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29/10/2025

I was surprised to learn that many people mistakenly believe Coron and El Nido are on the same island. Some book flights to Coron expecting to cross to El Nido easily, while others arrive in Puerto Princesa but intend to go to Coron.

Let’s clear up this common misconception!

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

𝐄𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐝𝐨 ⇄ 𝐏𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐚 (𝐏𝐏𝐒)

🚐 5–6 hours by van

- 𝐄𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐝𝐨 ⇄ 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧
⛴ 4-hour fast craft (Atienza, Montenegro, PhilMal, and Jomalia, 12:00 PM)

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧 ⇄ 𝐄𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐝𝐨

⛴ 4-hour fast craft (Atienza, Montenegro, PhilMal. Jomalia, 6:30 AM)

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧 ⇄ 𝐏𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐚 (𝐏𝐏𝐒)
⛴ + 🚐 10-hour journey (fast craft + van)
✈️ Connecting Flight via Cebgo or PAL layover MNL or CEB

1️⃣𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐘 & 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

✅ Coron – Known for its dramatic limestone cliffs, world-class shipwreck diving sites, and stunning lakes such as Kayangan Lake and Barracuda Lake. It is a paradise for divers and adventure seekers.
✅ El Nido – Famous for its picturesque lagoons, white-sand beaches, and towering karst formations. The Bacuit Archipelago is a must-visit, featuring Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, and Nacpan Beach.
✅ Puerto Princesa – Home to the Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Honda Bay island hopping and historical landmarks like Plaza Cuartel and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.

🏆 Best for Nature Lovers & Divers: Coron
🏆 Best for Beach Bums & Island Hoppers: El Nido
🏆 Best for Cultural & Family-Friendly Trips: Puerto Princesa

2️⃣ 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 & 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄

🏊‍♂️ Coron – Best for diving, snorkeling, and lake swimming. It offers WWII shipwreck dives and unique sites like Twin Lagoon.
🚣‍♀️ El Nido – Offers island hopping, kayaking, snorkeling, and cliff climbing. The Secret Lagoon and Snake Island sandbar are popular stops.
🏞️ Puerto Princesa – A mix of eco-tourism, wildlife encounters, and historical exploration. The Underground River tour and firefly watching are must-try experiences.

🏆 Best for Adventure Seekers: Coron
🏆 Best for Island Hopping & Beach Lovers: El Nido
🏆 Best for Eco-Tourism & Wildlife Exploration: Puerto Princesa

3️⃣ 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓 & 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓

💰 Coron – Mid-range to high-end budget. Diving and boat tours can be costly, but there are affordable local eateries.
💰 El Nido – Can be pricey, especially for island hopping and beachfront accommodations. However, budget travelers can still find cheap hostels and eateries.
💰 Puerto Princesa – The most budget-friendly, with cheaper accommodations, food, and tours compared to Coron and El Nido.

🏆 Best for Budget Travelers: Puerto Princesa
🏆 Best for Mid-Range & Luxury Travelers: El Nido & Coron

4️⃣ 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 & 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃

🍻 Coron – Has a laid-back nightlife, with bars and live music but not as vibrant as El Nido. Seafood and local grills are common.
🍹 El Nido – The most lively nightlife scene in Palawan, with beachfront bars, fire dancing, and night markets. International cuisine is widely available.
🌃 Puerto Princesa – More family-friendly, with dining hotspots offering seafood feasts and traditional Palawan delicacies like tamilok (woodworm) and crocodile sisig.

🏆 Best for Nightlife & International Cuisine: El Nido
🏆 Best for Local Eats & Seafood Lovers: Puerto Princesa
🏆 Best for Relaxing Evenings & Chill Bars: Coron

🌴 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓: 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓?

✨ 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧– Best for divers, adventure seekers, and those who love secluded natural wonders.
✨ 𝐄𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐝𝐨 – Best for island hoppers, beach lovers, and those who enjoy a mix of adventure and nightlife.
✨ 𝐏𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐚 – Best for budget travelers, cultural tourists, and families looking for a relaxing yet adventurous trip.

🚀 Why Choose? Visit All Three! Start in Puerto Princesa, head to El Nido, and take a ferry to Coron for the ultimate Palawan experience! 🌊🏝️

📩 Message us to plan your dream Palawan adventure! 💙✈️

30/07/2025

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05/04/2025

REMINDER TO ALL CEBU PACIFIC PASSENGERS:

To all with Cebu Pacific/CebGo and AirSWIFT flights, please take note of your flight numbers and terminal assignments.

On your tickets, you will find the IATA airline code followed by the flight number. For example, in the flight number "5J###," "5J" is the IATA airline code that indicates the operator of your flight.

If the IATA airline code is:
𝟓𝐉 (𝟓𝐉𝐗𝐗𝐗): These flights are operated by Cebu Pacific using larger commercial jet aircraft. These flights to and from Manila arrive at and depart from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.
𝐃𝐆 (𝐃𝐆𝐗𝐗𝐗): These are operated by Cebgo using smaller turboprop aircraft. Please do take note that all flights from Manila to Siargao (IAO) and Masbate (MBT) now depart and arrive at Clark (CRK).
𝐓𝟔 (𝐓𝟔𝐗𝐗𝐗): These flights are operated by AirSWIFT using smaller turboprop aircraft. These flights to and from Manila arrive at and depart from NAIA Terminal 2.

If you are confused or need clarifications, I suggest that you get in touch with Cebu Pacific directly. Please do not post your questions related to your specific flights in the comments section for a more direct answer from the airline itself.

Last but not least, 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 (𝟑) 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 (𝟒) 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, especially during this Holy Week. Please do not embarrass yourselves by arriving at the airport 30 minutes before your departure and ranting on social media because you were no longer allowed to board.

24/01/2025

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25/09/2024

7 TIPS TO BUY CHEAP FLIGHT TICKETS

1. Book on Tuesday and Wednesday

Tuesday and Wednesday are among the best days to buy flight tickets. Most airlines usually set up their booking systems on Tuesday at 7:00 PM. This is because airlines know that most passengers will only have time to book tickets on weekdays. According to statistics, it is proven that most of us only browse ticket prices on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.

2. Book Early, But Not Too Early

Based on experience, you should book tickets at least 21 days in advance of your travel date. Most airlines have set up their systems to achieve as many ticket sales as possible. Therefore, the system has a certain quota for very cheap tickets. For example, in the system, it is determined that for flights from Kuala Lumpur to London, only the first 20 passengers will get the lowest price. The next 200 passengers will get a medium price, and the rest may be more expensive. In short, the airline's system will set ticket prices based on the margin they want when flying from Kuala Lumpur to London.

3. Suitable Flying Days

Try to book tickets to fly on Tuesday or Wednesday. Most airlines set these two days as 'less busy days' for booking systems. Airports are also usually less busy on these two days compared to Fridays and Sundays when the booking system and airports become very busy.

4. Look for the 'Best Deal' for International Flights

Most airlines will offer the 'Best Deal' about 11 to 12 weeks in advance for international flights. So, you need to regularly check ticket prices during this period.

5. Choose to Land at Smaller Airports

You can try this technique, which is landing at an airport that is not the 'main airport' for that destination. For example, if you want to go to London, many will usually choose to land at Heathrow. Next time, don’t land at Heathrow, but try landing at a 'smaller' airport near Heathrow, such as the airport in Manchester. Then, from Manchester, you can take a train to London. Try this method. It should be cheaper!

6. Clear 'Cookies'

Many people do not know this. Clear the cookies on your laptop, smartphone, and PC if you have visited the airline's website 30 days before. This is because through these cookies, the airline's booking system will assume that you have visited their website repeatedly. Therefore, the booking system will set the same price even if you have visited the website multiple times. Sometimes, the price may even increase! So, practice the habit of clearing cookies on your internet browser. If you don’t know how to delete them, ask Mr. Google!

7. Compare Prices

Don’t be lazy to google and compare the ticket prices you want on other websites. Don’t just focus on one website. You will be surprised because sometimes you will find cheaper ticket prices from the same airline. Here are some search engines that I frequently use for travel:

1. Skyscanner
2. CheapFlight
3. Momondo
4. Kayak
5. Google Flight
6. Ita Software

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