Reason to Choose a Philippines Vacation
March 23, 2010 - Posted in Philippines Vacation
Now that winter in the Northern hemisphere is on the decline, it’s time to dream about your next summer vacation. Or even your next Christmas vacation to escape the cold and wet for a couple of weeks.
The Philippines is one vacation destination that might not be on top of people’s list as it has the reputation of corruption. But then, which Asian country doesn’t.
Being on vacation in the Philippines, you can enjoy the friendliness and helpfulness of the locals. One big plus is that English is spoken in most places. Your vacation bugdet goes further as food, transport and accommodation is cheap and good.
The best time to vacation in the Philippines is from December to May because you won’t be bothered with typhoons in these months. It’s also a good time to enjoy some tropical sunshine when it’s bleak and cold back home.
The only drawback is that around Christmas and during the Easter break everyone is traveling because it’s the travel season for the locals, and you may not be able to get accommodation or transport as easily as other times.
The Filipinos are catholic and hence next week will be busy. On Good Friday you can see various crucifixion plays. Although this may not be something you’d want to watch, it has become very popular with the tourists and locals alike. If you’re flexible enough, you may want to book a Philippines Vacation for the Easter break and enjoy the various festivities.
The Philippines is a perfect tourist destination because it has plentiful white sandy beaches, lots of sights to see and lots of activities to do. Most tourists don’t need a visa if they stay up to 21 days. If you want to explore the islands for longer, you will need to obtain a 3-month visa in advance. Check out your local Philippines embassy or your travel agent.
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