an hour or two from Manila

[LittleFingers]

Hi Peoples.
I'm going out to meet my girlfriend in a few weeks (again).
Is there anywhere we can get a bus or train to outside Manila where it is quieter, fresher air and not so far? I am only there for 4 or 5 days so don't want to spend too long travelling.Not fussed if it is in the country or by the sea.
Oh - yes - it would be a bonus if it was about 15 degrees C. (maybe asking for too much there!).
cheers,

[scott&ligaya]

head down to Lake Taal, up to Subic Bay or bit further maybe 5 hours to Baguio(in the mountains and a good bit cooler).

[nethlewy]

You could try Tagaytay, around three hours by bus from Manila. Lots of fresh air and good scenery.

[andypaul]

Why not go to pagsanjan and shoot the rapids? Also lovely resorts nearby.

http://www.answers.com/topic/pagsanjan-laguna?cat=travel

Tagaytay is also very nice as well with great views if the mist rises unlike when i went there grr

[chino]

Why not go to pagsanjan and shoot the rapids? Also lovely resorts nearby.

http://www.answers.com/topic/pagsanjan-laguna?cat=travel

Tagaytay is also very nice as well with great views if the mist rises unlike when i went there grr

wow looks good!

[LittleFingers]

Why not go to pagsanjan and shoot the rapids? Also lovely resorts nearby.

http://www.answers.com/topic/pagsanjan-laguna?cat=travel

Tagaytay is also very nice as well with great views if the mist rises unlike when i went there grr

thanks everyone for the advice. still a few weeks left, but the Pagsanjan option looks good and only maybe 2 hours away?I will put this option to the boss!
thanks..