Flowers and flying to philippines

[melenet 0]

Hello,

I'll be leaving out of SFO tomorrow to see my honey in Manila. I've bought her flowers from Manila Florist islandrose.net and they seem to be delivered in a timely fashion. But the roses don't seem to last very long. I'm considering taking flowers with me from US to surprise her. Anyone know any tips? I would want to carry on to keep them properly, but I don't know:

1) if US will not allow me to carry flowers out of the country

2) if Philippines has agricultural restrictions

Thank you,

Chris

P.S. I've been lurking around the forums and have found visajourney so helpful. I definitely benefited from the recommendations on how to send the K1 application.

[Jamie76 0]

I would be hesitant to do this. There are restrictions on bringing in any type of plant or animal to a different country unless you have a certain permit.

[Dan J 277]

I would be hesitant to do this. There are restrictions on bringing in any type of plant or animal to a different country unless you have a certain permit.

Correct, there are usually restrictions at customs regarding biological items such as plants, fruit and food. It may be more trouble than its worth. Look for import restrictions and customs information for the Philippines.

[melenet 0]

thanks for the advice. I was quite worried about the restrictions to begin with.

[wioombeen 0]

thanks for the advice. I was quite worried about the restrictions to begin with.

Aside from that. Such a long fight with So many flowers would not be fun haha.

[Steve_Donna 0]

thanks for the advice. I was quite worried about the restrictions to begin with.

Aside from that. Such a long fight with So many flowers would not be fun haha.

I agree here, my flight (PAL) was 13 hours and the plane really wasn't the coolest to keep the flowers in good condition.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

If you are flying flowers to the Philippines, they might be patay about time they make it there. Hehehehehe!!!!

[Eddie&Mary 0]

Hello,

I'll be leaving out of SFO tomorrow to see my honey in Manila. I've bought her flowers from Manila Florist islandrose.net and they seem to be delivered in a timely fashion. But the roses don't seem to last very long. I'm considering taking flowers with me from US to surprise her. Anyone know any tips? I would want to carry on to keep them properly, but I don't know:

1) if US will not allow me to carry flowers out of the country

2) if Philippines has agricultural restrictions

Thank you,

Chris

P.S. I've been lurking around the forums and have found visajourney so helpful. I definitely benefited from the recommendations on how to send the K1 application.

Chris,

1. The US does not worry about you taking flowers with you to another country.

2. The Philippine government would require a phytosanitary certificate which you can get from the USDA, for $100.

Better to just buy them over there!!!!

[Epiphany 0]

thanks for the advice. I was quite worried about the restrictions to begin with.

Aside from that. Such a long fight with So many flowers would not be fun haha.

I agree here, my flight (PAL) was 13 hours and the plane really wasn't the coolest to keep the flowers in good condition.

13 hours? Coming to the USA or going to Phil? My flight was almost 18 hours. The flight home is 11.5.

[Steve_Donna 0]

thanks for the advice. I was quite worried about the restrictions to begin with.

Aside from that. Such a long fight with So many flowers would not be fun haha.

I agree here, my flight (PAL) was 13 hours and the plane really wasn't the coolest to keep the flowers in good condition.

13 hours? Coming to the USA or going to Phil? My flight was almost 18 hours. The flight home is 11.5.

It was 13 hours both ways between Manila and LAX. It was scheduled as 16 hours but the flight time was only 13.

[jj119 0]

You all are so lucky with the short flights. Mine was a total of 4 flights and 31 hours all together. And to top that off a over night ferry ride. And then a 5 hour bus ride. You are considered lucky if you can fly right out and go direct, but I had to fly to Detroit, then Japan, then Manila, spend the night alone in Manila airport, then fly to Cebu. Did I enjoy every minute of it, almost. Is the trip worth it, definitely.

[TinTin and Samby 11]

Hello,

I'll be leaving out of SFO tomorrow to see my honey in Manila. I've bought her flowers from Manila Florist islandrose.net and they seem to be delivered in a timely fashion. But the roses don't seem to last very long. I'm considering taking flowers with me from US to surprise her. Anyone know any tips? I would want to carry on to keep them properly, but I don't know:

1) if US will not allow me to carry flowers out of the country

2) if Philippines has agricultural restrictions

Thank you,

Chris

P.S. I've been lurking around the forums and have found visajourney so helpful. I definitely benefited from the recommendations on how to send the K1 application.

Chris,

1. The US does not worry about you taking flowers with you to another country.

Not certain, but I think that TSA would care and may not let you through departure security with them.

In any case, far better to buy the flowers there in the Manila. That is UNLESS, of course, your concern is to be able to have them IN HAND as you depart the airport arrivals terminal with her waiting to greet you (you big romantic, you!!!) - then how about a different option than flowers? Maybe a Big Stuffed Animal with a Bright Bow or something like that..

Warm Regards,

Samby

[Hassan /mony 0]

Hello,

I'll be leaving out of SFO tomorrow to see my honey in Manila. I've bought her flowers from Manila Florist islandrose.net and they seem to be delivered in a timely fashion. But the roses don't seem to last very long. I'm considering taking flowers with me from US to surprise her. Anyone know any tips? I would want to carry on to keep them properly, but I don't know:

1) if US will not allow me to carry flowers out of the country

2) if Philippines has agricultural restrictions

Thank you,

Chris

P.S. I've been lurking around the forums and have found visajourney so helpful. I definitely benefited from the recommendations on how to send the K1 application.

Chris,

1. The US does not worry about you taking flowers with you to another country.

Not certain, but I think that TSA would care and may not let you through departure security with them.

In any case, far better to buy the flowers there in the Manila. That is UNLESS, of course, your concern is to be able to have them IN HAND as you depart the airport arrivals terminal with her waiting to greet you (you big romantic, you!!!) - then how about a different option than flowers? Maybe a Big Stuffed Animal with a Bright Bow or something like that..

Warm Regards,

Samby

what about taking silk ones? and as far as flights go so far they want me to fly from atl to penn, to washington.d.c to london than to cassa morocco than a 12 hours bus ride to my loves home. what a ride . i am trying to get it so i can fly from atl to pa to cassa but so far no luck, they also suggested me going to newyork instead of Pa, but i am not crazy about being in the city plus they wanted me to change airports, my biggest fear about flying is getting lost at the airport and missing my plane. when i drove up home last spring i got so lost it end ed up taking 23 hours one way when it would have taken only 18. and the first flight i mention was 22 hours long. no thank you.mony

[Jasman0717 9]

Wow, I love these old posts showing back up

[Jimmy and Angela 0]

I have found that chocolate is better to take anyway