Welcome to the two provinces in the north - Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur. The place can be reached by plane via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines from Manila to Laoag Airport in an hour or 10 to 12 hours by land via bus regular trips from Manila bus stations. The public utility vehicles like jeepneys and tricycles are available from Laoag Airport that will bring you to the city proper. The locals are very friendly and accommodating. In goin to Pagudpud from Laoag, you can take a bus or rent a van bound for Claveria Cagayan. It will pass by the town of Pagudpud. You will be amazed by the beauty of nature. Travel time will take you one and a half hour. During our stay in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, we stayed in Hotel Felicidad. You can check their website for hotel rate bookings.