Makati

[QUOTE=Soju Lizard]
I did all of my barhopping solo and had no problems anywhere (including Quezon & EDSA) so you scaredy cats can do the same. I didn't do any freelancers or massage girls though I saw dozens of both cruising Burgos. If you are into that sort of thing, they seem to hangout between Flamingo and the first money changer along the shops that are closed for the evening. Many more congregate on the corner near the Makati Palace hotel but they are just a little too rough around the edges for my taste and they don't get mandatory medical checks so you're rolling the dice. I was in Manila in mid-September 2006 so all of this info will probably be out-of-date by late October if it isnt' already. Enjoy![/QUOTE]

Excellent report Soju,

I have linked it in the reports of distinction.

Even though you write that your report may be old news soon I can attest that many of the bars you reported on have been as you described them for years on end. So I think your report will stand the test of time.

When a member tells someone to RTFF, this report is exactly what they are referring to. All the information you need about P. Burgos Street in one report.

FF

[QUOTE=Billpsu]Thank you for the clarification. Nevertheless, what/where is "the ground level, and not the main 2nd level" of GB3.

Thanks again.[/QUOTE]Ground Level is where Starbucks is located beside Cafe Havana and Cafe Breton.The main 2nd level is where the restaurants such as Bubba Bumps,Sentro,Seafood Club etc are located.Have a great day

[QUOTE=Billpsu]Thank you for the clarification. Nevertheless, what/where is "the ground level, and not the main 2nd level" of GB3.

Thanks again.[/QUOTE]

What he meant was that when you walk to GB3 from the direction of GB1 the first thing most people do when reaching GB3 is to take the escalator to the second floor. I'm not sure if they are still busy with construction but they were last May and I could understand people going up there or inside GB1.

On the second floor you will encounter a lot of nice restaurants but not Cafe Havana. If you continue walking you will see a stairs on your left hand which will bring you back to the ground floor and just in between Cafe Havana and Starbucks.

[QUOTE=Volpone]Does anyone knows some others place of massage in Makati?

There is that one

Phoenix1 Massage parlor in the Roman Suite Hotel on Armaiz Av. or on Pasay road, San Lorenzo Village.

Well I am not sure about the adress.

Some others adresses massage parlor in some others cities in Metro Manila would be good too.[/QUOTE]

Phoenix 1 is a good one, as is Palacio Don Pedro on Don Pedro street, very close to Burgos street. Both are not really focused on massage and if you want a good massage it's better to ask if they got a girl on that shift that knows how to give a good one.

A lot of hotels have inhouse spa's and some attendants while cater for some extra services, like Shangri-La, Dunsit, Peninsula.

If you like a good clean massage (without extras) go to the Spa in greenbelt 1.

[QUOTE=Volpone]Does anyone knows some others place of massage in Makati?

There is that one

Phoenix1 Massage parlor in the Roman Suite Hotel on Armaiz Av. or on Pasay road, San Lorenzo Village.

Well I am not sure about the adress.

Some others adresses massage parlor in some others cities in Metro Manila would be good too.[/QUOTE]For clean service, I reccomend the SPA in Greenbelt, or a beautiful palce in Tagaytay (Nurtrure SPA).

For some extra, I usually go to New Magellan (near Miss Brunette, which should be actually closed), or I can any in-room service from the hotel. The best in-room service, from my point of view, is offered by Oxford Suites (on Burgos St. corner with Durban). The massage is usually very good (and clean), and only after a good massage they offer some extra service. My favourite lady is Berna. If you want her cell number, just PM me. She can come to your room, if you are located in a different hotel.

Please let me know if you have any great experience is some different place.

Having been told many times the only stupid questions is one not asked, and the fact I never spent much time in that part of town - can you tell me what do you mean by "GB1, GB2, GB3, etc."

Thank you.


[QUOTE=Cebu Local]Ground Level is where Starbucks is located beside Cafe Havana and Cafe Breton.The main 2nd level is where the restaurants such as Bubba Bumps,Sentro,Seafood Club etc are located.Have a great day[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Billpsu]Having been told many times the only stupid questions is one not asked, and the fact I never spent much time in that part of town - can you tell me what do you mean by "GB1, GB2, GB3, etc."

Thank you.[/QUOTE]GB is for GreenBelt. It's a mall in Makati, close to Glorietta, SM, Landmark, etc.

[QUOTE=Etami]For clean service, I reccomend the SPA in Greenbelt, or a beautiful palce in Tagaytay (Nurtrure SPA).

For some extra, I usually go to New Magellan (near Miss Brunette, which should be actually closed), or I can any in-room service from the hotel. The best in-room service, from my point of view, is offered by Oxford Suites (on Burgos St. corner with Durban). The massage is usually very good (and clean), and only after a good massage they offer some extra service. My favourite lady is Berna. If you want her cell number, just PM me. She can come to your room, if you are located in a different hotel.

Please let me know if you have any great experience is some different place.[/QUOTE]

Etami,

If you don't mind please PM her cell number. The SPA also has a location near burgos on Jupiter street...more amenities that GB...whirlpool, sauna, steam room etc.

Thanks.
IB

[QUOTE=Cebu Local]There are several branches of Cafe Havana,One in Malate infront of Cafe Adriatico.One in Greenbelt 3 near Starbucks and one coming up in Cebu.Hope this Clarifies things Cheers[/QUOTE]Cafe Havana has been open in Cebu for at least a year. I have eaten there twice. It is at Ayala between Starbuks and Marriot.

[QUOTE=Dr Slim]Cafe Havana has been open in Cebu for at least a year. I have eaten there twice. It is at Ayala between Starbuks and Marriot.[/QUOTE]I am aware of the Ayala location But the owner Jay Aldeguer was talking of relocating.I wasnt sure If he did,Thanks

I am in Makati now.
I haven't tried any options relatives our hobby.
I have just met a girl, that I was in touch on internet for a few months and we go out together now.
I will try later some options in Makati and I will report it.

Is it possible to withdraw more than 4000 ph here? or more than 80 dollars?
I'd like to withdraw about 200 or 300 US dollars just in one time.
DOES ANYONE KNOWS IN WHICH BANK TO GO? OR WHICH ATM TO USE?

Thanks in advance

[QUOTE=Volpone]I am in Makati now.

I haven't tried any options relatives our hobby.

I have just met a girl, that I was in touch on internet for a few months and we go out together now.

I will try later some options in Makati and I will report it.

Is it possible to withdraw more than 4000 ph here? or more than 80 dollars?

I'd like to withdraw about 200 or 300 US dollars just in one time.

DOES ANYONE KNOWS IN WHICH BANK TO GO? OR WHICH ATM TO USE?

Thanks in advance[/QUOTE]Yes if you use a HSBC auto teller you can draw your daily USA, or country limit. In Australia this would be 36000p in one draw. There is a HSBC auto teller in Robinson Mall near L.A. Cafe

[QUOTE=Volpone]I am in Makati now.
I haven't tried any options relatives our hobby.
I have just met a girl, that I was in touch on internet for a few months and we go out together now.
I will try later some options in Makati and I will report it.

Is it possible to withdraw more than 4000 ph here? or more than 80 dollars?
I'd like to withdraw about 200 or 300 US dollars just in one time.
DOES ANYONE KNOWS IN WHICH BANK TO GO? OR WHICH ATM TO USE?

Thanks in advance[/QUOTE]
You can try the BPI ATM in Greenbelt 3 ground floor just inside the building from the courtyard. This would be the entrance next to Cafe Havana. I have gotten Php20000 from there. Only thing I didn't like about that machine was that it only served up Php500 notes so that's a pretty thick wad of cash when you're taking out that much. On the other hand, it's somewhat possible to be discreet there. Guess I'll try HSBC next time I'm in Manila.

Stay away from the ATMs on the street, they all have low limits. Including BPI.

Citibank in Saledo village,Makati is also a good option for large withdrawls

[QUOTE=Play No Games]Soju Lizard,

Thank you for providing such a great report as it really helped me put my trip together. I was considering how many days I wanted to spend on Burgoss Street and your report influenced my decision. You really did a great job and for a newbie like me it is became very valuable.[/QUOTE]No problem. I had fun doing the research. :-)

Make sure you hit the other areas of Manila too such as EDSA and the Ermita area (LA Cafe and Stringfellows). If you have the time, Angeles City has a lot more than Burgos (approx 100 clubs) and the bars & barfines are half the price of Manila. You can find tons of info on AC on this board. It's worth the hour trip for sure.

Have fun and let us know how good your experience was in the Phils. Best of luck!