Skip the cramped banca. Coron’s Cinco Ninos tour uses an 85-foot trimaran with wide decks, lounge areas, hammock nets, an upper viewing deck, and enough room to move around. I like the comfort of having a restroom, shower, onboard kitchen, and bar, especially during a seven-hour island day. I also like that lunch is cooked … Read more
Makati comes alive after dark. This tour gives you two things I especially like: a local guide who keeps the night moving, and free VIP entry at every scheduled venue. You also get a useful mix of rooftop views, Filipino live music, street food, bars, and late-night dancing instead of spending the whole evening in … Read more
El Nido looks best from the water. The Seacret catamaran combines the classic Palawan sights with a smoother, more comfortable day aboard a 50-foot sailing boat, rather than a basic island-hopping runabout. I especially like the private beach access and the way the crew turns the boat ride itself into part of the experience. Lunch, … Read more
