Planning a trip to Philippines...

Question

I am planning a trip to the Philippines in late Feb. I want to go to places that I have been to only as a child. Plus I am Filipino/American and would like to visit family there. What does it cost for a nice hotel room with A/C (approx.)? Is there anything that I should concern myself with? I know for an American it isn't safe to travel to the south because of the extremists. Any other information would be helpful in planning a safe trip...Thanks in advance....

Answer 1

Feb is a good time to go to Phils. We are from Australia and have been here since December. We ave found it to be safe as houses. We have never had any problems in carrying money, just paying a bit more because I am white.

We have spent 6 months in Makati (Manila) in a condo, but since then we have been on the road, traveling from North Luzon to the Visayas. We too did not want to go to far south, so we decided to give Mindanao a miss because of the local extremists.

As mentioned by "CAT" it really depends on where your family is from and whether you are planning on spending much time with them.

But, for ideas Google Loaog, Vigan (last Asia Spanish city), Sagada (cave, hanging coffins), Baguio (camp john hay and pine trees), Banaue (rice terraces will be brown this time of year), Kabayan (mummies) 100 island, Metro Manila (intramurous), Puerto Galera, Lagaspi, Palawan, Borocay (too many tourists and drunks), Cebu, Bohol (chocolate mountains and tarsiers - so cute).

Just a few ideas for you to research.

Now, two things I can suggest.

1). Depending on time fly with cebu pacific and book your flights early. They are cheaper than everyone else and are reliable.

2). Don't get drunk and be annoying and you won't get hassled or robbed. Just have your wits about.

Good luck in Phils. We are coming to live her next year, because we love it so much ad the people are great...

Matt and Fat.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

where in the Philippines does your Family live? then i can tell you what tourist spots are popular there nowadays..Mybe travelling with a credt card is much safer..hmm,late February is okay..march is the start of summer..