Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Saturday, 25 November 2017
PLAN A
Camiguin Island, Camiguin
ACTIVITY/SCHEDULE
MUST SEES!
- Catarman Church Ruins
- Cross Marker and Sunken Cementery
- Katibawasan Falls
- Ardent Hot Spring Resort
- Mount Hibok-Hibok
- White Island
- Old Vulcan
LET'S GO TRY
- Lanzones
- Pastel
- Kiping
LET'S GO EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE
- Choose between the two sides of Mantigue Island for swimming or driving.
- Choose between the 40-degree water of Ardent Hot Spring and the 20-degree waters of Samto Niño Cold Springs
- You can see what's left of the old town (Catamaran) above ground, or go on a spooky dive expedition to the Sunken Cementery
BEST TIME TO VISIT/LENGTHOF VACATION
- Camiguin is largely spared from typhoons that continually plague the northern part of the Philippines during the wet season. With mostly great year-round weather, probably the best time to visit Camiguin, like any Ciguin local would tell, you is during their yearly Lanzones Festival usually around the third week of October. If you want to skip the rush of tourists however, any day of the year id perfect to visit (it goes without saying that in the Easter Season as well as summer breaks, horders of tourists come to visit this lovely island).
TRANSPORTATION (type, budget, schedule, others)
By Air
- Take flight to Cagayan de Oro city from Manila, Ilo-ilo or Cebu
- From CDO, take a bus from Agora Bus Terminal going to Balingoan. Then take a barge or ferry to Camiguin Island
By Sea
- Take passenger ferries to Cagayan de Oro city from Manila, Ilo-ilo or Cebu
- From CDO, take a bus from Agora Bus Terminal going to Balingoan. Then take a barge or ferry to Camiguin Island
ACCOMMODATION (type, budget, schedule, others)
Hotel Accommodation
Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin
- Address: Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin
- Contact Number/s: 088-387-0131
- Telefax #: 088-387-0278
- Email Address: info@bahaybakasyunansacamiguin.com
- Capacity: 80 pax
- Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin offers the folowing facilities and services: Restaurant/Bar, Conference room, Jacuzzi, Beachfront, Swimming pool, Kids Playground, Boat and Van rental, Souvenir Shop, Laundry Services, Massage, Fishing and Motorcycle for hire
THINGS TO BRING/REMINDERS
- Make list
- Don't forget the first aid kit Limit your liquids
- Name tags are there to help
- Observe restrictions on baggage
- Save bag space for all your holiday puchases
- Skip the shoes
- Cosmetics - at a minimum!
- Keep on rolling...
- All valuables go in hand luggage
- Don't forget the adapters
- Don't forget the adapters
- Pack all-arounder fashions, not eccentric statement pieces
- Be delicate with your delicates
- Categorize your clothes
- Pack a mini closets in your luggage
- Don't predict the weather-check it
- No on-board manicure
- The most necessaru things go on tops
- Towels?_
- Strip at airport security
- Don't loave home without the essentials
TOTAL BUDGET
- Php 25,000/5,000 per head
OTHER INFORMATION YOU MAY NEED
PLAN B
Taal Volcano
ACTIVITY/SCHEDULE
- Banca ride to Taal for as low as P1,500 (~$38.00) for a boat that fits up to six people
- Swim in Taal Lake
- Ride a horse to the Taal crater (and back) for 500.00 (~$13)
- Trek to Taal crater
- Tour Tagaytay picnic grove, People Park in the sky, Caleruega Church
- Dine in any restaurants row that offers unobstucted view of Taal
- Buy pasalubongs in Goodu
BEST TIME TO VISIT/LENGTH OF VACATION
- Summer: Summer temperature do not exceed 30 degree celcius. Thae weather in the summer is ideal for picnics, sports and outdoor activities. The rlatively less humidity is ideal for those who love to be outside and one with nature. Yhe best season to visit Tagaytay, summers last from March to May
- Winters: Winter in Tagaytay are a wee bit cooler than winters in bigger cities surrounding it. Expect misty breaths and dewy leaves in December, Jamuary and February. The temperatures do not fall below 18 degree celcius.
- Rainfall: Like the rest of Philippines, Tagaytay too experiences high amount of rainfall during it wet seasons. Avoid visiting the city during June to September because these months receive the highest amount of rainfall. October and Novembe rare also relatively wet.
TRANSPORTATION (type, budget, schedule, others)
By Car
- Go to the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), and from there, take Eton Greenfield exit. Afterwards, just follow the signs that lead you to Sta. Rosa, and then eventually to Tagaytay.
By Bus
- Costing around Php 120.00, a lot of bus companies offer rides to Tagaytay. It is said that it's the best to choose those who are marked as "Mendez-Tagaytay-Nasugbu" or just ask the operators as to what Tagaytay bus would pass through SLEX and not to Cavite/Aguinaldo Highway To best avoid traffic, go in the early morning.
By Foot
- Goodluck. You crazy mofo, here's Google Maps to help you.
ACCOMMODATION (type, budget, schedule, others)
Hotel Accommodation
Villa Ibarra
- Address/Location: 130 Gen E.Aguinaldo Hi-Way, Brgy. Maharlika East, Tagaytay City
- Rate starts at Php3,360 per night: (Note: rates may change without prior notice. Please contact them to find out the latest rate)
- Contact Numbers: +63464830770 | +63464830759 | +6349162600911 | +639065461334 | +639985320911 | +639989881334
- Email Address: reservations@villaibarra.com
- Website/Other Resources: Official Website: http://www.villaibarra.com | Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/villaibarratagaytay
THINGS TO BRING/REMINDERS
- Bring a lot of drinks (water, Gatorade, etc), preferably at least two
- Wear anything that can protect you from the sun (sunblock, sunglasses)
- Bring a bagpack
- Wear comfortable clothes and footwear
- Eat a heavy meal
- Bring a wide lens camera to capture the volcano fully
- If you are taking the tourist route, be sure to bring a mask as it gets dusty due to the ashes from the volcano
- Bring your family or barkada for more memorable hike
TOTAL BUDGET
- Php 25,000/5,000 per head
OTHER INFORMATION YOU MAY NEED
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