Anyone around then?
Any suggestions for the newbie to CEB?
Cheers
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Anyone around then?
Any suggestions for the newbie to CEB?
Cheers
Suggestions for what, UP? Assuming you've read the Cebu thread, could you please be more specific with your questions.
I have no idea where you should land...maybe Mactan...
X
[QUOTE=Ultra Pilot]Anyone around then?
Any suggestions for the newbie to CEB?
Cheers[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Dbdoll]I am thinking of flying into Manila on Nov 20, Going to AC from the 21-24 (spend one day on Mt. Pinatubo), then off to Cebu from the 25-29, fly home the morning of the 30th.
Thoughts? I want to get a nice mix of play time and "play time" if you catch my drift. Anybody have better ideas? Hotel suggestions appreciated too.[/QUOTE]
Sounds like a great plan to me! But cannot make any hotel suggestions until I have your price range in mind!
[QUOTE=X Man]I asked about a Pinatubo hike and they told me not to do it in the rainy season. It was too dangerous. [/QUOTE]Thanks all for the warning. I did not realize it was this dangerous. Is November still the rainy season? I was planning on going up with one of the various tour groups you can find on the web, but if you all think it is still to perilous, I'll link about a flyover instead :-).
Any other side trips near Angeles that anyone would recommend?
As for hotel suggestions in both Angeles and Cebu, I am looking for stuff in the USD $60-$100 range (3000-5000 pesos?), preferably with jacuzzi. I was thinking of the Hotel Royal Amsterdam (either the jacuzzi suite or the panorama suite) in Angeles. Anybody have opinions on this or better suggestions? I have no ideas for Cebu yet.
I agree with Mattrick, good plan for a first timer. Departure from Cebu, so you live in Asia? Hotel budget is what, and do you need a pool?
If I easily had about 40,000 pesos to throw down, I'd stay at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. BTW, I've never stayed there, exept for drinks.
Nice place, but 280 pesos for a mango shake seemed excessive.
X
40,000 pesos = about $200 or 20,000yen roughly
[QUOTE=Mattrick]Sounds like a great plan to me! But cannot make any hotel suggestions until I have your price range in mind![/QUOTE]
Hi Guys,
Maybe some of you are familiar with the site ***********.com, amateur Filipinas that get picked up, taken for a ride and fucked into oblivion by American guys.
I'm looking for travelers partners who would like to video clip our sex holiday pleasure. Of course without the face of the guys.
Anyone into it?
I'm planing to be in Philippines AC between 29 Nov till 11th Dec.
Thanks,
Ramia
[QUOTE=X Man]I agree with Mattrick, good plan for a first timer. Departure from Cebu, so you live in Asia? Hotel budget is what, and do you need a pool? [/QUOTE]Actually my return flight would leave CEB and connect through either Manilla or Hong Kong. Just curious, since I am frequently in Japan, are there any direct flights between CEB and either Narita or Haneda?
As as said below, my hotel budget is between $60-$100 U.S., in room jacuzzi preferred. A hotel pool would be nice, but not required.
[QUOTE=Dbdoll]Just curious, since I am frequently in Japan, are there any direct flights between CEB and either Narita or Haneda? [/QUOTE]I'd also be interested in direct flights from Japan to CRK...would make a nice weekend side trip during long business trips. Any airlines doing this yet?
The last time I checked, Philippine Airlines does Narita - CEB every day except Monday. Dbdoll probably already knows this, but you can also do this route with connection in HK using Cathay.
I don't know if it's still true, but Taiwan airlines used to fly the only International flights out of Haneda. Something about not pissing off the great pissed off one -- China.
And I apologize for not fully digesting Dbdoll's message -- he had give a price range but I somehow had some synapses misfire...too much work or too much alcohol. Pick your preferred excuse -- I'll use both and a few more if cornered.
Swiss Chalet in AC also has large bath (jacuzzi type?) in the penthouse rooms, but I'm not sure if you could get a decent temperature.
X
[QUOTE=Dbdoll]Actually my return flight would leave CEB and connect through either Manilla or Hong Kong. Just curious, since I am frequently in Japan, are there any direct flights between CEB and either Narita or Haneda?
As as said below, my hotel budget is between $60-$100 U.S., in room jacuzzi preferred. A hotel pool would be nice, but not required.[/QUOTE]
Reposting some old pictures of PG bought back some fond memories, so I booked a stop there on Jan 14-16. Any members around during that time want to share a beer and stores shoot me an PM.
Always on the Quest
What's the best (safest) way to travel from Davao to CDO? I checked the Cebu Pacific website and apparently there are no direct flights. Bus, private car?
Yella Man
Guys,
It may be tempting, but NEVER take FERRIES in the PI, this is what usually happens: This is actually a happy story, only about 70 people died. This time last year when I was there one went down and over a thousand perished.
Fly 5J or PR, you'll thank me.
[url]http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/07/world/asia/07ferry.html?hp[/url]
[QUOTE=Yella Man]What's the best (safest) way to travel from Davao to CDO? I checked the Cebu Pacific website and apparently there are no direct flights. Bus, private car?
Yella Man[/QUOTE]
Yella Man, I suggest you take a quick look at Dragon Slayer's Mindanao forum and you will get the good oil there. Particularly the postings by Goodenough.
If you recheck the Cebu Pacific website you will find 4 direct flights a week Davao to Cagayan de Oro, with at present an internet price of 794 pesos (plus 151 peso taxes). Very reasonable, and far less painful and safer than the 7 hour bus trip where I did lose a wallet :(
[QUOTE=KongKing]Yella Man, I suggest you take a quick look at Dragon Slayer's Mindanao forum and you will get the good oil there. Particularly the postings by Goodenough.
If you recheck the Cebu Pacific website you will find 4 direct flights a week Davao to Cagayan de Oro, with at present an internet price of 794 pesos (plus 151 peso taxes). Very reasonable, and far less painful and safer than the 7 hour bus trip where I did lose a wallet :([/QUOTE]
Thanks Kong! I'll have Marco Polo make the arrangements for me. That will give the pretty ladies at the front desk something to do.
Yella Man
I hope you can chime with suggestions, advice etc. I have had glasses for about 6 years and I'm considering Laser surgery. In the USA the lowest quote I've had is about $3500-4000, I was wondering if someone here has tried medical procedures in Phillipines, and if they know the cost of Lasik, or an estimate.
In the states the insurance does not cover it, just like plastic surgery and I thought I could try it in Manila, including spending sometime with the ladies there.
LM