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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Set along one of Panglao’s most dazzling stretches of coast, South Palms sits on a powder-white, palm-fringed beach that feels like a secret slice of paradise. With turquoise waters lapping at the shore and swaying palms framing every view, this is barefoot luxury at its most inviting.