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The Philippines is globally recognized as a spa and wellness destination. Many of the country’s islands have been lauded as some of the best vacation spots in Asia and even the world. Prized resorts and spas offer mindfulness and yoga retreats, hilot massages and detox treatments. This is in addition to a myriad of other wellness services. Today, the Philippines is a top destination for global citizens looking to escape to recover and reclaim themselves during a healing spa vacation.
An island getaway has never been more necessary. The pandemic has impacted the mental and physical health of individuals around the world. With increased social and physical isolation, and skyrocketing levels of anxiety, depression and fatigue, it is now crucial to relax, heal and detox the mind, body and soul.
A vibrant island destination in Asia and the Pacific, Cebu is an idyllic island getaway. Located in the Central Visayas region, Cebu offers popular diving spots, thrilling eco-adventures, extreme sports, Instagram-worthy festivals, state-of-the-art shopping and an exciting nightlife scene.
Try the Plantation Bay Resort and Spa; its wide lagoon-like pool laps, select villas, and the spa boasts hot pools and waterfalls. The rooms speak of simplicity and oneness with nature.
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Or stay at the Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort for a sumptuous holiday. Visit the Amuma Spa for royal pampering. Their treatments, which include Papaya Wraps, use local and organic products to ensure an all-natural experience.
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Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa is another luxurious accommodation option. Spanning over two wings with 530 rooms and suites, this resort offers a number of activities. After enjoying their sea and sport facilities, which include a golf course, stop by the Chi Spa to experience a body scrub and treat yourself to their Immune Booster treatment.
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For several years, Palawan has been recognized as a top destination by numerous upscale travel magazines including Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and National Geographic Traveler. And with good reason: this archipelago-within-an-archipelago boasts 1,780 islands and islets, and offers one-of-a-kind limestone bluffs, secluded white-sand beaches, stunning scuba diving sites, and swathes of coral reefs and virgin forests.
Now, add luxurious spa resorts to that list.
Amanpulo on Pamalican Island has its own airstrip to welcome you from a chartered flight. Each villa is curated to evoke a sense of deep connection to nature and offers wellness experiences through various treatments. Practice yoga in their meditation pavilion, participate in hydrotherapy in one of their suites or relax in an outdoor sala.
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Nearby is Qi Palawan, a resort with just eight rooms situated on a secluded part of the island. The lucky guests can relax on a private beach and enjoy snorkelling, island-hopping, yoga and traditional Filipino massages.
Another option is the lavish Cauayan Island Resort in El Nido. Enjoy their foot reflex treatment or unwind with a Swedish massage done the Cauayan way before taking a dip in the resort’s infinity pool.
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Or visit the Two Seasons Coron Island Resort and Spa, an eco-friendly oasis surrounded by beaches, mangroves and tropical gardens. Their facilities include an aqua sports centre with submersible scooters and transparent kayaks. Massages, facials, wraps and vichy showers are just some of the treatments offered at their spa.
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Another eco-friendly option is Pangulasian Island, one of El Nido Resorts’ four luxury stays. Their deluxe villas promise a sumptuous vacation experience. After a trip to their spa, hop on a sunset cruise before dining at a private island!
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Another eco-friendly option is Pangulasian Island, one of El Nido Resorts’ four luxury stays. Their deluxe villas promise a sumptuous vacation experience. After a trip to their spa, hop on a sunset cruise before dining at a private island!
The capital of the Philippines is composed of 16 cities with three main hubs: Manila, recently considered the most densely populated city centre in the world; Quezon City, the government centre and home to some of the country’s world-class universities; and Makati, the business district.
But while many visit Manila for its vibrancy, tranquility and relaxation are still attainable in close proximity. Just south of the capital, in the city of Tagaytay, you can discover the Nurture Wellness Village. Join their detox program, indulge in a holistic wellness service or recharge with one of their foot massage treatments.
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Nearby in Batangas is The Farm at San Benito. Surrounded by jungle, this holistic medical wellness resort offers vegan cuisine and a multitude of health optimization programs and spa treatments. From detox cleanses and weight management to anti-aging and cellular detoxification, this resort has something for everyone.
Davao City offers a sizzling nightlife, breathtaking beaches and mouthwatering seafood. It is also home to Mt. Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines. Known as the ultimate islands-to-highlands getaway, it boasts a number of spa resorts and luxurious wellness experiences.
Stay at the Malagos Garden Resort, which offers unique treatments at their Chocolate Spa. They soothe guests through facial care and body massages by using local products made from their cacao farm. The resort’s unifying theme of nature is highlighted by their indoor-outdoor living accommodations.
Or try the Pearl Farm Beach Resort, which is nestled along the shore of Samal Island. After undwinding at their spa, you’ll be sure to enjoy a good night’s rest as you drift off to sleep with the ebb and flow of the ocean in your stilt house.
When Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler named Boracay the best island in the world, they were only reiterating what the world’s wild party people — that’s including the island’s fire-eating dancers — have known all these years: Bora is where it’s at!
The main action is at the White Beach, a 4-km stretch of white sand where you can find bars, restaurants, hotels and shopping centres that provide endless excitement.
When visiting Boracay, consider staying at Mandala Spa and Resort Villas, which offers visitors calm and peace through holistic wellness. Their spa boasts award-winning services which include the Shodhana Karma, a three-part ritual that works to heal and rejuvenate the body by releasing toxins.
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The Chi Spa can also be found in Boracay, at Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort and Spa. The spa’s complex overlooks a private bay, ensuring a heavenly view during your body scrubs, soaks and wraps.
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A quaint university town sandwiched by the sea and the mountains of Negros Oriental in the Central Philippines, Dumaguete City offers a slow-paced lifestyle that soothes the soul. It is home to Silliman University, Asia’s first American and Protestant university.
In the nearby distance is Siquijor Island. The Spanish conquistadores referred to it as “Fire Island” because it would glow with the incandescent flight of its innumerable fireflies. Such an otherworldly light contributed to the island’s reputation as a place of mysticism, mystery, and magic. Today, Siquijor’s reputation woos travellers looking for a place to meditate and recentre their lives in a tropical island far from the madding crowd.
When visiting the island, stay at Atmosphere Resorts and Spa. The luxury boutique resort is home to the award-winning Sanctuary Spa. Gardens and waterfalls surround the spa’s five pavilions, each of which offers different services. From hand and foot treatments to massages and baths, there’s something for everyone – even children!
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Nearby is Qi Palawan, a resort with just eight rooms situated on a secluded part of the island. The lucky guests can relax on a private beach and enjoy snorkeling, island-hopping, yoga and traditional Filipino massages.
Another option is the lavish Cauayan Island Resort in El Nido. Enjoy their foot reflex treatment or unwind with a Swedish massage done the Cauayan way before taking a dip in the resort’s infinity pool.
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