There are only a handful of places on the planet where a Flamingo-printed Shirt blends in perfectly with its surroundings. Off the rail from British designer Simon Carter, I decided against trialling this shirt in cold autumnal Britain and instead…
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Vast oceans of crystal clear water were ever-present throughout the Philippines trip, and nowhere was it more inviting than on Minoloc Island, in the heart of El Nido. In the spirit of the mood, only a suitably colourful pair of…
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Welcome…to Jurassic Park. I half-expected to hear those words from the pilot as we navigated our way 20,000ft above the collection of prehistoric rocks below. Perched on the northernmost tip of Palawan, El Nido really is a jewel in the…
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Tearing ourselves away from the magnificent Peacock Garden for the morning, we felt obliged to visit the famed Chocolate Hills during our visit to Bohol. Just an hour’s drive inland from Tagbilaran City, these geological wonders draw in the crowds…
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What do you get when you have colonial Spanish flair inspired by German history, deep in the heart of Filipino jungle? The Peacock Garden, a residence like no other. From the moment you drive through the palatial gated entrance, you…
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If the view is a deciding factor in your choice of hotel on Boracay Island, then The District Boracay offers you a front row seat. Perched on White Beach at the slightly more lively Station 2, there is ample opportunity to…
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With White Beach taking our breath away, we were both more than happy to find accommodation in which we could recuperate after a hard day of tanning. We were extremely lucky to be staying at the award-winning Mandala Spa &…
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After our brief encounter with Hong Kong, we headed across the Pacific Ocean to bluer pastures. Checking-in late to the incredible Mandala Spa Resort at Station 1, the sights, sounds and smells of this tropical island would have to wait…
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