I had a bit of a dilemma figuring out where to stay in Coron. Finding accommodation in Coron to support my mantra of travelling in luxury for less was more challenging than I anticipated. This was my first trip to the Philippines and I expected luxury hotels in Coron Palawan to be thick on the ground like other parts of Asia but sadly that was not the case. We only had two nights in Coron with lots to do so I started my search for places to stay in Coron in the city centre. After a quick glance at the options (and the lack lustre reviews!) and I expanded my search field to discover a new waterfront hotel minutes from the port. The Sunlight Guest Hotel Coron offered everything we needed and while not exactly a bargain by Asian standards, it certainly didn’t break the bank. Read on for all the details …

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Travelling in luxury for less is my thing and I was able to sample many luxury hotels in the Philippines on my last visit. Sadly my two short weeks in this amazing country meant I could only scratch the surface. Luckily I know quite a few bloggers who also love the champagne lifestyle and I’ve called in the reinforcements to bring you this fabulous list of 15 luxury hotels in the Philippines that will blow your mind. Whether you are looking for a city break in Manila, to party hard in Boracay or a relaxing beach break in Bohol, I have just the place for you. Read on for all the details ……

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When El Nido first crept onto my radar about three years ago, it’s unearthly beauty had me spellbound and I knew I had to find a way to get there. Images of dramatic limestone kasts, spectacular beaches, amazing snorkeling and crystal clear lagoons danced in the background of my mind as I waited patiently for a flight that wouldn’t cost the earth. My patience was rewarded late last year when an unbeatable deal came up on Cebu Pacific from Sydney to Manila. I snapped it up in a heartbeat. After booking my (rather expensive) internal flight to El Nido on Airswift, my mind turned to finding the best place to stay in El Nido. After dreaming of her charms for almost three years, I was completely underwhelmed when I started researching hotels in El Nido Philippines. After checking every option for accommodation in El Nido and sifting through hundreds of horrendous reviews, I settled on One El Nido Suite to be our home away from home for our three nights in town. Read on for all the details ……

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Mövenpick beach resort Mactan Island is a standout among the many Cebu beach resorts. It’s perfect for those looking for a hotel near Mactan Cebu airport and offers private access to one of the best beaches in Cebu. We had some pretty gnarly weather for our two weeks in the Philippines, so I was thrilled when the sun appeared briefly so we could enjoy all the fabulous facilities at Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island. Can you handle staying in the lap of luxury and enjoying a little R&R on these fabulous Mactan Island beaches? Read on for all the details ……

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Manila is a vibrant cosmopolitan city that attracts visitors from all over the globe. One of Manila’s biggest draw cards is the mega malls that dot the cities of Metro Manila. When choosing where to stay in Manila, it’s hard to go past Makati. Filipino’s love to shop and the shopping in Makati is next level. In order to do the Makati shopping malls justice you’ll need a comfy bed to fall into each night. Savvy shoppers will choose a hotel near Greenbelt Makati and the Fairmont Makati is absolutely perfect. This luxury hotel is literally across the road from the Landmark Makati and within a few minutes walk of everything that matters. Read on for all the details …

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Did you know that the Philippines is renowned for it’s shopping? The nation of mega malls is a treat for shopaholics and while Manila hogs the limelight, Cebu should not be overlooked. When deciding where to stay in Cebu, savvy shoppers will seek out a hotel near SM Cebu City, one of the premier malls in the region. Radisson Blu Cebu is a 5 star hotel in Cebu that ticks all the boxes and should be on your short list. Here’s why …

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Every traveller with an interest in the finer things in life knows the name Raffles. Who hasn’t dreamed of sipping a world famous Singapore Sling in the very hotel it was invented? While Raffles Singapore is world renowned, it may come as a surprise that there is another luxury hotel that sports the famous moniker. I was recently blessed to experience the magnificent Raffles Makati and my mind was blown. This is without doubt one of the best hotels in Makati. If you are still wondering where to stay in Manila you need to read this before you book …

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