Victor & Manola
Choose your paradise
Bohol
Good for: Celebrating with us! :D Also good for: Beach-bumming on white sand beaches, jungle adventures (tarsiers, Chocolate Hills, ziplining and river cruises), and island-hopping. Check out the 'Plan Your Trip' section for more info on getting here.
El Nido
Good for: Diving, snorkeling, island-hopping, white sand beaches, lagoons and dramatic limestone cliffs. Air Swift is the only airline with direct flights from Cebu/Manila to El Nido. You can also opt to fly to Puerto Princessa, which is serviced by Cebu Pacific Air. El Nido is a 4-5 hour bus ride from Puerto Princessa. If you want a more peaceful and family-friendly area to stay in El Nido, be sure to check out Lio Beach, an eco-tourism village offering a variety of hotels and restaurants.
Siargao
Our favorite spot so far! Good for: Surfing, island-hopping, scenic motorcycle rides, lagoons, delicious food and happy/hippie vibes! Skyjet Airlines has direct flights from Manila; Cebu Pacific Air has direct flights from both Cebu and Manila; and Philippines Airlines has direct flights from Cebu. Siargao has countless boutique hotels and hostels to choose from, but be sure to book your flights and stay in advance as it's quickly becoming the most prized destination in the PH!
Siquijor
Good for: Beaches, island-hopping (check out the turtles on Apo island!), scenic motorcycle rides, and waterfalls. The island also happens to be the land of witchcraft, but we swear you won't turn into a toad ;) Getting to Siquijor requires flying to Dumaguete then taking a ferry. Cebu Pacific and Philippines Airlines have direct flights to Dumaguete from Manila.
Boracay
Good for: Partying, beach bumming, and an Ibiza feel! There are two possible points of arrival: Caticlan (about 1.5 hours away from Boracay proper) and Kalibo (only 15 min away). Cebu Pacific Air has direct flights to Caticlan from both Cebu and Manila. Meanwhile, Skyjet Airlines flies directly from Manila to Kalibo. Good to know: Boracay is currently closed to tourists in an effort to address environmental concerns, but is expected to reopen in late 2018.
Coron
Good for: Diving, snorkeling, island hopping, lagoons/lakes, hot springs. Cebu Pacific Air and Philippines Airlines run flights several times a day from Manila. If possible avoid the later flights as the Coron airport (Busuanga) doesn’t have runway lights and flights can’t land after dusk.