Manila is one of the closest weekend destinations from Hong Kong yet remains an unexplored mystery for many. Though Manila may not be the most beautiful city in Asia it still offers a wealth of entertainment and sights that can easily fill a few days and the local people are so welcoming that you may not want to leave. Manila is a huge metropolis made up of many smaller cities. The lack of a good subway system make getting around a little more difficult but there are plenty of very cheap taxis to get you around. The traffic in Manila can be horrendous at times so allow a little cheap london motels extra time to make sure you don't miss out on anything!
Manila is served by Cathay Pacific, Philippine Air and the budget cheap london motels Cebu Pacific all offering several daily flights into Ninoy Aquino International Airport and is the hub for many local airlines offering connections to destinations all across cheap london motels the country.
Most parts of Manila can be reached within cheap london motels a 30 60 minutes taxi ride from the airport depending on traffic. cheap london motels Outside the airport it is easy to get either a fixed price taxi which is more expensive or a metered cab though the wait may be longer.
There are plenty cheap london motels of hotels to choose from in Manila so it's all about where you want to be based in the city. Adjacent to the airport is Resort World attracting a large number of tourists to the casino and the huge theatre. Also in the complex is the brand new, luxurious Marriott Hotel.
Near the heart of the gay life in Malate is the five-star Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila. The surrounding area is one of the poorer parts of Manila with lots of sex clubs and karaoke bars but rarely is there any danger posed to tourists.
Also in Malate and even closer to the gay nightlife is the Pearl Lane Hotel offering a budget accommodation and just a two minute stroll to the bars and club and also very close to the large Robinsons Mall. The hotel is simple and clean and comes with a basic breakfast.
Further afield is the Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn in Pasig City. Next to the huge Galleria and Mega Malls these hotel offer comfortable accommodation with shops on your doorstep. The hotels also share a pool and have gym and spa facilities. If you are going to an event at the Meralco Theatre then this is a convenient location
Probably the Philippine's best known food chain, Jollibee offers Filipino food in American diner style restaurants at very cheap prices. If you enjoy your experience there is also one Jollibee restaurant in Central, HK!
A huge choice of foods awaits you in every shopping mall in Manila from international chains to local delicacies. There are plenty of choices if you want some local cuisine or there is international food and plenty of pizza restaurants cheap london motels including Shakeys and Yellow Cab Pizza. In a city where almost everything has meat or fish, the malls also offer some vegetarian choices cheap london motels as well with an array of South East Asian restaurants.
This stunning 1930's house is in the district of San Miguel which was once Manila'a most stylish district. The house now serves lavish meals and has faithfully kept many of the artefacts from history to look at after you have enjoyed a sumptuous home cooked Filipino meal. Reservations essential as it is full every day with large family gatherings.
Otherwise known as The Walled City, Intramuros is the historic centre of Manila. Even though much of the original structure cheap london motels has been destroyed, you can still take a stroll cheap london motels around the city walls, take a horse drawn cart and admire some of the colonial buildings which have been restored to their original state during the Spanish occupation from the 16th century. Intramuros was the home of the government until the 19th century.
A lake in a volcano in a lake! About a two hour drive outside of the city is one of the world's largest volcanoes. A boat will whisk you over to an island in about 20 minutes where you can see the dormant Taal volcano. There has not been an eruption cheap london motels since 1977 but it is expected to explode again one day! It is possible to climb to the top of the volcano or if you prefer you can take a donkey ride to the peak to catch the spectacular views of the vast lake. There are many tour companies in Manila that offer a day trip to the area.
If you love musical theatre cheap london motels then Manila is a wonderful option to catch Broadway shows at local prices. The Filipinos love their musicals and there are several local companies that put on big scale shows with quality performers. cheap london motels Last year alone there were big budget cheap london motels productions of The King and I, Phantom of the Opera, Aladdin and Nine to name just a few. There are new shows every month so make sure you book tickets in advance. Of the leading cheap london motels theatre companies is Atlantis Productions who will be putting on Tarzan, Carrie and The Full Monty amongst others.
No trip to Manila would be complete without going to Club Mwah, Asia's premier drag entertainment show. Based in Mandaluyong City, the club puts on a spectacular show most weekends when the local boys wear stunning dresses and costumes and perform to a mix of pop songs and show tunes. Check with them to make sure they are open as they are sometimes closed for private functions.
You can also catch a show at White Bird bar where both men and women go to watch sexy boys dance and strip. The bar is clearly signposted on the main Roxas Boulevard though some taxi drivers don't seem to know it. The boys will appreciate a tip or a drink if you want to have a chat with them.
Many of the gay bars and clubs are situated in Malate. People often start the night enjoying a drink outside O Bar where the cheap drinks attract a mix of both locals and foreigners and is a great place to watch the guys! The local speciality is the Weng-Weng cocktail but be careful – they are stronger than they taste and you want to leave be able to continue the night at Bed Bar (www.bed.com.ph) , Malate's most popular night club. Entrance to Bed is just 350 pesos (HK$70) and includes two welcome cocktails. The music is usually a mix of current pop and hi-energy dance music by some of the Philippine's best DJs. Bed is usually busiest on weekends from about 1am until 5am.
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