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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 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.

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

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Explore Manila and Surrounds with Private Driver
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Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: Lagoons and Beaches
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Bohol Country Side Tour
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Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour B: Caves & Islands
Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour B: Caves & Islands
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Oslob Whale Shark Watching Experience
Oslob Whale Shark Watching Experience
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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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