WHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR DISCOUNT AIRLINE TICKETS FOR TRAVEL TO THE PHILIPPINES.

ALSO, YOUR MONEY, HOTELS, RESTAURANTS AND OTHER PLACES TO STAY AND EAT IN THE PHILIPPINES. AND HOW MUCH DO I TAKE? (ALSO MONETARY SECURITY)

YOUR MONEY - PREPARE FOR THE TRIP!

Of course if at all possible, we would strongly suggest that whenever possible, use your credit card, such as at hotels, restaurants, airlines, etc. Not only will this allow you to carry less cash on your person, but will also allow you to contest any problems you may encounter while in a foreign country.

DUE TO THE PHILIPPINES BEING PLAGUED WITH COUNTERFEIT U.S. MONEY, TAKE THE FOLLOWING SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS:

  1. Before you leave your city, go to your own bank and tell them that you need crisp, new $100.00 or $50.00 bills! In most locations and even in banks throughout the Philippines, you will not be able to use the older bills. Also be advised that the larger the bills you take, the better the exchange rate you will receive. For any trip less than a month, I would suggest you do not take over $2,500.00. That is plenty to support yourself and your lady in style. If you believe you will be there longer, or you wish to have a safety net, either put the money in your own bank account and use your credit card or ATM Card in the Philippines, or you may wish to send yourself a cash amount to the Philippines by Western Union.
  2. Beware of money exchange vendors offering an extremely high rate of exchange for your U.S. Dollars! In many cases, if you don't get robbed, you may find out the next day that the pisos you have received are actually counterfeit! (Tip: Often times these unscrupulous vendors will have people on the street trying to "catch you" by offering a higher rate of exchange. Avoid them at all costs!)
  3. Upon your arrival at the International Airport, there are reputable money changers. It is wise for you to make an exchange of at least a few hundred dollars while at the airport. This will assure your receiving genuine Pisos, and will also give you local money to pay the cab drivers with, so that you are not taken advantage of when leaving the airport in having to pay U.S. Dollars to the Cab Driver. In addition, I strongly advise that you pick a hotel that will pick you up at the airport, thus avoiding any unfortunate and upsetting TAXI Drivers upon your arrival. If you don't want to stay at one of the mega hotels, feel free to write and ask us for suggestions.

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