We usually spend some time in Manila and in my wife's provice in the Cagayan Valley. We also like to visit a nice beach destination! Last time it was El Nido, which will be difficult to improve on, but we might go back to Boracay this time.

I know the flights are expensive, but Xmas was our only real option. It's the only time of year that I can get 3 weeks off work and we're limited to the school holidays. It's also a great time to visit, with friends and family off work, lots of parties, etc. We've got some friends from London there at the same time too.