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The Major Islands

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    Most of our tours are operated without a chase van or support staff. We find there is little need for these amenities, especially when the tour group is 4 motorcycles or less. Some people, however, may feel more comfortable having the peace of mind in knowing that our security guard, paramedic and mechanic are keeping a watchful eye out over the tour group and are ready to spring into action if needed.

    On our lone rider's tours and for tour groups of 4 or less motorcycles, the security issue becomes less significant as well as the potential for road and medical emergencies. As a cost saving measure, we do not employ the chase van and tour staff on groups of 4 or less motorcycles unless it is specifically requested.

	Baggage & Souvenir Storage Our chase vehicle is an excellent storage yard that will easily hold our support staff as well as the baggage of 12 tour guests and the numerous souvenirs they acquire along the way. When we are enjoying the sites, our chase vehicle is locked and guarded at all times to protect your valuables. When traveling in a group of 5 or more motorcycles, this becomes a much appreciated amenity and the additional expense of bringing the van and staff is much easier to absorb.
	Medical Emergencies, First Aid and Preventative Medicine Our paramedic ensures our tour guests are adequately protected from the direct rays of the tropical sun during our rides and outdoor activities. Although the temperature here is similar to that which you would experience along the beaches from Virginia to Florida, the sun is definitely much more powerful. Adequate protection from prolonged exposure to the sun is a must. Lastly, our paramedic is always on call to treat any illness or nuisance injury you might develop while touring such as diarrhea, sinus infections, upset stomachs, headaches, jellyfish stings, etc. The last thing you or we both want to happen while you are our guests here is for you to be sidelined and out of the action. I have lived here for almost 3 years now and I have experienced just about every nuisance ailment you can think of including all those previously mentioned. All are easily treated and almost immediately cured with proper diagnosis and care. Rest assured that we are well prepared to keep any of these nuisances from spoiling your day. As your tour guide, I am well versed in sun protection and basic first aid / preventative medicine for most any situation that arises while on tour. Unlike in western countries, the local pharmacies routinely offer excellent medical assistance with prescribing the correct medications and treatments for almost any nuisance ailment. Having a tour paramedic is definitely a convenience, but rarely is it a necessity.
	Breakdowns and Roadside Repairs What can I say, they happen for any number of uncontrollable reasons. Fortunately, we seldom experience either due to the superior preventative maintenance program we have established in caring for our motorcycles as well as the exceptional quality of or bikes. Due to the abundance of motorcycles on the road in the Philippines and the fact that few Filipinos ever perform any preventative maintenance, a decent mechanic is never more than a few kilometers away. When traveling in a small group without an on-board mechanic, we can still deal with most any issue that would arise without significantly impacting the tour schedule and itinerary.
	Security The Philippines is a very peaceful country and crime here is pretty much reduced to petty thievery and political election related violence. In fact, you are much more likely to be a victim of crime in Europe or North America than here. Security is even less of an issue when traveling in a small group of 2 to 4 motorcycles but larger groups do have a slightly higher potential of drawing attention. Traveling to a foreign country in this day and time is in itself an issue of security from terrorist threats. We are all reminded of this whenever we go thru airport security, even on domestic travels. Although you are much more likely to be a victim of terrorist activity in the USA or Europe than here, we still consider security as a priority and our tour routes have been carefully planned out to avoid any areas where there would be an increased security risk. Having a security guard as escort serves more to calm a worryful mind than anything else but never-the-less, we can provide this amenity if it is requested and for large tour groups, his assistance in transporting baggage, gassing-up and washing bikes is much appreciated.

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