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We recommend overestimating expenses to ensure minimal stress and maximum enjoyment as you prepare for your vacation in the Philippines! The numbers we use here include a slight overestimate (a 'cushion' fund). We are also hoping to get group discounts with hotels. We will update everyone on our progress!
Estimated Budget for a Comfortable Vacation**
Flight
$2550 aed total
Higher-end estimate for stopover from DXB to Manila (2000 aed) + Domestic flight from Manila to Coron (550 aed)
Nightly Stay
$2300 aed total
For 5 nights, sleeping 2ppl min (2 nights in Manila, 3 nights at a nearby Island)
Activites/Food
$2000 aed total
Estimate for each person, for 2 days in Manila and 3 days at nearby Island
We recommend saving $8,600 total per person
$2,550 flight + $2,300 nightly stay + $2000 activities / food + $1750 minimum 'cushion/just in case' funds
**Though a trip to the Philippines can be much more affordable, we chose these numbers based off the most comfortable options for our loved ones (i.e. Direct flights, higher quality hotels with air conditioning, etc.). If you plan on a different type of vacation, (i.e. A luxurious vacation with the best hotels, restaurants, and heavy shopping, or a humble vacation with a stopover flight and casual dining), please feel free to disregard this budget. As always, this is only here because it was requested of us and because we want to be as helpful as possible to everyone!