The beaches of Cebu, Philippines, are now a mere four hours away.

Philippine Airlines is beginning direct flights between Bangkok and the gorgeous island, home to a 196km-long beach, the 50-foot Kawasan Falls and downtown Cebu, a colonial-inflected city with myriad bars, eateries, shops and historical sites.

Good adobo, Spanish architecture, famous dive spots, and an opportunity to swim with whale sharks are just some of what’s available here that you might not find at your go-to Phuket spot.

The three weekly flights operate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, clocking in at less than 4 hours of flight time for B10,515 round-trip on www.philippineairlines.com 

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