Angeles City

[Fast Eddie 48]

There is a counter at DMIA offering free transport to the casino which is directly in front of T3 of NAIA. However, I am not sure of the schedule. The only catch is that you have to fill a form to get the casino membership card which is free.

Kartolo,

That is the new Resort World casino I am a member they also offer free shuttle from SM mall also only twice a day I think, they also have free shuttle all over Metero Manila to casino it is a small casino compare to the one in KL Genting highland and Singapore Sentosa.

Fast Eddie 48

[YG365]

Greetings to all. Long time member but first post. Iam finally taking my first trip to A / C, and have made my preparations. Just want to check your advices if it is the best. Arr clark midday arrange for hotel pick up (wise?) staying at wild orchid in jonny st (bit expensive maybe) Now questions; is this a good hotel for taking girls (maybe more than one) is it nice and close to bars and the action. Would appreciate any advice and help as it is my first trip to angeles and I think I will be cautious until I get the feel of the scene. Am staying 10 days Any help regarding hotel accom, bars etc etc would be greatly appreciated cheers

If you've been a long time member here, you should know to RTFF in the "Forum Asia The Philippines Angeles City Hotels & Accommodations pages. There's nothing wrong with Wild Orchid and its location. I consider Wild Orchid a mid priced hotel and have seen several good reports about it. You can also check the reviews on Agoda or TripAdvisor.

Why be cautious? As long as you don't act stupid, you don't look rich and you treat the natives with respect, you'll be fine! It's pretty hard to get lost on Walking Street (The main area).

Goodluck,

YG

[BionicMan]

Geez your allowed to take 'x' amount in and out of country. On exiting Manila once, I was approached by Security to give him my change after paying departure tax. I smiled and moved on. Don't be weak, encouraging these guys. How weak, allowing him to place his hands inside money belt, illegal! I have been patted down at x ray machine numerous times and always have money belt, which they discover, never been asked to give any money and never will. Its not illegal to have money belt with money in it. Do not encourage this kind of behaviour!

I agree, as long as one is carrying an amount of money within what is legal to get in or out of that specific country (and this can vary from country to country)

I once had an amount of cash exceeding the (Vietnam) country limit, did not declare it on arrival (my fault as I did not check the specific limit) and on departure, at customs X-ray, before the security check, the girl could see cash in an envelope in my handcarry bag. She asked me to show the envelop and her supervisor came in handling the whole matter in a booth behind.

I did not have any other choice than leaving a certain tip under my passport on the desk, when he asked me "tell me what I can do now as you have more than allowed". I was the prey, no doubt.

I believe they celebrate when one is breaking (their) rules as the tea funds get a funding.

I have to say that Vietnam cash limit is much less than nearby countries, so it is easier be trapped.

[Ekspat]

If you get in very late, there are still 1-2 bars that are open 24/7. Try Dollhouse or Atlantis on Fields.

Dollhouse and Voodoo are open 24/7, Atlantis is not.

Enjoy!

[Sxxxx]

Been there many times and never had a problem with luggage or customs here. Can't say the same for Clark airport though. My friend had problems with customs here TWICE on departure. They did a routine pat down and realize he had a money belt. Ask to open and see it. Saw he had some cash in it and without much thought reached in and helped himself to about 1000p. Then told my friend he was now "cleared" to go. This all took place while several officers watching.

Geez your allowed to take 'x' amount in and out of country. On exiting Manila once, I was approached by Security to give him my change after paying departure tax. I smiled and moved on. Don't be weak, encouraging these guys. How weak, allowing him to place his hands inside money belt, illegal! I have been patted down at x ray machine numerous times and always have money belt, which they discover, never been asked to give any money and never will. Its not illegal to have money belt with money in it. Do not encourage this kind of behaviour!

[BeachBoy46]

Greetings to all. Long time member but first post. Iam finally taking my first trip to A / C, and have made my preparations. Just want to check your advices if it is the best. Arr clark midday arrange for hotel pick up (wise?) staying at wild orchid in jonny st (bit expensive maybe) Now questions; is this a good hotel for taking girls (maybe more than one) is it nice and close to bars and the action. Would appreciate any advice and help as it is my first trip to angeles and I think I will be cautious until I get the feel of the scene. Am staying 10 days Any help regarding hotel accom, bars etc etc would be greatly appreciated cheers

[Sixty Two Echo]

Went down BJ alley again. Surprise! Found another cutie. A 22 year old. Another crowd pleaser. Great BBBJ (as usual) , great service. 700 php. Took a nap later that evening that turned into a four and a half hour sleep. Oops! I must have been tired. Got up, it was 1:30am. Went to Sky Tracks. It was so so. Then went to High Society. It was better. But it too was fading. Had a couple of beers. Met a 26 year old. I asked if she wanted to come to my hotel and she asked how much I would pay? Well I said free of course. She had that shocked look on her face. I said ok. 700. She quickly said ok. Off we went. Yeah, the semi-pro thing didn't pan out for me too good this time. Her oral skills were far below the girls from the pro circuit. I wasn't surprised at all. I told her to hop on top. Two minutes later she was tired. WTF! I told her. Ok, lazy, lay down. I decided to finish quick and send this one down the road. After I finished she rolled over and said. We go to sleep now. I said no! You get dressed and you go home. She said she wanted to sleep here in the air-con. Nope, sorry. I don't sleep well with people in my bed. Paid her and sent her down the road. Now, it's off to Subic Bay.

[Slippery]

SI, make a mental note of X's description below and that's exactly what you'll encounter.

[Sharka]

In response to post below what is the situation with baggage in Manila Airport as first time flying in there! Sounds like disorganised chaos.

Regards

Been there many times and never had a problem with luggage or customs here. Can't say the same for Clark airport though. My friend had problems with customs here TWICE on departure. They did a routine pat down and realize he had a money belt. Ask to open and see it. Saw he had some cash in it and without much thought reached in and helped himself to about 1000p. Then told my friend he was now "cleared" to go. This all took place while several officers watching.

[Sharka]

I am arriving at CRK next Saturday past midnight. Assuming the flight is on time, I hope to be checked in at Pacific Breeze and showered to hit the town by 1:30 or2AM. Which places would you guys recommend that may still some young cute girls. I prefer the go go girls over blow row but not sure how late some places stay open.

Thanks

If you get in very late, there are still 1-2 bars that are open 24/7. Try Dollhouse or Atlantis on Fields. Also, go to the discos at this time as many BGs not already BF will go there to make some extra cash

[Sharka]

And the things that drives me crazy is how Filipinos will get right next to the belt along with any luggage, strollers, kids, etc and completely impede anyone alse trying to get their luggage.

Thats nothing compare to some of the airports crowds in China.

A worrying comment I got from an immigration officer last year."You come here a lot." Of course Asian Rain and the Philippine tourism agency have the best comeback to that,"It's more fun in the Philippines!" X

I was also once asked the same question. All I said was " I have a GF here". The officer just smiled as he understood.

[Fast Eddie 48]

There is some mention on the web about some infrequent bus service direct from AC to Manila airport. Any one know the schedule and fares?

Thanks

To Sad.

I think Philtranco bus only have about 4 bus a day from NAIA it also stop at Cubao and to DAU bus station and then to DMIA airport at Clark, I always just take taxi directly to AC or take taxi to Victory bus station in Pasay and then take the bus to DAU is not that bad if you don't have too many Luggage.

Fast Eddie 48

[Sxxxx]

They do have service to the airport from Swagman hotel in ermita. Do not know the times and fare. I know this because as I got off the bus they were annoucing that bus to the airport is ready.

Yes, ignore all touts and go acroos to UN avenue or del pilar to catch meter taxi. If you have lots of luggage just ask the hotel watchman to get you a meter taxi.

Oooby Dooby, my bad. Remember now, I actually caught it years ago, a van, from memory. But vans / bus do the rounds with the 3 various terminals. Because I am hansum, they went to my Terminal first, LOL. However, in last couple of years do not recall any van or bus for passengers to Airport, and never heard any calls for such to Airport. Maybe its a service they have dropped?

But I do remember everytime recently, bus driver calling out for taxi to airport, at an inflated price. Not inflated if someone else shares taxi I suppose, but then again price might be for each person, in taxi. In addition to Swaggy touting customers for taxi, there were other outsiders preying on bus passengers for taxi to airport.

Yeh, I am still confused, will have to research it, LOL. When was it you heard bus is ready for airport announcement, what year? The catch might be, my buses lately have not been arriving at the right time to catch their airport bus / van? Research. Nothing wrong with the buses to and from Angeles, and safer in a crash too. For those interested, last trip, I caught a Yellow Taxi from Manila airport to Swagman Hotel Ermita. After 5 mins, asked driver to go straight to my hotel in Angeles. Nice car, educated careful driver, P2700 on meter, and this is a Yellow Cab. Gave him P3000 for such a nice start to my vacation. Sorry if I spoiled the market, and yes will not be doing it that way again, two barfines, whereas taxi to Swagman, bus to Angeles, less than one bar fine :)

I know about Southern Cross, but limited time table. Also know about cheapy Filipino Manila bus terminal way, then trike to Hotel. Compromise between taxis and them is Swagman for me. Research, will report back re van / bus to Airport, if can find anything.

[Kartolo]

There is some mention on the web about some infrequent bus service direct from AC to Manila airport. Any one know the schedule and fares?

Thanks

There is a counter at DMIA offering free transport to the casino which is directly in front of T3 of NAIA. However, I am not sure of the schedule. The only catch is that you have to fill a form to get the casino membership card which is free.

[Sammon]

Swaggy bus does not go direct to airport. It goes to Swaggy Hotel in Ermita, then you catch a taxi to airport. Taxi touts who hang around outside Swagman Hotel charge double or more the going rate. Walk short metres to M H Del Pilar St and get a taxi for P150 to P200, to airport.

They do have service to the airport from Swagman hotel in ermita. Do not know the times and fare. I know this because as I got off the bus they were annoucing that bus to the airport is ready.

Yes, ignore all touts and go acroos to UN avenue or del pilar to catch meter taxi. If you have lots of luggage just ask the hotel watchman to get you a meter taxi.