Location: Amanpulo
The Philippines are made up of thousands of islands and seemingly as many cultures, a fascinating melting pot of exotic places and people that includes endless beaches and national parks on land and sea. From the bustle of Manila to the serenity of Boracay, the Philippines shows honeymooners a different face at every turn.
Location: Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa
Manila, the capital, is located on the island of Luzon, and is the gateway to the Philippines. Soak up this historic city’s energy and history with a stay at The Peninsula Manila — a regal landmark in the Makati City district — before setting off to explore the 2,000-year-old rice terraces of Banaue, the beaches of Borocay, the “city of smiles” that is Bacolod, and the Spanish Colonial city of Vigan, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Location: Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
You can fly directly from Manila to Amanpulo, a luxury Aman resort set on a private island in the Sulu Sea and ringed by coral reefs, where peaceful villas and casitas admire powdery white-sand beaches favored by green sea turtles. El Nido’s Pangulasian Island eco-resort sits on a 750-foot beach and has just 42 villas, so attentive service is assured.
The Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa takes full advantage of the island’s famed golden beaches: the Seaview Suites here are perfect for honeymooners with their private balconies with whirlpool baths and daybeds, butler service, and Punta Bunga Beach setting. Sister resort the Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa boasts a CHI spa, a private marine sanctuary, and easy access to the history and culture of Cebu, the Philippines’ “Queen City of the South.”
>Written by: Bob Curley
