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TAILOR-MADE TRIPS DAY 5 TO 11 – AMORITA RESORT, BOHOL
To get the most from your Filipino wildlife After a transfer by ferry, you’ll arrive at the
adventure, talk to the travel specialists at naturally beautiful and historically rich
The Turquoise Holiday Company. They have island province of Bohol. You’ll be staying
extensive knowledge of these islands (and on Panglao, an island connected to Bohol
how best to hop from one to the other) by a bridge, and home to the enchanting
and its team of experts will put together a Amorita Resort where you’ll stay six nights
bespoke itinerary that perfectly meets your in a deluxe room. Perched on a cliff edge
needs, budget and style. Here’s an example: at the end of delightful Alona Beach, this
is a wonderful place to relax and unwind.
PHILIPPINES ISLAND HOPPING Diving and snorkelling are top of the list of
& WILDLIFE WONDERS activities, either off the coast or at Balicasag
Turquoise recommends combining Island with its crystal-clear waters. It’s also
three wonderfully wild and untouched a must to explore the Philippine Tarsier
islands, to discover incredible marine Foundation, a refuge for the smallest
life, unique wildlife and awe-inspiring primate in the world. Observe these rare,
scenery in this two-week escape. nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat
and be amazed by their agility as they move
DAY 1 – MANILA about, leaping from one tree to another,
After an overnight flight from London, swivelling their heads nearly 360 degrees.
you will be met and transferred to The
Peninsula Hotel in Manila for a one- DAY 12 TO 15 – EL NIDO
night stay in a deluxe room. It’s perfectly Take a ferry to Cebu, where you’ll transfer
located to get out and explore the to the airport and fly to El Nido, staying
lively area of Makati and sample some four nights in a beach view villa at the
of its local cafes and restaurants. picturesque Cauayan Island Resort – a
serene hideaway cocooned among the
DAY 2 TO 5 – ATMOSPHERE striking limestone scenery of Bacuit Bay.
RESORT AND SPA, NEGROS Spend your days exploring this magnificent
After breakfast, you’ll return to the airport scenery by outrigger boat, stopping
for your onward flight to Dumaguete and off at remote beaches, snorkelling on
transfer to the island of Negros where untouched reefs and kayaking on lagoons,
you’ll stay four nights in a deluxe suite at surrounded by giant limestone karsts.
this charming boutique hotel. It’s a perfect This area is regularly voted as one of the
hideaway on the south coast of Negros, an most beautiful in the world and you’ll
island blessed with unspoilt jungle and discover why – it is simply stunning! The
beautiful scenery. Explore the sublime reefs resort will create a menu of experiences
around the resort or neighbouring Apo tailored to your interests and there is always
Island, or head to Lake Balinsasayao for a relaxation on the menu in the resort spa!
swim surrounded by dense rainforest. Spend
a day dolphin-watching off the coast of DAY 16 – HOME
Bais City, stopping at Talabong Mangrove Fly back to Manila for your flight home.
Park, a 400-hectare protected forest that
serves as a natural habitat for wild birds
and crustaceans. Or head for Campuyo GO WITH TURQUOISE: 15 nights from
White Sandbar – when the sea is calm, £3,525 per person, including international
the deep waters become a playground flights with Singapore Airlines, domestic
for bottlenose, melon-head and spotted flights, ferry crossings, accommodation
dolphins. Further afield there is a chance as indicated and breakfast. All touring
to cruise across to Oslob, a well-known is optional at additional cost.
area for swimming with whale sharks.
CALL TURQUOISE FOR A NO OBLIGATION BESPOKE QUOTE ON
01494 678400 OR EMAIL ENQUIRIES@TURQUOISEHOLIDAYS.CO.UK
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.TURQUOISEHOLIDAYS.CO.UK
