Travel

Flight

Airport Of Origin-CEB

Possible Airports to fly from: JFK, IAD, DCA, or BWI. Final Destination: Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) Wedding Venue: Bohol (An Island off of Cebu) Book your tickets from your choice of airport of origin to Cebu OR you have the option to book your final destination as Manila BUT you would still need to book another flight from MNL-CEBU (1 hr & 12 mins) OR MNL-BOHOL (1 hr & 30 min). And from CEBU we suggest to use the FERRY BOAT(2 hrs) to get to BOHOL via OceanJet. Please visit this website for more details: (https://www.philippinesredcat.com/cebu-to-bohol/) We along with the wedding party are leaving Aug 11. We suggest that you give yourself ample time for flights as the flight duration from the US to the Philippines take about 1 day to 1.5 days of travel. Also consider flight delays and unforseen circumstances *knock on wood* Please keep in mind that Philippines is 24 hrs ahead We also recommend you book your flight with travel insurance for precautionary measures

Hotel

South Palms Resort Panglao

Wedding and reception venue

Travel Note

Passport & Luggage

IMPORTANT!!! PASSPORT: VISA is NOT NEEDED for US passport holders to travel to the Philippines. >>If you DO NOT HAVE a passport, please apply for one. The website is there if you aren't sure where to go & what to do. It usually takes 4-6 weeks to process but you can expedite for an extra fee. >>If you DO HAVE a passport, please make sure to check and make sure it isn't expired. And if the expiration date is WITHIN 6 MOS. before the date of travel, RENEWAL of passport is a MUST. Again please check the website for more information. LUGGAGE: For luggages and hand-carry please adhere to the luggage restrictions and policy of the airline you are using.

Hotel

Henann Resort Alona Beach, Bohol

5 star beach resort . We have stayed here before. They have great customer service and the place is clean and nice.

Travel Note

Transportation from Tagbilaran Port (Bohol) to Alona Beach

Once you arrive at Tagbilaran Port in Bohol, there are available vans & other means of transportation to Alona beach of the hotel or resort you are staying. Price varies. It takes about 30-45 mins away from the port, depending on the traffic, to Alona Beach.

Hotel

Scent of Green Papaya Resort

A nice 3 star hotel if you are looking for something nice but still cheap.

Travel Note

Hotel Bookings

We used the website linked to book hotels in the past. You can also use other websites of your choice or such as : https://www.booking.com https://www.tripadvisor.com https://hotels.com http://expedia.com http://trivago.com http://airbnb.com

Flight

Where to Purchase Tickets

You have the option to book through a Travel Agent of your choice or book through one of these websites listed down below: https://www.cheapair.com https://www.cheapoair.com https://www.orbitz.com https://www.expedia.com https://www.skyscanner.com If your Final Destination is Manila here are a couple of local airlines that you can book with from MNL-CEB or MNL-BOHOL https://www.cebupacificair.com https://www.airasia.com

Travel Note

What to Pack/Bring

Weather in the Philippines is tropical. It's hot and humid so we suggest you pack summer clothes. We also suggest you pack light just incase you end up buying souvenirs and/or clothes from there. -Passport (Visa not needed for American Passport Holders) -Travel information/Itinerary/Boarding passes/hotel reservations -Pocketmoney (cash) -wedding day attire and accessories -light summer clothes & shoes/sandals for after wedding (Vacation time if exploring!) -swimwear -Sweater, light jacket, or wrap -Handbag -Beach towel -Sunscreen -Insect Repellant -Aloe vera -Sunglasses -Sun hat -Tote bag or beach bag -Camera and battery charger (if not using your phone) -Sleepwear -Undergarments -Toiletries -Glasses and/or contacts -Prescription medicine(s) -Hair tools -Cell phone, phone charger, portable chargers (with electrical adapters; FYI The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz) -Cash(pocketmoney) and credit cards -moneybelt for travel and safety purposes -medicine for nausea/diarrhea

Travel Note

Terminal Fees, PH Tax, Airport Fees

If you are holding a US passport, you do not need to worry about paying any fees or taxes since you are only a tourist visiting. But if you hold a Philippine Passport you will have to pay airport fees & philippine travel tax. Please read the linked website for more details.

Travel Note

Post Wedding Itineraries

We understand that there may be others who are interested in doing other things after the wedding. If you are not staying in Bohol but planning on going back to Cebu or Manila for the remainder of your trip we suggest booking a hotel around the Makati Area (in Manila) and around Cebu City (in Cebu) Here's a website for Cebu: http://www.philippines-hotels.ws/cebu-island/where-to-stay-cebu.htm Here's a website for Manila: http://www.philippines-hotels.ws/manila/where-to-stay-manila.htm

Travel Note

Money Exchange, Prepaid Sim Card, Grab App

MONEY EXCHANGE: Philippines is mostly a cash economy. Credit cards aren’t accepted by many medium and smaller businesses in the Philippines. So the easiest way to pay for anything in the Philippines is by using cash in the local currency. The current currency exchange as of Feb 2019: US $1= PH ₱52 For more information on where to exchange money, please refer to this website (http://philippinesangelescity.com/index.php/philippines-money-exchangecurrency/) SIM CARD: As soon as you arrive at the airport there are booths where you can get your FREE Pre-paid simcards for your phones. If you are interested just present your foreign passport. We suggest you go with GLOBE provider. You can also get the SIM cards anywhere in the Philippines such as phone kiosks, street vendors, local shops and supermarket that are willing to sell a SIM card. GRAB APP: Uber is not available in the Philippines. We recommend you download the Grab app on your phone for transportation services.