General Info

[Pinay Lover]

The Peso to Dollar exchange rate maybe P56.35 = $1.00 but actual exchange in the many Dollar changers varies. As of yesterday, my $100.00 = P 5,790 but it could be a couple of hundred of pesos under or over what I got.

As for prices, I did not see any changes last night while scoping the Malate area. I was still able to negotiate a P1,000 LT with a 20 y.o. student last night. As for her tip, well, I'll let her sleep for a moment and let her earn it when she wakes up. Its a weekend anyway. ;)

[Isagani]

As of today, Feb. 21, the Dollar to Philippine Peso rate is $1=56.35 Php. The higher US dollar value generally has a strong influenced on your spending power. However a lot of high end places to stay in the Philippines will quote you in U.S. dollar so I am not sure if this is relevant. As far as how much the girls will charge if the dollar is up, I have no idea. It is likely that they will adjust prices when the Philippine peso is devalued. I have no first hand experience.

[Dashing Don]

lJohnson,

The prices in the PI are so low, just like Thailand, that its not worth worrying about.

Re the girls: they are beautiful and friendly, and most speak good english. The problem is the infrastructure, which is horrendous in the PI. I wrote several reports in August '03 wherein I tried to go beyond the dollar/cent and anecdotal format. I hope they give you a feel for the place.

I would recommend going to a beach area that way you will have something to do daytime, but everyone has to experience Manila at least once.

Don

[Ljohnson]

To anyone who cares to respond:

I have a real fondness for Filipinas here in the states; to me they are the most beautiful and the sexiest women in the world. But my mongering has been limited to Thailand, and mostly Pattaya. I found Pattaya to be great; the girls and the prices.

Tell me, please, how does the Philippines compare to Pattaya in terms of prices and overall experience with the girls? And what parts of the Philippines offer the best experience for the money.

Thanks,

LJohnson

[Sir Dick]

Sorry if this is not allowed in this board but I anyone is planning to leave for Manila this month. I have a Asiana Ticket that I need to dispose of. If anyone is interested and want to get some info about it please PM. It's a good deal!

[Firedick]

"honey18f" website is a major waste of time.
What a stuck up *****.

[Sprokit69]

Thanks for all the replies for ticket prices. My plans are on hold pending a situation at work that needs to be finalized, but I should be headed down there sometime in March, hopefully earlier rather than later.
If anyone runs across a good fare pls post.
Thanks again

[Flying Scotsman]

Guys,

Something of interest ? Too expensive for me but may be of interest to some. Have a look at her website. The pics alone are worth a look..!!

http://www.face-pic.com/honey18f

The Flying Scotsman

[JT]

www. angel travel . com

My 2 cents.

[Firedick]

Sprokit69,

Fares from San Fran or L.A. to MNL are about the same, so whichever you can get to more cheaply.

A couple of the "old salts" here have had good luck with Orbitz and Travelocity. Another friend swears by the aforementioned Eva Air. I have had very good luck with a full service travel agent who specializes in the Philippines: Amor Travel (213) 386-6156.

Good Luck

FD

[Genuis8]

sprokit69,

You did not say what city in the US you're from? If you're in the midwest you can call 411 for GLOBALINK TRAVEL in DARIEN, ILLINOIS. They have the reduced fares airlines can't sell you.

OTOH, you can try www.evaair.com to book thru EVA Airlines from SFO/LAX to MNL via TPE(Taipei). Then book your own FF miles yourself.

[Sprokit69]

Planning a trip in early March. Haven't been in about 10 years. Anyone have suggestions as to where to find the best airfare from the Westcoast to Manila? Got enough FF miles to get to a major westcoast airport.

[Infas]

I'm married to a Filipina.

I was there twice the last 2 years for 10 weeks.

Never meet any kind off trouble.

Only the Mindanau region can be dangerous.

I was in Manilla 4 weeks, no problems.

Cebu also

EDITOR's NOTE: Posting of this report was delayed pending revisions to capitalize proper names. To avoid delays in future reports, please capitalize the first letters of proper names, including names of people, places, countries, cities, streets, nationalities, etc. Thanks!

[Flying Scotsman]

Plugger....

Read the report by Cancontrib in "Filipinas - opinions and advice"
it says it all.

The Flying Scotsman

[Plugger]

Hi guys,

I'm planning a trip to the phillipines soon but a lot of my friends tell me that it is extremely unsafe. Is this so? My Fillipino pals tell me that parts of the country is like the wild west. And there are a lot of kidnappings.

I've never been there but would like to go as I think the women there are amongst the prettiest in the world.