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Batanes

Worth visiting!

A review of this place: trip worth taking — 1 year ago

Batanes is not a party place but it’s where you can go to experience a different kind of travel high… the kind that leaves you in awe of the knowledge that such beauty, simplicity and tranquility exists.

Mar 13, 2007, 10:55AM PDT 1 cheer

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jyaun
Cebu City

what’s the best place to stay in batanes? is it safe to go there with a baby?

thanks! :)

Apr 13, 2007, 12:50PM PDT | Respond to this

barbara01
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batanes tips

there are many options for accommodations in batanes, the most popular is seaside lodge. we stayed there and it was pretty ok. the view from the veranda is postcard pretty and for P450/night, one couldn’t complain =) there’s another place farther down the national highway which is a bit more expensive but the beach is more private – i’m not sure if it’s called batanes lodge (sorry, i forgot na).
i’m not so sure about bringing a baby to batanes though. most of the time you’ll be on the road, walking, trekking or riding the falowa. the baby might like it but it sure is going to be a lot of work for the mom or yaya =P however, if the baby will be left in the hotel most of the time, then i think it’s going to be ok – although do think of the 2 hour plane ride in a 70-seater plane going there.
there, i hope i was able to help. for all it’s worth, take the trip!!! batanes is really great =)

Apr 14, 2007, 12:16AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

abbydabby
Manila

advice

hi barbara01! i was trawling through the net for info on batanes and found your entry. my friends and i are planning a trip holy week ‘08 and want to DIY the itinerary. from your experience, do you think that’s wise or would you recommend we go with a tour group?

hope you can help out a fellow footloose traveler.

thanks!

Nov 08, 2007, 03:46AM PST | Thread | Respond to this

barbara01
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hi abbydabby =)

how many friends are joining you ? a tour group will be cheaper – i’m not sure if the minimum group size is 4 or 6 though. just pray that you get stuck with people who are more or less like you—less hassle and you make new friends along the way.

if you have time, then a DIY itinerary will be ok although compare it with the tour’s as they might end up as the same.

hope this helps.

Nov 09, 2007, 06:51PM PST | Thread | Respond to this