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andy222
19th September 2011, 04:13
Ok guys I check out of the hotel at 2pm. My flight is not till midnight. Any Ideas?

RickyR
19th September 2011, 04:23
Which airport Andy mate?

Englishman2010
19th September 2011, 08:05
I'm guessing you mean Manila Andy?

I've been in that position a few times myself. There's plenty to do in Manila, even if it's not the most exciting way of waiting to get to the airport:
Go to the cinema in one of the malls, have a general mooch around a mall, take a tour of Intramuros, go to Rizal Park, go to Chinatown, spend the afternoon in a bar:D:xxgrinning--00xx3:

I'm sure you'll find a way of keeping yourself busy, and have a great time on your trip over there:xxgrinning--00xx3:

mickcant
19th September 2011, 08:12
Have been to "Rizal Park" well worth a visit:xxgrinning--00xx3:
Mick.:)

RickyR
19th September 2011, 08:29
It's definately worth planning your time carefully. Plan to arrive at the airport 2-3 hrs prior to your flight. Consider the traffic from wherever you are.
You can probably leave your bags in a secure room at the hotel until your ready, so thats an option.
If you do want to get some rest, you always have the 'Manila Airport Hotel' next to terminal 1, which do day rooms for a fairly reasonable rate.
Mall of Asia is nearby, and is a good place to mooch. Greenbelt, Makati is another option (but again leave an hour for getting to the airport).

andy222
19th September 2011, 15:41
Sorry guys just got back from work. Yes it is manila. Where do i leave my luggage?

KeithD
19th September 2011, 15:42
Sorry guys just got back from work. Yes it is manila. Where do i leave my luggage?

You can leave it at the hotel in reception usualy, slip them a few PPP's

andy222
19th September 2011, 15:44
Dont forget guys I will be on my own.

Englishman2010
19th September 2011, 16:38
Hotels are usually happy to keep your luggage safe for you after you've checked out. The only drawback of this is that if you plan to go out for the day you have to go back to the hotel later, although if it's a nice hotel they'll usually have a decent ground floor restroom that you can use to clean yourself up or get changed in.

Don't worry about being on your own, as long as you're careful, don't openly flaunt any signs of wealth and keep your eyes open Manila's no worse than any other major city

worthingmale
19th September 2011, 16:58
last time I was at Manila a woman walking round with a board offered us the VIP suite with unlimited drink, unlimited food and free internet while we waited for our flight

cost about 8 quid and we were in their for 5 hours as plane was delayed

RickyR
19th September 2011, 17:27
Is that the Pagstop lounge in Manila Terminal 1?

andy222
19th September 2011, 19:00
Ok lads thanks.

worthingmale
20th September 2011, 15:17
sorry cant remember which lounge it was, but bloomin good value though :D

Jamesey
20th September 2011, 20:26
You could spend the day at Mall of Asia. If it's a weekday, it won't be too busy. You could watch a movie, browse the shops, have a meal, etc. You can use the "left luiggage" counter to store your bags (I've done this before).

Also, it's quite near the airport. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

andy222
3rd November 2011, 11:44
What a wait that was 12 hours although the meals and entertainment was better with emirates the timing of the flight was bad. I think it will be klm in future. I spoke to a guy in the airport and it said it wouldnt be wise to leave the airport because it might be unsafe,

Englishman2010
3rd November 2011, 12:12
What a wait that was 12 hours although the meals and entertainment was better with emirates the timing of the flight was bad. I think it will be klm in future. I spoke to a guy in the airport and it said it wouldnt be wise to leave the airport because it might be unsafe,

Leave which airport Andy? Manila or Dubai? You can't leave Dubai unless you have a UAE Tourist Visa anyway. Although they do offer a 2 or 3 hour transit bus tour of Dubai for passengers who have long transit waits there, but you aren't allowed off the bus:NoNo:

I've never felt unsafe in the surrounding area outside Manila airport in daytime. I spent many a day killing time in Manila after I've checked out of my hotel and am waiting to leave for NAIA for a late flight. There's always something to do there, even if it's just going to the cinema in a mall

stevewool
3rd November 2011, 16:32
acroos the road there is a multi complex casino and shops to walk round

Englishman2010
3rd November 2011, 16:36
and even a big church if you feel like confessing your sins:icon_lol:

stevewool
3rd November 2011, 16:59
indeed and a mcdonalds, pizza place too

andy222
3rd November 2011, 17:29
Manila airport Englishman. I left the wife at the domestic airport at 12 noon. My flight was not till 12.20 midnight. It was a long wait but its done now. Thanks for the advice once again guys. Your stars.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

grahamw48
3rd November 2011, 17:50
SLEEP !

Costs nowt. lol.:icon_lol:

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http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/4301/negs62036.jpg

andy222
3rd November 2011, 17:52
It does if your luggage goes missing Graham.:omg:

grahamw48
3rd November 2011, 17:56
I was with the Mrs. that time. She took the pic...sneaky devil. :icon_lol:

stevewool
6th November 2011, 15:06
you had hair at that time tooooo:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

grahamw48
6th November 2011, 16:36
:1056158225:

Now I just wear a hat. :icon_lol: