The idyllic Philippines island Australians are just beginning to discover

Holiday makers are flocking to a little known destination in the Philippines with crystal clear water, white sand, and perfect weather.

Until Friday Australian travellers can book flights to the idyllic island of Cebu for as little as $208 from Sydney or Melbourne.

From here it’s a short trip to another little known slice of paradise at the island of Siargao – both of which are untouched by the tourist crowds flocking to places like Bali.”

Holiday makers are flocking to a little known destination in the Philippines with crystal clear water, white sand, and perfect weather

Until Friday Australian travellers can book flights to the idyllic island of Cebu for as little as $208 from Sydney or Melbourne

Until Friday Australian travellers can book flights to the idyllic island of Cebu for as little as $208 from Sydney or Melbourne

From here it's a short trip to another little known slice of paradise at the island of Siargao – both of which are untouched by the tourist crowds flocking to places like Bali

From here it’s a short trip to another little known slice of paradise at the island of Siargao – both of which are untouched by the tourist crowds flocking to places like Bali

Recently highlighted by Channel 9s Travel Guides, the Philippines is a must-visit destination, with flights from Australia’s east coast taking approximately 10 hours.

Cebu Pacific are offering savvy travellers cheap airfares until Friday as part of their Crazy Seat Sale.

From Cebu it’s a short hop to other islands such as Siargao, often compared to a pre-tourist boom Thailand.

There’s plenty of activities on offer in the Philippine islands including hopping aboard a banca boat with your mask and snorkel in hand to witness the spectacular sea life.

Cebu Pacific are offering savvy travellers cheap airfares until Friday as part of their Crazy Seat Sale

Cebu Pacific are offering savvy travellers cheap airfares until Friday as part of their Crazy Seat Sale

The best part is, from Cebu it's a short hop to other islands such as Siargao, often compared to a pre-tourist boom Thailand

The best part is, from Cebu it’s a short hop to other islands such as Siargao, often compared to a pre-tourist boom Thailand

There's plenty of activities on offer in the Philippine islands including hopping aboard a banca boat with your mask and snorkel in hand to witness the spectacular sea life

There’s plenty of activities on offer in the Philippine islands including hopping aboard a banca boat with your mask and snorkel in hand to witness the spectacular sea life

Sea turtles, colourful clown fish like the ones in Finding Nemo, and the spectacular sight of the sardine run are just some of the sights available to visitors.

All that snorkelling will work up an appetite so luckily the Philippines are a foodie’s delight with the local cuisine sure to keep even picky eaters happy.

You can grab Filipino favourites straight from the table, including barbequed meats, rice, marinated milk fish, salted eggs, mangoes and more.

Sea turtles, colourful clown fish like the ones in Finding Nemo, and the spectacular sight of millions of sardines zig-zagging before your eyes in the sardine run are just some of the underwater sights to behold

Sea turtles, colourful clown fish like the ones in Finding Nemo, and the spectacular sight of millions of sardines zig-zagging before your eyes in the sardine run are just some of the underwater sights to behold

All that snorkelling and island hopping will work up an appetite so luckily the Philippines are a foodie wonderland with the local cuisine sure to keep even the most picky eater happy

All that snorkelling and island hopping will work up an appetite so luckily the Philippines are a foodie wonderland with the local cuisine sure to keep even the most picky eater happy

Although the great waters, beaches and food are all a part of Filipino culture, there's plenty more on offer as the island is shaped by its Spanish and American colonial heritage, which is perfectly demonstrated by the locals' hospitality and nature

Although the great waters, beaches and food are all a part of Filipino culture, there’s plenty more on offer as the island is shaped by its Spanish and American colonial heritage, which is perfectly demonstrated by the locals’ hospitality and nature

The Philippines is also home to picture-perfect waterfalls with many to choose from including Inambakan Falls and Kawasan Falls.

There’s also plenty more culture on offer as the island is shaped by its Spanish and American colonial heritage, demonstrated by the locals’ hospitality and nature.

Accommodation is also a bargain with the Australian dollar currently buying 37 Philippine pesos.

To secure the $208 fare from Sydney / Melbourne (via Manila) to Cebu, you must book between Saturday 24th March 2019 and Friday 30th March 2019 for travel between 1st May 2019 and 30th September 2019.

Fares for the period can also be booked to Manila from Sydney / Melbourne for an even cheaper $169.

To book tickets visit www.cebupacificair.com and the latest seat sales can be also found on CEB’s official Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages.

To secure the $208 fare from Sydney/Melbourne (via Manila) to Cebu, you must book between Saturday 24th March 2019 and Friday 30th March 2019 for travel between 1st May 2019 and 30th September 2019

To secure the $208 fare from Sydney/Melbourne (via Manila) to Cebu, you must book between Saturday 24th March 2019 and Friday 30th March 2019 for travel between 1st May 2019 and 30th September 2019

Siargao also features the famous Cloud 9 surfing area where pros from around the world surf

Siargao also features the famous Cloud 9 surfing area where pros from around the world surf

Accommodation is also a bargain with the Australian dollar currently buying 37 Philippine pesos

Accommodation is also a bargain with the Australian dollar currently buying 37 Philippine pesos

Fares for the period can also be booked to Manila from Sydney / Melbourne for an even cheaper $169

Fares for the period can also be booked to Manila from Sydney / Melbourne for an even cheaper $169

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