A Private Paradise of Barefoot Luxury and Wild Elegance
The Philippines, a constellation of over 7,000 islands, whispers to the soul of the traveler who seeks more than a vacation—it calls to those who crave wonder, privacy, and purposeful beauty. With Forest Travel, this tropical archipelago becomes your personal sanctuary, one where powder-white beaches, underwater kingdoms, and remote opulence unfold at your pace, on your terms.
Begin your journey in Palawan, often dubbed the “Last Frontier.” Here, we arrange arrival by seaplane to an exclusive eco-resort such as Amanpulo, where your villa opens directly onto a deserted beach and your only neighbors are sea turtles and tropical birds. Your days begin with sunrise yoga over the ocean and end with a private seafood feast prepared on your veranda, under a canopy of stars. Between, allow us to curate hidden lagoons by kayak, coral reef dives with marine biologists, and sunset cruises aboard a luxury catamaran.
On Bohol, heritage and nature meet in poetic harmony. Stay at a boutique clifftop retreat overlooking the sea, where wellness is woven into every element—from sunrise meditations to organic cuisine sourced from nearby farms. Let Forest Travel guide you into the Chocolate Hills by helicopter, or arrange a private river cruise with a string quartet serenading you as fireflies light up the trees.
Boracay, reinvented for the refined traveler, offers an elegant blend of barefoot glamour and vibrant rhythm. We’ll secure your suite at a private villa in Diniwid or the ultra-luxe Shangri-La Boracay—complete with panoramic infinity pools, private chefs, and butler service. Whether you’re craving a beachside massage, kitesurfing with a pro instructor, or an exclusive island-hopping adventure with champagne on deck, your every whim is anticipated.
For urbanites with an eye for indulgence, Manila is more than a stopover—it’s a destination in itself. Our curated experience includes art gallery tours guided by local curators, bespoke fittings from Filipino fashion icons, and a culinary voyage through the city’s most elegant dining rooms. Dine inside a colonial mansion, where each course tells a story of fusion and heritage, paired with aged rum and live jazz.
And then there are the lesser-known jewels—Siargao, where luxury meets laid-back surf culture, and Forest Travel crafts barefoot escapes complete with designer beachfront bungalows, private surf guides, and island wellness rituals. Or El Nido, where we’ll whisk you by yacht through a private archipelago of secret beaches and natural limestone cathedrals, ending the day with a sunset dinner on a sandbar made just for two.
What makes the Philippines truly exquisite is not just its postcard beauty, but its soul—and we ensure you connect with it authentically and luxuriously. Whether it’s an ancestral village encounter curated with cultural respect, a private dive into a WWII shipwreck, or a beach wedding blessed by island elders, each moment is deeply felt and artfully executed.
With Andrea Wilson as your compass and Forest Travel as your architect of experience, the Philippines reveals its most elegant, exhilarating, and exclusive self. This is not just a tropical escape. This is a journey into a living paradise—one as wild as it is refined.
