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Wondering if any one could help me here. I'm traveling to PI for the first time, and I'm getting nervous about not having any in country flights yet. I'm there for one month and would like to visit a few places, but know nothing about the airlines there. First. Can I make these arrangement once I get there or do flights book up fast (I'm there the whole month of Jan)here's the schedule so far.

Arrive manila for two nights

Go to AC,4 nights
AC to Puerto Galerea 5 nights
PG to Manila to get flight to Cebu
Travel around the visayas,do some diving(panglao,moalboal,dumaguete,ect
Then off to legaspi,donsol

After that rest in Boracay for 4days before heading back to Manila for one night before I leave.

Could someone please tell me if this itinerary makes any sense. I'll take any suggestions.

Thanks,

Stevo

Anyone interested in a beer, first round is on me.

Always good to meet fellow mongers.

Just PM me.

I will be in Angeles from Feb 12 to Feb 16th, if anyone wants to get together and hit the bars let a "brother" know.

Don't worry about in-country flights. I have never had a problem waiting until I am in the P.I. to fly onward. When you land in Manila go to your hotel, then find a travel agent, any travel agent, and book your flight. PAL is more expensive than Cebu Pacific, usually, but favored, I think, for better service, schedules, etc. Pay cash for your ticket, otherwise there is additional fee for using your credit card. If not sure of day you want to return to Manila from Cebu, is OK. Wait till you get to Cebu to book your return flight.

[QUOTE=Ostevo]Wondering if any one could help me here. I'm traveling to PI for the first time, and I'm getting nervous about not having any in country flights yet. I'm there for one month and would like to visit a few places, but know nothing about the airlines there. First. Can I make these arrangement once I get there or do flights book up fast (I'm there the whole month of Jan)here's the schedule so far.

Arrive manila for two nights

Go to AC,4 nights
AC to Puerto Galerea 5 nights
PG to Manila to get flight to Cebu
Travel around the visayas,do some diving(panglao,moalboal,dumaguete,ect
Then off to legaspi,donsol

After that rest in Boracay for 4days before heading back to Manila for one night before I leave.

Could someone please tell me if this itinerary makes any sense. I'll take any suggestions.

Thanks,

Stevo[/QUOTE]Hi Stevo,

Once you are in AC you can go to Swagman Travel, I met some Philli pros last time and as far as I know they booked their inbound flights to Cebu there on short notice. They even provide Shuttle Service to Puerto Galera/Sabang to the harbour from where you go with the ferry. Actually the transfer would have been cheaper for me if I would have gone with the Taxi Service of my Hotel Pacific Breeze, but I don't know if that was a special hotel guest price.

About Puerto Galera, if you want to dive in daytime and party at nighttime you probably want to go to Sabang.

Have fun, I booked my flight to the Phillis yesterday.

Hi James in Japan,

I am also in Japan and will be visiting PI around the same time as you. I was planning on going to Davao and Boracay. I've only been to PI once (all Makati) so I can't show you around but if you want to get a drink, let me know. Also, if you have any tips for Boracay, can you tell me? I was told Station 2 but I don't know the names of any places. Feel free to PM me if you want.

Thanks!

[QUOTE=James In Japan]Hello All,

I'm an American, living in Japan, and coming to the PI for my second trip in the begining of March (3rd-17th). Last time, I stayed in Bora, Manila and Baguio but after reading some very interesting and detailed reports from the members on here (DS/GE etc), I've turned toward Davao mostly and maybe Cebu.

I'm 34, and engineer by trade and fairly well traveled. I like going to PI for more than the obvious reasons, I enjoy the culture and the absolute craziness.

If anyone out there is interested in a wing, or a local showing someone around, please send me a PM. I would be more than grateful!

Thanks!

James[/QUOTE]

Hey man,

It seems your PMs are turned off?

Or youre unable to receive them it says?

[QUOTE=Ostevo]Could someone please tell me if this itinerary makes any sense. I'll take any suggestions.[/QUOTE]
Yes your itinerary makes sense but I would go to PG first then to AC and make use of the CP flight that flies direct to Cebu, three times a week. That way you don't have to transit through Manila again!

Hi,

I apologize for posting this by mistake in the "Reports of Distinction" Section first. I hardly think it qualifies. Ha.

I'll be travelling to the Phils for the first time arriving Feb. 21 at 5:40 am I'll be in Manila (Exec Plaza) the 21 and 22nd. Then flying to Cebu Feb. 23rd in the afternoon and will be there until Feb. 27th when I fly back to Manila and stay the night. Then on the 28th and 1st I'll be in Angeles and back to Manila on March 2nd where I have a late 10: 30 flight but will hang at the Exec Plaza again for a few hour until flight time.

Anyone want to hang out some if some of these times fit for you?

Let me know.

I have a few dozen Trojan Supra Condoms that are a bit tight for me. Willing to sell for $1 (American) each or equal foreign amount. Will be in Manila 3-5 Feb, Davao 6-9 Feb, AC 10-15 Feb. Shoot me a PM if interested.

Yella Man

I'll be in Manila from February 16th till February 22nd, and then in Angeles from the 22nd till March 3rd. I already have plans for a few of those nights, but I would be willing to be a wingman and share a couple beers with someone. I'll also be staying at the executive plaza hotel during my time in Manila. Have you been to Manila before?

Looking for wingman tonight the 31st.

I'm in the ex-plaza hotel, looking to go to ac on the 1st of feb-5th.

Anybody here in manila?

I am landing in MNL on Feb 22nd almost midnight. Looking to head to AC that night or maybe stay a night near LA Cafe then head to AC in the morning. Anyone want to share a ride let me know.

Ok, so for some reason Ky, you don't receive PM's. Can never figure that one out. I don't feel like doing messages back and forth on a public message board that much but I'll do it once.

Saw your message so thought I'd respond. On the 22nd we may be able to hang out. I'll be at the Exec Plaza. Then Cebu in the afternoon of the 23rd. Then back to Manila. And Angeles. So I'm sure we can have a few beers at some point and maybe hang out and compare notes, etc.

Enable your PM and we can talk more.

[QUOTE=Kycuriosity]I'll be in Manila from February 16th till February 22nd, and then in Angeles from the 22nd till March 3rd. I already have plans for a few of those nights, but I would be willing to be a wingman and share a couple beers with someone. I'll also be staying at the executive plaza hotel during my time in Manila. Have you been to Manila before?[/QUOTE]

Anyone in AC for the 1st -5th of Feb.

Care to hook up for a little clubbing and give this 1st timer the run down?

I'm at the Pacific Breeze.

Steveo