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Traveller's Tales: Shopping suggestions in Philippines

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V Cerrer,	18 August 2005
Stayed at West Gorordo Hotel Cebu - Cebu, Philippines.
Cebu City was a two day stop in our month long vacation to the Philippines. Since we have have spent a week in Boracay we thought two days would be enough to go shopping and visit some of the tourist spots. We went shopping at a couple of malls, Ayala Center and SM where the prices are really good compared to back home. The public market was of interest to us specially for the fruits, mangoes, mangosteen, etc and dried fish. We rented a van which was recommended by the hotel staff which took us to the Magellan's Cross, St. Nino church, the fort and to the Otap factory where they also sell dried mangoes. We plan to visit the Philippines again and next time we will spent more time in Cebu, tow days we found out is not enough.
S Chang	14 August 2005
Stayed at West Gorordo Hotel Cebu - Cebu, Philippines.
Cebu is very good for backpackers. You can visit "Carbon Market", a traditional philppine market, not far from Magellan Cross. Cebu people are very friendly. It's very convenient to take jeepney around the city. Jeepney fare is about 6 to 8 pesos depending on distance.
R Mathews	11 May 2005
Stayed at Executive Plaza Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
Check out Robinson's Mall or take a 10-15 min taxi ride to Ayala mall in Makati for more upscale shopping.
R Usop	08 May 2005
Stayed at Makati Prime Tower Suites - Manila, Philippines.
This was my 1st trip to Manila. Since my reason to visit Manila was shopping, we went to Greenhills shopping area. Eventhough the place is a bit far from Makati but it really worth it. I found that to shop at that place you need to have very good skills in bargaining. The price can be almost half of it though the seller are controlling their average price. I found that the sellers are very friendly and they do respect the customer even you are not buying from their shop. From my observing, I noticed that filipino people respect tourist. They speak they language with one kind of slang with rhythm. (like singing). We also visited Glorietta shopping centre. We are really impressed by the service provided at the restroom. They do have some sort of reception before the restroom to collect money before you can enter it. She was wearing very professional uniform just like 5 stars hotel reception & the cleaner always standby to ensure the cleanliness of the restroom.
R Taningco	01 May 2005
Stayed at BSA TOWER - Manila, Philippines.
I travel to the Philippines every year, yet there always seems to be something new. High-rises are sprouting like mushrooms as open land in urban areas are becoming scarce. New clubs and restaurants are constantly being opened or revamped to meet the locals' changing tastes. Americana is quite popular, since a lot of Filipinos view Westerners through the eyes of Hollywood. There are some things that, for better or worse, stay the same. Filipino drivers are still extremely undisciplined, so do yourself a favor and DON'T DRIVE! Get a friend or hire a driver to do it. Customer service at most establishments is always good if not exceptional. CSRs at most stores and restaurants are attentive but not pushy, and seem genuinely friendly. Thanks to the favorable US $ to peso exchange rate, locally-made goods can be had at bargain prices. The Landmark Mall is a great place to shop for such items. (Unfortunately, if you're on the "hefty" side, you may find it difficult to find clothes that fit.) On the food front, Gerry's Grill is great for native dishes. You MUST try their grilled blue marlin belly. Try Kimpura for Japanese or the Jade Garden for Chinese. Other good places to eat are Oody's (sp) and Dad's. Of course, McDonald's, KFC and such are all over the place if you're looking for a quick bite. If you want to get out of the concrete jungle, visit the Taal volcano in Tagaytay, about 90 minutes drive from Makati. It's a small active volcano in the middle of a lake. Interestingly, the lake itself is actually the mouth of a massive volcano. Poverty is still a huge problem in many places, and you will see it any time you travel outside the urban centers. If you don't have the stomach for it, you should limit your travels to "tourist-friendly" areas.
H Cordes	01 May 2005
Stayed at Dusit Hotel Nikko - Manila, Philippines.
Very good shopping centre (Glorietta) close to the hotel with lots of good shopping, restaurants and cinemas. The half day city tour was nice and useful to better understand the city (for the ones who do not know clearly).
C Lawrie	05 April 2005
Stayed at Fraser Place Serviced Residences - Manila, Philippines.
Fraser Place is located in the heart of the business district of Makati. The nearby Glorietta and Greenbelt shopping areas are great for shopping and dining out. If you love being in the center of everything then this is the place to be.
H Easton	02 April 2005
Stayed at BSA Mansion - Manila, Philippines.
I spent a great deal of time at the Greenbelt Malls nearby. They are not to be taken lightly and are worth the time- Restaurants etc are great!!! And shopping is available for any pocketbook. Taxi availability to the rest of Manila is handy.
D Collins	15 March 2005
Stayed at Westin Philippine Plaza - Manila, Philippines.
We went to Fort San Pedro, we went to nice italian restaurant in greenbelt makati. Also went to glorietta for shopping and etc. went to Baclaran for church and catching L.R.T. That was interesting...it's fun as well.
K Chastain jr	13 March 2005
Stayed at Pan Pacific Hotel Manila - Manila, Philippines.
Knockoffs in Robinsons Mall (about a block & a half away) beat anything seen in HKG or BKK or Chiang Mai. Great shopping. Fort Santiago is a bore, but should have taken hydrofoil to Corregidor. Flew direct from India, so street hawkers and beggars went almost unnoticed, but expect it, anyway.

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