Nay Palad

THE PHILIPPINES

PERSONALITIES

Island dreamers. Slow travelers. Families seeking barefoot luxury. Lovers of ritual and rhythm. Ocean explorers. Those who find joy in simplicity.

MOMENTS

Sunrise yoga on a quiet stretch of sand. The perfect wave. Children paddling in turquoise lagoons. Family-style meals under palm roofs. Hammocks swaying in the shade. Drums and laughter around a bonfire. Barefoot walks along empty shores. Stars mirrored in the sea at night.

BEST VISITING MONTHS

December to May offers bright skies, calm seas, and the best conditions for island-hopping, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. June to November brings the wet season, when rains fall in bursts and the island turns lush and wild—a quieter time for those seeking solitude and intimacy.

COST

WHY STAY

Nay Palad Hideaway is a sanctuary of barefoot luxury on the island of Siargao, where time slows to the pace of the tides. This intimate resort unfolds like a village, with villas built from wood, palm, and stone, blending seamlessly into the shoreline. Every detail invites guests to let go of schedules and rediscover the rhythm of nature.

Stays here are deeply personal. Villas open to sea breezes and tropical gardens, with private pools and wide decks that blur the line between indoors and out. Days are unscripted, flowing between hammocks, turquoise waters, and shared meals that feel more like family gatherings than formal dining. The design is soulful and unpretentious—woven textures, natural tones, and open spaces that invite togetherness.

Children thrive in this setting: building sandcastles, swimming in warm shallows, and joining cultural activities that connect them to the spirit of the Philippines. For adults, the spa offers restorative treatments, while nights end with storytelling under the stars. Nay Palad is less about luxury as spectacle, more about luxury as belonging.

WHY WANDER

To wander here is to enter a dialogue with land and sea. Paddle across glassy lagoons, snorkel among vibrant reefs, or drift by outrigger to hidden beaches where the only footprints are your own. The island of Siargao is famed for its waves, but beyond surfing lies a gentler magic of mangroves, caves, and tidal pools waiting to be explored.

A day might mean island-hopping to nearby islets like Guyam, Daku, or Naked Island, where picnics unfold under palm trees and children run barefoot across wide-open sands. Kayak through the mangrove forests of Del Carmen, spotting birds and learning the importance of these ecosystems. Or take bicycles along quiet roads, passing villages where life moves in rhythm with the sea.

Each excursion reveals a deeper layer of the Philippines—its warmth, its generosity, its resilience. This is a place where wandering is not just about discovery but about connection: to people, to water, to the island itself.

INDULGE IN

Meals at Nay Palad are a ritual of togetherness. Breakfast is served beneath the palms, with fresh tropical fruits, warm breads, and Filipino specialties cooked to order. Lunch might be grilled fish caught that morning, eaten with toes in the sand, while dinner often transforms into a feast under lanterns, where laughter flows as easily as the wine.

Local ingredients shape every dish—coconut, rice, calamansi, and seafood drawn from nearby waters. The chefs weave tradition with creativity, ensuring every meal carries the taste of the islands. Families gather around long tables, while private dinners by the sea are arranged for those seeking intimacy.

GETTING THERE

Guests arrive via Siargao’s Sayak Airport (IAO), with flights from Manila or Cebu. From the airport, it’s a 30-minute drive to Nay Palad Hideaway, where the journey melts into the island’s easy pace.

WILD INITIATIVES

Nay Palad is deeply rooted in sustainability and community. The resort partners with local villages, supporting education, cultural preservation, and environmental protection. Plastic is avoided, waste is minimized, and much of the food comes from local farms and fisheries.

Through mangrove conservation, reef protection, and community-led programs, Nay Palad nurtures both the environment and the people who call Siargao home. Guests are invited to engage with these initiatives—whether through cultural exchanges, guided nature walks, or simply by embracing a way of travel that gives back as much as it takes.

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