Philippines Holiday Deals
The Philippines has 7,641 islands, the friendliest English-speaking welcome in Asia, and beaches that regularly top the world's best lists — and it has been strangely overlooked by Australians until direct flights made it easy. Jetstar now flies straight into Manila and Cebu, opening a country of white-sand islands, world-class diving and a food culture that is finally getting its due.
Cebu is the natural first stop: Mactan Island beside the airport holds a strip of beachfront resorts with house reefs and island-hopping boats, while the province reaches Moalboal's sardine run, Kawasan Falls and the whale sharks of Oslob within a couple of hours. Manila is the gateway to the north and a city of contrasts — Spanish-colonial Intramuros, the glass towers of Makati and Bonifacio Global City, and a restaurant scene that punches well above its reputation.
Beyond the gateways, the islands take over. Boracay's White Beach is the classic; Palawan's El Nido and Coron have the limestone lagoons that appear in every "best beach" list; Siargao is the surf and slow-life island; and Bohol combines the Chocolate Hills with quiet beaches on Panglao. Domestic flights and fast ferries make a two-island trip straightforward.
December to May is the dry season — with March to May the hottest — and June to November the wet season, when typhoons can affect the north and east. Our Philippines deals will follow the house rules — direct resort contracts, breakfast always included, transfers and extras in writing. Join below to be first to hear.
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How do I get to the Philippines from Australia?
Jetstar flies direct to Manila and Cebu, and Philippine Airlines, Qantas and Cebu Pacific connect Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth with Manila — around eight hours. Cebu's Mactan Airport is 15–30 minutes from the island resorts. Australians can enter visa-free for up to 30 days.
When is the best time to visit the Philippines?
December to February is the sweet spot — dry, sunny and not yet at peak heat. March to May is hot and dry, the best for the beaches. June to November is the wet season with typhoon risk, mainly in Luzon and the eastern Visayas; Palawan and Cebu are somewhat sheltered. Holy Week and Christmas are busy domestic travel periods.
Where should I go for beaches?
Mactan (Cebu) for resort convenience beside the airport; Boracay for the classic White Beach and nightlife; Palawan's El Nido and Coron for limestone-lagoon scenery and island-hopping; Bohol's Panglao for quiet beaches and diving; Siargao for surf. Our first deals will focus on Cebu and Mactan, with the islands to follow.
Is the Philippines good for families?
Very. English is spoken everywhere, Filipinos are famously warm with children, the resorts on Mactan and Boracay have big pools and kids' clubs, and activities — whale sharks, island-hopping, the Chocolate Hills, Kawasan Falls — are genuinely exciting. Choose resorts with sheltered beaches in the wet season.
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