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Holiday Advice & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions...

1. What is the best time of the year to visit Philippines?
The best time to visit The Philippines is between November and June, which is outside the "rainy season" of July to October, and is generally cooler. Having said that, The Philippines is open to visitors all year round!

2. What are the requirements for entry into the Philippines?
The advice from The Philippines Embassy, London, is that no entry visa is required for British nationals provided their intended stay will not exceed 21 days.

Passports should be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines.

Visitors should be in possession of return tickets, or at least a ticket out of the country to another destination.

Proof of a financial capability to finance your stay in the Philippines may be required.

Please ask if in any doubt, or visit the Phiippines Embassy Website.

3. Do I need immunisation to travel?
No immunisation is required.
Dengue and malaria occur in the Philippines, as in many parts of the world. These diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes. There are no vaccinations against these diseases but there are sensible preventative measures that you can take, as advised on the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) Website.

You should visit your GP to discuss malaria prevention tablets.

As in many hot countries, to avoid water-borne diseases, you should drink or use only boiled or bottled water and avoid ice in drinks. If you suffer from diarrhoea during a visit to the Philippines you should seek immediate medical attention.

The extent of medical care varies across the Philippines, and sometimes may not meet the standards of care in the UK. Although sufficient in major cities, medical care is limited in more remote areas. You should be aware that medical treatment can be very expensive.

We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. In particular you should be aware that your insurance company may not extend cover to areas to which the FCO advises against travel. (Philippine trails does not offer holidays in the Sulu archipelago of Mindanao). FCO Website.

4. Is it safe?
Around 70,000 British tourists visit the Philippines every year (Source: Philippines Ministry of Tourism). Most visits are trouble-free. The FCO advises against traveling in the very south west of the country - (the Sulu archipelago of Mindanao), and Philippine Trails does not offer any holidays in this specific region. FCO Website.

5. What is your company terms of payment and liability and cancellation policy?

Our Terms & Conditions can be viewed here.

6. What is the currency and can I use my cards?

The Philippines' monetary unit is the peso, divided into 100 centavos. Foreign currency may be exchanged at any hotels, most large department stores, banks, and authorized money changing shops accredited by the Central Bank of the Philippines. International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Bank Americard, Master Card, and American Express are accepted in major establishments. Be sure to let your card holders know you will be using your cards abroad.

ATMs are widespread in most large cities and towns, but not so in some isolated and rural communities. Be sure to carry enough cash. BPI (Bank of Philippine Islands) and Metrobank machines seem to accept UK cards readily.

Insurance

You can book Travel Insurance online through our TTA approved partner, Holiday Extras.

Travel insurance is essential for all Clients undertaking our Holidays, Tours and Excursions.

It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the Holiday Package to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, loss of luggage and the expenses associated with cancellation or curtailment of the holiday.

Failure to obtain travel insurance and supply the Company with the policy details, before the Holiday commences, will constitute a breach of these booking conditions and result in the termination of the Contact, and all monies paid to the Company will be forfeited.

If a Client becomes ill, all hospital expenses, doctors' fees and repatriation costs are the Client's responsibility and the Company shall not be liable for any refund of the Holiday Package costs.

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MAP & GENERAL INFORMATION

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