First time to PHILIPPINES

Posted by GemmaL (879 days ago)

Been here so many years and never been to the Philippines. Where's the best place to go? Quiet, nice accommodation. Five Star. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Ed (879 days ago)

Which city?

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Posted by annebin (878 days ago)

GemmaL,
Check out this site for general travel info:
http://www.wowphilippines.com.ph/

Depends on what you want to do actually, or how long you intend to stay. But the following cities/places are worth including in your shortlist:

CEBU
Shangri-la Mactan--don't miss the Chi Spa. http://www.shangri-la.com/cebu/mactanisland/en/index.aspx


BORACAY (no 5-star hotels here yet-- I heard they're building the Shang already), but the beach resorts below are beautiful:
Mandala Spa, Nami Villas, Waling-waling, Fridays..check other threads re Bora too

PALAWAN
Amanpulo in Pamalican Island
http://www.amanresorts.com/pulo/home.htm

MANILA
Makati Shangri-la, The Peninsula
If you want some nightlife, interesting restos and enjoy a little shopping, then your best bet will be MAKATI

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Posted by weh (878 days ago)

There is more to the Philippines than beaches. You might like to consider a trip north to Baguio (the 'summer capital' as it is higher and cooler), the beautiful mountains and trekking in the north and, especially, Banaue the base for exploring the world famous rice terraces. Banaue is a small town, very tourist friendly with accommodation from poncy hotel to basic guesthouses and a good range of souvenir shops selling traditional products of the area. Buses are good. Search the net for bus routes Luzon.

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Posted by Graham Bartley (878 days ago)

I would like to suggest that you stay at Amanpulo, if the very expensive tariff is managable, otherwise the Lagen Island Resort at El Nido.
Details of both of these properties can be found in Concorde Travel's website www.concorde-travel.com Feel free to call me, Graham at Concorde Travel 2526 3391.

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Posted by Ruth at Clifford (877 days ago)

Mactan Island in Cebu has lots of nice places. Plantation Bay is very nice and I heard the Shangrila is terrific.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by hlq (862 days ago)

Subic Bay is one of the best place in PH as well.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by annebin (859 days ago)

You can also check out this site--

http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/docs/beauty_of_the_philippines/archived/camiguin.html

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Posted by voiceofreason (859 days ago)

if you are interested in spas, here is a lovely health resort/spa: The Farm At San Benito, very close to Manila by car

http://www.thefarm.com.ph/

(I am based in Manila)

Posted by dands (839 days ago)

HEY,
CEBU SEEMS OK, IF YOU LIKE TO ENJOY SUN & SNADY BEACHES!.
MANILA IS OK TO TRAVEL...BUT MY 1ST TOUR MANILA KILLED ME DUE TO DAMN SUNNY WEATHER.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by กัลยา (831 days ago)

hey, I just back from the Philippines and it was my first time visit. I went to Manila and mainly go for Boracay - it was great!!! i have talked about it on my blog www.tinykylie.com if you want to look at them, also i made that travel album of it too
http://www.ladykylie.com/onlinealbum/06Jul_The_Phils/index.htm

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Posted by Aquarious (665 days ago)

I stayed 4 times at the MacTan Shangri-La. The food was bloody awful - the cooking not the actual quality of the seafood which was great.

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