Philippines island-hopping: From Siargao to tropical wonders

'Good morning, Mactan!' As soon as you open your eyes, you already know that today is gonna be a beach day! So with your towel over your shoulder, you stroll off to the sparkling, azure sea – 100% postcard perfect. But just sunbathing? Definitely not. You're going deeper! Mactan's underwater world is amazing and bursting with colourful corals, dazzling fish and pure ocean magic. So you grab a snorkel (optional, easy to hire on site for a fee), dive in and lose yourself beneath the waves as schools of small fish swim all around you and 'Under the Sea' plays in your head. Then back on land, it's time to soak up the culture and historical energy of Lapu-Lapu City – and of course, snap a selfie at the Lapu-Lapu Monument. Mactan = paradise vibes only.

It's time for some island-hopping! You jet over to the pier in Cebu, hop on the ferry and cruise to your next stop: the natural paradise of Bohol. Still mesmerised by the hypnotising blues of the ocean, you soon spot them: dolphins! They jump out of the water right next to the boat as if welcoming you to the island, and the vibes are on a whole other level. Shortly thereafter, Bohol appears before you – a bright-green island jewel in the middle of all the turquoise. From the pier, it's off to your stay on Panglao, the small sister island, which is connected to Bohol by two bridges.

You check in and immediately get to exploring your beach paradise. Both Bohol and Panglao boast fantastic sandy shores. And where better to enjoy the sunset than right by the waves?!