Philippine Tourists Spots in Luzon

[Vische]

Hi Everyone

Newbie here.

I will be travelling to Philippines in one week spending 3 weeks there. I will be focussed on staying in Luzon.

For various reasons (long story) I do not want to take anti malarial tablets but will cover up with repellant.

I read the following:
"anti malrial tablets are recommended for rural areas at altitudes less than 600 m (1,969 ft) on the islands of Luzon

Does that include beaches and other popular tourist resorts which are obviously below 600 metres?

I am trying to plan my itinerary of places to visit but do not know which places are malaria free. What rule of thumb should I use?

For example what about the hundred Islands and rafting or swimming there?

Does anybody have a list of good tourists spots in LUZON Islands (which have "safe" hotels, reasonably priced) which do not require the tablets?

Thanks so much
Jason

Hello Jason Jo, if your going to Luzon area in the Ilocos areas i think there is no need for anti-malaria drugs cause i've been there last July 2011 and we only bring is insect repellant cause you need it in night time if your going to stroll along the urban areas there. My family went to hundred islands in Alaminos Pangasinan twice and there's no case of malaria, then i've been to Vigan, Laoag, Tarlac, Olongapo, La Union, Baguio and we only bring is insect repellant while my 1 friend is from Isabela but if your going to Palawan area i think you should bring some anti-malaria medicine cause there is some cases of malaria there eversince.

Well the most important is enjoy your trip with your family here in our country, explore the beaches and other beautiful sceneries .....

[Jason Jo]

Thanks everybody for all your help. Very useful indeed.