Guests can expect to get up close with the endangered hawksbill turtle, nudibranchs, frog fish, sharks and dense schools of fish off Mantigue Island in Camiguin province, and frolic with the rare Lembeh seadragon – as well as a healthy population of green turtles – in the quieter Cebu municipalities of Boljoon and Alcoy.


Those in search of bigger mammals will be in luck at Sunok Point, the habitual home to whale sharks between the months of November and May, or in Oslob, a municipality in the province of Cebu, where a growing presence of these gentle giants has led to greater efforts in their conservation.


Adrenaline junkies can take the experience up a notch and dive with thresher sharks off the coast of Malapascua Island, the only place in the world where visitors can dive with this magical species year-round.


From the virgin sands and pristine waters of untouched Bawbawon Island, where even a gentle snorkel will reveal a vibrant underwater ecosystem of corals and captivating reef wildlife, to the 125-mile-long island of Cebu, which is surrounded by coral reefs, underwater adventures are all around.


A UNIQUE APPROACH TO HOSPITALITY


Boasting a renowned Filipino brand of hospitality, pitch-perfect service comes easily to the Philippines, so visitors to the destination can expect to be welcomed with open arms. Indeed, the locals’ warm and friendly spirit is so distinctive, it tops tourist exit surveys every year as the principal reason for a visitor’s enjoyable stay.


Such elevated standards of hospitality are integrated with bespoke experiences and immersive cultural amenities for a holiday like no other. Rich with private islands and award-winning shores, unique and enchanting activities, and a world-class wellness offering rooted in nature, the Philippines is well primed to cater to discerning, affluent travellers.


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PICTURES: Sarah Lucy Brown, El Nido Photography


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