Multi-island honeymoons are emerging as an alternative to traditional single-destination beach holidays. An eight-night itinerary covering Manila, Cebu, Boracay, and Iloilo combines city experiences, island excursions, water sports, wellness, and luxury accommodation, offering couples a varied travel programme across the Philippines between October and January.
The itinerary is structured around four destinations, with each offering a different mix of sightseeing, leisure, adventure, and dining experiences.
Manila sets the pace
The journey begins in Manila with a sunset dinner cruise along Manila Bay, followed by visits to Bonifacio Global City and SM Mall of Asia. Couples can also explore DreamPlay by DreamWorks, watch the fountain show at Okada Manila, or spend time at indoor entertainment venues offering arcade games, go-karting, and gaming experiences.
The city itinerary also includes rooftop dining and spa treatments. Indian dining options include The Great Indian Food Experience, Royal Indian Curry House, New Bombay, Kashmir Restaurant, and Swagat Indian Cuisine.
Cebu shifts the focus to nature
The second leg centres on outdoor experiences, with visits to Sirao Garden and Temple of Leah alongside excursions to Moalboal and Kawasan Falls.
Island-hopping around Mactan, Nalusuan, and Caohagan Islands includes opportunities for snorkelling and beach activities. Evenings feature beachfront dining and spa treatments, while leisure options include bowling, virtual reality experiences, arcade games, and go-karting at venues such as SM Seaside Cebu, Timezone, and Kartzone Cebu.
Indian restaurants in Cebu include Bollywood Tandoor, Little India Cebu, and Bharat Spice.
Boracay anchors the itinerary
Boracay combines beach leisure with water-based activities. The itinerary covers White Beach, Puka Beach, Diniwid Beach, and Crystal Cove Island, while adventure activities include parasailing, helmet diving, jet skiing, paddleboarding, and snorkelling.
A traditional Paraw sunset sailing experience forms part of the programme, alongside beachfront dining, live entertainment, spa treatments, floating breakfasts, and professional beach photoshoots.
Accommodation options include Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay, The Lind Boracay, and Ambassador in Paradise. Indian dining is available at True Food Indian Cuisine, Little Taj Boracay, Kasbah Boracay, and Aplaya Indian Restaurant.
Iloilo concludes the journey
The final destination features island-hopping to the Gigantes Islands, including Cabugao Gamay Island. The itinerary also includes visits to Garin Farm, Molo Mansion, and the Iloilo River Esplanade.
Festive Walk Mall adds shopping, cinemas, arcade games, and dining to the programme. Indian restaurants in the city include Mestizo Indian Cuisine, Indian Curry House Iloilo, and Spice Kitchen Iloilo.
Signature experiences
Experiences featured across the itinerary include a Manila Bay sunset dinner cruise, DreamPlay by DreamWorks, the Okada Manila fountain show, island-hopping excursions, snorkelling, couple’s spa treatments, beachfront candlelight dinners, traditional Paraw sunset sailing, professional honeymoon photoshoots, and stays at luxury resorts.
The itinerary presents a combination of urban attractions, island experiences, outdoor activities, and wellness offerings, allowing couples to explore multiple destinations within a single holiday.
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