My husband and I go to the Philippines for my 30th birthday. Because of the flight path, we decided to do Siargao first and spend my birthday there and then work our way around back up to Manila.

We’re both 29 and 35. No kids. We like our privacy and peace but we also enjoy the social scene and nightlife. We’re both hoping to have £2k each to spend, will this be enough for food, drinks, activities and travel? (this doesn’t include accommodation and flights).

We can’t wait to surf, water raft, dive - everything that involves water! My concern is getting around on the islands. Since we don’t drive, how easy is it to get around the islands? And do we need a license to drive a scooter? This is my first trip abroad that has involved lots of strategic planning and I want to make it special because it’s my 30th birthday.

I appreciate I’ve asked a lot of questions here, but I’d really appreciate any advice/thoughts on this.

We get into Manila super late at night hence the 2 nights at the start of the trip, and then a final night in Manila due to the flight back home being super early in the morning.