MANILA, Philippines — The beauty of Coron, Palawan is multiplied by the many beaches and island destinations off the municipality, many of them as stunning as the next. Coron is part of the Calamian Islands along with Busuanga, Culion, and several other smaller islands, most of which host either tourist …
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The Lind Hotels to open properties in Coron, Siargao
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine lifestyle hospitality brand The Lind Hotels is expanding beyond its Boracay property with two upcoming projects in the country. The Lind Boracay located on the island's Station 1 White Beach earned a name for itself as the first Michelin Guide-listed hotel in Boracay. The independent Filipino …
Read More »UOS Travel Corp. and Adora Mediterranea drive the rise of cruise travel
MANILA, Philippines — The continued growth of cruise tourism in the Philippines is being shaped by closer coordination across the travel ecosystem bringing together cruise lines, tour operators, and travel agencies to expand access and strengthen product offerings. This momentum is highlighted by the forthcoming Manila homeport deployment of the …
Read More »The one travel essential every barkada trip should have
for BDO MANILA, Philippines — From Vietnam street food crawls to Thailand beach getaways, barkada trips are filled with spur-of-the-moment adventures and shared moments that stay with you long after the photos are posted. For many young Filipinos, international travel feels more accessible than ever, particularly within Southeast Asia. Destinations …
Read More »Filipino Food Month 2026: Culinary picnic on Zamboanga’s Pink Beach
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — To mark Filipino Food Month this April, Zamboanga City held "Savores en Isla de Sta. Cruz" on Sarurday, April 18. The multi-activity event commenced with a traditional dance followed by a volleyball game and a beach cleanup. By midmorning, the beach was filled with the aromas …
Read More »Filipino Food Month 2026: Iloilo serves love on platefuls of favorites
ILOILO, Philippines — The new redeveloped Central Market in Iloilo illustrates Ilonggos’ love for their food with its carefully planned layout of connecting the old market with a commercial space that houses many local brands. Stalls that sell dried fish and goods directly connect to the airconditioned commercial space that …
Read More »Rooted and renewed: Nawa Wellness launches signature retreats with Panatag
for Nawa Wellness MANILA, Philippines — Nawa Wellness proudly unveils Nawa Wellness Retreats, a thoughtfully curated portfolio of Filipino-rooted, nature-first programs designed to restore balance across body, mind and soul. The inaugural offering, “Panatag: A Nawa Signature Inner Healing and Self-empowerment Retreat” is a two-day immersive experience led by meditation …
Read More »Travel companion: Grab introduces new AI-powered features for travelers
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Planning a trip usually takes time, particularly when visiting a destination for the first time. However, people travel in different ways. Some may plan months in advance and prepare an itinerary for the whole trip, while others prefer to do it spontaneously and flexibly. Whether you’re a …
Read More »Kathryn Bernardo hikes in Bhutan, 14 years since ‘Princess and I’
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Kathryn Bernardo was back on familiar ground after a recent trip to Bhutan, the country she had shot scenes for "Princess and I" over a decade ago. Kathryn recently shared on social media clips of her vacation to Bhutan, part of a birthday trip that also …
Read More »Costa Pacifica, Baler now managed by AHG Hotels and Resorts
Costa Pacifica in Baler, Aurora, now managed by AHG Hotels and Resorts, an affiliate of Fuego Hospitality Collective, stands today as a premier beachfront destination in one of the Philippines’ most iconic surf towns. Set along the shores of Baler, Aurora, the property has been elevated to deliver a complete …
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