Malapascua island is at the northernmost tip of Cebu Island, and famous for its world class marine sanctuary. Specifically, thanks to the fact you are almost 100% guaranteed to see thresher sharks. The island also has long strips of beautiful white sand beaches, restaurants and resorts, and is perfect for a calm beach vacation.
The island is highly recommended for anyone who has time to spend in Cebu, and not just for divers. Due to its remote location, Malapascua isn’t ideal for families with small children, but rather for couples or group of friends who want to clear their head at a beautiful beach location far from civilization. Whether you want to dive in Malapascua or just relax on the beach, add it to you wish list, or just contact us, and we will make it happen.
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For the best combination of agreeable temperatures of around 27°C and as little rain as possible, the best time to visit Palawan is between February and March. The first months of dry season can still be rainy, while the last months are usually pretty hot and humid.
Yes, the Philippines is generally a safe place to visit. But just like with any other destination, you should be cautious, especially in public transport and in main squares of town. It is uncommon for Filipinos to see foreign females traveling solo as it's usually men who travel by themselves.
Typhoons can hit the Philippines any time of year, with the months of June to September being most active, with August being the most active individual month and May the least active. Typhoons move east to west across the country, heading north as they go.
Here's a list of popular things to buy in the Philippines:
01 Polvoron-Polvoron is a favourite childhood treat, for adult as well. It is a crunchy and crumbly fun-to-eat snack that comes in different flavours.
02 Dried Mangoes-Dried mango is another yummy pasalubong. Cebu is well-known for its delicious, tasty dried mango which is one of the favourite “pasalubong” (present) fruit snacks of the Filipinos, both here and abroad.
03 Chicharon (Pork rinds)-Chicharon is a popular deep-fried pulutan (finger food) in the Philippines because it tastes oh-so-good when paired with alcoholic drinks dipped in vinegar with garlic.
04 Ensaymada-This soft, sweet bread covered with butter and sugar then topped with lots of grated cheese and commonly served with hot chocolate is just right for merienda (light morning or afternoon snack). If you want to bring some home, buy them on your day of departure so they’ll be freshly baked.
05 San Miguel Beer-San Miguel is the best-selling and best tasting beer brand in the Philippines.
06 Souvenir shirts (Philippine Statement Shirts)-Many people are fond of souvenir t-shirts so buying this as a pasalubong to remember your trip in the Philippines could be a good idea.
07 Hopia-This is definitely one of the most requested pasalubong! Hopia is a staple Filipino bean filled pastry traditionally filled with sweet mung bean, but also comes with other fillings such as purple yam (ube), sweet potato and even pork.
08 Chocnut or Chocolate peanut bars.-Everyone loves Chocnut, especially the Filipino. It’s a small candy bar that almost all of us is familiar with.
09 Buko Pie or Coconut Pie-Buko pie is a Filipino pie made with young coconut, locally known as buko. While it is generally available anywhere in the country, buko pies in Laguna are the most in-demand.
10 Traditional accessories-The Philippines is famous for its many handcrafted goods, which can work well as presents if you want the people you’re giving pasalubong to, to add a touch of Pinoy heritage on their outfit.
Yes—but there are some significant safety concerns you need to keep in mind. Locals tell us that most of the country is perfectly safe as long you follow a few common-sense rules. They helped us create this guide to safety in the Philippines, full of info on regional concerns, water quality, necessary vaccinations, security tips, and more.