Planning a Trip to Luzon Islands

You really need to travel with someone who knows how to get around Manila because catching Jeepneys, tricycles or buses is not easy if you don't know how!! Because of the traffic, make sure you allot plenty of time to get to your destination, especially the airport! Don't give money to beggars or more will swoop down like pigeons or seagulls (take your pick). Best way to experience Manila is to stay with a family or a friend who lives there. The only good reason to visit Manila (apart from seeing family and friends) is for the shopping. The malls are huge and pretty cheap too.

The best dive operator we have found is Rick who owns Fortune divers and a small bar/resturant next door. We always have great dives and a great time.

When you visit Antipolo City, you will never miss visiting the Catherdral of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. It is situated at the heart of Antipolo and is very accessible to all types of transportation. Best time to visit the place is on the merry month of May when they hold the May Festival when they usually have a lot of pilgrims coming from far away places to pay homage toThe Lady. They have a museum at the back of the cathedral that exhibits the history of the church, its construction and it also displays all the clothes and the jewelries of the image. Never miss on the foods that Antipolo is famous for, the " sumaka " su man, ma ngga, ka suy.

Best place to stay is in Malate Pension in Mabini street. Colonial pension... good accomodation and friendly people of the staf... been there already 10 times. Very safe and close to nightlife

always bring jacket! it's cold when you get there

bring food while riding a bus from Manila to Baguio. And bring gadgets as well so that you won't be bored with the long hours of trip or maybe you can just look around, the scenery is wonderful.

If you get there, you can stay at Brentwood Apartelle. It's affordable and has good accommodation.It's also nearer to many tourist spots. And if you want to go to church, worry no more., Pink Sisters is near to that place.

For pasalubong, don't forget to visit Mines View park, Camp John Hay, Strawberry farm and a lot more.

If you want to have some fun and document some pictures with your friends go to the Grotto, Burnharm Park, the Mansion, SM Baguio could also be a good spot... and a lot more.

and if you have time, allot it to visiting PMA.

Baguio's best pasalubong for friends?

hmm.. strawberry jam, key chains, bags, and t-shirts.

Take a horse-drawn carriage ride and, while aboard, scope out the shops, restaurants, and photo ops you'd like to explore later, and remember to haggle with the vendors.

OASIS COUNTRY RESORT is a dynamic evolution in itself and a milestone for the province of La Union. The hotel-resort started as a single proprietorship in 1963. It was incorporated and registered under the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1975. With a vision to be global, preferred and the best and a mission to give its customers great value, delightful experience and to achieve a sustainable growth, came a remarkable moment when the development of the hotel got into fruition in 1996, the same year when it was finally inaugurated and known as OASIS COUNTRY RESORT. Oasis is owned and managed by La Union Country Resort Hotel, Inc. (LUCRHI), the highest rated Triple "A" resort accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and hailed as the "Healthiest Hotel in Region I" by the Department of Health (DOH). Strategically located right at the heart of La Union at San Fernando City, the coastal capital city of La Union, is an investment paradise. This emerging Subic version of the North-Western Luzon Growth Quadrangle is an important trading and commercial center being a home to several major industries in the Region. Host to Poro Point Special Economic and Free Port Zone and Regional government agencies, San Fernando City is considered the growth center of the Region. San Fernando is also a favorite destination of tourists especially during summer. La Union and the surrounding provinces is also perfect for out of town escapades with its clear, pristine beaches ideal for swimming, snorkeling, jet-skiing and surfing; and many historical and religious sites for recollection and pilgrimage. Undoubtedly, Oasis is a boost to the tourism industry. The hotel continues to be the most favorite destination in the Ilocos Region for business and pleasure guests alike. It has also been the preferred site of banquets, balls, dinners, luncheons, conventions, meetings for the civic, social, business and political organizations of La Union and its surrounding provinces, state and national organizations. It is also the priority choice of foreign-accrediting companies and a host to many international events such as medical missions and outreach programs. Anchored in the unique hospitality and warmth of its people, Oasis is a recognized trailblazer in the industry.

when i've been there, i had my customer sending over guards that stayed all night outside my hotel door...it was frightening and odd. i have eaten in my customer's house, and the food was a strange mixture between islamic "table behaviour" (eating with fingers, all the lunch on the table at the same time) and asiatic taste. The town is scary.

If you want to see the Ifugao tribes, then go to the Bontoc mountain province. It was such an interesting experience to see pine forests in the middle of the tropics. We stayed at Mount Data lodge, where it actually got quite chilly at night - very special place in the Philippines.

You really need to travel with someone who knows how to get around Manila because catching Jeepneys, tricycles or buses is not easy if you don't know how!! Because of the traffic, make sure you allot plenty of time to get to your destination, especially the airport! Don't give money to beggars or more will swoop down like pigeons or seagulls (take your pick). Best way to experience Manila is to stay with a family or a friend who lives there. The only good reason to visit Manila (apart from seeing family and friends) is for the shopping. The malls are huge and pretty cheap too.

Keep an eye on your stuff, particularly when walking around. When you get in at the airport, go upstairs to the departure area to get taxis that just dropped off passengers; the taxis who wait for new arrivals overcharge.

New traditional Filipino cuisine restaurant in Quezon City, near the Sulu Hotel. It's called Adarna, and they have very good food. Highly recommended.

Best bargain shopping, if you're up for a little adventure and heat, is in Divisoria. Take the MRT north to Quezon Avenue, then hop on a jeepney to Divisoria. It's a district of stalls and bargain shopping.

Bring lots of water. Be polite, but careful. Although there are a lot of nice people in Manila (and the Philippines in general), there are always a few jerks who try to take advantage of travelers, especially if you obviously don't look Filipino.

the most modern place in manila. it's got fancy restaurants and shopping malls. but be careful. always follow your common sense!!

Lovely people. So-so food. Terrible traffic.