What to do while waiting for our flight home

[kev_n_jena 89]

Hi, I'm just wondering what we can find to do after the visa arrives. There is a good chance we will have 7 days to wait if the visa arrives in a timely manner. Best case, we can pick up the visa on tues. the 10th, our flight home isn't until the 17th. I was thinking if the visa comes early, on the 10th, we will try to get on standby and come home early, but if we can't do that we will need to find something to do. We're talking something cheap to do! LOL There are a few relatives to visit near Manila but after that I'm thinking we could hop a bus or boat somewhere and find a cottage on a beach for a few days. Any ideas about a low cost relaxing location not too far from Manila?

Kevin

[john_and_marlene 162]

You could spend 2 or 3 days at the Mall of Asia and still not see it all.

[edp333 9]

Tagatay is close and the cottages in the park that overlook the lake are very inexpensive. But they are rustic also. The boat cruises are expensive, but if you are into hiking there is a trail to the mountain.

Places like Intramuros and some of the Cathedrals are interesting places to visit inside Manila Metro.

Subic Bay is only 100 Km away and is nice. I had my filipina asawa call for prices and deal with the proprietors. At most places the price was automatically higher if they dealt with an American.

[vsmtghdy 2]

You can try to go to Puerto Galera, if you like the beach. You can go there early in the morning and leave in the afternoon or can stay there over night or for 2-3 nights if you want. There are cottages/places there that you can rent p1000/night and up, some even p600-800/night. You just have to scout and look for the nice place/cottage that is cheaper. If you want, you can also stay at Marco Vincent REsort at Puerto Galera (that is where me and my family stayed), room may range from p3000 and up/night. They have a swimming pool inside their resort, and you can also walk a short distance to the beach. You can call their office, they will even provide a private bus from Manila to Batangas pier, then to the ferry ride to Puerto Galera (that's for a package deal).

There are a lot of places you can go to that is near Manila.

Other suggestions:

1. Hidden Valley

2. Villa Escudero

3. Baguio City

4. Subic/Olongapo

5. Tagaytay City (Tagaytay PIcnic Grove over looking Taal Volcano)

6. Others

[Epiphany 0]

Baracay

[SqdnGuns 21]

Tagaytay or Puerta Galera.....when in Puerta Galera, I stay at the Portofino, nice quite place on the beach.

Just thought of this one too.................100 Islands up near Alaminos.

Edited June 27, 2007 by SqdnGuns

[niceguy26 0]

Bohol is very cheap and so much fun!

[kev_n_jena 89]

Bohol is very cheap and so much fun!

I'm not much of a tourist and I don't dive. Anyplace off the beaten tourist path that is safe is fine for me. I guess near the beach would be nice but I don't require dive facilities.

[RonMay 1]

beach with family i guess. not the whole relatives of course but you know her mom and dad or siblings. have her spend most of her time with her family coz she might not feel that "longingness" too much, but i know like every other filipinas whose here in the US (correct me if im wrong ladies lol) they're dying to see their family, friends everything back home lol when they've been here after a couple of months or so... days that she's gona cry for homesickness, for filipino food, so you have to be ready for that hehehe... but for now have fun in Phil coz you're surely gona miss it!!! congratz by the way and have a safe trip

to edit:

i saw your pics guys and some of them are taken in CDO airport, is she from CDO? just curious coz thats my beloved city. lol. we've been to timoga falls/resort. lol oh well pls say hi to my "people" (my kababayans) hehehe

Edited June 27, 2007 by ronmay

[niceguy26 0]

Bohol is very cheap and so much fun!

I'm not much of a tourist and I don't dive. Anyplace off the beaten tourist path that is safe is fine for me. I guess near the beach would be nice but I don't require dive facilities.

I don't dive eaither, however with the dolphin watching, and tour of chocolate hills, its very much worth going. I understand if its not in your path though. hope you find something fun to do!

[flakeman1 0]

My vote is Puerte galera, cheap hotels and good diving..make for a funn way to kill time...yes about 3 hours from manila... car /boat ride enjoy your tme......and Congrats..

[kev_n_jena 89]

beach with family i guess. not the whole relatives of course but you know her mom and dad or siblings. have her spend most of her time with her family coz she might not feel that "longingness" too much, but i know like every other filipinas whose here in the US (correct me if im wrong ladies lol) they're dying to see their family, friends everything back home lol when they've been here after a couple of months or so... days that she's gona cry for homesickness, for filipino food, so you have to be ready for that hehehe... but for now have fun in Phil coz you're surely gona miss it!!! congratz by the way and have a safe trip

to edit:

i saw your pics guys and some of them are taken in CDO airport, is she from CDO? just curious coz thats my beloved city. lol. we've been to timoga falls/resort. lol oh well pls say hi to my "people" (my kababayans) hehehe

Actually she's originally from Samar where her dad's family is from. Her mom's family is from around Illigan City. I flew into and out of CDO when I was visiting her in Illigan. We took ferries to Samar and back and stayed in Cebu for the day each time. It was a great trip and I can't wait to go back, I miss her so badly but it won't be long now!