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 Philippines travel tales
Our customers share their travelling experiences in Philippines.
Read about first hand stories on travel tips and guides, events, entertainment,shopping, food, business and transportation.
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| G San juan |
01 July 2005 |
Stayed at Lotus Garden Hotel Manila - Manila, Philippines.
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We visited Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte. We stayed at the Vigan Plaza Hotel in Ilocos Sur. Very beautiful Hotel and great location. Highly recommend.
We also visited Baguio. Be wary of people offering homes for rent. We were offered a 3 bedroom house for 5,000 pesos. We later found out it was an agent and the actual cost of the house was only 2,700 pesos! I would recommend staying at a hotel. Never will we do that again!
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| M Howarth |
05 June 2005 |
Stayed at Microtel Inn & Suites Baguio City - Baguio, Philippines.
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If you are traveling to and from Baguio city, I recomend hiring a van from a recognized car rental agency. It is much easier, convenient and safer than bus travel especialy if traveling in a group or family. For around $100 US you will get a relatively new 9 Passenger van with AC and a driver. I recommend Avis in Baguio.
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| W Burston |
02 June 2005 |
Stayed at Taal Vista Hotel - Tagaytay, Philippines.
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Tagaytay, a real tourist destination, is a delightful place to visit,
I would thoroughly recommend the Italian Restaurant opposite the garage down the hill from the Taal Vista Lodge. Really good Italian food and inexpensive ( 85 pesos a glass) imported house wine.
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| E Hite |
01 June 2005 |
Stayed at Taal Vista Hotel - Tagaytay, Philippines.
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If you take the boat tour to the "smallest volcano", be aware that once you arrive on the island, you'll also need to hire a separate "guide" to accompany you to the top, and there are numerous touts trying to sell you dust masks. The little horses to carry you to the volcano are extra, of course, and if you are not in shape and accustomed to the heat, they may well be worth the cost.
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| C Mediodia |
01 June 2005 |
Stayed at Subic International Hotel - Olongapo, Philippines.
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I got hold on information of Ocean Adventure and Zoobic Safari from the suggestion of the travel agent. Then I checked out more information over the net.
When we checked in the hotel, we were able to get hold a map of subic freeport sketched in a short sized bond paper and it was rather confusing. Not all streets had names on the map and further adding confusion, not all streets in Subic had clear and visible street names.
There is a need to add more street signs within Subic Freeport. I think we had to make several u-turns when we got to some places.
I think there is a need for the SBMA or even the department of tourism to make a better map available in all hotels in the area.
The information of Ocean Adventure in their webpage is underdelivered. I think the park rate is quite expensive for the experience we had. The food is likewise expensive.
The information of Zoobic Safari in their webpage was general but we had a better time there. The experience we had was worth it! Especially when I was able to ask my husband to hold the tiger cub and I took a picture of this one in a lifetime opportunity. When do we ordinary people get to hold a tiger cub? Not all could have the opportunity! Maybe next time they could allow even my kids to hold the tiger cub! Should you want to see the evidence please don't hesitate to get in touch with me and I will upload the picture here.
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| T Niess |
30 May 2005 |
Stayed at Atrium Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
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Jeepney is most economical means of transportation. Negotiate taxi rates in advance,else you may be taken for a ride. I actually ate cooked food at corner stands without a problem. I liked it, even after I found out I was eating pig intestine.
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| L Neubauer |
29 May 2005 |
Stayed at Dusit Hotel Nikko - Manila, Philippines.
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We were fortunate enough to go to the rice fields at Banaue as well as Pagsanjan Falls which I would also recommend and last year took in Baguio City and Boracay. Only the best and strongest minded drivers should attempt to rent a car and drive in Manila but Makati is fair once you understand the filipino way of driving.
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| E Marcos |
28 May 2005 |
Stayed at Fraser Place Serviced Residences - Manila, Philippines.
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Lake Taal was an incredible place to visit. It is located in Cavite towards Laguna so accessiblity from Manila was easy. The scenery was breath taking. The climate was cool and pleasant because of the higher elevation. This volcano within a lake is a must see. The restaurants that overlook this panoramic view are all excellent as the serve traditional to modern cuisine. This was the culminating point of our trip. Every picture we took developed into a picture perfect postcard.
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| J Liu |
26 May 2005 |
Stayed at Cebu Marine Beach Resort - Cebu, Philippines.
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- Is very convinient in the airport upon arrival
- Do not miss the local Market Opom in Lapu Lapu; very colorful, warm hospitality...)
- Should try the local FRUIT and local specialty: BBQ Chicken and Willy's Lechon (BBQ Pig) IT'S GREAT! Q: How to find the good place for take away? A: Follow the crow of local people and advise from the local people, then surely you will find the right place satisfying either your visual & your stomach need.
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| M Fraser |
26 May 2005 |
Stayed at Dusit Hotel Nikko - Manila, Philippines.
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I took a half day tour through the hotel (cost about USD30) which took me to the American War Cemetery, through the wealthy suburbs of Makati and up to old Manila... what a contrast, and though the old Spanish settlement and Intramurous... it is worthwhile doing... other than that I got around using the hotel taxis or on foot... Makati is quite safe and the people in the area very friendly.
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