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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry T View Post
    Well Iv finally done it, Flying out on the 8th January, arrive back on the 26th March, I finally chose cost over comfort, I'm flying with Air China with a 5 hour wait in Beijing on the outward flight, and a 1hr 10minute wait in BJ on the return flight, I think I can live with that the cost is £345.

    It will be almost 3 years since my last visit to Phills, and I have to say I am looking forward to it, so far I will have a couple of days in Manila, then head down to Davao.

    I have it in my mind to travel with a Backpack as opposed to a large suitcase, bcuz thinking back to when I travelled in Palawan by Coach, they have no respect for fancy suitcases when aboard these forms of travel, and I anticipate visiting at least 3 other Islands. Has anyone got any suggestions as to where to visit, I prefer natural Beuty places as opposed to man made features, and what mode of luggage carrier would you suggest?. I'm really looking forward to this visit after not having a great time over the past 6 months, pressures of trying to sell a house, and being told again today that its been broken into again
    Well done Harry, enjoy your plan, enjoy your flight price, enjoy you travelling light and I sincerely hope you have a fantastic time. On your way to Davao try and visit Siquijor and Bohol, you won't regret it. Wish you lots of success on your journey and have a fantastic holiday!


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    Good price !

    Have a great trip mate.

    I'll be flying out a few days after you.

    Hopefully others can suggest some interesting places to visit.

    I'd be inclined to carry only the one bag too. Most stuff is pretty cheap in the Phils if you need to buy more shorts, t-shirts etc.


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    Thanks guys, you know that's whats great about this forum, some great guys on here, always willing to give advice, and pick people up when they are either feeling down, or having a difficult time processing forms etc etc.

    Michael I will research Siquijor, Bohol I was there for a few days previously but may just catch up with Fred for a few days, always nice to put a face to a name


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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry T View Post
    Thanks guys, you know that's whats great about this forum, some great guys on here, always willing to give advice, and pick people up when they are either feeling down, or having a difficult time processing forms etc etc.

    Michael I will research Siquijor, Bohol I was there for a few days previously but may just catch up with Fred for a few days, always nice to put a face to a name
    Thanks Harry, you certainly won't regret Siquijor


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    Thanks for the rep Michael, as I was already thinking of Dumaguete, Siquijor is right close to it


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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry T View Post
    Thanks for the rep Michael, as I was already thinking of Dumaguete, Siquijor is right close to it
    Your welcome Harry, Delta Ferry 40 minutes journey


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    I realised the mistake of bringing over a suitcase when I boarded my first boat in the Phils . I've since found that a 60 litre backpack is ideal for the Philippines for flexibility and holding enough space.

    As for places to visit. Taal Volcano is amazing but don't just go to the Picnic Grove. Take a boat across the lake and walk or take a pony up to the viewpoint. Tagaytay is only around 40 miles south of Manila.

    Bohol should be an option as there's plenty to see and do here, and Siquijor, like Michael said, is worth a visit, as is Dumaguete.

    The most awesome island I've been to though is Kalanggaman Island which is situated between Cebu and Leyte. It's paradise here but there are no hotels but camping is allowed I think if you fancy stopping over.


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    Singaore Airlines £527 Heathrow to Manila/Cebu/Davao various dates in 2016

    Philippine Airlines £481 August to November 2016

    Offers end New Years Eve

    http://www.pic-uk.com/


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    STA Travel have flights ex Heathrow to Manila £329 at the moment for those looking for a good price, also plenty of flights from Heathrow to Manila from May onwards at prices between £550 & £595.95 via Singapore Airlines, check them out!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Parnham View Post
    STA Travel have flights ex Heathrow to Manila £329 at the moment for those looking for a good price, also plenty of flights from Heathrow to Manila from May onwards at prices between £550 & £595.95 via Singapore Airlines, check them out!
    Also surprised no one has checked out these prices


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    Checked... but some of us fly from Manchester. The journey is already long enough.


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    Checked... but some of us fly from Manchester. The journey is already long enough.
    Singapore prices are decent from Manchester Graham, a little cheaper than normal on Singapore website!


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    Thanks Michael. I'll keep them in mind.


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    Just noticed an interesting deal on PIC.

    Return flight to the Phils plus a two night break in Abu Dhabi on the way back in a 3 star hotel £617

    http://www.pic-uk.com/holidays-stop-...dhabi-uae.html


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    Singapore Airlines £481 & Etihad £469

    Etihad is from Heathrow to Manila
    Singapore Airlines from Heathrow or Manchester to Manila/Cebu/Davao

    http://www.pic-uk.com/


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    I got a return flight from Birmingham to manila for £456 in Dec 2014 by KLM & china southern


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    Quote Originally Posted by dunstun365 View Post
    I got a return flight from Birmingham to manila for £456 in Dec 2014 by KLM & china southern
    I did that route with those airlines in November. Cost me £375.


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    STA have a promotion at the moment 'Next Stop:Philippines' flight prices starting at £299 return, phone No 03333210099 STA are one of the most reputable travel agents in the UK, I will check the details later today


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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Parnham View Post
    STA have a promotion at the moment 'Next Stop:Philippines' flight prices starting at £299 return, phone No 03333210099 STA are one of the most reputable travel agents in the UK, I will check the details later today
    Have they a website?



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    Quote Originally Posted by Tawi2 View Post
    Have they a website?
    Look here for Phils flights:-

    http://www.statravel.co.uk/cheap-fli...hilippines.htm


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    I am actually looking for a bangkok flight at the moment for next month but will probably end up in pinas over the summer,i will check the site ta.



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    We've just book our holiday this july to august 2017 £1,137 each adult then £1037 children
    Manchester to singapore for 5days then clark (return flights). I just hope we had a good deal as this is term break for my children.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Janedan0913 View Post
    We've just book our holiday this july to august 2017 £1,137 each adult then £1037 children
    Manchester to singapore for 5days then clark (return flights). I just hope we had a good deal as this is term break for my children.
    I presume at those prices you travelling in business class, in which case that's a good deal. Or is that economy and including hotels in Singapore?


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    Hi. That amount is just flights and no hotels as we have a place to stay. I tried to check at the qatar airways website and it was almost the same price not including the flights from singapore to clark. Then when we get to the Philippines we have to go to different places from north to south. I just hope qe can go to the places where my husband wants to go. Although it os impossible as we dont have enough time for tbose places in his bucket list. Anyway, we just have to try and see what we can do.


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    Looks like you've been ripped off, sorry


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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Parnham View Post
    Looks like you've been ripped off, sorry
    oh no i hope we were not ripped off as that is my hard earned money,treat for my kids' bday.If I am not too buy I will have plenty of time to check all sites and to even have cheaper quote. But at this time I already paid for it and hopefully next time I will get a bargain tickets.


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    My thoughts were the flights also included five nights in a singaporean hotel?



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    Did you search on Skyscanner or Kayak?


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    Quote Originally Posted by SimonH View Post
    Did you search on Skyscanner or Kayak?
    Hi. Yes, we did used skyscanner and other sites and it os almost same price. We even ask for a quote in different travel agencies and it is the same. Our flights will be Manchester to Singapore for 5days then to the Philippines for 20days. It will be cheaper of out flight will land in Manila but we are near Clark Airport that is why it is a bit pricey. We normally book ourselves online everytime we visit my parents in LA. But this time due to busy schedule and pressure in nhs,I was not able to check other cheap flights for 5. I hope the price we had is not too bad and hopefully we were not ripped off.


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    Very surprised only one person has checked out STA Philippines offer I had look ex Manchester to Manila and Oman Airlines had varied prices in the low £300's the cheapest were ex Heathrow starting at £299 with Saudi Arabian Airlines, the other airlines were Qatar, Etihad ect and they were just over £400


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