Philippines + Tokyo (CX F, NH F, Marco Polo, Conrad, El Nido)
Mar 17, 2015, 5:12 am
#31
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Programs: VA WP, NZ *A SG
Posts: 529
Great TR. I was in El Nido over New Years. Loved the ITI Air experience!
Im in two minds about the Philippines - I enjoyed it but doubt I would go back. The beaches and people were lovely and its one of the cheapest places I've ever visited but they have a lonnnnnnng way to go before they can compete with the likes of Thailand and Vietnam in the tourist stakes.
NAIA Airport is absolute hell on earth. The food everywhere was very bland (I did not have one memorable dish because herbs and spices dont seem to be used at all), the towns were absolutely filthy and the service at restaurants absolutely HOPELESS. They couldnt get anything right.
Im in two minds about the Philippines - I enjoyed it but doubt I would go back. The beaches and people were lovely and its one of the cheapest places I've ever visited but they have a lonnnnnnng way to go before they can compete with the likes of Thailand and Vietnam in the tourist stakes.
NAIA Airport is absolute hell on earth. The food everywhere was very bland (I did not have one memorable dish because herbs and spices dont seem to be used at all), the towns were absolutely filthy and the service at restaurants absolutely HOPELESS. They couldnt get anything right.
Mar 18, 2015, 7:09 pm
#32
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia 33% of the Year
Programs: QC Life, QFF Plat No 0010XXX, AA Plat 2 MM, Sinbad Blue, HHonors Dia., Marriott Titanium, IHG Amb
Posts: 423
Thanks for the trip report
Really liked your photo summary. These are 2 airlines I rarely get to enjoy.
Your Conrad pics bring back many years of fond memories. Best wishes. John.
Your Conrad pics bring back many years of fond memories. Best wishes. John.
Mar 18, 2015, 8:43 pm
#33
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 343
Thanks JohnSydney2000 I was really impressed with the Conrad and am looking forward to going back. Hope you get to enjoy CX and NH in the future!
Mar 18, 2015, 8:46 pm
#34
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 343
Mar 18, 2015, 8:54 pm
#35
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 343
Great TR. I was in El Nido over New Years. Loved the ITI Air experience!
Im in two minds about the Philippines - I enjoyed it but doubt I would go back. The beaches and people were lovely and its one of the cheapest places I've ever visited but they have a lonnnnnnng way to go before they can compete with the likes of Thailand and Vietnam in the tourist stakes.
NAIA Airport is absolute hell on earth. The food everywhere was very bland (I did not have one memorable dish because herbs and spices dont seem to be used at all), the towns were absolutely filthy and the service at restaurants absolutely HOPELESS. They couldnt get anything right.
Im in two minds about the Philippines - I enjoyed it but doubt I would go back. The beaches and people were lovely and its one of the cheapest places I've ever visited but they have a lonnnnnnng way to go before they can compete with the likes of Thailand and Vietnam in the tourist stakes.
NAIA Airport is absolute hell on earth. The food everywhere was very bland (I did not have one memorable dish because herbs and spices dont seem to be used at all), the towns were absolutely filthy and the service at restaurants absolutely HOPELESS. They couldnt get anything right.
Mar 18, 2015, 8:56 pm
#36
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 343
Your pics are great. I also am a New Yorker and am so sorry to hear about the Citi Storage fire. Must tell you that menu to NYC from NRT on NH is the same, but from JFK-NRT NH serves a great blue cheese burger for a snack... My family and I are going to NRT next month, and we are all staying at the CONRAD as well...
