FIVE-STAR Philippines
In a country with more than 7,000 islands, there’s a little stretch of powdery white sand waiting for everyone in the Philippines. Somehow, many islands in the archipelago have mercifully remained clear of mainstream tourist paths, and even those that have been discovered still have a last-frontier feel about them.
Accommodation in the Philippines varies, with lots of simple and affordable options. For luxury-lovers, however, the breadth of five-star hotels and resorts is fantastic. We were lucky enough to discover two of the Philippines’ most legendary luxury hotels, Shangri-La's Mactan Island Resort & Spa and its sister property situated on what is perhaps the most famous Filipino island, beautiful Boracay.
As the plane started its descent into Cebu, it was hard to believe that just over an hour ago we were in Manila, one of Asia’s most densely
