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A trip starting on July 23, 2008, travelling to Pasay City, Manila, Malay, Tagaytay, …

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Wed 07/23/08 (day 1)

trip in manila, tagaytay, boracay, bicol

We had fun when my fiance and i stayed for a while in manila last february. We didn't plan to stay much in manila so we pretty much just went around ortigas avenue where our hotel, the richmond hotel is situated. THen on the second day we went to tagaytay, went around town and went to the crater. The car which we rented was okey, didn't cost much and the driver was very helpful and friendly to us. He took us to the place where we could ride a boat to get to the taal mountain from where we took another ride, this time on horses to get to the crater. The ride up was dusty but a lot of fun. We saw tourists going up and down the volcano. some are on horses, some opted to hike. I wouldn't hike, it was far too dusty and a little bit long distant from the seaside. When we get to the crater, it was worth it. The view was spectacular and buko juice which was a little bit costly up there for 40 pesos a piece was still a refreshing drink after a long horse ride. Took pictures here and there, smelled the sulfur emanating from the volcano's crater, rested for a while under the nipa huts where villagers sells food and then decided to go down.

We also tried every restaurant in megamall, made some shopping, and then went to boracay on the third day. Then spent five days and four nights in one of the most beautiful beach i have ever set my eyes on in my entire life. Boracay was indeed a beautiful and most wonderful getaway. We stayed at Las Brisas hotel which was fortunately by the station 1 so the beach we get to enjoy right outside the hotel was still superb, unlike the beach by the station 2 and 3. The hotel has a wonderful small pool which we also enjoyed and every afternoon till evening we would walk down the beach towards D'mall. The restaurants were endless as you walk along the beach. ONe could just find every kind of food your mouth longs for. The endless possibilities of food and fun was really a great one! i loved every night in Bora. ONe has to be prepared though for the prices. Me and my fiance even joked that the food prices was at its highest in Bora, next was in manila, and last of course was my province. From 800 per person over in bora, to 300 per person in manila, and down in bicol, 300 pesos could feed us both already. hehe..

Lots more to come. i prefer to write more next time about bora. THis july, me and my partner plans to see more of manila, villa escudero, and more of bicol! can't go around much coz im five months preggy hehehe..

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Bill (View Bill's trips)

I arrived in Manila on August 25, 2011. Picked up my fiance(Zheny) at MNL Airport, stayed at Holiday Inn Robinson Place, Pasag City. Price ok-thru Military Travel Awards/MOAA. Shopping, Eating and fun at the Robinson Mall. On August 27 had Engagement party at Max's Pizza in Cocoolan City with her family. On Aug 29 travel to Tagatay(A first for Zheny). Stayed at the new charming Kendal Place Hotel for 3 days. Nature, country, great facilities and awesome exterior. Banana Trees, Coconut tress, and other natural plants with a awesome pool(too cool to swim). First day, visited Taal Lake. Awesome boat ride then a horse back ride(A first for Zheny) with guide up the mountain to the craters lip. Drove golf balls into crater, bought 'T' shirts with "Survivors". Awesome view. Second day, went to the Peoples Park in Tagatay. A little shopping, A great Zipline ride across the ravine(A first for Zheny). Took Photos. Third day, some shopping in local stores, relaxed at hotel. On fourth day travel back to Manila to the Bay View Hotel on Roxas Blvd in Manila Bay. On the way back the car driver stopped at roadside stands so we browsed looking at local art, furniture and food products. The Car and Driver costs 1500 peso, one way, not bad. We decided to get married at Catholic Church. Zheny and family made plans for Sept 09. I was to leave on Sept 14. On Sept 05 we visited Manila Bay Sea Aqaurium with Zhenys 4 daughters. Wow was that a awesome trip. This is a have to event. On Sept 06 Zheny and I went to Rizals Park. Then a day at Mall of Asia!!!!!!!!!!!! Placed at the waters edge this was my greatest shopping experience in my life. You need 3 days to browse the entire complex at a modest rate. We got married, I returned to the USA and started applying for her VISA. It is now March 20, 2012 and she will be having her medical on March 27, and her interview shortly after, then she gets to travel to USA and we start our life together.

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Slasher (View Slasher's trips)

am planning to go to manila next year to visit my fiance. trying to get ideas for the two of us to do while im there.and where to stay, and calculate how much funds i will need

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emy (View emy's trips)

hi guys... Philippines is very very nice place.. especially palawan.. try to visit underground river!!! and the paradise EL NIDO PALAWAN.... when u came here u will never forget ur experience here... and u will love to go back here... very peaceful and beautiful place!!

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charles (View charles's trips)

more about cebu

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Elisa (View Elisa's trips)

We stayed in Jodie's place. Price per night is reasonable. They own the little eating place right on the beach. You could put your bare feet in the sand while you wait for your order. From your hotel, I think it is a 2 story hotel, you cross the street, and there's the food. breakfast lunch or dinner. The view is the rolling waves and some boaters, children playing on the beach. The waiters are very nice. They even chopped and prepared the "buko" we brought in from our boating trip. From this hotel, we walked along the beach to our right and there we found the "high-end" restaurant. We did not go in because we are not "high-enders"

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Elisa (View Elisa's trips)

Cebu is best for us. The hotel we stayed in is about 15 minutes from the airport. I think it is called White Sands. They have a dinner show every weekend. On the second night they have polynesian dances and show. The first night, was the Philippine folkloric dances.. It is a resort hotel we stayed in for 4 nites.
We visited Bohol as a day trip from this hotel in Cebu via the fast ferry. We saw the tarsier monkey, the smallest on earth. I got two sleepy ones in front of me. And my face is still bigger. They are nocturnal. We saw the chocolate hills then we joined a small river cruise with lunch. That was super. The food was good. The "buko" coconut water) was refreshing.
I like Boracay also. Take a boat trip around the Island, with snorkeling and a lunch plus a trip to a park, where you could go inside the caves with the "blow-holes". It was fun, even if we did not go snorkeling ourselves. We just watched the young ones. It was a memorable trip. We also visited Tacloban, the Mactan Islands, and the first cross. Magellan's cross. A landmark when the Philippines converted to Christianity. A park, where Lapu-lapu killed Magellan was well kept. we saw a part of Philippine history. and so much more. Plan to have a 30-day+ trip

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Elisa (View Elisa's trips)

I am going to the Phil in Oct to Nov. My husband and I plan to visit "kamay ni Jesus" (Hands of Jesus)in Quezon city and the Virgin of Laoag, Pangasinan. Then we fly locally to Tacloban, Cebu, Davao, Puerto Princesa, Marinduque. Any suggestions? or is this too much, too long?

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Dexter (View Dexter's trips)

I am from the Philippines.This is just 1 out of the many possible adventure you can do in our country.. try to go in Caramoan,Cam Sur., Palawan or even Camiguin or Guimaras for Beach Summer get away(Island Hoping, Scuba, and a lot).But if you want to see vintage house and great culture go to Batanes, ilo ilo and Vigan (its just like you go back to the past)ridding a horse as a means of tranportation and different variety of food. If you are nature lover go to Bohol or Tagaytay. You know what guys our country have so much to offer. Place, Hospitality and culture. Just try it and you will never regret.

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Rojim Antonio (View Rojim Antonio's trips)

Manila is so historical by its nature from being a colony of spain for 300 years....there are a lot of hotels, and adventure sites, from luzon, the largest island of the philippines where manila is located at its heart, vizayas the nearest gateway and mindanao, ethnic capital of the philippines. we are catering the cheapest and the most expensive hotels and resort, it can cost you up to $20,000.00/per night at Amanpulo, where Mariah Carey stayed for a night...hotels are all over the metro, parks are abundant by location, and people are great...visit us, you'll discover how great manila is...from the most Adventist to the most sophisticated side of the city...

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mel13 (View mel13's trips)

hi there.. no doubt Philippines is one of the most surprising countries in Asia... Simply unusual.. try Bohol province there's a lot of white sand beaches and spectacular landscapes like the Chocolate hills.. Palawan the last natural frontier in the Philippines has a lot to offer, world class diving spots, breath taking cliffs and crystal clear ocean. email me if u want some info about tourist the spots in the Philippines.

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