WHEN it comes to travel, few places can tick all the boxes quite like the Philippines. Think turquoise waters, golden sunsets, chaotic charm and a culture so warm it feels like a hug from your favourite tita. On a five-day familiarisation trip organised by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, Philippine Airlines, Henann Regency Boracay and AM Leisure Media, theSun joined a lively crew of Malaysian influencers and media representatives on a whirlwind adventure through Boracay and Manila. From island hopping to bamboo rafting and shopping sprees to serenaded lunches, the journey was a kaleidoscope of sensory delights and more than a few buffet-induced food comas.
We were promised paradise and Boracay did not disappoint. After hours of airport-hopping and a surprisingly luxurious massage pit stop at Merlin Spa (also known as Yatai Spa), we finally set foot on the island that Instagram dreams are made of. Our home base was the Henann Regency Resort, located along the famed White Beach. The sand was as powdery as baking flour, the water as clean and sparkly as carbonated water.
