The Hundred Islands national park is slowly recovering from the disastrous typhoon which hit the Pangasinan province in 2003. Tourism to the area took a major hit, even though the beautiful islands remained relatively unscathed. Luckily, this beautiful place is blooming again – hotels are springing up and tours become more frequent.
Only 5 hours away from Manila, the 100 islands tour is one of the nicer getaways from the city. Day tours are not ideal, and it’s better to book an overnight package.
U.S. Citizens planning to enter and visit the Philippines for 30 days or less do not need a visa prior to travel to the Philippines, provided their U.S. passport is valid and they have a valid return ticket.
General Information. Manila is a great city to visit, but it still has crime. Petty theft is the most common form of crime that tourists face, but you can generally avoid it. If you're out at night, avoid unlit areas and always walk in groups.
The rainy seasons starts in June and lasts till October. September and October are often the typhoon season in the Philippines. Although foreign visitors think that it is always summer in the Philippines, the Filipinos think and feel summer in April and May—the hottest months in the Philippines.
The whole of the far south is a no-go zone: the areas of Mindanao, the Sulu Archipelago, and the Zamboanga Peninsula are all considered extremely dangerous and travelers are advised to stay away.
The 5 Coldest Places in the Philippines to Go and Chill:Sagada,Don Salvador Benedicto,Lake Sebu,Batanes,Tagaytay.
The area is very safe, plenty of police and security guard presence. During the day, over 600K people work in Makati, at night, a few hundred thousand residents and call center workers are there. It's crowded during the day and quiet at night. Every once in a while, crime is reported in Makati, but usually non-violent.