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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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| P Shea |
28 March 2005 |
Stayed at Cebu White Sands at Maribago Beach - Lapu Lapu City, Philippines.
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Cebu is a great place for a family holiday (I just would not stay at the White Sands). Our kids enjoyed the beach, water sports and touring. We took a tour of Cebu City, which was fun. Being Easter Week, we had the opportunity to see a couple of the Good Friday Processions which were interesting and an excellent example of the local culture. I recommend the Green House Seafood Restaurant on Mactan Island--a market restaurant where you pick out live sea critters and have them cooked to you liking. Very fresh and tasty! The restaurant was clean, the food excellent and the hosts and waitstaff were friendly and helpful. A very kid-friendly restaurant as well.
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| D Miller |
25 March 2005 |
Stayed at Astoria Plaza - Manila, Philippines.
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Staying in Pasig area near the Shangri la mall, which the Astoria Plaza is, or in the Makati area would be best suited for most western travelers as these areas tend to be cleaner and many things are within walking distance.
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| D Vandercappelle |
19 March 2005 |
Stayed at Traders Hotel Manila - Pasay City, Philippines.
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Taxis are cheap and easily available...you might have to insist for the driver to use the meter otherwise most drivers are friendly and willing to help...Chatting in English is not a problem. Even if you do not like pipe organ music, going to Las Piņas to see the only bamboo pipe organ in the world (early 19th century) and listening to the wonderful sound of that magical instrument (9 o clock or 13.30 pm) is highly advisable.
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| R Hoenig |
16 March 2005 |
Stayed at Oakwood Premier Ayala Centre - Manila, Philippines.
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A short walk to Greenbelt 2 where many great restaurants are located. Italiannis is a staple when you want Italian food. Sugi is very good Japanese and Kai is very good pan-asian. Power Plant in Rockwell is where I love to bowl and shop. Very high end and not so crowded. Shopping at the Fort is a great experience and Greenhills is expanding, that is one of the best places to shop and eat. The Ayala museum is a must see and Casa De Manila is also a good tourist spot as the St. Augustine church and Fort Santiago oh, don't forget the Manila Hotel for a nice buffet lunch and the Champange roon for an elegant dinner.
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| G Stocks |
15 March 2005 |
Stayed at Days Hotel Tagaytay - Tagaytay, Philippines.
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The one highlight of the trip was the trip to the valcano (Taal). We got the boat trip for 1100 pesos. The rental of the horses were a bit expensive and they did not want to bargain much. We rented three horses for about 2500 pesos and rode them up to the valcano. It really was worth it. It was vary nice up there. Of course everyone had their hand out for money. The guides insisted on a 200 peso tip which was fare but the way they asked for it was not appropriate. I would do the trip again though. The water was a bit rough going out to the island but that was not their fault.
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| D Collins |
15 March 2005 |
Stayed at Westin Philippine Plaza - Manila, Philippines.
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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.
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| A Meyer |
14 March 2005 |
Stayed at Montebello Villa Hotel - Cebu, Philippines.
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Recommend "Joe's Chicken" as a good authentic Filipino eating place.
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| D Warneke |
13 March 2005 |
Stayed at Fraser Place Serviced Residences - Manila, Philippines.
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Excellent shopping. Enjoyed Greenbelt & Glorietta as well as the bargain hunting at Divisoria near Sta Cruz. Visited Tagaytay & Matabungkay for a day trip. Went on the road up the west coast stopping at Vigan & Laoag.
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| K Chastain jr |
13 March 2005 |
Stayed at Pan Pacific Hotel Manila - Manila, Philippines.
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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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| M O'connor |
13 March 2005 |
Stayed at Citadel Inn Makati - Manila, Philippines.
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I enjoyed the Harbor View Restaurant which is on a pier over the harbor. The shopping in Glorietta was pleasant. The restaurants in the Greenbelt Mall are pleasant. As an American I truly enjoyed Fort Bonifacio. The tour of Intramuros was extremely interesting.
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