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Top Five Things To Consider When Picking A Resort Vacation

The Philippines is known to have its own fair share of resorts and vacation spots. With hundreds of places to choose from in the Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao areas, the wide variety of options makes it difficult to decide which among them is most suitable to be your next destination.

Here are some of the basic things you ought to think about when picking a venue for your family and companions. Make the right choice by considering them so you could get the best experience out of your trip.

1. Cover the basics.

  • Identify your purpose. What do you aim to accomplish in the first place? Are you alone and want someplace to relax after a month-long hectic schedule at work? If so, you might need to find a refuge that is ultra-quiet where you could just enjoy the nature all by yourself. Would this be some sort of a get-together adventure for the family? Perhaps, you should pick a spot that offers different family-oriented activities. Whatever your goal is, note them down.
  • Set a budget. Your total spending might vary depending on several aspects: there are the accommodation expenses, food, entertainment, not to mention, the transportation too and other miscellaneous costs.

2. Discover the offered amenities. Are they designed for couples, singles or families? Ensure that they would fit your lifestyle. For instance, if this trip is a family-based one, do they have a program that could possibly interest and engage the kids? How many restaurants are there in the vicinity? Do they provide your type of meals and cuisine? Is there a tour around the city for vacationers? At some point, you might need to do a little shopping for your loved ones who were left behind. Where could you do this?

3. Determine the location. Once you have decided on your objectives and how much you are willing to spend, it’s time to narrow down your list of venues. Would you like to travel by car, boat or plane?

4. Differentiate beach vs. pool. Some prefer beach over pool whereas others, the entire opposite. Where do you belong to? If it’s the former, take time to look if you could do some snorkeling, diving or surfing. If it’s the latter, know how many pools they have and if the number of lounge chairs are adequate and properly positioned around.

5. Learn their current ratings and reviews. Do not be immediately tempted by super cheap packages. Check the brochure ratings. See online reviews for feedbacks of people who’ve been there. Remember: Forewarned is forearmed so do your own research first.

Mike Gobblin

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