Complete List of Accredited Travel Agencies to Process Korean Visas

Embassy of Korean released last June 1, 2018 list of accredited travel agencies to process Korean visas.

The embassy of Korean said visa applications will starts on July 1 and will be processed only to 35 accredited travel agencies due to high volume of visa applicants.

Korean embassy said, increased from 90,000 in 2015 to 120,000 in 2016 and 160,000 in 2017. 

"This increase in number of visa applicants caused the applicants to stand in hot weather outside the embassy for hours to wait in line for their turn to apply for respective visas,"

Walk-in applications with temporary visitors visa will no longer be entertained on July 1, 2018. The only walk-in applicants who only accepted are the following;

• Spouses and children of Koreans
• Holders of visa issuance number
• Government employees with an official business trip,
• and for those with humanitarian reasons to travel to Korea urgently. 

ABOEX Travel and Tours

Mandaluyong Main Office
Unit 14 Upper Ground, Globe Tower Plaza 1
Pioneer St., cor. Madison Street Mandaluyong
Contact Nos.: (+632)695-1006 / (0917)125-6800

Adventure International

Makati Office
G/3-4F Eurovilla 2, 118 V.A. Rufino Street
Legaspi Village, Makati City
Contact Nos.: +63 (32) 884-9400, +63 (32) 867-4743
Email: reservations@tdgtravel.ph

Blue Horizons Travel and Tours Inc.

Makati Office
23rd Floor, Pacific Star Building,
Makati Avenue Cor. Sen Gil Puyat Avenue, Salcedo Village,
Makati City
Telephone No.: +(63-2) 988-5000
Email: info@bluehorizons.travel

Budget Travel and Tours Inc.

Manila Office
Suite 3 Metropolitan Tower
1746 A.Mabini St., Malate,Manila
Telephone Nos.: (+63 2) 523-8120 to 26
Mobile No.: (+63 917) 806-2459

Casto Travel Philippines Inc.

Makati Office
2F Tuscan Building 114 V.A. Rufino Street Legaspi Village
Makati
Telephone No.: (02) 810 0079

City Travel & Tours Corporation

Makati Office 
LG8 Cityland 10 Tower 1 H.V. Dela Costa St.
Makati City
Telephone No: (02) 812 9111
Mobile No: 0918-291-9977, 0923-733-2780, 0917-855-2780
Email: info@citytravel.ph

Angeles Branch
Unit 201, 2F Diamond Spring Hotel Bldg. Mc Arthur Highway,
Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga
Telephone No: (045) 405 0317
Mobile No: 0918-233-2144, 0922-863-6006, 0915-762-2882

COME ON PHILS. Golf and Travel Agency Inc.

A-36 HK Sun Plaza Macapagal, Pasay
Phone: (02) 810-1959

Constellation Travels, Inc.

Makati Office
G/F First Maritime Place, 7458 Bagtikan St., San Antonio Village
Makati
Telephone No.: (02) 224 1730

First United Travel Inc.

Makati Office
Garden Level, Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo De Roxas, Makati City, Philippines
Telephone: (02) 818 7181, (02) 459 0900

Getaway Tours International Inc.

Manila Office
576 San Andres St., Near Corner Adriatico St.,
Malate, Manila
Telephone Nos.: (02) 524 2202, 524 2252, 354 4268, 3530100, 3544763
Email: packages@toursgetaway.com

H.I.S. (PHILIPPINES) Travel Corp

Picadilly Main Office 
14/F Picadilly Star Building, 4th Avenue corner 27th Street,
BGC, Taguig
Phone: (02) 718-5012, (02) 718-5008
Email: agent@his-manila.com, sales@his-manila.com

HANKOOKCEB Corp.

Cebu Office
Room 301 Trans-Asia Bldg., Osmena Blvd., Cor., M. J. Cuenco Ave.
Cebu City
Phone: (032) 238 2595

JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp.

JTB Travel Saloon – Mall of Asia
259-EM, SM Mall of Asia, J.W. Diokno Blvd., Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City 1300
Mobile: 0949 994 0249

KP JOEUN Consultancy Inc.

Main Office
Retail 9 M/F Goldland Tower
1600 Pasig City
Phone: (02) 451 1282

Las Palmas Tours and Travel Agency, Inc.

Manila Office
522 Pedro Gil St., Malate, Manila
Phone: (02) 523-6884, 523-6836, 523-6610, 523-9451, 523-7786, 523-7787, 523-6902, 525-5167

MNK Travel & Tours Corp.

Ortigas Office
802 One Corporate Center, Meralco Avenue corner Julia Vargas Avenue,
Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Phone: (02) 687 4443

North Star International Travel, Inc.

Makati Office
19F Trident Tower
312 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue
Makati City 1200 Philippines
Phone: (02) 485-7272

Party-on Travel and Tour Community, Inc.

Ortigas Office
Unit C2 17th Flr., Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr.
Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Phone: (02) 470-2000

Reli Tours and Travel Company

Makati Main Office
3rd Floor Dusit Thani Hotel,
Ayala Commercial Center Makati City,
Phone: (02) 894-1210, 893-7259, 893-9226

Sharp Travel Service (Phils.) Inc.

Makati Office
5/F Alexander House Building, 132 Amorsolo Street,
Legaspi Village, Makati City
Phone: (02) 817 0071 – 74
Email: stssales@cfsharp.com

Swire Travel Phils, Inc.

Makati Head Office
6F Unit C&D Country Space Bldg 1
Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.& Dela Costa Sts.
Salcedo Village, Makati City
Phone: (02) 817 1082, (02) 894 0893
swire.counter@swiretravelphils.com.ph

The Baron Travel Corporation

Main Office
3rd Floor, PCCI Corporate Center
118 L.P. Leviste Street
Salcedo Village, Makati City
Phone: (02) 817 4926
Office hours:
Mondays-Fridays, 8:30am–5:30pm
Saturdays, 8:30am–12:30pm

Travel Pros

SM Megamall Main Office
5th Floor, SM Megamall Bldg. B, Julia Vargas Avenue cor. EDSA,
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Phone: (02) 634-0265 to 67
Mobile: 0917 8866578
Email: main@travelpros.ph

Travelservices, Inc.

Makati Head Office
2nd Floor, Trinity Insurance Center
7504 Bagtikan St. San Antonio, Makati City
Phone: (02) 706 8600
Email: sales@ph.fcm.travel

Uni-Orient Travel, Inc.

Manila Office
447 Juan Luna S., Binondo, Manila, Philippines
Phone: +632 243-3888
Email: inquiry@uniorient.com

Ark Travel Express Inc.

Makati Office
Unit LG 3, 4 & 14, 146 Alfaro Place, L.P. Leviste St.
Salcedo Village, Makati City
Phone: (02) 816-2201, 894-3372, 816-6416, 831-6727, 831-6165
Email: ark@arktravelexpress.com, inquiry@arktravelexpress.com

Grand Hope Travel, Inc.

Cebu Main Office
Lower Ground Level, SM City, Juan Luna Avenue Extension,
Cebu City
Phone: (032) 2338530, (032) 2340764, (032) 2338263, (032) 2340767
grandhopesm@gmail.com

Hanatour Manila Inc.

Pasay Office
2F Finance Center Building (back of World Trade Center),
Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City
Phone: (02) 856-9741, (02) 856-9766

Boracay Branch

Legency Lagoon, Balabag, Malay, Aklan
Phone: (036) 288-2626

Horizon Travel & Tours, Inc.

Ermita Main Office
490 Potenciana Mansion, Sta. Monica St.,
Ermita, Manila
Phone: (02) 521 2586, (02) 328 3388
Mobile: 0917 8072538, 0998 8577017
Email: info_main@horizontravel.ph

Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc.

Pasay Head Office
Unit 109-P, G/F Five-Ecom Center, Pacific Drive,
Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
Phone: (02) 708 9999

International Journeys Inc.

Manila Office
Unit 2 Third Floor Altra Center
1663 Jorge Bocobo Street, Malate, Manila
Phone: (02) 400-0550
​Mobile: +63917-5372-038

Marsman Drysdale Travel Inc.

Makati Office
19th Floor Robinsons Summit Center 6783 Ayala Avenue
Makati City, Philippines
Phone: (02) 887-0000
Email: inquiry@ph.hrgworldwide.com

Pan Pacific Travel Corporation

Binondo Head Office
353 E.T. Yuchengco Street, Binondo, Manila, Philippines
Phone: (02) 243-6666
Email: panpacifictravel@gmail.com

Rajah Travel Corporation

Makati Office
3rd Floor 331 Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.
Makati City, Philippines
Phone: (02) 894 0886
E-mail: webinquiry@rajahtravel.com

Rakso Air Travel and Tours Inc.

Makati Main Office
3/F Rico Building, 112 Aguirre St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
Phone: (02) 651 9000
Email: support@raksotravel.com

How to get to Boracay the easiest way with SouthWest Travel & Tours

The most trusted and efficient transfer service providers in the province of Kalibo and Caticlan, This is what I can suggest to you for, (domestic or international flights).

Are you looking for a shuttle going to Jetty Port or in Caticlan port going to Boracay? Finally I met people from this great company over a year now. A highly recommended this transfer sevice provider and most efficient and a hassle free transfer. SouthWest Travel & Tours offers land and sea transfers to local and foreign tourist from Kalibo Airport or in Caticlan Airport, most of the resorts owners and managers in the paradise trust SouthWest Travel & Tours as well 200 agencies from all over in the Philippines and even us we can book directly by online reservations, walk in's (find SouthWest Travel and Tours staff in the airport).

Addition to these airline companies such as Cebu Pacific and Air Asia they sell on board tickets in regular daily flights in Boracay. Southwest Travel and Tours develop and market land tour activities in major provinces in Western Visayas Including Ilo-Ilo City, Roxas City Capiz, Aklan, San Jose Antique, Guimaras, and Negros. One of the best here is they have there owned speedboats, van, minibusses, coasters, bus, and taxies. Also, they maintain the partnerships with cab providers on the Island of Boracay as well as Island Activities.

SouthWest Travel and Tours provides 24/7 Online Booking and Customer Service Assistance if you need quotations and under the sun queries.you can (call them no.s shown below)

The one thing I liked is you're assisted from the airport whether its Kalibo or Caticlan Airport (book it Door to Door) a hassle-free transfer service and very convenient especially if you have kids/infants or PWD. Also, the great thing here you're very safe and very lovely staff.

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Southwest Travel and Tours is a accredited of DOT (Department of Tourism) registered by LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board, a member of PHILTOA (Philippine Tour Operators Association) a member of PTAA the (Philippine Travel Agency Association) and the Network of the Independent Travel and Allied Services (NITAS) and active participant in national and foreign travel shows.

Don't think twice to book your transfer service in the Island and other part of Western Visayas call them and ask for the assistance. Mobile: +63999-9944-966 / +639173221901 Landline: +036-2685100 Boracay Hotline: 036-288-2026 to 27 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southwesttoursph/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SouthwestPH

TRAVELBOOK.PH:Launches First Travel Fair Entitled Destination: PH By Hyacinth Uri

TravelBook.ph, one of the country's leading online travel agencies, will be having its first travel fair entitled "Destination: PH" from March 16 to 18, 2018, at the 4th Floor, Activity Center, Century City Mall in Makati. As part of TravelBook.ph's objective to promote the country's most beautiful destinations, this event will be an avenue for customers to get amazing and exciting offers from its hotel and tour partners as well as flight loyalty program partners. Lots of prizes and freebies will also be given away.

Each event attendee will receive one (1) FREE admission ticket with numerous stubs that will entitle them to discounts on the following hotels when they book through TravelBook.ph: 40% off in Circle Inn Iloilo, Circle Inn Bacolod, Azalea Resorts and Residences Baguio, and Azalea Resorts and Residences Boracay; 30% off in The District Boracay; and PHP 1,000.00 off in all hotel partners for a minimum booking amount of PHP 4,000. In addition to these fabulous discounts at the event, over 100 hotels and tour activities from TravelBook.ph will also be on sale!
Tourism industry professionals will also be gracing and conducting talks at the three-day event. Among these are Senior Tourism Operations Officer Ms. Azucena Pallugna from the Department of Tourism's (DOT) Office of the Undersecretary for Tourism Development; travel blogger Mr. Arjay Abellara of RJ D Explorer, blog; illustrator, designer, travel blogger, and contributing writer for ABS-CBN and Travel Now magazine Ms. Sheena Gonzales; lifestyle and travel blogger Ms. Arnie Villanueva of ArnieVillanueva blog; and travel blogger Mr. Rogelio Gabiano, Jr. of the Pinoy Travel Freak blog.

Actor and model Daniel Matsunaga will also be present in the event to share stories of his travel experiences and to participate in a meet-and-greet. Plus, Japanese comedy trio HPN3 from It’s Showtime’s The Funny One will entertain the attendees with their hilarious skits.

TravelBook.ph made it even more exciting as attendees will get a chance to win prizes from the following sponsors: Azalea Hotels and Residences Boracay, Midori Hotel and Casino, Subic Bay Yacht Club, Siglo Suites by Century Properties, The Dessert Museum, Enchanted Kingdom, Zoomanity Group, Inflatable Island, World Traveller Bags and Luggage, AirAsia BIG, GetGo, and Mabuhay Miles. Everyone will also be bringing home some cool freebies!

Interested attendees can pre-register for the event by visiting TravelBook.ph's event page for Destination: PH on Facebook and clicking the pre-registration link under the details section. Each visitor who pre-registers through this link automatically earns a raffle entry for a chance to win an overnight accommodation at Midori Clark Hotel and Casino in Pampanga or Subic Bay Yacht Club with breakfast for two!

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How to get a refund/re-book for local flights

President Rodrigo "Roa" Duterte announced a "community quarantine" in (MM) Metro Manila to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in domestic air, land, and sea travel will be suspended from March 15 to April 14, 2020.

If your flight canceled via Cebu Pacific Air you may request a refund online visit Manage Booking and log in to your Get GO account or use your booking details.

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Click > Manage > Request refund / Check refund status

or you may call their hotline number  +632-8702-0888 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Air Asia canceled flight can request a full refund via AVA chatbot on their website

Choose what topic is your preferred

Philippine Airlines FAQ's

Can I rebook/reroute / refund my flight?

Passengers whose flights to/from mainland China (Xiamen, Jinjiang, Guangzhou/Canton, Shanghai, Beijing), Hong Kong, and Macau are scheduled for travel until March 28, 2020 may refund their flights without penalties. The said passengers may also rebook or reroute their flights until their ticket validity date without penalties (fare difference and taxes may be collected) once the travel bans are lifted and once our flights to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau are reinstated. As of this time, the end-date of the travel ban has yet to be determined. 

Passengers whose flights to/from Taiwan were affected by the cancellations from February 11 to March 28 may refund without penalties. These passengers may also rebook or reroute their confirmed tickets without penalties (fare difference and taxes may be collected) on or before March 28, 2020 and must choose a new travel date that falls on or before June 30, 2020.

Passengers whose flights to/from South Korea were affected by the cancellations and those banned for travel may refund without penalties. These passengers may also rebook or reroute their confirmed tickets without penalties (fare difference and taxes may be collected) on or before March 28, 2020 and must choose a new travel date that falls on or before June 30, 2020.

Otherwise, rebooking/rerouting/refunds is/are subject to the terms and conditions of the ticket. Applicable fees or taxes may be collected depending on the fare rules and conditions of the ticket.

For holders of tickets issued by PAL, please call Reservations Hotline (+63 2) 8855 8888, or visit the nearest PAL ticketing office or log on to the ManageMyBookingPortal at www.philippineairlines.com for flight rebooking.

For holders of tickets issued by travel agents, please contact or visit the nearest partner travel agency of PAL for your rebooking needs. 

How do I know if there are changes on my flight booking?

Passengers may check their flight status by visiting the Flight Status tab on the PAL website 48 hours before your trip. Information is available 2 days before until 2 days after the original flight schedule.

Do I need to prepare for additional screening at the Airport?

Due to additional screening in line with the COVID-19, we advise departing passengers to adjust their arrival time at the airport terminal for check-in:

at least 4 hours before the scheduled time of departure for international flights from Manila

at least 3 hours for all other International flights 

at least 3 hours for all Domestic flights

All passengers arriving in Manila are likewise required to accomplish arrival cards and to undergo screening through the Immigration counters. Given this, the Immigration eGates for Philippine Passport holders at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport arrivals area is temporarily disabled.

SOURCE: PAL Website

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Additional Information: If you have a booking/reservations from Agoda you may contact their customer service via email biz@agoda.com on SUBJECT LINE on body letter input your request whether you want a refund or rebooking your reservations from them.

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Finding Jewels in the Underwater at Pescador Island, Cebu Philippines

(Cebu, Philippines) - When we initially planned for a trip in Pescador Island in Moalboal, Cebu, we did not expect too much...BUT when we finally took the tour, we DEFINITELY got an experience of a lifetime!

It was summer break, and we would like to arrange for a travel treat for our kids. We heard that Island hopping was something we could do since our family loves the seas. We chose the Pescador Island of Moalboal because we heard it had such diverse marine life.

Before the Trip...

For optimum fun, it is good to prepare the essentials before you go for the Island hopping at Pescador Island. We brought these: rash guard, sunscreen, snorkel, bread,  GoPro Camera, bottles of water and snacks.

With the summer heat for a couple of hours, you would  need much protection, thus the rash guard and sunscreen. In addition, snorkels are important since you do not want to miss out the underwater spectacles of this island. Also, the bread crumbs are used as feed for the fishes. Fishes will flock to you, and THAT would be an overwhelming scene. Further, it is a must to capture your activities and experiences in the waters of Pescador, therefore an underwater cam, such as GoPro, is a necessity. Finally, during stopovers in the boat, you have to hydrate and enjoy some nibbling, thus, drinking water and snacks would be helpful.

Booking the Travel Operator

Months before, we went to the North, to Bantayan Island. And, we booked a tour operator that arranges our private transportation, boat tickets, resort and tours. We have found them to be reliable. So, once again, for our tour in the South, we contacted Travel Cebu.  We just wanted hassle-free travel. And, Travel Cebu is expert on giving us the best Cebu tour package.

Going to Moalboal, Cebu

We were picked up at our condominium in Cebu City at 5:00 am. With me were my husband, and our two kids- a 9-year old son and a 10-year old daughter. An SUV (Toyota Innova) which looked new, a driver (named Daryl), and a guide (named Earl) came in front of our place.

Moalboal is a 3-hour drive from Cebu City. It is a municipality in the south of Cebu that houses great beaches with rich biodiversity. Moalboal is where Pescador Island lies. Pescador Island derives its name from the Spanish word "Pescador" which means "Fishermen" in English. This is apparently because fishes are abundant in the myriad of coral reefs in that island.

We finally arrived in Moalboal and were brought to a mini food stall or locally known as "carinderia". My husband and I drank coffee, while our kids had "Milo" (a chocolate drink, similar to "Ovaltine"). Then we ate our breakfast there. We ate rice, eggs, and corned beef- the usual Filipino breakfast.

We then headed to the center that provided the orientation for swimmers and divers of Pescador Island. There was an environmental fee. Luckily for us, Travel Cebu made the necessary payments, such as environmental fee and boat fee, on our behalf.

Snorkeling in Pescador Island

Now, we rode on a "motorized" boat. In about 10 minutes after, we had our first stop.  With our snorkels ready, we plunged in the waters. What awaited us was beyond our wildest imagination - the most wonderful diving spot so far!

Finding Nemos and Dorys

The best thing about our family is all of us can swim and dive moderately well. So, the time we dipped into the underwater world, we just swam and dove our way, while EXTENSIVELY enjoying the view: the expansive arrays of corals, diverse species of fish, sea anemone and other sea plants and creatures!

Nemo and Dory, and their kinds, were there! You are brought to their world, like that in the movies, Finding Nemo and Finding Dory. Children would surely love the sightings! We were all smiling and taking pictures while feeding the fishes and while diving in the magnificent underwater background.

Catching Up with Sea Turtles

Then, we were taken to the next stop. It was said that sea turtles would be sighted there. It had deeper waters. Also, what appeared to be a cliff was found there. Licensed scuba divers could be seen in the farther, bottom part. Little bubbles were popping up from the divers.

Our boat guides were master hunt-ers of the sea turtles, commonly called "pawikan". And true enough, few minutes after, they found one. The sea turtle was really huge and could swim swiftly. Our son was a competitive diver that he swam after the turtle so he could take a video up close.

Stunned by the Sardine Run

The final spot was the famed Sardine Run. We were excited to get ahold of the tiny sardines that lump together for swift movements to the west or the east. We had only seen that on the photos.

However, personally encountering the Sardine Run was one of the best experiences we've ever had. There were billions of sardines, and they were able to strategically move in large groups. We could feel and smell them.

The current in the area was really strong. Thus, the boat guides called on us because we were already far off from our boat. We left, feeling satisfied by our Pescador Island tours.

Going Back...

In the house where we rented the boat, we were able to order our lunch. We had fish soup, grilled, fresh fish, and of course, rice. Also, fresh coconut juices (gotten straight from their homegrown trees) were served to us. It is such a pleasure to eat those dishes while overlooking the seas!

After lunch, we headed back to the city. We were exhausted but we surely had THE best snorkeling/diving experience! Truly...jewels are hidden in Pescador Island...waiting for us to have our mouths gaped and eyes widened at full amazement at them!

If you'd like to book your Travel Cebu visit https://www.travelcebu.ph/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travelcebu.ph

Twitter: https://twitter.com/travel_cebu

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Mobile: +63906-023-37-92

Booking made easy with 'eGetinnz' - Your next travel accommodation

In addition to your favorite travel portal comes with new travel accommodation website that helps leap around the world, finding people home away from home, providing smart vast choices of properties which cater to everyone like USA, Canada, and Asia and get closer to the world, eGetinnz is the addition to that, like quickly get inns for you to stay at, choice of accommodation you travel.

They accommodate everyone, like individuals looking for a place to conduct business, family wanting to bond and make memories, or even backpackers in need for a place to stay at for pleasure.

No hidden charges. What you see on the website on the property of your like, (What you see is what you get). 

No extra pop-up add that can leave other travelers confused in some other websites. In eGetinnz, nothing would surprise you until but the place itself.

Why I trust?

Quality hosts. they make your booking priority and commitment to personally ensure that the properties listed on their website and other social media platforms are certified and legit hosts.

Decide and reside in a very reasonable price. eGetinnz have a wide variety of properties for you to choose from that would fit in your budget.

Their main office is located in California and also in Philippines - Quezon City. 

You can always check for the availability of accommodations in their website at eGetinnz, live while you can, travel now, and book now!

Also get 10% OFF on your first booking or PHP250.00 nor $5.00 converted to US. Plan your next vacation anywhere in USA, Canada, and Asia and get closer to the world.

For General questions? info@eGetinnz.com

Website: http://www.egetinnz.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eGetinnz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eGetinnz

Where to book your travel accommodation in USA, Canada and Asia -Leap Around the World

Photo Courtesy of eGetinnz

In addition to your favorite travel portal comes with new travel accommodation website that helps leap around the world, finding people home away from home, providing smart vast choices of properties which cater to everyone like USA, Canada, and Asia and get closer to the world, eGetinnz is the addition to that, like quickly get inns for you to stay at, choice of accommodation you travel.

They accommodate everyone, like individuals looking for a place to conduct business, family wanting to bond and make memories, or even backpackers in need for a place to stay at for pleasure. No hidden charges. What you see on the website on the property of your like, (What you see is what you get). No extra pop-up add that can leave other travelers confused in some other websites. In eGetinnz, nothing would surprise you until but the place itself.

Why I trust?

Quality hosts. they make your booking priority and commitment to personally ensure that the properties listed on their website and other social media platforms are certified and legit hosts.

Decide and reside in a very reasonable price. eGetinnz have a wide variety of properties for you to choose from that would fit in your budget. Their main office is located in California and also in Philippines - Quezon City. You can always check for the availability of accommodations in their website at eGetinnz, live while you can, travel now, and book now! also get 10% OFF on your first booking or PHP250.00 nor $5.00 converted to US. 

For General questions? info@eGetinnz.com

Website: http://www.egetinnz.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eGetinnz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eGetinnz

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MASASA BEACH BUDGET TRAVEL GUIDE 2019

Masasa Beach is a hidden paradise in the municipality of Batangas. There are white sands, crystal clear water, and amazing views. Beach is known for big turtles, beautiful corals, and colorful fish, which you can see by swimming. People are super friendly without a doubt about it. This is a great experience for who are looking for a budget trip and want to feel like in paradise.

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How to get there

From Manila, you go by bus to the Grand Terminal in Batangas City. The fare is P120 – P180. Travel time is about two hours, depends on traffic.

From Grand Terminal you have to take a jeepney (public transportation in the Philippines) to Anilao Port or Talaga Port. You will have to pay P37, travel time is about 40 minutes.

The next step is to board a passenger boat directly to Masasa Beach ( will cost P100). Travel time maybe 40 minutes or 1 hour. Remember that the boats to Masasa Beach are few, you must find out in advance about the schedule.

Where to stay

You could be surprised that there are no resorts. The most popular choice for tourists was camping, but starting with March 2019, overnight camping is not allowed.

Bye the way, the local government encourage the tourists to choose home-stay and transient houses. In last years these houses have multiplied, now you have a choice of many options where to live.

For example, Sea lovers' place, Tres Marias transient house, Bebe Gella’s Transient House, MJ Squared Transient House, Nanay Rosie Transient House, Ate Lisa Transient House, Carmen and Ruben, Tita Ebeth Transient House, Teacher Benny and more.

What to do

Masasa Beach is a destination with a lot of interesting activities, besides swimming and tanning. Here is a list of a variety of activities to suit everyone.

This entertainment is the best choice for those who are looking for adventures and want remarkable emotions. If you will decide to go, you will have an amazing bird's-eye view of the beach and other islands around you. Just hire a tour guide (for 100 pesos) and hike to Mag-Asawang Bato.

If you are lucky to have good weather, you will have the possibility to see Puerto Galera, Mt. Gulugod Baboy, and even as far as Occidental Mindoro.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling in Masasa is very popular, due to all different aquatic species. Just a few meters from the beach and about 5 meters deep, you will be able to explore the beauty of the aquatic world.

Island Hopping

Island hopping is a great experience and possibility to explore new wild islands. This entertainment is most preferred by tourists who want more new emotions. You can rent a small board (1500 pesos) for 5 people. You will be informed about the travel destinations at the start of the trip.

Cliff Diving

Cliff diving is a popular sport all around the world. Also, it is an awesome way for those who want adrenaline. If you are this kind of person, you are lucky, because, after the lagoon, there is a rock formation called the Tawil Rock.

Tips for tourists

• The best time to organize a trip to Masasa Beach is from October to June.
• You will not worry about the mobile signal.
• Do not forget to have cash.
• If you do not like the crowd, try to avoid the weekend.
• You must have comfortable shoes for walking.
• To save for snorkeling, just bring your own snorkeling gear.
• To save for food, you can buy produce near Anilao Port or Talaga port and cook it at your homestay.

An example of an itinerary for one day.

05:00 am	Take a bus from Manila to Batangas Grand Terminal
08:00 am	The arrival in Batangas Grand Terminal
08:40 am	Go to Anilao Port by jeepney
10:00 am	The arrival in Anilao Port. You will have time to buy food and drinks
10:30 am	Boat to Masasa.
11:30 am	The arrival in Masasa Beach and find your accommodation
03:00 pm	Just relax, swim and beach bum
06:00 pm	Go to your homestay, eat.
9:00 pm	Sleep

Jomalig Island 2020 Bucket List, Where to stay, history, DIY Itinerary and more

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Jomalig Island is 75 miles (139 km) away from Southeast Polillo island in the Philippines. It is agricultural land and is used for cultivation. The population of this island is 7,500 in total. It is very much visited by tourists from all over the world throughout the year, and it has an epic history. This article is going to be Jomalig Island Travel Guide for 2019.

Jomalig Island Travel Guide for 2020

When you visit the Jomalig, you must know the things to do here, and you must know the DIY budget guide for 2019 which will show you where to stay, where to eat, how to travel, etc.

People of this island are dependent upon coconut, rice, root crops, and fish. It is one of the smallest and the most distant of all the islands of Quezon Province.

The area is occupied by coconut trees, forest, grassland, and swamps. The area is a total of 14,000 acres. The people here are originated from various ethnical groups which are indistinguishable from Eastern Samar, Sorsogon, Bohol, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, and Camarines Norte.

History of Jomalig Island

The history of the island is actually a love story as the legend says. Although people still don’t know how the island got its name, some ancestors narrate the story as; once a Datu lived here and had a pretty daughter.

And a young man from nearby island wanted to marry her, but datu didn’t agree. Datu gave him a challenge that he must roam the whole island in one day and capture three fish from every pond of the island; he must complete the task, and then he could marry her. The man accepted the challenge.

He completed the challenge and asked datu’s daughter to kiss him, as they kissed people around shouted, ‘humalik’ which means they kissed and the island was named Humalik. Old people claimed that when Americans conquered the Philippines they changed the island’s name to Jomalig.

How to get to Jomalig Island

There are many mediums to get to Jomalig Island;

By Air: The island has an airstrip where

1. You can get a helicopter or a chartered plane. By air, you can reach the island in 1 hour

By Sea or Land: there are three ways to get

1. to the island via boat. You can either take a passenger boat from Real, Quezon
2. Antimonan or rent a boat in Panganiban from Camarines Norte and also from Real, Quezon
3. Via Real, Quezon: from here you can travel by land, this is best if you want to avoid the motion sickness of the water. From here you can take a bus or a van. The fare is between 200 to 400 Pesos.
4. It takes 3 to 4 hours to get to the island; the duration also depends on traffic conditions. As you reach Real, you can hire a rickshaw and ask the driver to drop you to Ungos Port.

Boat: 
1. traveling from a boat can cost up to 200 to 400 Pesos. The P400 will offer you a seafood meal cooked by the crew and the P200 will not offer any food. This boat leaves every day at 7 am. You can get to the island by boat in 4 to 5 hours; this duration also depends upon the condition of the weather.

Via Antimonan: from here you can take a bus from Manila. The bus terminals are in Cubao, Pasay, and Buendia. You can get to the island within 4 hours. These buses leave at any time of the day, so, you need to ask around for routes and schedules.

Via Panganiban: from here you can take the bus from Manila to Daet and arrive at Talobatib Junction in Labo. Traveling time is between 5 to 6 hours. Now you will need to take another bus from Junction to Panganiban; you can reach there in half n hour. As you arrive at Panganiban, you have to ask around for the boat’s schedule. 

Means of transport on Jomalig Island: on the island, you can roam around on tricycle on habal habal. Habal Habal is a motorbike that can accommodate more than three people. However, in most areas of the island, the habal habal is illegal or restricted to enter.

What to do in Jomalig Island

There are plenty of things to do in Jomalig island; there are more than one beaches on the island where you can;

Swimming
Beach hopping
Camping
Picnic
Snorkeling
Fishing

You can also visit the following beaches;

Salibungot Beach: It is located in Sitio Burungawan. It is said to be the most beautiful beach. It has a vast shoreline. Manlanat Islet: it is very famous for rock climbing, hiking and bird watching. You can also witness many snakes nest.

Kanaway Island: it is very near to Manlanat. It is very famous for natural rock formation and bonsai trees. You can also explore two famous caves on the beach. These beaches are great to watch the most mesmerizing sunset and sunrise.

Where to stay in Jomalig Island

There are plenty of places to stay on the island. The hotels are not very fancy but the staff is very friendly, and the stay is very comfortable. Following is a list of hotels;

Apple Beach Resort: it is located in Sitio Muros

Banana Beach Resort: it is located in Sitio Salibungot

Elle Beach Resort: it is located in Sitio Bigwangan

Humalik Beach Resort: it is located in Barangay Casuguran.

These hotels will be under budget as they are not very expensive.

Useful Tips

Following are some useful tips for your next Jomalig Island Travel Guide 2019

There is no schedule of the buses and vans or boats, so you have to ask around a lot. Moreover, ask as people as you can.

If you are suffering from seasickness, keep mint gums or anti-nausea tablets with you. Also, keep some plastic bags with you at all times if you want to puke in the boat.

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