Hotel review: does Amanpulo in the Phillipines outshine the Australian coastline?

We set our sights on Pamalican Island, curious if its beauty might outshine the familiar splendour of our own Australian coasts.

Upon our arrival, what Amanpulo presents is a transformation of natural beauty into something that borders on ethereal. The journey by seaplane – a cinematic touch – adds an air of mystery, as if we’ve crossed into a world and became celebrities needing an escape ourselves.

Tucked away on the secluded Pamalican Island, Amanpulo lives up to its reputation as an exclusive hideaway. We hear the murmur of famous names—Bill and Melinda Gates are said to be…