Dreaming of white sandy beaches and tall swaying coconut palms? You need to come to the Philippines where your island living adventures and the beautiful surrounding scenery is all in one place.
I’ll be Happy to give you some Philippines Travel Tips that I have learned since my arrival in 1999.
The Philippines
The Philippines is an absolutely beautiful place. It’s everything you could want in a tropical paradise from the pristine turquoise water to the palm tree-lined white sand beaches, to the lush tropical hidden waterfalls.
With over 7,000 Islands there is lots of this…
- White sandy beaches.
- Tall coconut trees swaying in the breeze.
- Pristine blue water and adventures galore.
Philippines Vacation
If you need some rest and relaxation, there is no better place than the Philippines. The scenery is incredible, the people are the most friendly you will ever meet and the food amazing and healthy all in one. You’ll find all the creature comforts you need, as well as a bucketload of adrenaline-packed activities when you’ve got the need for speed.
How would it feel if your trip was booked and you knew that some awesome fun was just ahead? Imagine what it would feel like if you were leaving tomorrow. Perhaps you are on your way already.
While you’re here, be sure to stay at one of the best BADLADZ Beach & Dive Resort. We offer some of the best accommodations you can find here on the island of Mindoro and this is also why so many of our guests continue coming back to BADLADZ year after year not just for the amazing views and delicious food, but we know just how to make our guests feel at home all year round.
Philippines Travel Tips
Here are some Philippines vacation tips. When it comes to vacations, a lot of people don’t want to plan. They want to escape from the rigors of working life and ride with the wind for as long as possible. Spontaneity is their creed and they’ll be damned if they have to make concrete plans. Most people just want to “rock n’ roll” and take things as they come and go. While spontaneity in life is essential to enjoy in which I love myself, there are a few things you should plan for.
Now you can still have that sense of letting things happen as they may mentality and trust us we do this often as well, but it’s a good idea to know what few things you can count on making sure are in order so that you have the best time of your life during your next tropical holiday in paradise.
One of the most important things when it comes to Philippines travel tips, or any travel advice, for that matter, is the question of what gear should you bring AND what you should leave at home.
Philippines Packing List
First, If you want to be able to Relax & Enjoy then…. Leave the expensive jewelry, watches and accessories at home. This is a poor country and you don’t want to flaunt your wealth and make yourself a target or be worried about leaving your gear somewhere while you are off having FUN!
Most people bring way too much stuff. The term bringing everything but the kitchen sink comes to mind here when we think of all the stuff our guests tell us they brought with them thinking they wouldn’t be able to get these things once they arrived on the island.
They try to pack for every contingency, nice clothes for that random dinner in a nice restaurant. They bring an umbrella in case it rains. This is wasteful and will cause a whole bunch of headaches. I even heard of one couple bringing bottled water to the Philippines because they didn’t think there was any bottled water here! Whatever the case, just about anything you need will be available in the Philippines and….If it’s not available…you probably don’t need it .
As a general rule, if you can buy something in your country, you can buy it in the Philippines. Remember, we are in ASIA where all the good stuff is made!
Whether you need an Apple MacBook, bottled water, umbrellas, new clothes or batteries/chargers, you can get it all here and, even better, you will most likely find it here for a lot less money. So it’s strongly encouraged to pack less and purchase these things when you arrive IF you really need them .
It will be much cheaper and less of a headache trying to haul all these unnecessary items around with you when the main goal here is to let the stress and issues from back home disappear on vacation.
What to pack for the Philippines
What to pack when you come to the Philippines ? When you come to the Philippines, you want the right gear. It will make your life a lot easier, and enjoying the Puerto Galera Activities will be much simpler.
Here’s a rough list of good gear for the Philippines:
- waterproof backpack
- swimsuit
- microfiber towel
- waterproof
- windbreaker
- hat
- 3 changes of clothes (Laundry is cheap)
- wrinkle-free clothing (no need to iron)
- shorts, shirts and a lightweight pair of pants
- comfortable walking shoes that can get wet
Essentially, you want to focus on lightweight stuff. There’s a lot of great adventure in the Philippines, so you want to pack light and fast. Packing light makes everything easier. This is one of the most important Philippines travel tip.
When you pack light, you don’t have to worry about your bags as much. You can put your mind to the task of getting the most from your holiday in paradise and truly enjoy your time in paradise instead of worrying about this and that you forgot to pack.
Puerto Galera Travel
If you’re ready to book your trip, kick your adventure off with a stay at BADLADZ Resorts and you will be glad you did. If you would like more travel tips for the Philippines or help with planning your next holiday vacation in paradise, let us know and we would be more than happy to help you plan the best holiday here in the Philippines with our many great resources at your disposal, BADLADZ Beach & Dive Resort.
Cheers,
Sean
