What to bring

While many things that are needed to 'survive ' on a remote tropical island are available in Pandan or in Sablayan, there are some things which can come in handy and should better be brought from your country.

The list below is not meant to be complete but as a guide to a successful holiday on one of the most beautiful islands in the tropics. All items with an asterisk (*) are hard or impossible to find in the region, if you have questions about special item to bring please contact us at info@pandan.com

 

What you should bring with you:

  • passport that is valid at least for six month

  • a visa for the Philippines - in case you plan to stay more than 21 days

  • sweater for airplane and air con

  • good sun glasses*

  • torch (flashlight)

  • batteries for your camera* (We appreciate you taking back home all your old batteries since there is no correct way to dispose them in the Philippines.

  • In case you plan to learn diving, please bring a medical certificate* from your doctor (only necessary if you have any health problems)

  • personal medicines*

  • medicine against ear problems (for divers), seasickness, stomach troubles and colds (that you might catch in the airplane or in Manila's air con rooms). 

  • medicine against malaria - in case you want to be absolutely safe. As far as we know, there is only a very small risk to get infected. See also the medicine.com pages. 

  • sprays against mosquitoes, creams against insect bites

  • tampons*

  • condoms, contraceptives

  • contact lenses, storage solution or glasses. Note that you can buy them very quickly and cheap in every shopping center of Manila. We recommend to get there some of the daily lenses (6 lenses cost about US$ 20), so you don't have to worry if you loose one while swimming or diving.

  • Bring your favourite music to listen in on the bar, just connect your MP3 player to our PA system
     

What you don't have to bring:

  • Officially there are no required vaccinations necessary for the Philippines, we suggest however to consult your physician on that matter. See also the medicine.com pages.

  • no use to bring high heels, baby carriage or roller skates - since there are only sand floors on Pandan Island.

  • a small, but nice library of English, German and French books is waiting for you.

  • fins, masks, snorkels, all kind of dive equipment, wakeboards, water-skis and surfboards can be rented in the diveshop.

  • the diveshop also sells dive computers, fins, masks and snorkels, a big range of Balinese sarong towels, sun cream, T-shirts and sun hats with Pandan logo.

  • local handy crafts like handbags and local postcards are sold on the bar.

  • basic medicines and clothes like T-shirts, Shorts and Slippers are sold nearby in Sablayan town.

  • Mosquito nets and towels are supplied in every bungalow.

  • The resort can provide you with a children's beds and babysitterservice (please order in advance). Napkins and all kind of children's stuff are sold in Sablayan town.

  • A big variety of parlor games and playing cards can be borrowed on the bar.   

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