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- Summer Weather in the Philippines Almost All-Year. If you want to escape winter, a trip to the Philippines is a must. As a tropical country, the Philippines only has two seasons: dry and rainy seasons.
- Friendly and Warm Filipinos. Aside from the Philippines' picturesque spots, the Filipinos' warmth and hospitality is a reason itself for you to visit the country.
- Budget-Friendly Destination. Cost is one of the major considerations of a traveler. Good thing, traveling in the Philippines is very affordable. For example, there are plenty of day tours that just cost around PHP1000 (USD20).
- Philippine Beaches and Islands. The Philippines consistently tops the best beaches and islands lists in the world by international publications. With over 7,000 islands and white sand beaches that stretch from coast to coast, you can’t deny the fact that the Philippines is gifted with the magic of nature’s wonder.
- Stunning Beaches. The islands of the Philippines are no stranger to the ‘most beautiful’ lists from travel publications. Palawan, Coron and Boracay frequently land at the top of those lists and are reason alone to visit.
- Beach Comforts. If you’re someone who likes beach comforts and amenities, this will be one of your top reasons to visit the Philippines. On some of the more touristy islands, you can sip a fresh coconut by the water, get a massage or heck, even a manicure.
- Budget Friendly. Usually places this beautiful cost a pretty penny to visit. But one of the best things about visiting the Philippines is how affordable it is.
- Diverse Nature. There’s so many islands to visit and you can get very diverse nature depending on where you go. If you go to El Nido or Coron, you’ll find the famous limestone formations and turquoise lagoons that has made the area popular with travel magazines.
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- Areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Before you travel
! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Philippines.
Western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago
FCDO advises against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago because of terrorist activity and clashes between the military and insurgent groups.
Northern and eastern Mindanao
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the remainder of Mindanao, excluding Camiguin, Dinagat and Siargao Islands, due to the threat of terrorism. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
•advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
•information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers
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- You can start having fun before getting there. Filipinos have a tremendous sense of humour and that is clear even on the planes getting there. Cebu Pacific’s games and quizzes while you’re mid-air were one of my most interesting flights ever.
- You can swim with turtles. Apo Island is a tiny island in the Negros province. It’s known as one of the best marine sanctuary in the world and the underwater life is incredible.
- They are all about sustainable travel. For my surprise, it was easy to find sustainable businesses, from eco-diving companies and tours to locally run home stays and restaurants.
- It’s a diving mecca. With 2,800+ different species of fish, 5,000+ species of clams and my other claims of a rich underwater world, the Philippines are one of the best countries for scuba diving in the entire world.
- Tropical summer weather all-year-round. For many tourists, especially those coming from temperate countries like China and the US, come to the Philippines for the warm weather.
- Idyllic islands and beaches. With around 7,641 islands comprising the archipelago, tourists have no problem looking for a new island to discover, no matter how many times they’ve visited the Philippines.
- World-famous diving and snorkeling spots. Situated within the mega-biodiverse region called the Coral Triangle, the Philippines is a prime spot for adventure-seekers looking to explore a colorful underwater world.
- Colorful festivals. Filipinos know how to throw a festival, no doubt. Some of the Philippines’ biggest festivals, like the Sinulog Festival in Cebu and the Ati-Atihan Festival in Aklan, are crowd-bringers as tourists from all over the globe visit the country to witness the vibrant week-long celebrations and colorful street parades.
Feb 10, 2022 · Feb. 10, 2022. MANILA — The Philippines reopened to international tourists on Thursday for the first time in almost two years, as it looks to kick-start an economy hit hard by the pandemic and ...
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1. Travelers 15 years and older shall present a remotely supervised/laboratory-based Rapid Antigen Test administered and certified by a healthcare professional in a healthcare facility, laboratory, clinic, or other similar establishment taken 24 hours prior to the date and time of departure from country of origin/first port of embarkation in a ...
