Feel free to give tips in restaurants/bars etc. In the restaurants where one is billed with service charge, it is normal not to leave tips. On the other hand, when no service charge is included on the bill, it is normal to give about 10% in tips.

     A good sunglass is a must. The combination of the white sand and the reflection from the sea will make you look for a pair in case you forgot to bring one. Optical Shops here on the island sell the most well-known international brands for a very low price, and even if you need sunglasses with prescription, you can get quality sunglasses around $50 to $100 here. If you are in a shopping mood, you might consider buying a new pair here. Sunglasses sold by the merchants along the walkway on the beach are pirated copies. Locals sell these to foreigners between PHP100 to PHP150 ($2-$3). We remind you that the Customs in Europe and the Philippines have a high-commitment to stop the counterfeit brands, so that no one should bring pirated products back to their countries.

     Furthermore, any motorised traffic is prohibited on the beach, both from the sea and on land, so it is very quiet on the White Beach during the day, until about 16:00 when the restaurants are allowed to begin to set out the tables at the beachside. This is the same with the sound level of music, depending what part of the long stretch of the beach you are. The closer you are at d*Mall, the livelier it will be.

     There are a number of clothes, souvenir, diving equipment shops, etc., both along the beach, d*Mall and d*Talipapa. A number of "brands“ being sold here are pirated copies and of poor quality. When the price is too good to be true, these might not be original products. High quality products have a different price level but be assured that the merchandise will last longer. There are numerous arts and crafts stores that sell high quality souvenirs or products.

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