The clear, emerald waters of Palawan stretched endlessly toward the horizon, meeting the dramatic limestone cliffs that rose out of the ocean like ancient guardians. To the excutive team at Solaria Bay, this was strictly a high stakes business excursion- a multi million peso feasibility study for a potential eco- luxury resort expansion across the northern islands. But for Jen, Thomas, and five year old Gioia, the work cover was a precious blessing. It allowed them to travel, live, and laugh together under the tropical sun without easing a single eyebrow from corporate rivals or inquisitive staff. Their mornings were spent exploring the breathtakin, world- renowned wonders of El Nido and Coron. They chartered a private, high- end yacht to avoid the usual tourist crowds. Gioia sat on Tho

