Be aware that the experiences you’re about to encounter is unlike anything you’d encounter anywhere else in the world. Each and every country has its own unique experience to offer you and when you travel to the Philippines, you should expect the same.
When Is It Best To Travel To The Philippines?
Are you allergic to rain? If so, it would do you good to avoid traveling to this part of Southeast Asia during the months of June till November as that’s when the occasional typhoon or two makes time to visit the Philippines. Traveling during the rainy season of the Philippines can be quite a hassle, especially if you don’t have a car. But if you do, you could expect smaller crowds to contend with as most people tend to stay indoors.
If you’re unable to take the heat and still be merry, then you should not travel to the Philippines during the months of March till May because that’s officially the summer season of the country. Everyone head for the nearest beach so if you don’t want to feel crowded when you’re sunbathing, set your travel date for another time of the year. The Easter season is always busy for everyone in the Philippines so expect a difficult time on reserving transportation when it’s Holy Week.
If you’re on the lookout for the world-famous fiestas that only the Philippines could offer, schedule your travel date for January, May or December. The flower season of Baguio – described as the summer capital of the Philippines because of its perennially cool weather – is something to look forward to. And then there’s the Santacruzan during May and which each and every town parades its most beautiful residents in a walk around town.
Where In The Philippines Is It Best To Travel To?
There are so many types of places to visit in the Philippines that it’s hard to enumerate each and every one of them. Beaches, however, are one of the most favorite travel spots of the country so if you want to enjoy your stay in a beautiful paradise of clear blue green water and cool white sand, you could check out Tali Beach, the world-famous Boracay or try surfing the secluded beaches of Surigao and La Union.
By: John Grant
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Philippine Travel – When and Where
February 25th, 2010Tips For Air Travelers – Airlines in India
December 17th, 2009
Here are a few tips that a traveler should consider before he embarks on his journey
The must carry things are:
1) A passport, wallet to carry your passport and supporting documents.
2) Travel brochures and maps for the place to be visited
3) If you are carrying any valuables in luggage’s, then hide them in the lower section of the bags.
4) Check the weather history/forecast for the area you are visiting.
5) Before you go to bed at night, turn the bathroom light on and leave its door open just a crack.
6) Avoid packing a lot of needless clothes.
7) Never let the real thing out of your sight.
Do not accept an offer to share a taxi to your hotel unless you know the individual.
Tips for the stay in a hotel
1) Obtain a safety box upon check-in, for your passport, visa airlines ticket, most of your cash, jewellery and valuables. Carry only passport photocopy.
2) Avoid displaying the sign requesting room-cleaning service.
3) Keep a television or radio switched on in the room when out, it gives the impression
that the room is occupied.
4. When you are victim of a crime.
a) Don’t resist robbers, as your life is more important than whatever you are carrying.
b) Contact the embassy and the appropriate airlines if passport or ticket is lost.
5. Always change money at a bank or hotel.
6. Never buy railway/air tickets or book hotel rooms through touts.
7. Be careful not to accept torn notes from anyone as no-one else will accept them, making them quite useless. Change is often in short supply, so try not to carry large denominations.
These were some generics tips and guides for a smooth travel, one must consider them for a hassle free travel.
By: Kuldeep Singh
