January 2026

SoutheastAsia

Three weeks. Four countries. One unforgettable journey through temples, beaches, and cities that never sleep.

Route

JFK → DXB → BKK → USM → MNL → CEB

Duration

~3 Weeks

Class

Emirates First

Crew

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The Journey Begins

Emirates First Class

Private suites at 40,000 feet. Champagne on demand. A 14-hour Dubai layover transforms transit into destination.

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Destinations

Jan 11

The Departure

New York

USA

Dinner at Côte Korean Steakhouse

Last night stateside

Jan 12-13

The Layover

Dubai

UAE

Emirates First Class

14-hour luxury layover

Desert oasis vibes

Jan 14-18

The Arrival

Bangkok

Thailand

Labua Hotel

Nobu Rooftop

Sushi Saito

Jan 18-22

The Island

Koh Samui

Thailand

Elephant Sanctuary

Island Golf

Coastal Adventures

Jan 22 - 23

The Positioning

Manila (Layover)

Philippines

Newport City

Runway Manila

Convenience

Jan 23 - Jan 28

The Adrenaline Canyon

Cebu (South)

Philippines

Kawasan Canyoneering

Sardine Run

Private Island

Jan 28 - Feb 2

The Lost World

Coron

Philippines

Barracuda Lake Thermocline

WWII Shipwrecks

Private Sandbar

The Itinerary

Jan 11

New York City

Arrive JFK 12:00 PM

Extra day buffer before departure. Farewell dinner at Côte Korean Steakhouse — where wagyu meets Korean BBQ brilliance.

Jan 12

Emirates First → Dubai

JFK 10:40 AM → DXB 08:10 AM +1 · EK204 · A380-800

Private suite, onboard shower, Dom Pérignon at altitude.

Jan 13

Dubai Layover

14hr layover · Depart 22:35

Experience the desert metropolis. Downtown views, perhaps a sunset at the Burj.

Jan 14

Arrive Bangkok

Arrive 07:35 AM · EK374 Business First

Touch down in the City of Angels. Check into 49th floor suite — our base for urban adventures.

Jan 15-17

Bangkok Days

Nobu Rooftop for skyline cocktails. Sushi Saito for omakase perfection. Temple runs at dawn.

Jan 18

Fly to Koh Samui

BKK 9:00 AM → USM 10:35 AM · PG119 · 1h 35m

Bangkok Airways island hop. Villa check-in. First glimpse of turquoise waters.

Jan 19-21

Island Life

Elephant sanctuary morning. Coastal golf. Rent a scooter and chase the coastline wherever it leads.

Jan 22

Positioning to Manila

USM → MNL (via BKK)

Depart Samui. Sam departs for home. Boys fly to Manila. Walk across the Skybridge to Sheraton Newport City. Rest night before the adventure begins.

Jan 23

To The Private Island

MNL → CEB (Cebu)

Morning flight to Mactan-Cebu International. Private luxury van transfer (3 hrs) south to Badian. Boat transfer to Badian Island Wellness Resort.

Jan 24

The Jump

Private Kawasan Canyoneering tour (VIP Guide). 4 hours of cliff jumping (15-50ft) and floating down the jungle canyon. Private lunch at the end.

Jan 25

The Silver Storm

Morning private boat to Moalboal. Snorkeling the Sardine Run (10 million fish wall) and Sea Turtles. Lunch in Moalboal town.

Jan 26

Island Recovery

A day of wellness on Badian Island. Thalasso pools, massage, and paddleboarding around the private island sanctuary.

Jan 27

City Lights

Badian → Cebu City

Transfer back to Cebu City. Check into NUSTAR Resort (Luxury Casino Hotel). Wagyu dinner at Il Primo and casino night.

Jan 28

The Split

CEB → USA / CEB → USU

Justin departs for USA. Brandon & Skip fly Philippine Airlines to Coron (Busuanga). Speedboat transfer to Two Seasons Resort.

Jan 29

Turtle Sanctuary

Wake up on a private sandbar in Coron. Snorkel with resident turtles right off your bungalow deck. Zero stress.

Jan 30

The Thermocline

Private boat to Barracuda Lake. Experience the weird heat shift (100°F) and alien underwater landscapes. Stop at Kayangan Lake.

Jan 31

History Underwater

Snorkel tour of the WWII Japanese shipwrecks (Lusong Gunboat & Skeleton Wreck). Lunch on a secluded beach.

Feb 1

Castaway Day

Long boat ride to Malcapuya Island. Nothing but white sand, coconuts, and clear water. The ultimate 'Do Not Disturb' mode.

Feb 2

End of Mission

Coron → Manila → Home

Boat to Busuanga Airport. Fly back to Manila to catch international flights home.

Where We Stay

1 / 5

New York

Hotel Hendricks

25 West 38th St, Midtown Manhattan★ 4.3(850 reviews)

Bedrooms

Guests

A chic boutique hotel steps from Bryant Park and the Empire State Building. Safari-luxe interiors with mahogany millwork and Waterworks fixtures. The 23rd-floor rooftop bar offers 360-degree views of Manhattan—the perfect launchpad before heading to JFK.

Rooftop BarEmpire State ViewsBryant Park LocationIsla Restaurant24/7 Fitness

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Bangkok

Suite 1 Jacuzzi River 3BR

49th Floor, Bang Rak, Bangkok★ 4.9(50 reviews)

Bedrooms

Guests

Breathtaking views over the Chao Phraya River from the 49th floor. Private jacuzzi on an expansive leisure balcony, high-speed internet, and Thai breakfast included. 5 minutes from BTS Saphan Taksin station.

River ViewsJacuzziThai BreakfastHigh-Speed WiFi49th Floor

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Koh Samui

Luxury Villa with Chef & Spa

Choeng Mon, Koh Samui★ 4.92(59 reviews)

Bedrooms

Guests

Seaview villa spanning 3 floors with 16m infinity pool, outdoor jacuzzi, cinema room, gym, bar with pool table, golf simulator, and full-time chef. Japanese-style spa with hot pool, cold plunge, sauna, and massage room.

Infinity PoolPrivate ChefCinema RoomGolf SimulatorSpa & SaunaOcean Views

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Manila

Sheraton Manila Hotel

Newport City, Pasay (Opposite NAIA T3)★ 4.5(1200 reviews)

Bedrooms

Guests

The ultimate strategic positioning hotel. Located directly across from NAIA Terminal 3 via the 'Runway Manila' skybridge. Zero traffic stress. Features a resort-style pool (The Vega) to decompress after the flight from Samui before the morning hop to Cebu.

Skybridge to AirportResort PoolClub Lounge24/7 FitnessBonvoy Elite

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Cebu

RAJ Resort A-Frame Villa

Dalaguete, Cebu★ 4.92(61 reviews)

Bedrooms

Guests

Unique A-Frame villa with stunning sunrise views over the ocean and downtown Dalaguete. Perfect base for Kawasan Falls and Oslob whale sharks. Wake up to melodious bird chirps and rooster crows in this one-of-a-kind escape from city life.

Ocean ViewsSunrise ViewsNear DowntownUnique A-FrameMountain Setting

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1 / 5

Cebu

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort

Mactan Island, Cebu (30 min from airport)★ 4.4(1869 reviews)

Bedrooms

Guests

5-star beachfront resort with some of the largest rooms on Mactan Island. White-sand beach, Nikkei restaurant (Dip), Mediterranean cuisine at Buhi Cave Bar, and full-service spa. Just 30 minutes from the airport—perfect for the final night before flying out.

Private BeachOutdoor PoolSheraton SpaNikkei RestaurantWatersportsBonvoy Elite

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Coron

Two Seasons Coron Island Resort

Malaroyroy Peninsula, Coron★ 4.8(410 reviews)

Bedrooms

Guests

A 5-star eco-resort on a private peninsula. It is a turtle sanctuary with a sandbar connecting it to a nearby islet. This is the 'High Class' base for Coron—far from the noisy town, reliable power/solar, and high-speed satellite internet. You take a speedboat directly from the resort to the shipwrecks.

Private SandbarTurtle SanctuaryMolten Brown AmenitiesTransparent KayaksSpa

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