How To Travel The Philippines With Kids: Tips & Tricks

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Of the countries that make up Southeast Asia, The Philippines is arguably the least traveled. For many families, it doesn’t even seem to be on their radar.

If we had to guess why this is, we’d put it down to the fact that most people don’t know what there is to do there besides visit white sand beaches, and because flights are rarely convenient.

But if you are considering traveling to The Philippines with kids, then you’re making a good decision.

There is an abundance of things to do there for families of all ages, and yes while it takes a bit of planning to get to most places, those who make the effort find it’s well worth it.

To make life easier for you, and to help you plan the perfect family vacation, we’ve shared some of our top tips for how to travel The Philippines with kids, from babies, younger kids, tweens and teens, so you know where to start your planning process.

Is The Philippines Good For Families?

If you’re still on the fence about visiting The Philippines with kids, then you might be wondering whether it’s the right destination for you.

First of all, The Philippines is mostly a safe country. It gets a bad reputation, because many years ago a few backpackers went missing, but today it’s probably one of the safer countries in Asia.

Filipino people are SO nice. It’s rare to find an aggressive or angry Filipino, they are usually smiley and friendly, and could even take Thailand over as the new Land of Smiles.

As well as this, The Philippines is astoundingly beautiful. It’s the epitome of paradise.

While kids may not appreciate the scenes set before their eyes today, they will remember it in the future – and mom and dad will love it.

The only downside to visiting The Philippines with kids from our…