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Planning a trip to the Philippines often means choosing between busy cities, quiet beaches and outdoor adventures. Cebu makes that decision easier by bringing many of these experiences together. Located in the Central Visayas, Cebu combines an urban centre with historic landmarks, offshore islands, beaches, marine life and waterfalls. For travellers planning their first Cebu […]

For 2026, the Philippines has another reason to be on beach lovers’ itineraries. Entalula Beach in El Nido, Palawan, was named the world’s best beach in the 2026 World’s 50 Best Beaches ranking. The list was compiled with input from more than 1,000 travel professionals, with Entalula taking the top position ahead of beaches in […]

Vietjet is adding a new direct route between the Philippines and Vietnam, giving travellers in Central and Northern Luzon another option for a quick getaway to Ho Chi Minh City. Starting 10 November 2026, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier will operate direct flights between Clark International Airport and Ho Chi Minh City three times a week. […]

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is adding more flights between Manila and Melbourne just in time for the year-end travel season. From 19 November 2026, the airline will operate the route daily, increasing its current schedule from five flights a week to seven. The move comes as PAL prepares for higher demand around Christmas and the holiday […]

Travellers planning domestic or international trips from the Philippines may see lower airfare costs in the second half of August 2026 after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) reduced the airline fuel surcharge by one level. The CAB announced that the fuel surcharge would be lowered from Level 13 to Level 12 for the period from […]

Boracay Island in the Philippines has long been known as one of Southeast Asia’s most popular tropical destinations. Located in the Western Visayas region, this small island combines beautiful coastal scenery with a wide range of accommodation, restaurants, water activities and transport options. For expat in Philippines, Boracay offers a convenient beach holiday with clear […]

Riyadh Air will begin daily flights between Manila and Riyadh on September 9, 2026, giving passengers travelling between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia another direct air service. The Saudi Arabian airline will operate the route using a 290-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Flight RX873 will depart King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh at 1:05 a.m. local […]

Palawan has added another international tourism achievement to its growing list of accolades after being named the world’s “Best Island for Natural Wonders” in Expedia’s 2026 Island Hot List. The recognition comes as interest in the Philippine island continues to grow among international travellers. Alongside receiving the natural wonders title, Palawan also secured sixth place […]

The Philippines is expected to remain one of Asia’s strongest travel destinations in the second half of the year, according to new forward booking data from AirAsia MOVE. The booking platform found that travellers across the region are continuing to prioritise international trips despite higher airfares, with the Philippines joining Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand […]

Great news for Filipino travellers planning their next getaway: Taiwan has officially extended its visa-free entry scheme for Philippine passport holders. The extension allows tourists from the Philippines to explore Taiwan for up to 14 days without needing a visa, stretching the privilege until 31 July 2027. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (Teco) in […]