Category: Philippines
Start your New Year with a luxurious halal holiday
By Nabeel Shariff on Dec 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Mauritius, Middle East, Oman, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles
With the holiday season here, it also means New Year is shortly following. For most people, if not all, it only seems like yesterday that they were celebrating the New Year of 2019. The year has gone by so fast, and it just shows how busy everyone has been, working and getting on with their 
Beach destinations to die for
By Nabeel Shariff on Jul 24, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Featured, Going Out, Indonesia, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Worldwide
For many countries around the globe, the summer holidays are just about to begin, while others have already begun. With the kid’s off school, now’s the best time to whisk your family off for the perfect Muslim friendly summer holiday. If you’re aren’t as lucky as other destinations that get to enjoy the sun almost 
5 honeymoon destinations for every couple
By Nabeel Shariff on May 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Philippines, Qatar, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand
The upcoming months are among the most popular months to get married; in particular, May, June, and August are busy times for wedding planners and coordinators. While most weddings are planned way ahead of the actual wedding day, there are a few things that often get left to the last minute, and yes that includes 
5 hotels in Southeast Asia that are VERY vegan friendly
By Paul Eyers on Oct 01, 2018 in Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Indonesia, Philippines, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
Many hotels and resorts are now able to cater for their vegan guests and those who wish to enjoy plant based cuisine, life is getting easier for vegan travel meaning the days of having to eat salad for dinner are a distant memory. However, these ‘5 hotels in Southeast Asia that are VERY vegan friendly’ 
12 delicious vegan dishes in Southeast Asia
By Paul Eyers on Apr 23, 2018 in Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Indonesia, Philippines, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
We spend our time travelling to amazing places searching for the best vegan food in the world, here are 12 delicious vegan dishes in Southeast Asia that are definitely worth travelling for. The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines is leading the way for vegan luxury travel in the region, offering an all vegan 
Travel guide to Aman Resorts
Phenomenal luxury, exquisite comforts and an astonishing array of different cultures and landscapes, Aman serves up the best of the best every time. Below we have listed their properties in Asia, but specifically highlighting what we love about each one. Carry on reading and let us know in the comments if you have any other highlights
5 Marriott International hotels in Asia that cater for vegan guests
By Paul Eyers on Aug 16, 2017 in Asia, China, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
The fast-paced, continuing growth in veganism and vegan travel is exciting for those of us that wish to follow a plant based lifestyle. The fact that leading brands are supporting this dietary trend means that we can choose to stay at some of the best hotels in the world and still enjoy dining safe in 
5 Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts that cater for vegan guests
By Paul Eyers on Jun 16, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts are regarded as one of the leading luxury hotel groups in the Asia Pacific region. Offering multiple properties throughout this region alongside locations in North America, Europe and the Middle East they have nearly 50 years experience in delivering the finest of accommodation and impeccable hospitality to their discerning guests. We 
4 vegan friendly luxury hotels in the Philippines
By Paul Eyers on Mar 21, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
The Philippines has long been known for it’s beautiful beaches, rich cultural heritage and having one of the largest megacities on earth; but it’s also well known amongst some for being one of the most difficult places to travel as a vegan or vegetarian. This is because the diet of the local population of the 
7 Asian holiday destinations that will take your breath away
By Rob Stross on Mar 13, 2017 in Asia, China, Featured, India, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Middle East, Philippines, Regions, Thailand
Holiday tastes change with the seasons. Only a month or two ago, we couldn’t wait to hit the piste, curl up in-front of a blazing log fire, or sit in an outdoor Jacuzzi surrounded by snow. But now, as the weather starts to show signs of improvement, we’re ready for some sun. And no continent 
Top 5 destination hotels within 5 hours of Hong Kong
By Chinmoy Lad on Jan 28, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Japan, Philippines, Regions, Vietnam
Whether you live in Hong Kong or in Europe/USA, Hong Kong is a well-known and frequently-vistied business and leisure travel hub. Locals enjoy its proximity to exotic locations while the city acts as a stopover for travellers from around the world, typically on their way to Thailand (Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai, Phuket, Koh Samui) or Indonesia 
Top 6 beach resorts in Southeast Asia
By Chinmoy Lad on Dec 07, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Vietnam
The idyllic beaches of Southeast Asia have drawn many a holidaymaker over to the Southeast Asian shores, seeking solitude, sun, sea and sand. Despite the millions that flock to these beaches, globalisation and ease of travelling has ruined much of these stretches of sand as hordes of tourists – both international and local – take 
5 perfect Asian hotels for an airport layover
By Paul Eyers on Sep 16, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Regions, Thailand
You know how it is, no matter how hard you try to make your international travel plans as seamless as possible, you often end up in that situation where your flight arrives late and your next flight departs early the next day meaning you need a bed for the night; well, here we have 5 perfect 
The 10 best snorkeling spots in the world
By Craig Burkinshaw on Jul 11, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Ecuador, Grenada, Indonesia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Mozambique, Philippines, Regions, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka
Slipping into the water is arguably the best way to appreciate the world’s vibrant array of marine life. We’ve listed our top ten snorkeling spots around the world from uninhabited islands and rugged coastlines to shallow lagoons. Galapagos Islands The volcanic archipelagos of the Galapagos Islands host truly remarkable opportunities to spot wildlife underwater as 
5 lesser known SE Asia alternatives to Halong Bay
By Craig Burkinshaw on Jun 10, 2016 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Myanmar, Philippines, Regions, Thailand, Vietnam
With towering limestone karsts rising from the sea, Halong Bay is undoubtedly one of the most visually striking destinations in Vietnam, if not the whole of Southeast Asia. However, with this reputation comes an influx of visitors looking to take in the incredible scenery. But, there are a number of alternative destinations in Southeast Asia 
