within one of the picture perfect coves, with a small but sublime beach and a charming local style - totally in tune with its environment. Accessible with flights into El Nido airport from Boracay, Manila and Cebu, the island team will collect you on arrival for your short boat ride through islands to the resort.

Lagen Island is a charming four star resort with one of the most breathing settings you’ll find anywhere in the world. Tucked into a small bay, surrounded by jungle clad limestone cliffs in the magnificent Bacuit Bay you’ll be dragging your jaw off the floor – the views are simply sublime and sunsets here are breath-taking.

Often referred to as ‘Island of the Sun’ as its unique location allows you to enjoy sunrise and sunset from its immaculate beach, the location of El Nido Pangulasian Island is simply sublime. Tucked behind a long stretch of beach with a sandbar reaching into the turquoise waters of Bacuit Bay, you are surrounded by the most jaw dropping limestone scenery, jungle clad karsts of rock jutting out of the ocean in a formation of hundreds of islands with secluded bays and lagoons to discover right on your doorstep. This really is an untouched, picture perfect haven.

Two Seasons is nestled on a gorgeous stretch of private beach on the island of Bulaloacao, a short boat ride from the main island of Coron. With an off-shore turtle and giant clam sanctuary, vibrant house reef, idyllic white sand beach with crystal clear waters and surrounded by the islands of Palawan, this is the perfect four star eco-retreat from which to explore this spectacular region of The Philippines.

Miniloc Island is a charming four star resort with one of the most breathing settings you’ll find anywhere in the world. Tucked into a small bay, surrounded by jungle clad limestone cliffs in the magnificent Bacuit Bay you’ll be dragging your jaw off the floor – the views are simply sublime and sunsets here are breath-taking.

Nay palad Hideaway is a unique boutique retreat tucked away on the southeastern corner of Siagaro, an island best known for its surf break but with plenty to offer from pristine, quiet beaches, exotic wildlife, coral reefs, secluded natural pools, underground caves, world-renowned sport fishing and diving, exquisite seafood, lively nightlife. This really is an under-the-radar nature lover’s paradise.