This is a photo heavy entry so I’ll let them do most of the talking. The trip to Manila was a long one, as i was alone (Mrs Mrben had travelled ahead) via Singapore. It was my first trip on Singapore Airlines and they were fantastic. A true 5 star airline. Once we arrived in Manila it was the usual chaos: traffic, busy, flat out all day and night. We stayed in an Air BnB apartment with a driver, and the difference that makes is phenomimal. After a few days we went to our favourite little island, Boracay and and as usual everything was fantastic. The beach is still the best. We stayed at Joneys as usual and if anything its got better (http://www.jonysbeachresortboracay.com/)
At a quid a cocktail in the happy 3 hours every evening, the nights flew by. One evening we ventured up beach to Fridays (http://www.fridaysboracay.com/), the oldest hotel on the island and had a meal on the beach to die for. Which we nearly did on the way back as we took the beach route only to find the tide coming in right up to the buildings and not abating. A bit hairy in places, but we both feel a bit wiser for the experience. The trip highlight was taking the sunset cruise on the small 2 passenger catamarans. Some amazing photo experiences, and all was good. Until on the way back to shore we caught a big wave that soaked us. No issue. Apart from I had all my photo gear in my bag on my shoulder and didn’t have the shower cover on. Oops. Anyway we got away with no damage. Thanks Lowe Pro.
Next stop via Manila was Singapore. What a place. Just WOW. So clean, so easy to get about and full of friendly people. My view may be been skewed by the fact we stayed in the Marina Bays Sands (http://www.marinabaysands.com). Probably the most amazing hotel I have stayed in on the planet. Great views from the room, great views of the botanical gardens and then the infinity pool on the 57th floor, across the width of all three towers. Just WOW.
Another highlight was a crazy evening in Clarke Quay. Always helps with costs if your friend manages 3 bars down there ! Tied up with dinner in Raffles and The Fullerton respectively brought down a graceful end to a fantastic holiday.
Marina Bay Sands from the Botanical Gardens
Sunset time
MBS daytime
Botanical Gardens, Singapore
Repairs needed
Butterfly Garden, Changi Airport
Botanical Garden from the roof of the MBS
Hello
Boracay Boats
Boracay Boats
Butterfly Garden, Changi Airport
Botanical Gardens, Singapore
Raffles Hotel
Tides in
The beach babe
Home time for the Cruisers
Bay at night from the roof of the MBS
The lifeblood of Boracay
Water show, Marina Bay
Fullerton from the room
Just after the Sunset Cruise
Art Gallery up close
Just the beach
Obligatory Singapore Sling in Raffles
Butterfly Garden, Changi Airport
Tides out
Boracay Boats
Water show, Marina Bay
Sunset time
Skyline from the Infinity Pool
Some left behind F1 track seating
The Fullerton at night
Boats Boracay
The Shrine
All the other sunset cruisers
Marina bay sands and Art Gallery
Butterfly Garden, Changi Airport
Hard life
Low level Skyline (and weird LV shop)
Botanical Garden from the roof of the MBS
The Infinity Pool, Marina Bay Sands
Stone Shrine Boracay
Cocktail time !
Art Gallery from the room
The sunset pickup
Jeepney in resort World Manila
Bay ay night, different exposure / apeture
Just the beach
Our boat on the Sunset Cruise
Sunset time
Skyline from the Infinity Pool
Daytime hard graft in Boracay
Yep, even cleaner than mine !
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