What is your idea of a dream island vacation? Far from
the madding crowd in some sequestered place with nature for company? Conquering peaks, riding the sea or plumbing
its depths? Or is it simply lazily munching on local delicacies while sitting
at a hammock? Whatever your island vacation dream is, the Philippines can make
it all come true.
With 7,107 islands, it won’t be easy to choose which
island to visit on your first trip to the Philippines. One thing I can
guarantee you, you’ll find that there are no wrong answers because each island
had something different to offer and more. Explore the country’s three main
islands: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and I bet that your first trip to any
island in the Philippines won’t be your last.
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| Hike our mountains and reach the top! |
I always rely on online travel agencies like Traveloka because
it allows you to check, choose and compare both flight and hotel rates. The
first step on planning your vacation is finding the perfect place to stay. Deciding
on your getaway home is not always the easiest choice but it should be within
your travel budget. Based on experience, the rates are very affordable too. You
don’t even have to worry about getting scammed online, because these are
trusted and legit sites. It’s pretty much an advantage if you book using these legit
online travel agencies because they’ve got apps which you can download for free
and get updates on any booking or flight changes. It’s very convenient, easy to
use and saves you time and effort.
Do a research on the popular tourist attractions and
recommended travel destinations. By doing such, you can make a budget based on
your chosen itineraries and be able to set aside money for shopping later.
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| Number one rule is to travel light. |
Pack Accordingly. Make sure you pack for every activity
that you intend to have: swimsuit for the beach or pool, some outdoor shirts
and comfy clothes for other sports activities, a sweater or jacket for cool
nights. Bring in some sunnies to protect your eyes from the sun. Don’t forget
to bring your sunscreen with the right SPF too. Bring some extra clothing if
you have to, you don’t want to come up short. But make sure to pack light.
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| Photos are important when traveling to treasure those memories. |
Bring extra IDs and credit cards. If you’re a foreign
visitor, keep your passport with you at all times just to be sure. Have other
proof of identifications ready plus a credit card in hand won’t hurt too.
Bring a reliable camera. Depending on your chosen activities, you
may need to bring in your waterproof camera, GO Pro camera (if you’re into
extreme sports adventure) or social media ready HD camera (if you want your
photos to be instantly uploaded on Facebook or Instagram), simply anything that
will capture the highlights of your travel. Remember that by travelling, we
make the best and lasting memories.
Shopping Tips—Shopping is always a delightful experience.
But it is also somewhat tricky. You have to be patient in choosing what exactly
you want to buy and where you’ll buy them. Do not buy at the first sight of an
item. Keep walking and when at bazaars or street markets, try your best to
haggle. Whatever you choose to purchase, make sure to polish your bargaining
skills and do it best while sporting a big smile.
Keep those tips in mind and we wish you’ll have a blast
on your vacation. Be ready to hibernate and explore the wonders of the
Philippines!
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