Known as the Hawaii of China, Sanya’s miles of coastline, tropical climate, and upscale resorts make it a go-to beach destination for many travellers. But, it’s the city’s Buddhist temples, coconut plantations, fruit-sorbet stands, and fishing port that keep travellers coming back.

The biggest island in the Philippines, Luzon is also one of the most diverse—it’s where mountain peaks and volcanoes meet miles of coastline, and indigenous culture melds with Spanish colonial history. You can relax at the beach in Pagudpud, hike with locals up the Batad Rice Terraces, ride in a horse-drawn carriage in Vigan, and snack on street food and dance the night away in Manila. You’ll need a few days and a bus pass, but you’ll be glad you stayed.

大都會馬尼拉包含六個城市和 12 個城鎮。這個菲律賓首善之都位於南中國海的馬尼拉灣，由帕西河一分為二，融合了歷史與現代，以及富裕與貧窮的迥異風情。城牆環繞的西班牙城堡 (Intramuros) 是熱門景點。西班牙城堡是西班牙殖民時期的首都所在，保有舊地牢和火藥室，但也添設了藝廊與劇場。這座城市隨處可見博物館、商店、公園和教堂，而豐富的夜生活更能讓你暢玩至天亮。

From the cosmopolitan metropolis of Cebu City and the white-sand beaches of Mactan to the electric-blue waters of Kawasan Falls and the whale sharks of Oslob, it’s easy to see why Cebu Island is one of the Philippines’ top destinations.

Want to make your co-workers insanely jealous? Just casually drop "I’m holiday making in the Maldives this year" into conversation, preferably in the dead of winter. Or better yet, go there without mentioning it to anyone—then send them a "Wish you were here!" postcard.