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[Free2]

Thanks to this forum, I was able to use the seaplane to and from Manila. What a time saver and a pleasant way to travel! Manila to Puerto Galera via AirTrav, 7000 php. Puerto Galera to Manila via Air Juan 6000 php. Reserved on their websites, using credit card, was seamless. Flying back to Manila, we could see the SLEX traffic below heading north, absolutely jam packed. Couldn't help thinking: suckers! The AirTrav plane was newer but the service was the same on both airlines, 10/10 rating for both.

Rented a bike in Sabang for 300 php and had a blast exploring. Rate is good from 8 am-6 m. This is a definite must-do. Google the sites to see and away you go.

Took a FL from Big Apple, 1000 php. She was 35, a bit crazy but got the job done. The next night she wanted to see me again and stood outside my hotel room at the Big Apple banging on the door, begging to come in. Nuts. Never barfined anybody, but visited almost all of the bars. The general quality of the girls here is below AC or Burgos, but hot ones are around. Not very many hot FL's. If you want a hot girl, I suggest to go early to the bars to beat all the Koreans and Chinese to the punch. They are here by the 100's.

Sabang generally is a s* hole, the beach is disgusting. I could see and smell raw sewage draining out of pipes that were going down to the direction of the beach, draining out onto the sand. They are working on a new sewage treatment system and plant to fix it all.

Big Apple is a great place to stay. The room (at the front) are pretty tired and the mattress is a 3" thick piece of foam on wood slats. Who cares. Having the bar there is great and the food is decent. The Pacquaio fight was fun to watch in the packed bar.

Had to pay a guy 50 php upon arrival at the pier in Sabang. In hindsight, I think it was a scam. It was apparently for an Environmental Fee and he gave me a little colored piece of paper for proof. Can anybody confirm this?

[VictorHugo99]

Dear masters and gurus,

I just found out that Sipalay (near Dumagette) is pretty dead for choice of girls.

Toying with idea of inviting PL and DIA contacts to go with me.

My following of forum advice gives me the impression that bringing a girl to a beach dive site could be a terrible idea.

Any advice from Monger divers with experience to such situations?

Much obliged,

Vic.

[VictorHugo99]

Hi Mogwai,

I have found a hotel at 100 m from LA Cafe.

But I hope to do diving during the day in Sipalay (south Negros), then trying the bar at night. I hope.

Will be getting the fake Viagra to assist my little brother just in case the diving is too exhausting.

Vic.

That depends a lot on where he's staying and the places he wants to visit, doesn't it? If he stays in Makati around Greenbelt or Burgos for example then he will be fine.

Appreciate any numbers or mails by PM. Thanks.

[VictorHugo99]

Thanks RR,

Hope to find out if anyone has good contacts in Sipalay and Manilla.

Have started working on DIA contacts.

After following the forum for some time. I understand that it is good to try, though not a guaranteed project =(.

Appreciate all advice, please PM numbers if available.

Much obliged, Vic.

Sounds like you'll be spending more time in taxis and the dreaded Manila airports than anywhere else. Good luck.

[Dg8787]

That depends a lot on where he's staying and the places he wants to visit, doesn't it? If he stays in Makati around Greenbelt or Burgos for example then he will be fine.

Does it matter? He can only spend so many minutes inside the V!

[Mogwai]

Sounds like you'll be spending more time in taxis and the dreaded Manila airports than anywhere else. Good luck.

That depends a lot on where he's staying and the places he wants to visit, doesn't it? If he stays in Makati around Greenbelt or Burgos for example then he will be fine.

[Mahaba]

A bunch of resorts on eastern Mactan island (the small island where the Int'l Cebu airport is, just across the bridge from Cebu); Tambuli Resort and Maribago Resort are some of those that I remember there. On Google Maps, enter "Resorts on Mactan Island". Bohol beach resorts (the resorts are, like Cebu, across the bridge from Bohol on tiny Panglao Island); Alona Resort (or Alona Kew), Pearl Resort, Bougainvilla Resort, Bohol Beach Club, Calypso Resort. Try White Beach (Puerto Galera). El Nido, Palawan. Cumigan Island (off northern Mindanao, near Gingoog). Siargao Island (ends of the earth here, you catch a ferry from Surigao City, northeast Mindanao); Eddies Beach Resort, Cherinicole Resort, La Luna Island Resort. And Boracay.

Except for Puerto Galera, bring someone. Or, make Westy happy and bring: Someone (s).

Thanks to all for the advice on nice places to stay near the beach. Once I pick one and visit I'll be sure to add a trip report.

[Rick Rock]

Hi friends and great gurus,

Looking forward to going in February to: Manila for 3 day visit. Negros for work and Sipalay for 3 day diving.

Victor.

Sounds like you'll be spending more time in taxis and the dreaded Manila airports than anywhere else. Good luck.

[VictorHugo99]

Hi friends and great gurus,

Looking forward to going in February to: Manila for 3 day visit. Negros for work and Sipalay for 3 day diving.

Victor.

[SaltyPete]

A bunch of resorts on eastern Mactan island (the small island where the Int'l Cebu airport is, just across the bridge from Cebu); Tambuli Resort and Maribago Resort are some of those that I remember there. On Google Maps, enter "Resorts on Mactan Island". Bohol beach resorts (the resorts are, like Cebu, across the bridge from Bohol on tiny Panglao Island); Alona Resort (or Alona Kew), Pearl Resort, Bougainvilla Resort, Bohol Beach Club, Calypso Resort. Try White Beach (Puerto Galera). El Nido, Palawan. Cumigan Island (off northern Mindanao, near Gingoog). Siargao Island (ends of the earth here, you catch a ferry from Surigao City, northeast Mindanao); Eddies Beach Resort, Cherinicole Resort, La Luna Island Resort. And Boracay.

Except for Puerto Galera, bring someone. Or, make Westy happy and bring: Someone (s).

I enjoyed myself at Crimson Resort on Mactan Island a few years back. Note that Cebu's airport is on Mactan Island and some resorts offer transportation. My friend stayed in the Shangri La resort last month and the pics looked great. You can try your luck finding a girl in Cebu City (which does take awhile to get to from the resorts on Mactan) but probably best if you bring your own as it could be time-intensive and you have this nice resort awaiting you.

[WestCoast1]

1. Where can I find someplace with a nice beach and a resort-like atmosphere?

A bunch of resorts on eastern Mactan island (the small island where the Int'l Cebu airport is, just across the bridge from Cebu); Tambuli Resort and Maribago Resort are some of those that I remember there. On Google Maps, enter "Resorts on Mactan Island". Bohol beach resorts (the resorts are, like Cebu, across the bridge from Bohol on tiny Panglao Island); Alona Resort (or Alona Kew), Pearl Resort, Bougainvilla Resort, Bohol Beach Club, Calypso Resort. Try White Beach (Puerto Galera). El Nido, Palawan. Cumigan Island (off northern Mindanao, near Gingoog). Siargao Island (ends of the earth here, you catch a ferry from Surigao City, northeast Mindanao); Eddies Beach Resort, Cherinicole Resort, La Luna Island Resort. And Boracay.

2. Is there local talent or do I need to make a pit stop and bring someone?

Except for Puerto Galera, bring someone. Or, make Westy happy and bring: Someone (s).

[Mahaba]

I would like to try something different from the usual vacation in Angeles and Subic and visit someplace with a clean beach and good food. So my question is:

1. Where can I find someplace with a nice beach and a resort-like atmosphere?

2. Is there local talent or do I need to make a pit stop and bring someone?

I'm' thinking if a 3-4 day excursion, than back to Angeles for the usual fun and games.

Thanks!!

[Kabul Guy]

Has anyone ever had a girl come over thinking it was just a date and didn't get to fuck her? Take her out to eat, grab a drink and then she refuses to come back to your room.

I have had a couple dates where I refused to invite her back but never one where she was unwilling.

[Nice Guy 99]

Has anyone ever had a girl come over thinking it was just a date and didn't get to fuck her? Take her out to eat, grab a drink and then she refuses to come back to your room.

In Asia. No.

[Goferring]

It worked!! 😳.

"I don't know what you're talking about but if you are so concerned grab the kids and come up here. I'll book a nice place and we can have a family holiday for the last week. ".

Might have to slow down a bit to make sure there are a couple of shots left in the chamber when she arrives but it's a small price to pay.

Talk about lucky beating skillful. That's was close. 😅.

I did take it easy for the last few days in Manila so that I wasn't shattered when I returned.

I've now left PH and having a happy family holiday at a midway tourist area that I know my family enjoy.

To answer the PMs about what happened: there was no Bobbitt-esque reception. The matter hasnt been discussed except for a coupe of comments supporting my plausible denial story and the lack of security with Air BnBs. I'd be kidding myself if I thought that what happened was not understood and been forgiven and forgotten but it hasn't been a deal breaker worth breaking up the family.

My intention is not to bring it up and let it pass. For my next trip, the weather will be too bad to scuba in the Philippines but there will be some nice options in Indonesia. I'll be back to PH, just after a politically acceptable time.