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visiting
the philippines
Visa
Americans are allowed to enter the Philippines without
visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold valid
tickets for their return journey to their port of origin or next port of destination.
Regulations require that passports are valid for a period of not less than six
(6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. However, Immigration Officers
at ports of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports
valid for at least sixty(60) days beyond the intended period of stay.
Flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the flag carrier
of the Philippines, which operates both local and international routes.
PAL is the oldest airline in the Far East. It has daily flights from Manila
to Los Angeles and San Francisco with an estimated airfare of $966 one
way and round trip of $1894 with a 1 year validity of ticket.
Other major carriers such as Northwest Airlines have international routes
from Manila to the US and vice versa.
Entertainment and Recreation
Theaters in the Philippines generally refer to venues for viewing commercial
films and live performances. Several first-class movie houses present
international films. The Cultural Center of the Philippines houses national
ballet, orchestra, and theater companies, while smaller groups produce
a variety of live entertainment fare ranging from torch songs in nightclubs
to Broadway musical.
Metro Manila restaurants offer a wide range of Asian and Western cuisine.
The Philippines has facilities and trainers for most popular sports such
as basketball, soccer, boxing, tennis, golf, bowling, track and field,
cycling, mountain climbing, horseback riding, scuba diving, swimming,
martial arts, archery, target shooting, and bodybuilding. First-class
country clubs, open to members and guests, offer a convenient combination
of sports, dining, and other recreational facilities. They may be used
by visitors through special arrangements with members or club management.
Government and private resorts are established at many significant tourist
venues. Lakeside resorts, remote island resorts, and various other facilities
also allow local and foreign visitors to directly experience the vast
range of natural phenomena and settings throughout the Philippine archipelago.
American Restaurants Located in the Philippines
Here are just some of the American restaurants
that have expanded in the Philippines.
Starbucks - 54 branches
California Pizza Kitchen - 4 branches
TGI Fridays - 6 branches
Accommodations
The Philippines can provide a wide range of accommodations to prospective
investors. There are several first-class hotels as well as small luxury
apartments in Metro Manila and in major urban or tourist sites. Standard
hotels, pension houses, and regular apartments are also available. For
long term stays, houses, townhouses, and condominiums may be bought, leased,
or rented at various rates.
Top five-star hotels
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Hotel
Inter-Continental Manila
No. 1 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Manila
Hotel Inter-Continental Manila is the longest running international hotel
in the Philippines, and it continues to be a favourite among travellers
to Metro Manila.
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The
Peninsula Manila
1226 Makati City, Philippines
Five Star Deluxe Rating - Philippine Department of Tourism
Top 2 Hotels in Manila - Euromoney Magazine 1994
Top 75 Hotels in the World-Institutional Investor 1992
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Dusit
Hotel Nikko
Ayala Center, Makati City, Philippines
The first deluxe Makati hotel from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, approximately
25 to 40 minutes by car.
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Mandarin
Oriental Manila
Makati Ave., Makati City, Philippines
Multi awarded for its exceptional service and cuisine, Mandarin Oriental
Manila is a haven in the heart of Makati, the business and shopping district
of Manila.
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