We flew into Cebu and did the Kawasan Falls canyoneering — the older kids loved jumping into the turquoise pools.

Then we took the fast ferry to Bohol. The Chocolate Hills and the tiny tarsiers were a huge hit with the little ones, and Panglao's beaches are calm and shallow, perfect for families. Tip: book the Cebu–Tagbilaran ferry a day ahead in peak season.