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The Philippines is a wonderful place to try surfing, enjoy a fantastic beach holiday, and take in exotic nature at its wildest and most peaceful. Trips here are especially popular thanks to excellent infrastructure, a rich choice of hotels and genuinely fascinating excursion programmes. Book a trip to these remarkable islands and you'll come away thoroughly satisfied, already planning your return.
Why Choose the Philippines
Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality — many visitors can enter visa-free for stays of up to 30 days, but check the rules for your passport before you book. Travel insurance is essential. The climate here is mainly tropical, with two defining features that hold year-round: high air temperature and high humidity. There are two seasons: a dry season from December to April, and a wet season from May to November. Average air temperature sits at around +27°C. The Philippines has a great deal going for it, including:
- Emerald-green rice terraces;
- Bustling cities;
- Jeepneys painted in bold, original graffiti art;
- Smouldering volcanoes that never fail to impress;
- Big-eyed tarsiers and Asian water buffalo.
The islands draw couples, eco-tourists, divers and plenty of younger travellers. Anyone who loves diving deep and exploring the beauty of the seabed should look at a package to the Visayas, while thrill-seekers should head for the more remote stretches of coastline, where you can pitch a tent, spend romantic nights under a blanket of stars and simply soak up an unforgettable holiday. Other activities worth calling out include:
- Snorkelling;
- Water skiing and parasailing;
- Canoeing and mountaineering;
- Mountain biking;
- Caving and various beach sports, as well as golf.
Nightlife is in full swing on some of the islands' resorts, with plenty of nightclubs, discos and bars, and beach parties and open-air arcades with dance floors happening most days. Fancy a spin at the casino? This is the place for it. To book a trip to the Philippines, simply search for a tour online on our site, and keep a few practical tips in mind along the way.
- Water for drinking, cooking and even brushing your teeth should be boiled first.
- Milk should be heat-treated before drinking, just like other dairy products, meat, fish and vegetables.
- All fruit should be thoroughly washed, also with boiled water.
Overall, the country has a reasonable level of safety, and the local people are exceptionally friendly and speak good English, even in the most remote corners of the provinces.
