Here are some tips planning a trip to Cebu:
- Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months before arrival in the Philippines. Additionally, review eVisa and eTravel advisories to streamline your experience with Philippine immigration.
- Bring a universal travel adapter for the Philippines' Type A, B, and C plugs and 220V 60Hz electricity. This ensures your devices stay charged, regardless of voltage differences. Planning on going around? Bring a power bank.
- Most city establishments accept credit cards, but it's wise to have pesos on hand for those that don't. For reliable currency exchange, visit booths in large malls, or consider withdrawing pesos directly from local ATMS. Be aware though, ATM availability decreases outside urban areas.
- Mosquito and other tropical bugs are rampant in the Philippines. While Malaria and Zika are very rare in the country, Dengue is common. Best to pack and effective Deet-free mosquito repellant.
- Although not officially banned in the Philippines, sunscreens containing Oxybenzone and Octinoxate cause damage to marine environments. Bring reef-safe options to minimize impact on the local environment.