PHILIPPINE VACATION

Introduction

Travel planning requires research, organization, budgeting, and decision-making. The Philippines offers many destinations with different attractions, activities, accommodations, food, and transportation options. However, travelers must consider their available budget when creating a realistic travel plan.

In this WebQuest, students will explore different Philippine destinations and research the information needed to create a four-day vacation plan for two people.

Task

Students will develop a four-day Philippine vacation plan for two people with a maximum budget of ₱20,000.

The completed travel plan should include:

  • Selected Philippine destination
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Tourist attractions and activities
  • Food and meal expenses
  • Four-day itinerary
  • Estimated expenses
  • Total travel budget
  • Sources of information

The final output will be presented as a digital travel brochure or presentation.

Process

Step 1: Select a Destination

Students will select one Philippine destination for their four-day vacation.

Possible destinations include:

  • Cebu
  • Bohol
  • Palawan
  • Siargao
  • Boracay
  • Baguio
  • Davao

Step 2: Conduct Research

Students will gather information about their selected destination, including:

  • Tourist attractions
  • Available activities
  • Transportation options
  • Accommodation
  • Local food and restaurants
  • Entrance fees and other expenses

Students should record the sources used during the research.

Step 3: Prepare the Budget

Students will estimate the expected expenses for two people.

Expense

Estimated Cost
Transportation

₱_____
Accommodation

₱_____
Food

₱_____
Activities and entrance fees

₱_____
Other expenses

₱_____
Total

₱_____

The total estimated cost should not exceed ₱20,000

Step 4: Create the Itinerary

Students will organize the activities into a four-day itinerary.

The itinerary should indicate:

  • Activities for each day
  • Places to visit
  • Estimated time or schedule
  • Transportation between locations
  • Estimated expenses

Step 5: Develop the Final Output

Students will create a digital travel brochure or presentation containing the following:

  1. Destination overview
  2. Tourist attractions
  3. Accommodation
  4. Transportation
  5. Food options
  6. Four-day itinerary
  7. Estimated budget
  8. Sources

The final output should be organized, informative, and visually appealing.

Step 6: Present the Travel Plan

Students will present their completed travel plan to the class. The presentation should explain the selected destination, planned activities, estimated expenses, and how the ₱20,000 budget was managed.

Resources

Students may use the following resources to gather information:

  • Department of Tourism – Information about Philippine destinations and attractions
  • Official tourism websites – Destination-specific information
  • Google Maps – Locations, routes, and transportation information
  • Accommodation websites – Hotel and lodging information
  • Official attraction websites – Entrance fees, schedules, and activities

Students may also use other reliable sources. All information used in the final output should be properly attributed.

 

Evaluation

The completed travel plan will be evaluated using the following rubric:

Criteria

4 – Excellent

3 – Good

2 – Developing

1 – Beginning
Research Uses several reliable sources and provides relevant information Uses reliable sources with sufficient information Uses limited sources Sources are missing or unreliable
Itinerary Complete, realistic, and well-organized Mostly complete and organized Some details are missing Incomplete or difficult to follow
Budget Accurate and stays within ₱20,000 Mostly accurate with minor errors Contains several errors Incomplete or exceeds the budget
Creativity Highly creative and visually engaging Creative and appealing Some creative elements Limited creativity
Organization Clear, logical, and easy to understand Mostly organized Some information is unclear Difficult to follow

Total: 20 points

Conclusion

This WebQuest provides students with an opportunity to apply research, budgeting, organization, and decision-making skills to a realistic travel-planning situation. By completing the activity, students will practice finding reliable information, comparing options, managing a limited budget, organizing information, and presenting their findings.

Credits

© 2026 Andrian Francis A. Echarri

Sources and References

Information for this WebQuest was developed using publicly available information from tourism, mapping, accommodation, and educational resources

Department of Tourism  - https://www.tourism.gov.ph/

Google Maps - https://www.google.com/maps