Going on a Fun Family Vacation to Sabang, Palawan
It's always fun to
travel with your loved ones. Traveling together in the Philippines with your
family is one best method to release stress of work and school. This is the
best time to relax, connect and make good memories with your family.
Deciding upon a place to
go when you have the chance to travel can often be overwhelming. But a place
where there are fun activities and interesting sights for the whole family to
enjoy should be among the primary considerations when planning your vacation.
You can easily find good family-friendly hotels through online booking sites
such as Traveloka Philippines, and they occasionally have promos, too, saving
you money that you can spend on activities.
Sabang can be enjoyed by
the youngest to the oldest in the family. Aside from the trip inside the Puerto Princesa Underground River, the adult members will
have no problem going on other exciting activities such as spelunking in the
various caves and going on the mangrove paddleboat tour.
The more energetic and
daring family members will have a great time hiking in the Jungle Trail,
surfing, ziplining, and riding ATVs to explore Sabang’s forests.
The younger members of
the family can have fun bathing in the cool waters of Sabang waterfalls
or swimming in the big pool at Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa. They can also
just pass their time at the playground in Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort.
The young and young-at-heart will surely enjoy leisure activities such as bird
watching and wildlife viewing in the park.
If you're traveling with
kids, here are some quick tips that may come in handy for your trip to Sabang:
● Pack smart - Although it sounds impossible to pack light when you are
traveling with kids, bring only what's useful for your trip. Avoid bringing
bulky items like strollers or toys. A stroller won’t have much use on the sand
anyway. It is best to choose items that have multiple functions like a baby
carrier that can double as a bag for carrying baby bottles and diapers. You may
also fill up baby bottles with socks, mittens, bibs, and other baby clothes to
maximize the luggage space.
● Stay at a family-friendly resort or hotel - The two luxury hotels in Sabang, the Sheridan
Beach Resort and Spa and Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort are your best
choices when it comes to comfort and amenities. But if you're on a budget, rent
a family room or cottage that has its own toilet and bath for your convenience.
It is not advisable to stay at accommodations for backpackers since most only
offer rooms.
● Keep them busy - Swimming in the pool, playing along the beach,
light trekking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing are some of the things that
can keep the kids from getting bored. Take note that the beach is unsafe for
small children because of the strong undercurrents so make sure that they are
supervised at all times while on the beach.
● Don't bring infants or toddlers, if possible - This is mainly because they won't be allowed
inside the cave and won’t be able to do most of the activities in Sabang for
safety reasons. They're also too young to enjoy the trip. Otherwise, you can
have a family member or nanny look after them while the rest of the family go
on tour.
Indeed, there are many reasons to
visit Palawan, and Sabang is one of
them. It is an excellent destination for family vacations and has a lot of
family-friendly activities. Whoever you are and whatever your age, one thing is
for sure: there's always something for you to love about Sabang.