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Makati is the Central Business District of the Philippines. it is the most sophisticated city in the Philippines and one of the best in asia. it is known for its highly cosmopolitan culture many expats live and work here. it is also the head quarters of some of the worlds top company's in asia. Makati is home for the rich and Famous of the Philippines so expect Tight Security in the city. High Rise Living,5star restaurants,high end shopping,dusk till dawn nightlife are just some of the few things makati offers to its visitor. Expect to Drop Big Bucks as the city tends to be expensive from parking fee to food and accomodation. so if you are planning to rock it like a rockstar this is the place for you. but if you are a budget traveller u dont have to worry as makati is still the place for you to enjoy there are numerous budget hotels and restaurants around for budget travellers . so if you are into urban scene makati is the place to be.
Getting there:
Makati is a short 15 minute-drive from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and the Manila Domestic Airport. Air-conditioned buses plying the Epifanio De los
Santos Avenue (EDSA) route from Baclaran in Paranaque to Quezon City and Kalookan City pass through the Central Business District (CBD) daily. Jeepneys ply Makati's inner roads, and connect the city to its surrounding towns and cities. The Manila Rail Transit (MRT) on EDSA has three stations located in Makati : Guadalupe, Buendia and Ayala Avenue.
Photo Gallery of Makati City
Makati City View From The Top
Ayala Avenue
High Rise Condos and offices
Greenbelt By Night
Ayala Center
Where To Stay
Here are the 5 star hotel in Makati
Shangri-La Hotel Makati
Ayala Ave. cor. Makati Ave.Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 813-8888Fax: (63+2) 813-5499, (63+2) 813-5049
Modes of payment: All major credit cards
Room rates per day: $265 - $2900
Makati Shangri-La, Manila is located at the center of Manila's most prestigious business, shopping and entertainment district. Just 20 minutes away from the international airport, this award-winning hotel offers exquisite comfort and world class luxury. From its exceptionally spacious and beautifully appointed rooms to its lavish restaurants and exciting bars, its high-speed internet access to its full-service Spa and Fitness Center, Makati Shangri-La lives up to its reputation as Manila's leading hotel.
Services and facilities:
703 guest rooms, 95 suites
swimming pool, sauna, spa, gym, gift shop, business center, air-conditioned rooms, mini-bar, drug store, kiosk, florist, barber shop, beauty salon, tennis court, heated pool, shopping arcade, steam bath, jacuzzi, and health club
14 function rooms for weddings, meetings, other social functions with maximum capacity for 2566 persons
room service, laundry service, valet parking, limousine service, cable tv, safety deposit box, IDD/NDD telephone, secretarial service,fax service, courier service, airline & ticket reservations, airport assistance & transfer, car rental, complimentary shoe shine service, complimentary newspapers, concierge, and medical clinic
restaurants within the hotel.
Intercontinental Manila
Ayala Avenue.Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 815-9711Fax: (63+2) 817-1330
Email: manila@interconti.com
Web site: http://www.interconti.com/philippines/manila/hotel_manicp.html
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $65 - $468
Services and facilities:
338 guest rooms, 77 suites
swimming pool, sauna, spa, gym, gift shop, business center, tennis court, basketball, squash, golf course, tea & coffee-making facilities, internet, fax, photocopier, mobile phone, shopping arcade, in-room safe, air-conditioned rooms, library, computer/printer
9 function rooms for weddings, meetings, other social functions with maximum capacity for 1000 persons
room service, laundry service, valet parking, limousine service, cable tv, secretarial services, butler services, courier services, IDD/NDD telephone, car rental, airport transfers, travel assistance, beauty salon & barber shop, guestNet, medical/dental clinic, card key system, in-room safe, highly-advanced life safety system,
restaurants within the hotel.
New World Renaissance Hotel
Esperanza St. cor. Makati Ave.Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 811-6888Fax: (63+2) 811-6777
Email: HOTEL@nwrenaissance.com.ph
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $250-$1100
Renaissance Makati City Hotel is a 25-storey deluxe hotel situated in the heart of the country's financial and commercial capital, Makati City.
Services and facilities:
611 guest rooms
swimming pool, sauna, spa, gym, gift shop, business center, mini-bar, air-conditioned rooms, coffee & tea making facility, piped-in music, steambath, non-smoking floors, specially-fitted guest rooms for handicapped guests, barber shop, beauty salon, entertainmnet center, golf course, and 12-store arcade
10 function rooms for weddings, meetings, other social functions with maximum capacity for 800 persons
room service, laundry service, valet parking, limousine service, cable tv, air transportation, car rental, shoe shine, wake up call, tour desk, baby cribs, iron/ironing board, medical/dental clinic, foreign currency exchange, massage service, IDD/NDD telephone, fax services, complimentary international newspapers & business ma
restaurants within the hotel include Bocarino's, Emperor Court, New World Hotel Coffee Shop
Dusit Hotel Nikko
Ayala CentreMakati CityMetro
Manila Philippines
Tel: +63 (2) 867 3333
Website: http://manila.dusit.com/
For business or leisure, the five-star Dusit Hotel Nikko places you perfectly in the heart of Manila. Situated in Makati, Metro Manila’s premier financial, commercial, entertainment and shopping district, the Dusit Hotel Nikko is within easy walking distance to many Manila attractions and is just 30 minutes from Ninov Aquino International Airport.
Elegant decor is reflected throughout this luxurious Manila hotel. The 542 well appointed guest rooms and suites, including 21 extra-spacious Landmark Suites, two Ambassador Suites and one Presidential Suite, offer the utmost in comfort. Each guest room or suite at the Dusit Hotel Nikko is tastefully furnished and offers panoramic views of Makati’s premier business area skyline as well as an in-room safe, minibar and satellite television with multi channels.
Facilities
The Business Centre
offers a full range of services from telecommunications, including Internet, secretarial and meeting services with modern business equipment and facilities.
Location: 2nd floor
Open:Daily - 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
The Heath and Fitness Centre
features state-of-the-art exercise equipment and massage facilities. The facility is supervised by qualified fitness professionals, specialising in personalised exercise programming and nutrition counselling.
Location: 2nd floor
Open:Monday to Friday - 6:00 am to 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Outdoor Swimming Pool Ideal for sunbathing and taking a break for a relaxing hour or two.
Hotel Facilities and Services
Airport transfer
Baby-sitting service
Barber and beauty salon
Business Centre
Car rental
Foreign exchange service
In-house doctor
Laundry and dry-cleaning services
Room Service
Shopping arcade
Shops and boutiques
Sightseeing tours
Valet parking
The Peninsula Manila
Corner of Ayala and Makati Ave.
1226 Makati City, Metro Manila,
Republic of the Philippines
Tel: (63-2) 887 2888Fax: (63-2) 815 4825
E-mail: pmn@peninsula.com
Website:http://manila.peninsula.com/
Elegantly furnished in classic style, The Peninsula Manila's 498 rooms and suites provide modern, technologically advanced conveniences, including complimentary broadband Internet access for all hotel guests. The Club Floor has been designed with the needs of business travelers in mind and offers an exclusive Club Lounge, serving complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon tea, and cocktails, as well as a boardroom, Business Center, and Butler service.
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cas
Room rates per day: $295 -$2700
Services and facilities:
525 guest rooms, 47 suites
swimming pool, sauna, spa, gym, gift shop, business center, fax machine, air-conditioned rooms, in-room safe, coffee & tea-making facilities, mini-bar, jacuzzi, and steam bath
12 function rooms for weddings, meetings, other social functions with maximum capacity for 800 persons
room service, laundry service, valet parking, limousine service, cable tv, IDD/NDD telephone, car rental, voice mail, pay-per-view movies, 24- hour concierge, airport transfers, helicopter services, massage services, and beauty salon
restaurants within the hotel.
More Hotel
City Garden Hotel (Makati)
Makati City
Tel: (632) 899-1111Fax: (632) 899-1415
Email: garden@iconn.com.ph, ctmkt@pacific.net.ph
Web site: http://www.citygardenhotels.com
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $54 - $81
Services and facilities:
150 guest rooms
swimming pool, sauna, spa, gym, gift shop, business center, air-conditioned rooms, non-smoking rooms, helipad, coffeeshop
room service, cable tv, IDD/NDD telephone & voice messaging, in-room safety deposit box, electronic door lock system, massage services, internet connection
restaurants within the hotel.
Mercure Millenium Plaza Hotel
Makati Ave. cor. Eduque St.
Makati City
Tel: (+632) 899-4718, (63+2) 899-4747
Fax: (+632) 899-4755, (63+2) 899-4746
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $35 - $252
Services and facilities:
252 guest rooms
swimming pool, sauna, gym, business center, air-conditioned rooms, minibar, barbershop / beauty parlor, coffee shop, and jacuzzi
room service, laundry service, valet parking, cable tv, massage service, 24- hour security, foreign currency exchange, IDD/NDD telephone, transportation service, foreign currency exchange, safety deposit box, and indoor parking.
Royal Bellagio Hotel
5010 P. Burgos St.Poblacion,
Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 899-5555Fax: (63+2) 897-2056
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: from $50
Services and facilities:
56 guest rooms
1 function room with maximum capacity for 50 persons
room service, cable tv, Wi-fi Access
The Copa Businessman's Hotel
912 Pasay Road.Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 844-8811Fax: (63+2) 844-6126
Email: copabh@skyinet.net
Services and facilities:
35 guest rooms, 6 suites
business center, and coffee shop
room service, laundry service, cable tv, transportation service, safety deposit box, basement parking, stand-by generator, IDD/NDD telephone, dry cleaning services, voice mail box, and fax service.
Asian Mansion II Condotel
107 Dela Rosa St. cor. Nieva St.Legaspi Village,
Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 844-9061Fax: (63+2) 844-9061
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $50 - $145
Services and facilities:
48 guest rooms
swimming pool, sauna, gym, business center, visitor's monitor outlet, dining facilities, kitchen facilities, jacuzzi, mini-golf putting green, whirlpool, air-conditioned rooms, and children's play area
1 function room for meetings, other social functions with maximum capacity for 40 persons
laundry service, valet parking, limousine service, cable tv, foreign currency exchange, daily monthly rate, bank, carpark, IDD/NDD telephone, secretarial services, safety deposit box, in-house interior system, and visitor's monitor outlet.
BSA Mansion Condotel
108 Benavidez StreetLegaspi Village,
Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 812-2671, (63+2) 892-7777
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $50 - $140
Services and facilities:
40 guest rooms
swimming pool, sauna, gym, business center, jacuzzi, kitchen facilities, air-conditioned rooms, whirlpool, children's play area , and mini-golf putting green
1 function room for weddings, meetings, other social functions with maximum capacity for 50 persons
laundry service, limousine service, cable tv, IDD/NDD telephone, photocopying & facsimile services, daily & monthly rates, foreign currency exchange, carpark, safety deposit box, travel agency office, and 24-hour security
Fraser Place Serviced Residence
Forbes Tower Valero St.Valero St.,
Salcedo Village, Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 818-1818Fax: (63+2) 818-4222
Email: sales.manila@fraserhospitality.com
Web site: http://www.fraserhospitality.com
Modes of payment: All major credit cards,Cash
Services and facilities:
swimming pool, business center
limousine service
Makati International Inn
2178 Pasong Tamo cor. Pasay Rd.
Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 816-1187, (63+2) 892-5989Fax: (63+2) 819-5722
Services and facilities:
in-house movies, bar and Shiatsu Health Spa
room service, laundry service, cable tv, IDD/NDD telephone, catering services and car rental
Oxford Suites
Durban Cor.p.burgos St.
Makati City
Tel: (63+2) 899-7888, (63+2) 899-6891Fax: (63+2) 897-7900
Email: reservations@oxfordsuitesmakati.com
Modes of payment: All major credit cards, Cash
Room rates per day: $48.78 - $158
Services and facilities:
232 guest rooms
gym
1 function room for meetings with maximum capacity for 100 persons
room service, internet, secretarial services: duplicating, photocopying and faxing of documents, and courier coordination, IDD/NDD direct dial telephones
Here are some of the best place to dine and to dance the night away while your in Makati City
Max Brenner Chocolate Restaurant
Cuisine: Asian/international Cuisine
Bar Type: Café Bar
728-8810, 728-8810
Greenbelt 3, Ground Level,
Along Makati Ave.
Ayala Center Makati City,
Max Brenner is the best restaurant for me chocolate everywhere hehe. i have been there only once but cant wait to go back and eat again cant forget there Pork Scallops and Chocolate sufflie(spelling check)
M Cafe
Cuisine: International, Asian
Bar Type: Bar Restaurant
757-3000, 757-6000
Greenbelt, Ground Level
Makati Avenue cor. Legaspi St.
Ayala Center Makati City.
Bed Space
Cuisine: International
Bar Type: Cafe Bar Dance/Disco
729-4498, 728-8036
Greenbelt 3, 3rd Level
Ayala CenterMakati City
A great place to dine, drink dance and relax yes relax. well its for you to find out how you can relax in a bar. 
Absinth Cafe Bar
Cuisine: Asian, European, Continental
Bar Type: Café Bar, Dance/ Disco
757-4966, 840-5875
Greenbelt 3, 3rd Level
Ayala Center Makati City,
Love the place Great Music and nice crowd its one of the fave haunt of local celebs and models. so expect to see beautifull people. dress code: dress to impress. i also love there signature booze here.
Zen Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese
Bar Type: Restaurant
892-6851
Glorietta 3, 1st Level, Glorietta 3
Ayala Center Makati City
Tropezz Restaurant and Bar
Cuisine: International Bar Type: Live Bands & Performers
757-4484
Greenbelt 3, 2nd Level
Ayala CenterMakati City,
The Oak Restaurant
Cuisine: International
Bar Type: Café Bar
729-8888
Glorietta 4, Ground Floor Oakwood Premier
Ayala CenterMakati City,
The Aristocrat
Cuisine: Filipino
Bar Type
895-0101, 895-0725
146 Jupiter cor. Saturn Sts.
Bel-Air Village Makati City.
Temple Bar and Restaurant
Cuisine: Asian
Bar Type: Dance/ Disco, Live Bands & Performers, Music Bar
757-4813, 757-5113
Greenbelt 2, 1st Level Estrella St.
Ayala Center Makati City.
well your not in bangkok yet. hehe temple is one of the place to check out in ayala center. great music and interior. the booze is fine as hell i love their kamikaze blue and the buddha statue in the middle of the dance floor. crowd is compose of yuppies and students the place is jampacked on weekends. almost no space to shake your boootie
Old Swiss
Cuisine: Continental
Bar Type
818-8251, 812-1010 loc 511, 512
Ground Level Olympia Countryard Suites.
Makati Ave. cor. Sto. Tomas St.Makati City
Italiannis Restaurant
Cuisine: American, Italian
Bar Type: Reataurant
757-1323, 757-1324
Glorietta 4, Level 2,
Ayala CenterMakati City,
Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Institute
Beverly Hills 6750.
11/F 6750 Bldg., Ayala Avenue
Makati, PhilippinesPhone: 893-8888
Fax: 893.6750Mobile: +63917.8936750
E-mail: inquiries@bh6750.com
Website: http://www.bh6750.com
Beverly Hills 6750 is Asia's latest premiere center dedicated to excellence in aesthetic plastic surgery and aesthetic.
Shopping:
Shopping in makati can be cheap or very expensive depends on where and what you whanna shop. famous signature label have there boutiques in some of the malls around the area. cheap and local quality products are still available in some malls.
Ayala Center Makati
Ayala Center Makati is a development of Ayala Land Inc. and is located in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Ayala Center Makati is a recreational, shopping, dining and entertainment development centered on two Ayala Center Malls, Ayala Center Glorietta and Ayala Center Greenbelt, both an upscale shopping center. The two Ayala Center Malls are surrounded by other department stores and retail centers. These are SM Makati, The Landmark, Park Square 1, Park Square 2, Rustan's Makati, and 6750. It is dubbed as one of the most "first-class" shopping malls in the world. beat that!
Rockwell Center
Conveniently tucked away in the verdant "city within a city" that is the Rockwell Center, Power Plant Mall provides a unique and leisurely experience for the discerning shopper. Its four-level complex incorporates a mix of specialty brands, both international and local, a supermarket, lifestyle retailers, signature mini-anchors, themed restaurants and state-of-the-art cinemas and bowling alleys. Power Plant Mall. Where Fashionable Manila shops.
Sources
http://www.clickthecity.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makati
Monday, April 30, 2007
Destination: Makati City
Monday, April 23, 2007
Destination: Camarines Sur
Camarinies sur or simply Camsur is difinitely in the hotlist for wake boarding enthusiasts for having one of the worlds best wake boarding facilities. it is the CAMSUR WAKE BOARDING SPORT COMPLEX. it offers a 6-point cable ski system, coupled with restaurants, sand bars, spas, pro-shops and grand stands to hold guests. Riders can also enjoy their favorite water sports at night as the park will be equipped with spotlights that allow for it even to be open on evenings. well dont worry Camsur is not just for wake boarders you can always enjoy camsur's other tourist attractions. they also have Islands with white sandy beaches that can make the beaches in thailand a run for their money,forest reserve and natural park,dolphin watching,bird watching,deer watching,and an enchanting eco village. for more information about camsur just keep reading.
Getting there:
By Air:The Province of Camarines Sur is located in the central part of the Bicol Region, south of Metro Manila. Air Philippines flies daily to Naga Airport in Pili and to Legaspi City. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air also has daily flights via Legaspi City. travel time by air takes 45 minutes to an hour.
By Land:Air Condition/Ordinary Bus travels from manila to Camarines Sur daily. travel by land takes 8 hours.
Where to stay:
The Mansion Suites
Staying at the Mansion Suites is of great advantage to watersport lovers as it is just a stroll away from the world-class Camarines Sur Watersports Complex.
email: mansion-suites@camarinessur.gov.ph
or call: +63(54) 477 51 62
The EcoVillage
Capitol Complex, Cadlan,Pili,
Camarines Sur Philippines
Telephone # (+6354) 477.56.36
or e-mail at: theecovillage@camsurwatersportscomplex.com
Villa Del Rey Villas
For those who love luxury. Visitors who stay at these villas enjoy the finest pleasures in life like their own private garden retreat, personal outdoor hot tub, access to the spa facility, swimming pool and upscale dining.
Pasacao Chain of Resorts
Pasacao, Camarines SurFirst District
Camarines Sur's very own version of the Copacabana Beach in Brazil, Pasacao has about 12-kilometers of beaches filled with people on weekends, either to unwind after a busy week of work or to spend pleasure and fun with the whole family. Just a 45-minute ride by car from Naga City , excursionists can choose from isolating themselves to the nearby Daruanak Island , to enjoying the ambience of a floating cottage to basking under the sun while on a leisure cruise on a motorboat.
Gota Beach Resort
Caramoan, Camarines Sur
Third District
A five-hour trip either by bus from Naga City to Sabang, San Jose and by boat to Caramoan or directly by land through the Caramoan Peninsula Road, one will be amply rewarded with beautiful beaches with fine white sand beside majestic limestone and marble mountains as well as a taste of adventure in its exotic islets with coves nearby.
VILLA CACERES HOTEL
Magsaysay Avenue,
Naga City Camarines Sur
Villa Caceres offers first class accommodation and services. Enjoy its fully ?furnished, wall-to-wall carpeted, air-conditioned rooms with private toilet and bath, in-house movies, cable TV and pipe-in music. Get a taste of luxury in its classy facilities like its swimming pool, fitness gym, sauna bath and Jacuzzi, billiard hall, café ¡nd restaurant and its version of night life filled with music and drinks via Bistro Roberto, Disco Antonio and the newly-opened RJ?s Peak where one can sing his heart our all night long.
CROWN HOTEL
Elias Angeles St.,
Naga City Camarines Sur
054-473-8305/ 054-473-1845
Facilities and Services
- The Park Restaurant- Cafe rederico- East and West Jazz Bar- Do��agdalena Hall- Bistro Jose Piano Bar and Restaurant - Patio Magdalena Poolside Grill - Swimming Pool - Shuttle Service - Guarded Parking Area - Garden Areas - Stand-by Generator - Free Shuttle Service from Pili Airport
MORAVILLE HOTEL
Dinaga St., Naga City
Moraville Drive-In Hotel
NabuaBrgy. Rd. Nabua, CamSur
054-473-1247 to 48; 811-1807
Fax No. 811-1685
www.moraville.com
Moraville Hotel is definitely where luxury meets affordability.
Facilities and Services - Jacuzzi- 24-hour Room Service- Function Rooms- Moraville Restaurant- Powerstrip Bar and Videoke.
What to do in Camsur:
WakeBoarding
Camsur Watersports Complex
Camsur Watersports Complex Office:Provincial Capitol ComplexCadlan, Pili, Camarines SurContact Number: +63(54) 477-3159Fax Number: +63(54) 475-7806
E-mail: info@camsurwatersportscomplex.com info@camarinessur.gov.ph
Dolphin Watching
Camarines Sur's latest addition to the roster of ecological sites is the Ragay Gulf where marine enthusiasts will be fascinated by the dolphins of Camarines Sur. Spotted dolphins, Indo Pacific bottlenose dolphins and bottlenose dolphins are permanent residents of the stunning exhibitions.
Bird Watching
CamSur is home to a great diversity of endemic and migratory birds. Bird watching in Camarines Sur can be done in a variety of areas such as the Caramoan National Park, the marshlands of Calabanga, the Ragay Gulf and even in the Ecovillage located within the Provicial Capitol Complex, in Pili, Camarines Sur.
The Deer Farm Ocampo
The deer farm is entirely stocked with different species of Australian deer such as Blackbuck Antelope, Fallow Deer, Chital Deer, Red Deer, and Elk. Owned by the Camarines Sur government.
The Ecovillage
Discover this enchanting retreat within the provincial capitol complex. A perfect harmony of modernity and natural splendor, the Ecovillage is an ideal tourist destination.
Beaches
Sun, sand and sea... hundreds of islands waiting to be explored... seascapes with varying depths and infinite shades of blue, dazzling underwater coral gardens, skyscraping limestone formations covered in a rich green hue.
Top place to visit for beach lover is the Caramoan island.
The Caramoan Peninsula has gained tourism popularity in recent years. After the place has been featured in the news and local television programs, local and foreign travelers started to explore the virgin beaches of the peninsula.
To get to Caramoan from Manila, one may either take a 9-hour bus ride or a 1-hour plane ride to Naga City (377 km South of Manila). From Naga City Central Terminal, one may take a van to Sabang port. Travel usually last for 1 hour. From Sabang port, there are small commercial boats that ferry passengers to the Caramoan Port. Schedule of hourly boat departure starts at 5 AM. Boat ride usually lasts for 2-hrs and cost Php120.(3$) One may take a jeepney or a tricycle to go to the Centro or the Gota Beach.
It is best to travel the place with a local since the best beaches and sights are far from the Centro and Gota Beach. Activities may include diving, swimming, snorkeling and spelunking by day; and stargazing in the evening. There is no electricity or mobile phone signal on the island.
Landmark
there are several historical landmarks to visit in Camsur from old churches, spanisg garrison camp and old universities.
Museums
yes museums are also worth a visit in camsur.
When to go:
Being situated in a tropical country, Camarines Sur offers only two seasons: the wet and dry season. Dry season ranges from March to June providing for a sun and sand summer holiday for the beach lovers. It is also summertime making it the busiest season of the year where everyone has to sit back and relax at any quiet spot of one's liking or frolic at any famous or not-so-famous beach resort. The month of June to August suggests an ordinary school and work day for most Camarinenses. While the ?ber? months carry with them not only a cool change in the breeze but also a string of seasonal events such as the renowned Pe��ancia festival, the ?undas? (All Soul's Day) and the Christmas season.
Banks and Credit Cards
Commercial banks are open from Monday to Friday. Banking hours are from 9:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon. There are however a number which starts banking transactions as early as 8:30 and ends at 5:30 in the afternoon.
Major establishments such as department stores, malls, some restaurants, boutiques which are mostly found within the two cities of the province already accept credit cards.
Exchange Rate:
1.00 USD =47.56PHP
Camsur Photo Gallery:
Wakeboarder in action
View from the top of camsur wakeboarding complex
Wakeboarders from around the world
Filipino Celebrities at Nivea Wakeboarding challenge
Some of the best wakeboarders in the world
Foreign Tourist enjoying the natural wonders of camsur
White sand beaches in Caramoan Island
Caramoan Island
Gota Beach in Caramoan Island
The Eco Village
The Eco village
The Eco Village
Dolphin action
The Eco Village
the Eco Village
The Eco Village
The Eco Village
Mt Isarog
Bird Watching
Deer Farm
Wow oh wow theres really so much to do in camsur. it definitely goin to be the top tourist destination this summer for locals and foreign tourist here in the Philippines. so what are you waiting for Come To CAMSUR.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caramoan%2C_Camarines_Sur
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camarines_Sur
http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph/
http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Destination: Bohol
Getting there:BOHOL is an island province in central visayas in the Philippines. Though it is an island, it is easily accessible either by air or by sea if one comes from other Metro Manila or other provinces.
By air: The easiest and fastest way coming to Bohol from Manila and Cebu is by air direct to Tagbilaran City. At present there are three airline companies servicing these routes: Asian-Spirit, Philippine Airlines and the Laoag International Airlines. Daily trips direct from Manila and Cebu are provided by these airlines. Schedules vary, so please check with the airline companies.
Coming from other countries and if one wants to avoid the hassles in the Ninoy Aquino Internation Airport in Manila, you can book your flights from your country and chose Cebu City as your entry point in the Philippines. Then from the Mactan International Airport in Cebu, you can then take a connecting flight (Asian Spirit Airlines) direct to Tagbilaran City. Or if your schedule does not allow you to have a connecting flight upon your arrival at MIA, then you may opt to sleep over in Mactan or take the boat trips to Tagbilaran City.
By Sea: Travelling by sea is a less expensive alternative in getting to Bohol. Different shipping companies serve the sea routes direct from Manila, Cebu, Cagayan, Dumaguete and Dipolog. Most of the ships/boats dock at the Tagbilaran City Pier while other ships/boats dock at the town ports of Jagna, Ubay, Tubigon, Jetafe & Buenavista. Aside from the super ferries and the regular boats, fastcrafts are also servicing the different routes. Daily trips from Cebu and back are available either by fastcraft or regular boat and trips from Manila and other points of destinations have different schedules during the week.While in Bohol, you can also rent out some smaller boats or bankas to take you to the islands for island hoppings or scuba divings.
Check Out SuperFerry for Ship Schedule
http://www.superferry.com.ph/
Getting Around Bohol
While in the island province of Bohol, different modes of public land transportation can be availed of. Within the city of Tagbilaran, tricycles,multicabs and aircon taxis transport commuters to and from different points.
Bohol boasts of six pillars of tourism. Where can you ever find this generous package of ALL six tourism attractions in just one island? Only in Bohol...
This 6 pillars are the following:
CHOCOLATE HILLS The world-renowned cone-shaped Chocolate Hills is Nature's expression of beauty, mystery and romance. Spread over the Municipalities of Carmen, Sagbayan and Batuan, the Chocolate Hills is the province's signature attraction. It consists of approximately 1,268 haycock hills with heights ranging from 40 to 120 meters. Formed centuries ago by tidal movements, the hills are considered as a National Geologic Movement. During the summers, the dome-shaped grass covered limestone hills dry up and turn brown, transforming the area into seemingly endless rows of chocolate “kisses”. Two of the highest hills have been developed and provided with facilities such as a restaurant, hostel and viewdeck.
TARSIER Would you believe that the tarsier, the smallest living primate, measuring 4 to 5 inches and a tail longer than its body, can easily fit snugly in the human hand and is 36 million years old? Being endemic in limited forest pockets in Bohol and having the status of an endangered species, the tarsier has generated substantial interest.
DIVE SITES A dive sites in Balicasag and Cabilao Islands enable one to marvel at one of the most colorful and exotic display of marine life comparable to Tubattaha of Palawan, a world heritage site. Three words describe diving in Bohol: deep, steep wall. The undersea terrain is predominantly limestone and there are overhangs, crevices and declivitous walls that contribute to the underwater beauty of the province's dive sites. Marine life is abundant even in the off-season. The steep walls provide permanent niches for moray eels, lionfish, coral stalactites, sponges and a lot of other species.
BEACHES & RESORTS Panglao Island and the southeastern tip of Anda indulges one with soft, powdery white sand beaches.
HERITAGE SITES Without doubt, Bohol is also blessed with the most number of well-preserved, although deteriorating, heritage structures built during the Spanish colonial era. These structures, made of coraline limestones, include the churches, conventos, watchtowers, escuelas de niños y niñas, cabildos and presidencias, and old bridges.
ARTS & CULTURE Bohol's sixth pillar of tourism is our people's dynamic arts, artistic traditions, and cultural expressions. In music, painting, dance, literature, theatre, sculpture, and most recently the movies, Boholanos have reared both artistic talents and exceptional artists who rose to national stature and international distinction.
Where to Stay:
Alona Palm Beach Resort Bohol
Alona Beach Tawala Panglao Island 6340
Bohol Philippines
Description: Overlooking the Alona Beach, this resort is ideal for those who wish to enjoy some fine hospitality with an unmatched location and scenery.
Location: Located on the small island of Panglao, the Alona Palm Beach Resort Bohol is situated on a slightly elevated area, in the middle of a tropical garden. The property caters to the needs of a demanding traveller, who is looking for the best infrastructure and amenities. Alternative
facilities offered by the nearby establishments along the Alona Beach include dive centres with schools, restaurants, beach bars and several others.
Rooms: All the villas at the resort are elegantly furnished and equipped with a host of modern amenities. A 60-metre wide coconut palm grove divides the 12 luxury villas from the white beach and most of them offer pool, coconut palm grove and sea views. Air conditioning Hairdryer In-room safe Mini bar Modem/data port connection Private bathroom / Ensuite Tea and coffee making facilities,Telephone.
Hotel Amenities: A big and attractive swimming pool with sweet water, integrated pool bar and other recreation facilities like outdoor chess, form the central part of the resort. Baby sitting service Cocktail bar Lobby Reception Restaurant Swimming pool Terrace.
BOHOL'S DAPDAP BEACH RESORT
Candabong, Anda, Bohol, Philippines
http://www.boholdapdapresort.com/
Description: A place once filled with Dapdap Trees, developed into a perfect getaway, a place of serenity where the water is clear, the beach is white, and the people are warmed. Your perfect dream vacation awaits you!Come to this place and enjoy summer all-year round. If you opt for a place of relaxation, away from the crowded beach and crowded tourist, truly this place is perfect.
Bohol Beach Club
http://www.tambuli.com/Bohol.htm
Accomodation: With its vast expanse of fine, powdery white sand beach that sprawl several meters off the shallow shores, Bohol Beach Club nestled in the island paradise of Panglao in Bohol is the perfect haven for intimate, tender encounters and romantic getaways.
Room Capacity:
* The Standard Rooms, have individual air conditioning, hot and cold shower, with electric current at 220v. All these have a breathtaking view of the blue waters and white sand beach.
*The Superior Rooms, are situated across the exhilarating setting of lush greens and blooms, surrounding the dazzling swimming pool. Each room has individual air conditioning, television, mini-bar, hot and cold shower, with electric current at 110v/220v.
* The Executive Suites feature a parlor area leading to a cozy bedroom. The suites are equipped with aircondition units, television and mini-bar, hot and cold shower with tubs and electric current at 110v/220v. The suites' bedroom and parlor area, each open to a veranda with commanding view of the pristine beach. Perfect for enjoying the summer breeze and watching the immaculate sunset.
* The Family Suite in the resort has two comfortable air conditioned bedrooms. It is equipped with its own television, mini-bar, hot and cold shower plus bathtubs, and rooms share a single but cozy parlor area. The rooms open to a veranda that captures a most picturesque sight of powderfine white sands and serene blue waters. Relax in the suite's own jacuzzi located in the privacy of the veranda.
Facilities: Pool bar, beach bar, restaurant, swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, scuba diving, glass bottom boat, tennis court, billards, darts, chess, table tennis and backgammon.
Services:-Business center - secretarial services, photocopying, facsimile machine, computer scanning, internet access- laundry services and dry cleaning- room service- clinic/doctor on call- massage service- airport transfers, car hire- airline ticket reconfirmation, information and city tour bookings through the front desk- gift shops featuring souvenir items, beach wear, fashion accessories and sundry items
Alona Palm Beach
Alona Beach, Tawala, Panglao Island 6340,
Bohol, Philippines
Telephone:+63 - (0)38 - 502 91 41
Telefax:+63 - (0)38 - 502 91 42
http://www.alonapalmbeach.com
the luxurious beach resort at Alona Beach, on the island of Panglao, in the Philippines.
Accomodation: located on a slightly elevated area in the middle of a tropical garden, spacious and quiet. A 60 meter wide coconut palm grove divides the 12 luxury villas from the white beach. Almost all villas offer pool, coconut palm grove and sea view. The open restaurant, overlooking the pool and sea, offers excellent Filipino and international cuisine, prepared by an experienced German chief.
Recreational Activities Offered:
Big sweet water swimming pool (450 m²),Table tennis,Outdoor chess/checkers (160 x 160 cm),9-hole miniature golf course (lawn),KayakingMountain bike (and helmet) rental,Snorkel and fins rental,Massage.
Bohol Photo Gallery:
CPG Avenue, Tagbilaran City
Island City Mall
Puntod Island
Manmade Mahogany Forest
Mag-Aso Falls
Loboc River
The Ever Famous Chocolate Hills
Whale Watching at Bohol Sea
Alona Beach,Panglao Island
Sources:
http://www.bohol.gov.ph
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohol
http://www.bohol-island.com
Friday, April 20, 2007
Where to stay
Wonder where to stay in the Philippines? well worry no more cause philippines is home for numerous 5star hotel to cheap but quality service hotels and hostels. surely a destination for big spender and budget traveler. here are some of hotel list around philippines from 5 star to cheap accomodation. this are just a few of the hotel accomodation there thousand more u can choose from you can contact me personally for other hotel accomodation you like.
Manila
Edsa Shangri-La Hotel
Edsa Shangri-La Hotel Address:1 Garden Way,
Ortigas CenterMandaluyong City 1650
Manila, Philippines
Rating: 5 star
Location for Edsa Shangri-La Hotel
Edsa Shangri-La is located in Mandaluyong, center of the newly developing commercial and business district of Metro Manila. The hotel is only 30 minutes drive from Makati or 45 minutes drive from the airport, and is set in a natural lush environment with colorful gardens and tall green palms.
Description for Edsa Shangri-La Hotel
The Edsa Shangri-La is in Mandaluyong, the flourishing commercial district of Metro Manila. The hotel, set in lush tropical gardens, is a 7 km. drive from the Makati business area and 13 km. from the international airport. It is also within walking distance of a major shopping complex. Enjoy the impeccable standards synonymous with the Shangri-La, complemented by the natural warmth and generosity typical of the Philippines and her people
Facilities and Amenities for Edsa Shangri-La Hotel
Personal Computer and Color Printer
Color Television
Video Cassette Recorder
Mini Component System
Cordless Telephones
In Room Personal Safe
Child Care Service
Room Service
Laundry and Valet Service
Medical Clinic
Limousine and car rental
Video and CD Library
Jacuzzi
Lounge
Coffee shop
Fine Dinning Restaurant
Gym
Billiard
Therapeutic massage
Swimming Pool
Rental of Boardroom and Meeting Rooms
Business Center on the ground floor
Fax Machine
Heritage Hotel Manila
Hotel Address:Roxas Boulevard at corner of EDSA,
Metro Manila,1300, Philippines
Rating:5star
Heritage Hotel Location
Conveniently located on the Bay and in close proximity to major commercial districts, the hotel is only minutes from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The brand new 5-star Heritage Hotel Manila offers total freedom from the bustling city life and is an ideal alternative from the daily traffic surrounding the Makati area.
Heritage Hotel Description
On Roxas Boulevard, which spans the length of the bay, there now stand the ultimate testament to the spirit of Philippines' hospitality, The Heritage Hotel. In a matter of minutes one can travel from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and arrive at this oasis of cultured calm and relaxation, and still be within easy reach of Manila's bustling business areas.
Heritage Hotel Accommodation
The 453 newly-appointed rooms, overlooking the spectacular bay area, are all fully equipped with modern decor and state-of-the-art technology. Amenities include individual controls for air-conditioning, bedside control panels, hi-tech key-lock system, color TV with CNN and Star TV, music system, IDD telephones, mini-bar, in-room safe ,coffee-tea making facility,and bathrooms with fitted hair-dryers. Room service is available 24 hours and for each guest.
Heritage Hotel Facilities and Amenities
For relaxation guests can take a dip in our swimming pool. While a fully equipped gym provides innovative equipment to help guests work out.
The Heritage Hotel also caters to banquets and meetings with consummate professionalism. Its newest pillarless grand ballroom, The Heritage ballroom , seats over 500 guests and is ideal for all types of banquets. The spacious foyer at its entrance provides an elegant pre-function area. Thirteen additional board/meeting rooms equipped with modern facilities to ensure that every meeting, large or small is sure to be a success at the Heritage Hotel.
Bayview Park Hotel Manila
Hotel Address:1118 Roxas Boulevard cor. United Nations Ave.
Ermita Manila Philippines.
Rating:3star
ROOM TYPE
RATE
Superior Room (Sgl/ Dbl) with breakfast
US$ 57
Standard Room (Sgl/ Dbl or Twn) with breakfast
US$ 65
Bayview Park Hotel Location
Conveniently located in the heart of the city's tourist district along the famous Roxas Boulevard fronting the U.S. Embassy with a full view of Manila Bay. Just 20 minutes from the airport and walking distance from malls, galleries and the notable Club Intramuros with a flood lighted golf course.
Bayview Park Hotel Description
For your business and personal convenience, all our 18 tastefully furnished suite rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, mini-bar, individual temperature control panels, cable TV and 24 hour service.
Bayview Park Hotel Accommodation
Our 275 guest rooms and suites, offer extra comfort and exclusive privileges for the most discriminating traveler.
Bayview Park Hotel Facilities and Amenities
Coffee and tea making facilities inside the room
In-room safe and hotel deposit boxes
Multi-lingual cable television
Piped in music
IDD/NDD telephone
Bathtub / shower
Bathroom amenities
Hair dryer
110 / 220 V electricity outlet
Laundry and dry-cleaning services
Medical clinic / In house nurse
Business center
Airport transfers
Parking Space / Valet parking
Beauty salon for men and women
Foreign currency exchange
Flower shop
Souvenir and gift shop
Travel Agency
Health Club
Makati Shangrila Hotel
Hotel Address:Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue St,
Makati Philippines
Telephone No:
(+632) 631-1022: 688-4169
TeleFax No:
(+632) 631-1023
Rating:5star
Location - Makati Shangrila Hotel
Makati Shangri-La Hotel is located at the center of Manila's most prestigious business, shopping and entertainment district. Just 20 minutes away from the international airport, this award-winning hotel offers exquisite comfort and world class luxury. From its exceptionally spacious and beautifully appointed rooms to its lavish restaurants and exciting bars, its high-speed internet access to its full-service Spa and Fitness Center, Makati Shangri-La lives up to its reputation as Manila’s leading hotel.
Description - Makati Shangrila Hotel
Just twenty minutes from the international airport, at the crossroads of Manila's most prestigious business, shopping and entertainment district, you will experience the sublime comfort and facilities of the city's premier deluxe hotel. From the moment you enter the spectacular lobby of the Makati Shangri-La you're in a world apart. A world where gracious service and warm Filipino Hospitality combine to make your stay truly memorable.
At your doorstep is the convenience of Makati's newest and most extensive shopping malls offering a wide variety of departments stores, boutiques, restaurants, bars, specially shops, and cinemas. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, you'll discover why the Shangri-La has emerged as Manila's preferred hotel for the discriminating traveller and the focal point of the city's commercial and social life.
Accommodation - Makati Shangrila Hotel
Each of the Shangri-La Hotel's guest rooms and suites has been tastefully decorated and designed to give you maximum comfort, privacy and relaxation throughout your stay. Guest Room Features: Broadband Internet Access , Computer Dataport , Voice Mail , Satellite/Cable Television , International Direct Dial Telephone , Electronic Safe , Mini-bar , Coffee/Tea Making Facilities , Full-size Executive Writing Desk , In-house Movie Channels , Iron and Ironing Board
Facilities and Amenities - Makati Shangrila Hotel
What better way to end a hectic day but with an invigorating workout, a welcome dip in the pool or a relaxing massage. Whatever your choice, our world-class recreation facilities and highly trained staff are sure to leave you satisfied.
Pampanga/Angeles City
Holiday Inn Hotel Clark Field Pampanga
Special Internet Rates
Room Type
Low Season
Superior Single / Twin
US$ 95 net
Deluxe Single
US$ 110 net
Superior Suite
US$ 145 net
Deluxe Suite
US$ 160 net
Garden Villa ( Maximum of 4 persons )
US$ 200 net
Extra Person
US$ 25 net
Description:
A scenic drive throughfertile Pampanga province is home to the Holiday Inn Resort Clark Field. The resort offers all the charm of Pampanga in an international setting and is a mere 90 kilometers away from the bustle of Manila. Pampanga is renowned for its delictely seasones cuisine, and the artistic talent of the Pampanguenos who create the PHilippine's finest crafts, woodcarving, handcarved furniture, and colourful christmas pageants.
Facilities and Amenities
BUSINESS FACILITIES:
The Holiday Inn Resort Clark Field provides the business world impeccable standards of planning and service for conferences and meetings. From the smallest seminar to a theatre style conference of up to 750 people you can leave the arrangements to our highly proficient personnel.
RECREATION:
Discover the ultimate in rest and recreation at the Holiday Inn Resort Clark Field. Take in a few laps in our exquisite pool or simply soak up the sun in the tropical garden.You can be confident that your children are having an equally wonderful time participating in the events provided by the children's club. They will naturally be safety supervised by our competent staff.
Hotel Royal Amsterdam
Location
648 Fields Avenue, Balibago, Angeles City,
Pampanga, Philippines 2009.
Contacts
Telephone Number
+63 (45) 892 3392-5 or (45) 625 6212-16
Fax Number
+63 (45) 892-3391
Email Address
mailto:info@hotelroyalamsterdam.com
www.hotelroyalamsterdam.com
Rates starts at 22$
Clarkton Hotel Angeles City Philippines
Location
Clarkton Hotels Inc.620 Don Juico Ave., Clarkview,
BalibagoAngeles City 2009, Philippines
US-Toll Free: 1-866-978-4962
Phone: +63 45 892-6272 to 73Fax: +63 45 625-6887
http://www.clarkton.com
Facilities & Services
Established in 1992
Under European Hotel Management
93 rooms all with Phone, Air Conditioning & Cable TV with approx. 50 English, Japanese, German, French, Filipino, Chinese TV channels
24 hours permanent hi-speed Internet access (ASDL)
Kitchen: International, European & Filipino dishes (chef de cuisine from Switzerland)
2 times daily Buffets: Breakfast Buffet & Dinner buffet (International cuisine)
24 hours room & kitchen services
In-house travel agency
In-house Beauty Shop
Gym
Swimming Pool
24 hours restaurant a-la-carte
In-house: Hotel Bar with projector screen, Night Club with Pool Table, Pool Bar & Karaoke
Parking lots
Daily Shuttle Bus to and from Manila
Free Shuttle Bus to and from Fields Avenue
Laundry service
We accept the following Credit Cards: Visa, Master, Dinners & Amex
Assistance to other services available
Angeles City Beach Club Suites Hotel Philippines
Location
Angeles Beach Club Hotel
Don Juico Avenue ( across SM Clark City )Malabanias,
Angeles City 2009Philippines
Phone Number: 00(63) (45) 892-2222
Fax Number:00(63) (45) 892-5375
http://www.angelesbeachclubhotel.com
Angeles Beach Club Hotel offers the comfort of its rooms. Choose among our Deluxe, Deluxe Jacuzzi, Suite and Penthouse. Dine to our fine dining Restaurant that serves the best local and international dishes in a peaceful and relaxing environment. Experience the ambiance and warm welcome of the hotel's Lobby & Lounge. Relax and rejuvenate yourself with aromatic herbal health through our Spa & Massage. Dip your body and refresh in our unique Swimming Pool surrounded by white sand and palm trees, giving you that 'staying at a real beach club' feeling. The warm water Jacuzzi is the perfect place to relax and melt away life's stresses. Check your electronic mails at our high speed Internet Cafe and buy anything and everything you need at our Mini Shop.
Mo's Place
Mo's Place, Fields Ave corner of A Santos St., Balibago,
Angeles City, Philippines 2009
Located in the center of Angeles City's famous nightlife district, the MOtel offers 10 new spacious and comfortable rooms at the most reasonable price in Angeles City. The Philippines is world renowned for service with a smile and our staff are no exception. Book at our email below.
OUR ROOMS INCLUDE
QUEEN SIZED BEDS
MINI-BAR
CABLE TV
IN-ROOM SAFE
AIR CONDITIONING
LARGE POOL W/FOOD AND SWIM-UP BAR
ANGELES CITY'S ONLY POOLSIDE HOT WATER JACUZZI
Economical Rooms between P1,400 and P1,650* around 35$
15% DISCOUNT ON ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGES ATMO's PLACE, KOKONUTZ, TREASURE ISLAND, AND LOLLIPOP/ZIGGY'SIN ROOM COMPUTER WITH 24 HOUR BROADBAND INTERNET
Email us or contact us online at:
mos_trvl@yahoo.com
mostravel@hotmail.com
http://www.kokomoz.com
Cebu City
Cebu Marriott Hotel
Cardinal Rosales Ave., Cebu Business Park,Cebu City,
Cebu, Philippines
Philippines (Reg. Line):+63(2)910-0201
Rating:4star
Standard Room (Single/Double)
US$ 120 nett
Location
Cebu City Marriott Hotel is in Cardinal Rosales Avenue in Cebu Business Park. Within the block is the impressive Ayala Shopping Center. The city's convention center and downtown district are a five-minute drive away. The Mactan Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) is only 10 kilometers away (8-10 minutes' drive), and about 30 kilometers (25-30 minutes' drive) from Cebu Airport in Mactan Island.
Rooms
Cebu City Marriott offers 303 well-appointed rooms, which include 22 business and executive suites--equipped to meet the needs of the international business traveler.Guest Room Amenities• Speaker phone• Voice mail• Data ports on phone• TV with remote control• Cable/satellite TV• All-news channel• Newspaper delivered (Mon-Fri)• Refrigerator available• Minibar• Complimentary in-room coffee• Air conditioned guest rooms• Iron and ironing board• Hairdryer• Bathrobe• In-room safe• Cribs available
Facilities, Amenities and Services
• Outdoor pool• Full spa (nearby)• Health club• Sauna• Jogging• Tennis (1.0 km)• Beach (12.0 km)• Snorkeling (12.0 km)• Sailing (12.0 km)• Water-skiing (12.0 km)• Jet skiing (12.0 km)• Golfing: - Alta Vista - Alta Vista Golf Course (18 holes; 6102 yards; 72 par; 2.5 km away) - Cebu Country Club (18 holes; 6500 yards; 72 par; 1.0 km away)Other Amenities and Services• On-site Restaurant• 24-hour room service• Coffee Shop• Cocktail Lounge• Laundry valet• Child care services available• Concierge services• Gift shop/newsstand• Full business center• PC available• Printer available• Secretarial services available• Safe deposit box at front desk• Rental car desk: Budget
Shangri-La'sMactan Island Resort
Punta Engano RoadMactan Island,
Cebu, Philippines
Rooms at Shangri-La's Mactan Island Resort, Cebu, Philippines
All guestrooms are beautifully appointed with a delightful Tropical decor blending local craftsmanship with stylish design. All rooms offer private balconies – many overlooking the sea. For guests desiring the utmost in luxury we offer "Horizon Resort Club" rooms with upgraded Amenities and services.
Guests reserving "value rate/non-discounted" receive many special amenities including complimentary breakfast, Complimentary buffet dinner, free non-motorised water sports, free laundry, free broadband internet access. Free local faxes and telephone calls, international direct dial calls, and faxes at cost. Late check-out may be arranged.
Facilities and Amenities at Shangri-La's Mactan Island Resort, Cebu, Philippines
• Activities Centre • Ballroom• Banquet Facility• Bar• Beauty Shop/Hair Salon• Private Beach• Billiards• Business Centre• Chapel• Childrens Playroom• Clothing Stores• Coffee Shop• Conference Room• Elevators• Executive/Club Floors• Fitness Center• Free Parking• Game Room• Gift Shop• Six-Hole Golf Course• Handicap Facilities• Health Club• Jogging Path• Laundromat• Lounge• Medical Clinic• Meeting Room• News Stand• Night Club• Non-Smoking Rooms• Swimming Pool W/Slide• Children*S Swimming Pool• Restaurants• Sauna• Spa• Shopping Arcade• Steam Room• Table Tennis• 3 Tennis Courts• Volleyball Court• Water Sports Centre• Whirlpool• Wine ShopRecreational Facilities & Services The Resort Offers a Wide Range of Recreational Activities Including:• Health Club and Spa (open daily 1000-2200) offers Steam Room, Sauna, Whirlpool, Gymnasium• Complete Menu of Spa Treatments Including Massage Therapy, Skincare And Body Treatments• Daily Activities Program For Children, Teenagers• Swimming in Two Pools or Ocean• Ocean Wing Pool Opens from 6am-9pm• Main Pool• Tennis At the Tennis Centre, Lessons, Racquet and Ball: Rentals Available. Reservations Recommend.• Indoor Children*S Supervised Playroom• Treasure Island Game Room With Billiards, Table Tennis, Board Games, Mahjong, Darts• 6-Hole Golf Course. Clubs and Balls Are Included in Green Fee. Reservations Required.• Jogging Path / Volleyball / Aerobics• Sea Sports Centre Offers:- Snorkeling Speedboat Rides- Sailing Floats- Banana Boat Rides Jetskis- Water-Skiing Windsurfing- Sea Kayaking• Helicopter Rides• Parasailing• Scuba Diving• Fishing• Video Games• Island Excursions• Complimentary shuttle service to shopping in Cebu City operates from 0915-1840.
Davao City
Marco Polo Davao
Claro M Recto Street, Davao, Philippines
Tel: (63 82) 221-0888Fax: (63 82) 225-0111
davao@marcopolohotels.com
http://davao.marcopolohotels.com
Amenity Highlights — Golf, Outdoor Pool, Driving Range, Horseback Riding, Concierge Desk
The Pearl Farm Beach Resort
Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal, PhilippinesTEL: (6382) 221-9970FAX: (6382) 221-9979 or our Manila Sales Office through : 15th Floor, 139 Corporate CenterValero St., Salcedo Village, Makati CityTEL: (632) 750-1896 / 750-1898 / 893-2093FAX: (632) 750-1894
http://www.pearlfarmresort.com
TARIFF RATES (rates are in US $)
BALAY HOUSE -
$110 ++
SAMAL HOUSE -
$195 ++
MANDAYA HOUSE -
$240 ++
SAMAL SUITE -
$340 ++
SUNSET SUITE -
$340 ++
MALIPANO VILLAS
*3 BEDROOM (MAX OF 6 ADULTS) -
$570 ++
*4 BEDROOM (MAX OF 8 ADULTS) -
$670 ++
EXTRA BED
Deluxe Accommodation with 73 guestrooms, suites, cottages on stilts perched above the sea and exclusive villas are designed from Maranao and Samal ethnic influences in both materials and form. Inside, decorative details and multihued patterns reflect the islands vibrant culture as inspired by the region's rich tribal ancestry. HILLTOP ROOMSAMAL HOUSEMANDAYA HOUSESAMAL SUITEMalipano Island, a secluded island located a few hundred meters off Samal Island, is where seven (7) exclusive villas of the resort are nestled. It offers three holes of golf and at the west side, the island faces a pristine white sand beach.
Facilities
For the sports enthusiast, tennis courts are available during the day and at night. The resort also offers a wide array of water sports activities that include wind surfing, water polo, jet skiing, water skiing, banana boat rides and scuba diving. Sea kayaks, hobie cats and wave runners are also available. The Pearl Farm's attractions however, go much deeper than surface delights. Two (2) sunken World War II Japanese vessels await discovery from scuba divers, just 60 meters away from the resort. Marine life has been protected and nurtured over the past years, and the area surrounding the resort has been declared a marine sanctuary.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
How to get in
On entering the Philippines foreigners from most countries automatically get a free 3-week tourist visa. If intending on staying longer you should apply for a visa extension. Each visa extension is valid for 59 days, except the first which is 38 days (i.e 59-21).
You can pay on departure a fine of PhP1000 per month of overstay plus the PhP2020 fee.
To avoid all the hassle, before traveling get the longer visa from the embassy (or a consulate), as this saves you a couple of days hassle during your holiday. Contact the Philippine embassy of your country about the exact requirements for a visa application and opening hours of the consular section. When you arrive with a visa, show it to the immigration official, so that he will actually give you the 59 days, instead of the normal 21 days, on your arrival stamp.
Bureau of Immigration offices are as follows:
-Bureau of Immigration Main Office. Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila. Tel (011-63-2)527-5657.
-Bureau of Immigration Regional Office. P Burgos Street, Tribunal, Mandaue City, Cebu. Tel (011-63-32)345-6442/6443/6444.
-Bureau of Immigration Regional Office - Davao. BI Building, JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City, Tel (011-63-82)300-7258.
-Bureau of Immigration offices in other locations
Many tourists also get caught out on the dress code .....No sandals or shorts! So, dress well!
By plane
NAIA Centennial Terminal(Terminal 2)
Since the Philippines is an archipelago, most visitors will arrive by plane. International travelers can fly into airports in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Clark, Laoag, Subic, Basco (seasonal), Zamboanga (beginning April 23, 2007).
If you plan to travel around the various islands it is best to get an open jaw ticket. This can save much time time back tracking. Most common open jaw combination in flying into Manila and out of Cebu.
The cheapest options when coming from Europe or North/South America is via Singapore or Hong Kong. There are many regional carriers that can give excellent open jaw ticket options Silkair with Singapore Airlines being one.
Most visitors will fly in through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila. NAIA has three terminals. Terminal 2 is exclusively used by Philippine Airlines for its International and Domestic flight networks and by Air Philippines for its Domestic flight networks. Terminal 1 is used by airlines that flies to international destinations. Manila Domestic Passenger Terminal are used by airlines that flies to domestic destination. Terminal 3, as of the writing of this article, is not yet open to the public.
Major airlines that fly to Manila include KLM and Lufthansa, which has daily connections to Amsterdam and Frankfurt, respectively, and to other points in Europe; Northwest Airlines, which have various connections to the United States via Japan; Singapore Airlines with multiple connections each day to Singapore and Cathay Pacific which offers multiple flights a day to Hong Kong and further into the the Chinese Mainland. Budget carrier Jet Air Asia operates flights from Singapore to Manila unlike other low cost carriers which fly to Clark (see below).
Major airlines that fly into Manila include (as of January 2007):
Air Macau (Macau)
Air Niugini (Hong Kong, Port Moresby)
Asiana Airlines (Busan, Seoul-Incheon)
Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong)
Cebu Pacific (Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul-Incheon, Singapore)
China Airlines (Kaohsiung, Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan)
China Southern Airlines (Beijing, Guangzhou, Xiamen)
Continental Airlines (as Continental Micronesia; Guam, Koror, Saipan, Yap)
Emirates (Dubai)
Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi)
EVA Air (Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan)
Gulf Air (Manama, Muscat)
Japan Airlines (operated by JALways; Tokyo-Narita)
Jetstar Asia Airways (Singapore)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Amsterdam)
Korean Air (Seoul-Incheon)
Kuwait Airways (Bangkok, Kuwait)
Lufthansa (Frankfurt)
Malaysia Airlines (Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur)
Northwest Airlines (Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Nagoya-Centrair, Tokyo-Narita)
Philippine Airlines (Bangkok, Beijing, Busan, Fukuoka, Guam, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jakarta, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Nagoya-Centrair, Okinawa, Osaka-Kansai, San Francisco, Seoul-Incheon, Shanghai-Pudong, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan, Tokyo-Narita, Vancouver, Xiamen)
Qantas (Brisbane, Sydney)
Qatar Airways (Doha)
Royal Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan)
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh)
Singapore Airlines (Singapore)
Thai Airways International (Bangkok, Osaka-Kansai)
From either international airport, passengers can connect to domestic flights. Philippine Airlines domestic flights leave from the same airport (Terminal 2), while other domestic airlines fly out of the old domestic airport.
The Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark, Pampanga is where budget airlines like Air Asia (from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu) and Tiger Airways (from Singapore and Macau) fly to, aside from that it also receives direct flights from Hong Kong and Korea. Clark is located to the north of Metro Manila, about 1 to 2 hours by bus.
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu on the island of Visayas receives international traffic from Malaysia, Qatar, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea.
The Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on the island of Mindanao receives direct flights from Singapore, Manado and Gorontalo in Indonesia, and Palau in Micronesia and seasonal flights from Macau.
The Laoag International Airport in Laoag City in the province of Ilocos Norte receives direct flights from Guangzhou in China.
The Subic Bay International Airport in Subic in the province of Zambales receives direct flights from Taipei in Taiwan.
The Basco Airport in Basco in the province of Batanes receives seasonal flights from Macau.
The Zamboanga International Airport in Zamboanga City on the Zamboanga Peninsula will soon recieve direct flights from Sandakan in Malaysia beginning in April 23, 2007.
Facts About The Philippines
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands covering a land area of 115,739 sq. m. (299,764 sq. km.). Main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Capital is Manila. Time Zone is GMT + 8 hours.
CLIMATE March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, November to February is cool. Average temperatures: 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C; humidity is 77%.
POPULATION There are a total of 76.5 million Filipinos as of the latest national census in May, 2000. Population growth is estimated at 2.36 percent annually. Luzon, the largest island group, accounts for more than half of the entire population.
LANGUAGES Two official languages --- Filipino and English. Filipino which is based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also widely used and is the medium of instruction in higher education.
Eight (8) major dialects spoken by majority of the Filipinos: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense.
Filipino is that native language which is used nationally as the language of communication among ethnic groups. Like any living language, Filipino is in a process of development through loans from Philippine languages and non-native languages for various situations, among speakers of different social backgrounds, and for topics for conversation and scholarly discourse. There are about 76 to 78 major language groups, with more than 500 dialects.
RELIGIONS Some 83% of Filipinos are Catholic. About 5% are Moslem. The rest are made up of smaller Christian denominations and Buddhist.
UNIT OF MEASURE The Metric System is used in most trade and legal transactions.
ELECTRICITY 220 volts a/c is the common standard. 110 volts a/c is also used, especially in major hotels.
CURRENCY The Philippines' monetary unit is the peso, divided into 100 centavos. Foreign currency may be exchanged at any hotels, most large department stores, banks, and authorized money changing shops accredited by the Central Bank of the Philippines. International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Bank Americard, Master Card, and American Express are accepted in major establishments.
