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An insider’s guide to Palawan: Choosing your island paradise
Regardless of your itinerary, Palawan is a place that you must visit once in your lifetime. Now to start planning that perfect Palawan trip.
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A complete transportation guide to Manila
Get to & around the bustling metropolis of Manila with this transportation guide, as you immerse yourself in the sights & sounds of the city.
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Manila nightlife: What to do after sunset
Take on Manila`s vibrant nightlife with our guide to all the things to do after sunset. Eat, shop & dance the night away in the Philippines’ party capital.
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MasterCard and Visa are the most widely accepted credit cards in the Philippines. That being said, it's always a good idea to have cash on you as many market stalls and less touristy areas are less likely to accept credit cards.
The standard voltage in the Philippines is 220V. There are three plug types in the Philippines: Types A, B and C.
It's recommended to have gotten the following vaccinations before visiting the Philippines: Measles, Polio, measles-mumps-rubella, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, Chickenpox, and your yearly flu shot. Additional vaccinations you should get are Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera, Hepatitis B, Japenese Encephalitis, Malaria, Rabies and Yellow Fever. We recommend double checking with the CDC or your doctor for more information about vaccinations you need before your trip.
These are the holidays celebrated in Philippines:
- Bataan Day
- Chinese New Year
- Eid al-Adha
- Eid al-Fitr
- Good Friday
- Labor Day
- Maundy Thursday
- National Heroes' Day
- New Year's
- Philippines Independence Day