Be aware that the experiences you’re about to
encounter is unlike anything you’d encounter anywhere else in the
world. Each and every country has its own unique experience to offer
you and when you travel to the Philippines, you should expect the same.
When Is It Best To Travel To The Philippines?
Are
you allergic to rain? If so, it would do you good to avoid traveling to
this part of Southeast Asia during the months of June till November as
that’s when the occasional typhoon or two makes time to visit the
Philippines. Traveling during the rainy season of the Philippines can
be quite a hassle, especially if you don’t have a car. But if you do,
you could expect smaller crowds to contend with as most people tend to
stay indoors.
If you’re unable to take the heat and still be
merry, then you should not travel to the Philippines during the months
of March till May because that’s officially the summer season of the
country. Everyone head for the nearest beach so if you don’t want to
feel crowded when you’re sunbathing, set your travel date for another
time of the year. The Easter season is always busy for everyone in the
Philippines so expect a difficult time on reserving transportation when
it’s Holy Week.
If you’re on the lookout for the world-famous
fiestas that only the Philippines could offer, schedule your travel
date for January, May or December. The flower season of Baguio –
described as the summer capital of the Philippines because of its
perennially cool weather – is something to look forward to. And then
there’s the Santacruzan during May and which each and every town
parades its most beautiful residents in a walk around town.
Where In The Philippines Is It Best To Travel To?
There
are so many types of places to visit in the Philippines that it’s hard
to enumerate each and every one of them. Beaches, however, are one of
the most favorite travel spots of the country so if you want to enjoy
your stay in a beautiful paradise of clear blue green water and cool
white sand, you could check out Tali Beach, the world-famous Boracay or
try surfing the secluded beaches of Surigao and La Union.
John Grant has been living in the Philippines for 5 years and has travelled the country extensively. His online Philippines Travel Guide covers major destinations like Boracay Puerto Galera and Palawan.