Find out more about the Fire Island from these web sites

We're pretty certain that, having spent any time perusing this site, you've already decided that Siquijor is a place you'd love to visit. Just in case you need further convincing, take a look at some of the fantastic sites listed here.

WOW! Philippines The major tourist web site about the Philippines. Run by the Philippine Tourist Board. If you're going to visit the Philippines you need to look at this web site first.
http://www.wowphilippines.com.ph/cgi-bin/dot/dot_spoke.asp?spoke=siquijor

My Siquijor.com "I am committed to utilizing MySiquijor.com's web presence in portraying a true representation of Siquijor's natural beauty to the world." So says this sites author - and he does a pretty good job of it too!
www.mysiquijor.com

Filipino Heritage This site is the information window website of Tatak Pilipino Heritage Store. As such, it contains an in-depth definition of what the Philippines is all about. You can access its people, history, geography, culture, the arts, crafts, religion; as well as, traditional and modern lifestyles, new sites and sounds, travel and fashion.
http://www.filipinoheritage.com/

Great Dive Sites Around Siquijor This site has been put together by a professional diver, Teresa Zubi, who has personally dived the majority of the sites listed.
http://www.starfish.ch/dive/Siquijor.html

Philippine Islands and Towns An online Philippine tourist guide from Jens Peters Publications http://www.travelphil.com/internet_eng/staedte/index.htmll

Visayan Daily StarThe Visayan Daily Star is the online version of Negros Island, Philippines, leading daily newspaper. It has the latest news, opinions, and the inside track on all events in the island.
http://www.visayandailystar.com/

Siquijor.comA great site to visit for everything Siquijor; from local news feeds and online discussion forums to an events directory and even obituaries!
http://www.siquijor.com/

Travel Tips when visiting the Philippines

• Dress for the weather - hot! Light clothing is ideal year-round, and absolutely during the hot and dry months from March to May. Temperatures average from 78°F/25°C to 90°F/32°C. Mean humidity is at 77%.
• Never leave home without your rain gear, umbrella, and heavy clothing during the rainy months from June to October as well as when setting out to the mountainous areas.
• When shopping in a public market, it is perfectly acceptable to haggle for the cheapest price.
• When headed to the remote areas, come prepared with an insect repellant and even your own water in handy containers. Always have the island map with you.
• Prepare to hop in a jeepney, tricycle, or pedicab - exotic modes of land transport that are the most commonly available for going around. Always bring loose change when taking public transport.
• Air-conditioned taxis should cost PhP25 on the meter. An extra PhP2 will be added for every 500 meters.
• Casual clothing is acceptable inside churches and business offices. Dining establishments and hotels impose no dress code but shorts and sandals are deemed improper.
• Adapt to local customs; accept local differences. The Filipinos are divided culturally into 16 regions and there are numerous dialect as well as social and cultural differences from regionto region.
• The Philippine monetary unit, the peso, is generally preferred for financial transactions. Money-changing shops are available in key cities and towns.
• Tipping is expected for many services. The standard amount is 10% of the total bill. Tipping is optional on bills that include a service charge, which is often 10% as well of the total bill.
• The Philippines is made up of 7,107 different flavors - be sure to try as many as you can!