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    Talking Palawan in August???

    Hi all.

    You may think I am crazy going back in the rainy season, but I would rather be in the rain with my Mahal than be miserable here in london.
    Thank god I work in the airport industry Lol
    As far as my research goes, there are Nine main districts(towns??)to visit, and was looking for your opinions on places to stay, reasonable prices, standards etc.....
    Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

    A great many thanks in advance.


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    If you want to stay in Palawan, I recommend Coron. My travel agent offered a great package for us (bf and I). Bohol, and Davao (of course) is also a great place to stay.


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    Wink

    Yes, I agree, Bohol is a great place to go, was there back in Jan. This will be my third visit to the phils in 1 year.
    Love is expensive lol

    Thank you. i will google this place.
    Also the website for Palawan is very informative.

    www.palawan.com


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    yup.. I went to Coron, Palawan.. went back there with my bf.. he loved it... we stayed in Divelink Resort...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Fitzy View Post
    Hi all.

    You may think I am crazy going back in the rainy season, but I would rather be in the rain with my Mahal than be miserable here in london.
    Thank god I work in the airport industry Lol
    As far as my research goes, there are Nine main districts(towns??)to visit, and was looking for your opinions on places to stay, reasonable prices, standards etc.....
    EL NIDO would be a great place to go to palawan or DOS PALMAS. You can also go and explore the palawan UNDERGROUND RIVER which is really splendid! Or you can go farther and enjoy the beauty of coron island. There are nice hotels in puerto princesa too but some may be more expensive than others. But there are quite a few reasonable ones like angela's farm in puerto princesa where they rent out cottage type rooms and back then its only around 6,000 a month, so it would be cheaper if you will only stay a week or so, not sure how much it is now though. And as you know, puerto princesa is also one of the cleanest city in the philippines (but i think davao is the cleanest of all). Have fun on your trip then
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sophie View Post
    EL NIDO would be a great place to go to palawan or DOS PALMAS. You can also go and explore the palawan UNDERGROUND RIVER which is really splendid! Or you can go farther and enjoy the beauty of coron island. There are nice hotels in puerto princesa too but some may be more expensive than others. But there are quite a few reasonable ones like angela's farm in puerto princesa where they rent out cottage type rooms and back then its only around 6,000 a month, so it would be cheaper if you will only stay a week or so, not sure how much it is now though. And as you know, puerto princesa is also one of the cleanest city in the philippines (but i think davao is the cleanest of all). Have fun on your trip then
    Wow.

    Thank you, how inspiring!!
    Will tell my girl later when we talk
    I like the idea of the cottages, and so cheap, but do they have air con???
    Just kidding

    Thanks again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fitzy View Post
    Wow.

    Thank you, how inspiring!!
    Will tell my girl later when we talk
    I like the idea of the cottages, and so cheap, but do they have air con???
    The rooms got airconditioner and it was clean, nice beds too. They also have big rooms that's more like a small house - with kitchen, bedroom & living room inside. And they also got a swimming pool for the guests to enjoy. Its actually owned by a european guy who married a filipina, i just forgot where in europe he came from.
    "10% of life is made up of what happens to you, 90% is decided by how you react"
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    http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en...uertoPrincesa/

    For sure you will love that,its on the 5th place in the world as best tourist spot


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    Interesting thread, as I have my eye on going here in the near future.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mrs.JMajor View Post
    http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en...uertoPrincesa/

    For sure you will love that,its on the 5th place in the world as best tourist spot
    puerto princsea

    also the croc farm, butterfly farm, open prison - good for scousers who are feeling bit home sick

    and best of all the place i got married at http://www.asturiashotel.ph/ they built what looked like gallows on the pool , but still alive and married after nearly 7yrs

    if you go sim11uk hope the gudluck rubs off on you and ur misses to


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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
    if you go sim11uk hope the gudluck rubs off on you and ur misses to
    Thanks Joe

    Hope to go sooner, rather than later...Certainly hasn't done you any harm.


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    Take anti-malaria pills two weeks before you travel, there's a problem with mossies carrying malaria in Palawan.


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    also the croc farm, butterfly farm, open prison - good for scousers who are feeling bit home sick

    and also ISLAND HOPPING,u can simply booked at the reception on the hotel you'd staying ,they take u into 3 different white sand island,very good for snorkling and of course free fantastic lunch.........PUERTO PENSSION INN is a nice native hotel,u can enjoy their restaurant on the 3rd floor......


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    Quote Originally Posted by Sim11UK View Post
    Thanks Joe

    Hope to go sooner, rather than later...Certainly hasn't done you any harm.
    Hi Sim
    Long time no speak mate.
    Hope things are going better for you now.

    All the very best.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Fitzy View Post
    Wow.

    Thank you, how inspiring!!
    Will tell my girl later when we talk
    I like the idea of the cottages, and so cheap, but do they have air con???
    Just kidding
    Philip....
    By the way, that price was about 5 years ago, so i suppose they increased now for sure
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sophie View Post
    EL NIDO would be a great place to go to palawan or DOS PALMAS. You can also go and explore the palawan UNDERGROUND RIVER which is really splendid! Or you can go farther and enjoy the beauty of coron island. There are nice hotels in puerto princesa too but some may be more expensive than others. But there are quite a few reasonable ones like angela's farm in puerto princesa where they rent out cottage type rooms and back then its only around 6,000 a month, so it would be cheaper if you will only stay a week or so, not sure how much it is now though. And as you know, puerto princesa is also one of the cleanest city in the philippines (but i think davao is the cleanest of all). Have fun on your trip then
    Hmmmmmm.
    Interesting!
    I just got a reservation quotation from Angelas Farm, and between 15th and 25 August this year it will cost around PHP 25,000
    This includes matrimonial room, air con, and tours

    Am so very much looking forward to it.
    @Sim

    When do you plan to go mate??
    Read you pm pls.


    All the best to you guys, and thank you so much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fitzy View Post
    Hmmmmmm.
    Interesting!
    I just got a reservation quotation from Angelas Farm, and between 15th and 25 August this year it will cost around PHP 25,000
    This includes matrimonial room, air con, and tours
    Wow, this is a big price difference from 5 years ago But i guess it's not so bad since you get tours inclusive in the package. Does it go with free breakfast on your entire stay?
    "10% of life is made up of what happens to you, 90% is decided by how you react"
    "The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost"


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    Quote Originally Posted by Fitzy View Post
    Hmmmmmm.
    Interesting!
    I just got a reservation quotation from Angelas Farm, and between 15th and 25 August this year it will cost around PHP 25,000
    This includes matrimonial room, air con, and tours
    .
    This is but a big price difference from way back, but that was 5 years ago though. I stayed there with some local friends but we did not get their package tours, only accomodation. Me and my friends toured on our own, we figured it's cheaper that way. And i guess, being a foreigner, you may be charged more, lol. You know how it is in the philippines sometimes
    "10% of life is made up of what happens to you, 90% is decided by how you react"
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimeve View Post
    Take anti-malaria pills two weeks before you travel, there's a problem with mossies carrying malaria in Palawan.
    true... I was warned of the mosquitoes in Palawan too.


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    DOS PALMAS is lovely very private. lots of activities to do and you have the whole place to your selves but it's not so good when it's always raining.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Sophie View Post
    Wow, this is a big price difference from 5 years ago But i guess it's not so bad since you get tours inclusive in the package. Does it go with free breakfast on your entire stay?
    Hi Sophie.

    Yes it does come with b/fast, and tours.
    You paid PHP 6000 for a month???
    Wow. that's good, and as you say, we have the local price, and then the tourist rate, Lol
    Is the way of the world, but for £35 p/night for matrimonial room, and b/fast and tours for 2 I am not complaining.

    Thanks for the great tip. Will be sure to show you the photos.


    All the best.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sophie View Post
    This is but a big price difference from way back, but that was 5 years ago though. I stayed there with some local friends but we did not get their package tours, only accomodation. Me and my friends toured on our own, we figured it's cheaper that way. And i guess, being a foreigner, you may be charged more, lol. You know how it is in the philippines sometimes
    Not to mention, free to, and from Airport transfers are included
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fitzy View Post
    Not to mention, free to, and from Airport transfers are included
    Oh ok, fair enough deal. Have fun on your trip then
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sophie View Post
    Oh ok, fair enough deal. Have fun on your trip then

    Thanks to you dear Sophie.
    We thank you.

    Godbless.

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