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Home » Philippines Travel Tips
Philippines Travel Tips
 Philippines,
the beautiful archipelago nation made of 7,107 lovely islands, is
one of the most fascinating tourist destination in the world. Thousands
of nature lovers, romance seekers, honeymooners and business travelers
from all around the world visit Philippines every year. While traveling
in Philippines is completely safe, it would be better to take certain
basic precautions before you start for a lifetime holiday. I Travel
Philippines suggests some useful travel tips to you to make your Philippines
tour an exciting, enjoyable and memorable experience.
Useful Travel Tips
Make copies of your passport, visa and other important documents and keep them separate from the originals. As a precautionary measure carry the originals with you at all times.
- Leave a copy of your itinerary with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.
- The summers are hot and dry in Philippines. Light cotton clothing is ideal year-round and must during the hot and dry months from March to May.
- English is the most widely spoken next to Filipino, the national language. Learning the basic local phrases may come in handy.
- When visiting the remote areas, come prepared with an insect repellant and the island map with you.
- Avoid swimming and paddling in stagnant water. Swimming pools that are well chlorinated and maintained are safe.
- All international credit cards such as Diners, American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in hotels, shops and other commercial establishments including the tour operators. Travellers Cheques are also widely accepted at major establishments. Tipping is expected for many services. The standard amount is 10% of the total bill.
- Philippine currency notes are available in denominations of P1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of P5, 2 and 1, and 50, 25 and 10 centavos.
- The import and export of local currency is limited to P10, 000. Any amount above this must be authorized by the Central Bank of the Philippines. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited, but must be declared over P10, 000.
- Cyber cafes with Internet and phone facilities can be found all over Philippines, so communication with family and friends back home is not a problem. Besides, all hotels have communication facilities.
- Never forget to carry your essential medication with you. Though doctors and chemists stores are easily available in Philippines, the brand names can differ and your specific brand of medication may not be available.
- Exchange your money only from authorized moneychangers or the Philippines Banks. It is advisable to carry a sufficient amount of Philippine pesos when traveling to other provinces.
- In case of trouble, immediately contact the nearest police station or Philippines embassy.
Health & Vaccination
Water and Milk used for drinking should be boiled or sterilized. Bottled water is available in all hotels, restaurants, resorts, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot.
Vaccination certificates are required if you are arriving from a small pox, typhus, yellow fever or plague infected areas. Following WHO guidelines of 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to the Philippines, unless travellers arrive from infected areas. Vaccinations against Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid and Rabies are advisable. Dengue, Malaria and Cholera are other health risks and adequate precautions should be taken against them. Consult your doctor before you start for Philippines to ensure that you have had any required vaccinations or shots.
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