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Sarah Lindsay

I’m Sarah, and I founded Do You Travel because travel and helping people are my passions. Me and my team of Philippines experts and local guides offer years of experience and knowledge to create a Philippines vacation you’ll love. We work with you individually to craft a custom itinerary and pride ourselves on our attention to every detail.

We’re your go-to travel experts for personalised adventures in the Philippines.

From pristine beaches to bustling cities, our team works closely with you to create unforgettable experiences that capture the essence of the Philippines. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, adventure, or cultural immersion, we're here to turn your travel dreams into reality.

With over 10 years of experience in creating unforgettable Philippines holidays, I’ve had the privilege of guiding countless travelers through the beautiful landscapes of the Philippines and beyond. My commitment to excellence ensures that every journey is personalised and unique. Let Do You Travel be your gateway to an amazing Philippines adventure.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Anything and everything in the Philippines. Island hopping, hiking, canyoning, snorkeling, diving, climbing, kayaking, nightlife, relaxing. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"I've always loved traveling and experiencing new places and cultures. I've travelled to 40 countries and counting, and spent over 5 years travelling to and from the Philippines through my previous role as a call centre manager. During these 5 years I travelled all over the Philippines during my time off visiting not only the tourist hot spots, but the off the beaten track locations and fell absolutely in love with its people, culture and beauty. It was then that I decided I was going to make a career out of sharing the amazing experiences I have with others. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"During a trip to El Nido, I met a local at a beach bar who was the owner of a tour company which operated 4 night sailing trips from El Nido to Coron. She told me all about the trip and that she had a few spots left on the boat for the trip departing the next day. I went back to my room that evening, packed my bags and met her and the rest of the group travelling at the pier the next day. We spent the next 3 days sailing through the most stunning islands and swimming areas, snorkelling, kayaking, swimming, relaxing, seeing beautiful coral reefs and swimming with turtles and so many fish. The evenings were spent on various island beaches around a camp fire, drinking, singing and laughing, and sleeping in huts by the water, drifting off to the sound of the ocean and waking up in paradise day after day. It was one of the most spontaneous and amazing adventures of my life! "

Sarah is part of the following groups: Philippines Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Sarah

Both raffles makati and shangri la Boracay we...
Philippines | Jun 1 - Jun 9, 2026

Tammy
Tammy R.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026
Both raffles makati and shangri la Boracay were very nice. The service was excellent! Read more

Both raffles makati and shangri la Boracay were very nice. The service was excellent!

Hotel Reviews
Shangri-La Boracay
Aklan

Property is stunning!

Authenticity & Character
Rooms dressed in tropical Filipino attire
Location
Beautiful sunsets
Staff
Concierge went above and beyond to help us! Very pleased!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Raffles Makati
Makati

Rooms are well appointed! Service was exceptional! Laundry service was very dependable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Top Restaurants and Shopping nearby
Staff
Very professional
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Van with Driver (Day 2)
Private Van with Driver (Day 2)
Manila

Our family felt very comfortable with our driver! He was respectful and caring. Drove us to Cavite to visit a family home and waited for us while we visited.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Yacht Sailing in Boracay
Private Yacht Sailing in Boracay
Boracay

Crew was very kind and helpful!

Quality of Experience
Food
Presentation was beautiful
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Joshua was very kind!
Transport
Private Van with Driver
Private Van with Driver
Manila

Vehicle was very nice and our driver was the BEST! I felt I was in safe hands all the time!

Quality of Experience
Always on time !
Quality of Experience
Always on time !
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Genuine and friendly
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Genuine and friendly
Transport
New, comfortable clean van !
Transport
New, comfortable clean van !
Local specialist: Sarah Lindsay
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Drivers and tour guides were great!
Philippines | Jun 1 - Jun 9, 2026

J
Jim R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Drivers and tour guides were great! Read more

Drivers and tour guides were great!

Hotel Reviews
Raffles Makati
Makati
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Shangri-La Boracay
Aklan
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Yacht Sailing in Boracay
Private Yacht Sailing in Boracay
Boracay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Van with Driver
Private Van with Driver
Manila
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Van with Driver (Day 2)
Private Van with Driver (Day 2)
Manila
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sarah Lindsay
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Perfect trip to PH
Philippines | Jun 1 - Jun 9, 2026

Noah
Noah R.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
Our trip was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Our personal driver in Manila was exceptionally friendly, professional, and helpful, making our time there stress-free and enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed the private yacht experience in Boracay, it was one of the highlights of our trip. Both Raffles Makati and Shangri-La Boracay exceeded our expectations, and the surrounding areas were beautiful and offered everything we were looking for. A special thank you to Sarah for... Read more

Our trip was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Our personal driver in Manila was exceptionally friendly, professional, and helpful, making our time there stress-free and enjoyable.

We thoroughly enjoyed the private yacht experience in Boracay, it was one of the highlights of our trip.

Both Raffles Makati and Shangri-La Boracay exceeded our expectations, and the surrounding areas were beautiful and offered everything we were looking for.

A special thank you to Sarah for working closely with us and coordinating all the details. Everything was perfectly arranged, and we greatly appreciate all of your help in making this such a memorable experience.

Hotel Reviews
Shangri-La Boracay
Aklan
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Raffles Makati
Makati
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Van with Driver
Private Van with Driver
Manila
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Van with Driver (Day 2)
Private Van with Driver (Day 2)
Manila
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Yacht Sailing in Boracay
Private Yacht Sailing in Boracay
Boracay
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sarah Lindsay
Sarah
Sarah Lindsay
Local specialist in Australia | Replied on Jun 11, 2026
Hi Noah, Thank you so much for your beautiful review. It was an absolute pleasure helping you and your family plan this trip, and I’m so happy to hear everything came together so well. I’m especially glad the Manila driver made that part of the trip feel smooth and stress-free, and that the private yacht in Boracay was such a highlight. Raffles Makati and Shangri-La Boracay are both such special properties, so it’s wonderful to hear they exceeded your expectations and gave you the... Read more

Hi Noah,

Thank you so much for your beautiful review.

It was an absolute pleasure helping you and your family plan this trip, and I’m so happy to hear everything came together so well. I’m especially glad the Manila driver made that part of the trip feel smooth and stress-free, and that the private yacht in Boracay was such a highlight.

Raffles Makati and Shangri-La Boracay are both such special properties, so it’s wonderful to hear they exceeded your expectations and gave you the experience you were hoping for.

Thank you again for trusting us with your Philippines holiday. We’re so grateful for your kind words and would love to help you with another trip in the future.

Warm regards,
Sarah

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KimKim is the best
Philippines | May 6 - May 23, 2026

Jeff
Jeff B.
Australia | Reviewed on May 25, 2026
From start to finish this has been an amazing experience. Sarah put together a trip that suited us down to the ground, which is not easy. We are 60+ love adventure and need a day off here and there and our Philippines experience was just that. Our guide Edmond on Bohol island was awesome, super friendly and very knowledgeable we really enjoyed our time together. The we had island hopping, fireflies and underground river in Puerto Princesa, my apologies I have forgotten the guides names. Then... Read more

From start to finish this has been an amazing experience. Sarah put together a trip that suited us down to the ground, which is not easy. We are 60+ love adventure and need a day off here and there and our Philippines experience was just that. Our guide Edmond on Bohol island was awesome, super friendly and very knowledgeable we really enjoyed our time together. The we had island hopping, fireflies and underground river in Puerto Princesa, my apologies I have forgotten the guides names. Then El Nido where Jason took us on speedboat private tour A and B which were both top shelf and we could adopt Jason, he's a beautiful soul. Then to top it all off the ultimate adventure in Coron with Jen, curly, the most handsome captain and the crew was a great way to finish. Angela was always on hand to assist if needed which was a great backup to have. The itinerary and communication was on point for everything. I could not be more happy with KimKim tours. I look forward to them organising our next trip. Cheers, Jeff and Chris.

Hotel Reviews
Belmont Hotel Manila
Pasay City

The hotel itself is fine. The queue for breakfast in the morning was a joke.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It was close to the airport
Staff
The staff were great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lagùn Hotel

We were told we had been given an upgrade from our queen size bed to two double beds. As a 187 cm male that's not an upgrade. We got it sorted and it was fine in the end. Cold drinks ard not a big thing in the Philippines and Lagun is no exception. Thd staff very very friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy was to the beach, restaurants and our activities.
Staff
Awesome
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tag Resort
Coron

Great hotel and facilities. Loved the pool and the bar area. Also a great omelet for breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
They are growing vegetables and have cows in the eco area. This was awesome.
Location
Just far enough out of the town to be nice and quiet.
Staff
Staff were second to none especially Raydan the cocktail mixologist. An absolute champion bloke.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless.
Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa

The hotel is fine with a shopping centre next door and laundry down the road. Rooftop pool and bar were fun and the staff are awesome.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Alona Vida Beach Resort
Bohol Island

This we voted our best hotel of the tour. Right on the beach, very chill atmosphere and awesome staff. We enjoyed the hotel and the staff so much we ate dinner here every night. The music was fun and the breakfast delicious. Highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Low level lots of plants and a great island vibe.
Location
Right on the beach.
Staff
Second to none we wanted to take three of them home with us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfect.
City Garden Grand Hotel
Manila

The hotel is fine. It's a long way from the airport and it seemed in a big of a dodgy area.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The staff were fine
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Sarah Lindsay
Sarah
Sarah Lindsay
Local specialist in Australia | Replied on Jun 11, 2026
Hi Jeff and Chris, Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure planning your Philippines adventure, and I’m so happy to hear the trip struck the right balance for you — plenty of adventure, but with enough breathing room along the way. I’m especially glad your local guides and crew made such a strong impression. Edmond in Bohol, Jason in El Nido, Jen, Curly, your Coron captain and the crew all sound like they helped bring the trip to life in such a special way.... Read more

Hi Jeff and Chris,

Thank you so much for this wonderful review.

It was an absolute pleasure planning your Philippines adventure, and I’m so happy to hear the trip struck the right balance for you — plenty of adventure, but with enough breathing room along the way.

I’m especially glad your local guides and crew made such a strong impression. Edmond in Bohol, Jason in El Nido, Jen, Curly, your Coron captain and the crew all sound like they helped bring the trip to life in such a special way. I’ll be sure to pass on your kind words where I can, as feedback like this means a lot to our local partners too.

It’s also lovely to hear that Angela’s support gave you that extra peace of mind while travelling, and that the itinerary and communication all ran smoothly.

Thank you again for trusting us with your Philippines trip. We’d absolutely love to help plan your next adventure when the time comes.

Warm regards,
Sarah

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Our 20th wedding anniversary Dream Vacation was Magical
Philippines | Mar 29 - Apr 12, 2026

Norberto
Norberto R.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Where do I begin? I can't put into words the magical experience Sarah, Angela, and the rest of the team put together for our 20th wedding anniversary in the Philippines. I'm so happy that Sarah and I were able to lock down the perfect itinerary for me and my family. Her ideas were amazing, but she also took into consideration the things that were important to me in planning our trip. For example, I wanted to visit my dad's grave and also show my family where I grew up. Sarah incorporated my... Read more

Where do I begin? I can't put into words the magical experience Sarah, Angela, and the rest of the team put together for our 20th wedding anniversary in the Philippines. I'm so happy that Sarah and I were able to lock down the perfect itinerary for me and my family. Her ideas were amazing, but she also took into consideration the things that were important to me in planning our trip. For example, I wanted to visit my dad's grave and also show my family where I grew up. Sarah incorporated my requests seamlessly into our itinerary. This proved to me that Sarah is genuinely looking out for our best interests. After several changes to our itinerary, the fifth one was the charm. We were all set for our trip to Manila, Angeles City, El Nido, Cebu, Bohol, and back to Manila to shop for some pasalubongs before returning home to California. Our point of contact in Manila was Angela, Sarah's right-hand woman in the Philippines. Angela was amazing. Any questions I had regarding the local operators, such as drivers, tour guides, or even the boat crew, Angela would respond without hesitation.

I often referred to them as "The Team" because it was definitely a team effort in making our Vacation/Anniversary magical. From Arrival to Departure everything was on point. I can't even fathom how much planning our trip took. To me, it was a monumental task that the Team made look easy. The most touching moment for us was our unforgettable 20th Anniversary Lunch on our own private beach with a personal note from Sarah and Angela wishing us a happy 20th anniversary. Thank you again, Sarah and Angela. My kids loved the Tarsiers and the whale sharks. Me personally, I just enjoyed the crystal clear beaches with the Limestone cliffs in the background doing absolutely nothing in El Nido.

Everyone we interacted with will always remain in our hearts. The kindness and warmth everyone showed us made it feel like a home away from. I owe a debt of gratitude to everyone involved, Sarah, Angela, our drivers, our boat crew, our tour guides, and all the people involved that help make our dream vacation come true. I will definitely be booking our next trip with Sarah and her A-TEAM!!!

Thank you so much,

Ribac Family of California, USA.

Hotel Reviews
Belmont Hotel Manila
Pasay City

Staff was awesome. Newport City is conveniently located by the airport and we felt safe walking around the surrounding area

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Nido Coco Resort
El Nido

Our Apartment style suite with our own private pool was mind blowing. Few steps to the beach.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Maayo Hotel Cebu
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore Manila and Surrounds with Private Driver
Explore Manila and Surrounds with Private Driver
Manila
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: Lagoons and Beaches
Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: Lagoons and Beaches
El Nido
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bohol Country Side Tour
Bohol Country Side Tour
Philippines
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour B: Caves & Islands
Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour B: Caves & Islands
El Nido
Quality of Experience
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Oslob Whale Shark Watching Experience
Oslob Whale Shark Watching Experience
Philippines
Quality of Experience
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sarah Lindsay
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Sarah Lindsay
Local specialist in Australia | Replied on Apr 20, 2026
Dear Norberto and Family, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and heartfelt words. Reading your message truly means the world to both Angela and me. It was such a privilege to help plan this very special trip for your family, and especially to be a small part of celebrating your 20th wedding anniversary. From the very beginning, it was so clear how much this trip meant to you, and it was important to us that your itinerary reflected not only the beauty and adventure of the... Read more

Dear Norberto and Family,

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and heartfelt words. Reading your message truly means the world to both Angela and me.

It was such a privilege to help plan this very special trip for your family, and especially to be a small part of celebrating your 20th wedding anniversary. From the very beginning, it was so clear how much this trip meant to you, and it was important to us that your itinerary reflected not only the beauty and adventure of the Philippines but also the personal moments that mattered most to you and your family.

Being able to incorporate such meaningful parts of your journey, including visiting your dad’s grave and showing your family where you grew up, was incredibly special. Thank you for trusting us with something so personal. It means so much to know that those moments were able to be woven seamlessly into your trip.

I know we went through a few itinerary versions along the way, so hearing that it all came together so perfectly makes me incredibly happy. Trips like yours take a lot of care behind the scenes, and messages like this remind us exactly why we do what we do.

Angela and I were both so touched to hear how much the private anniversary lunch meant to you. We really wanted to create something special to mark such an important milestone, and knowing it became one of the most memorable parts of your trip is so lovely to hear.

Thank you also for your kind words about Angela and the wider team on the ground. We are so lucky to work with such caring and dedicated people, and I know they will all be so grateful to hear how much their warmth and effort meant to your family.

It was an absolute pleasure helping bring your dream trip to life, and we are so grateful you chose us to be part of such a meaningful family journey. Thank you again for your trust, your kindness, and for taking the time to share your experience so beautifully.

We would be absolutely honoured to help plan your next adventure when the time comes.

With heartfelt thanks,
Sarah and Angela

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Some parts were good and others not so good. ...
Philippines | Apr 1 - Apr 11, 2026

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Gavin m.
Australia | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Some parts were good and others not so good. I would skip some parts knowing what i know now. We got to see a lot of the country but it became a little too much of the same thing. Would have liked some advice on what to do and not to do and why. The transit in country was ok but had some issues like waiting at a airport 5 hours before boarding because they were worried about traffic. Killed an entire day to avoid traffic that was never there. Read more

Some parts were good and others not so good. I would skip some parts knowing what i know now. We got to see a lot of the country but it became a little too much of the same thing. Would have liked some advice on what to do and not to do and why.

The transit in country was ok but had some issues like waiting at a airport 5 hours before boarding because they were worried about traffic. Killed an entire day to avoid traffic that was never there.

Hotel Reviews
Bluewater Panglao
Panglao
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Turtle Bay Dive Resort
Moalboal

Nicle and dime you for everything. You want to use googles 100 pesos, you want a ride (2min) into town - 100 pesos. Only 2 coffees at breakfast then you have to pay for the 3rd. you want a refill on your juice at breakfast it is not free. You get the picture, everything is extra. Diving in front of hotel is great. Amazing fish and turtles.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Panorama Boutique Hotel & Beach Club
Corong Corong

nice hotel with character.

Authenticity & Character
Location
there is no beach or ocean swimming there. Just a nice view.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
City Garden Grand Hotel
Manila

Not really anything special. Window overlooks a brick wall - literally a wall so it was dark and cold. Food was ok.

Authenticity & Character
no real character. Like a motel 6
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Sarah Lindsay

We had fairly short notice to arrange a visit...
Philippines | Mar 27 - Apr 2, 2026

Rob
Rob F.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Apr 07, 2026
We had fairly short notice to arrange a visit to Philippines and Sarah did an amazing job helping us work out an itinerary and getting all the moving parts booked. When inevitable hiccups arose, she was readily available to help us resolve them. We found internal air travel to be fairly unreliable and Sarah went “above and beyond” to help us overcome significant communication and flight issues on our way out of Philippines. We’ll definitely use KimKim again and will hope to get a local expert... Read more

We had fairly short notice to arrange a visit to Philippines and Sarah did an amazing job helping us work out an itinerary and getting all the moving parts booked. When inevitable hiccups arose, she was readily available to help us resolve them. We found internal air travel to be fairly unreliable and Sarah went “above and beyond” to help us overcome significant communication and flight issues on our way out of Philippines. We’ll definitely use KimKim again and will hope to get a local expert as good as Sarah!

Hotel Review
Huni Lio
El Nido

Beautiful boutique hotel in a great walkable area for food and shopping.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Coron Island Super Ultimate Tour: Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Balinsasayaw Reef
Coron Island Super Ultimate Tour: Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Balinsasayaw Reef
Coron

Initially seemed more commercialized than a similar tour in El Nido, but overall this was an amazing, well organized experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Van to underground river was very late, and a long tortuous drive. More time to fit in transfers would have been better. Four hour ferry ride was also unexpectedly rough and we should have prepared by taking Dramamine.
Local specialist: Sarah Lindsay

Seamless logistics, but limited personalization
Philippines | Mar 15 - Mar 27, 2026

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Julien P.
Vancouver, BC, Canada | Reviewed on Apr 03, 2026
Our trip to the Philippines (Palawan/El Nido, Boracay, and Siargao) was overall very smooth from a logistics standpoint. All transfers were well organized, on time, and clearly communicated in advance. On that front, everything worked seamlessly and gave us peace of mind. We initially had very limited time to plan, which is why we chose to use Kimkim and were connected with Sarah. While the coordination was efficient, we would have appreciated a more proactive and personalized approach early... Read more

Our trip to the Philippines (Palawan/El Nido, Boracay, and Siargao) was overall very smooth from a logistics standpoint. All transfers were well organized, on time, and clearly communicated in advance. On that front, everything worked seamlessly and gave us peace of mind.

We initially had very limited time to plan, which is why we chose to use Kimkim and were connected with Sarah. While the coordination was efficient, we would have appreciated a more proactive and personalized approach early on—especially a video call to better understand our expectations and walk us through the differences between destinations. Instead, we were given a lot of written information and options to review, which was difficult to process given our time constraints.

In hindsight, we feel the itinerary could have been better tailored to our preferences. Several activities ended up being quite repetitive (multiple island-hopping tours), and many excursions were subcontracted to local operators of varying quality. Some tours felt more like mass-market group experiences than curated activities, and the level of crowding—particularly in places like Boracay—was not aligned with what we were looking for. We ended up cancelling a few tours because of this.

Additionally, a couple of experiences we had specifically requested—such as a scuba initiation and e-foil—were not included in the final itinerary, which was disappointing.

Overall, while the service delivered on logistics and saved us time upfront, we’re not convinced it added much value in terms of experience design. With more guidance, clearer recommendations, and better alignment with our preferences (especially around crowd levels and activity variety), the trip could have been significantly improved.

Hotel Reviews
Belmont Hotel Manila
Pasay City

Huge hotel with extensive breakfast. Cramped bathrooms. Pool facilities were minimal.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa

It was very good, huge family room, very modern and good breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Seaclub Siargao
Siargao

Our private villa was one of the highlight of our visit to the Philippines. While not directly near the beach it is very walkable yet secluded. Once you put aside the extra cost for everything, you can have a really nice time there. The morning breakfast prepared in the villa by attendants and the on demand BBQ dinner + movie made for one of our best day.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Two Seasons Boracay Resort
Boracay Island

The location on the beach was good, our room next to the road not so much. Beds were not great, our room was outdated. Service was slow. The pool is pretty useless due to depth and location. Also the beach / ocean was full of algae when we visited, and Boracay was VERY crowded. I dont know how much we paid for it but I would stay elsewhere.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Nido Coco Resort
El Nido

I would stay at this hotel again. The staff was good, the location is very convenient and quite secluded from the frenzies of El nido centre.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Siargao Land Tour
Siargao Land Tour
Siargao

Nice tour with highlight about the lagoon.

El Nido Island Hopping Tour B: Caves & Islands
El Nido Island Hopping Tour B: Caves & Islands
El Nido

This was one of our best tours but be careful to opt for a big boat and small boat (so you have some privacy and are not cramped in a local boat). Because the day is long and groups varied! Some will get drunk, some will be loud, some will take up all the space.

Food
Boracay Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkelling
Boracay Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkelling
Boracay

This is a useless tour. They put you on several beaches for 30-45 min each with nothing to do. The snorkelling part was useless, with dead corals all around. It was underwhelming after El Nido.

Quality of Experience
Food
Premium food was a joke.
Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour and transfer to El nido
Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour and transfer to El nido
Philippines

I really appreciated the zipline adventure before, it is worth it even though not utterly safe. The underground tour was good because we didn't have many people at that time. Our tour was a bit big (~15-20pp)

Quality of Experience
Food
The buffet are of very poor quality.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The car driving us to El nido was not very comfy for this long drive
Local specialist: Sarah Lindsay

Flawless logistics incredible memories
Philippines | Mar 13 - Mar 25, 2026

Vanessa
Vanessa W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Doreen in Baguio was so knowledgeable about the culture and area. Andrew was such a helpful guide on the island hopping tours that we asked for him on our second day along with the same speedboat captain and crew. They know the best time to go to each island to limit crowds and had so much patience when we wanted to stay longer in some locations. Ed was the best driver to Baguio and ended up being our driver to the airport on our last day. We were so happy to see him again. Our last hotel in... Read more

Doreen in Baguio was so knowledgeable about the culture and area. Andrew was such a helpful guide on the island hopping tours that we asked for him on our second day along with the same speedboat captain and crew. They know the best time to go to each island to limit crowds and had so much patience when we wanted to stay longer in some locations. Ed was the best driver to Baguio and ended up being our driver to the airport on our last day. We were so happy to see him again. Our last hotel in El Nido was the best. We would ask for a different hotel in Puerto Princessa if we return. Aziza was old and needs updating. But the staff were very pleasant. All of the logistics worked flawlessly.

Hotel Reviews
City Garden Grand Hotel
Manila

Expansive breakfast buffet and amazing rooftop view of Manila.

Authenticity & Character
Fit into the financial district.
Location
Rooftop view
Staff
Recognized us from our multiple stays and our request for morning mimosas.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were cleaned and lobby was very nice.
El Nido Coco Resort
El Nido

By far the best resort of our trip. Lived having our own bungalow right across from the pool and restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Grounds were full of flowers and plants.
Location
Quiet, away from the town and streets.
Staff
The restaurant staff were so friendly and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The resort was spotless and very well maintained.
Aziza paradise hotel
Puerto Princesa

Older hotel. Needs updating. Didn't see any pool tables (shown in picture above) limited seating by the pool.

Authenticity & Character
Lobby was open and clean. Some lighting was not working and not enough fans for the lobby.
Location
Close to airport.
Staff
Everyone was very nice and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room did not have pleasant smell. Roosters right by room crowed during the night and kept us awake.
Microtel by Wyndham Baguio

Great staff. Room was comfortable. Restaurant on property was not that great.

Authenticity & Character
Well kept landscaping.
Location
Located in the city and within walking distance to dining.
Staff
Very pleasant and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms and lobby were very clean.
Activity Reviews
Baguio Whole Day Tour with Lunch (Private Tour)
Baguio Whole Day Tour with Lunch (Private Tour)
Baguio

Doreen fit a lot into one day. She even took us to a place tourist don't typically go. It was extra special.

Quality of Experience
Food
We were tired and ate at the hotel. Which was just ok. We probably would have had better if we felt up to going out.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Doreen, our tour guide and Ed, our driver.
Transport
Ed was great. Safe and on time.
Puerto Princesa: Firefly Watching Bay Cruise with Dinner
Puerto Princesa: Firefly Watching Bay Cruise with Dinner
Puerto Princesa

Seeing the fireflies was a great. But, seeing the amount of stars in the sky was really the highlight of the tour.

Quality of Experience
The your guide and boost crew were knowledgeable and very helpful.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour
Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour
Puerto Princesa

Amazing view and depth of the river caves.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: Lagoons and Beaches
Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: Lagoons and Beaches
El Nido

Kayaking was awesome.

Quality of Experience
Food
Didn't expect so much food for the four of us!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Andrew was helpful. Especially with our older aunt and uncle getting in and out of the kayak.
Transport
Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour B: Caves & Islands
Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour B: Caves & Islands
El Nido

Loved spending extra time at one of the beaches.

Quality of Experience
Food
Variety and quality
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Andrew and the captain and crew of Seanorita
Transport
Local specialist: Sarah Lindsay
Photo taken by Vanessa W
Photo taken by Vanessa W
Photo taken by Vanessa W
Photo taken by Vanessa W
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Perfect Honeymoon!
Philippines | Feb 13 - Feb 26, 2026

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michelle l.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Mar 03, 2026
We worked with Sarah and her team to plan our honeymoon to the Philippines, and she was truly incredible from start to finish. During the planning process, she was extremely helpful, responsive, and thoughtful with every detail, from mapping out excursions and coordinating airport transfers. She made everything feel seamless and stress‑free.
Once we arrived, any small hiccups that came up (on the vendor side, never from Sarah’s team) were handled immediately. She and her team were always... Read more

We worked with Sarah and her team to plan our honeymoon to the Philippines, and she was truly incredible from start to finish. During the planning process, she was extremely helpful, responsive, and thoughtful with every detail, from mapping out excursions and coordinating airport transfers. She made everything feel seamless and stress‑free.
Once we arrived, any small hiccups that came up (on the vendor side, never from Sarah’s team) were handled immediately. She and her team were always just a message away, and their quick action made us feel completely taken care of throughout the trip.
One of the highlights was a surprise beachfront lunch with champagne that Sarah arranged for us during one of our excursions. It was such a beautiful touch and made our honeymoon feel even more special and personalized.
We can’t recommend Sarah enough.

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