[QUOTE=Rockeg99]Being sent to Cebu City early February for work. They are putting me up in the Marriott. Is that Hotel girl friendly, anyone have any advise on this hotel that may be helpful?[/QUOTE]
[b]Rockeg99[/b]
I second everything that Harvey Wb has said about the Marriott; but please remember when you are in the Philippines [b][u]most hotels are girl friendly[/u][/b]
The other things I would like to add is that in the [url=www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/CEBPH] Marriott[/url] has internet access, if you are staying for more than three days its cheaper to select the weekly tariff than the daily rate. Across the road of the hotel you can find ATMs from Citi Bank and HSBC. From the back rooms you can see the [url=www.waterfronthotels.net/cebuindex.html] Waterfront Hotel[/url], it’s a short walk about ten minutes away worth going there for a look around even if you are not a gambler like myself, there are always a few strays hanging around making eye contact for a big time player.
Just adding to the debate on whether to bring a laptop when travelling, I would say yes, yes, yes! I use mine for a variety of reasons, writing up posts editing the photos, [url=www.Skype.com] Skype[/url] which I now have Skype credits and can call up any landline and mobile world wide which is far cheaper than most hotels, but also complements having a cell phone – which you must have to play. Plus, I use mine to watch DVDs and I have my music, which helps writing up posts the ladies also enjoy listing too, when I am creating content.
Sure you can do most of these things in an internet café, but why? I often
wonder how I ever managed without a computer in the past.
[b][u]Ace Of Spades[/u][/b]
Manila is safer than AC and Cebu is much safer than Manila providing you follow Porty’s advice and the general guidelines you will be OK. If someone approaches you and ask you to go somewhere to see the hottest pussy you have ever seen in your life I suggest you (a) ignore them (b) tell them to bring the girls to the hotel, if they say they cannot ask yourself why are you dealing with them. It’s best not to deal with any touts hanging about on the street trying to part you with your money.
On hiring a car I suggest you find a good taxi cab driver once you arrive, someone who uses discretion, in the times I have been in Cebu I have had some really great drivers one of the best I ever had is a guy who has now retired and he never overcharged me and anything I asked was never a problem, had his cellphone number and he fixed me up with whatever I needed. You don’t need a dedicated car and driver when a taxi is more than sufficient for your needs.
