Where on the planet can you find bright coloured local transport resembling mobile circuses? Where would you find both tribal theme parks as well as water parks that are equally popular? And where have the Spanish, the Japanese and the Chinese all made their home down the ages leaving their distinctive stamp on local architecture, festivals and food? A holiday destination that's comfortingly cosmopolitan yet dramatically different to anything in the west, Manila is the city of the moment! Our Manila Travel Guide offers a full range of Manila hotels bookable online and processed by our friendly team located in Manila!
Visitors to Manila should not miss a short respite from the high intensity of a sprawling city, taking time out to view a famous Manila Bay sunset.
A not-so-secret, yet much overlooked destination, Manila will keep you enchanted for days with its promise of fun filled fiestas, a bustling Chinatown, soothing pockets of nature in places like the Japanese Gardens and religious centres like the beautiful Manila Cathedral, the UNESCO world heritage stone church of San Augustin. History leaps out of street corners and Forts and Palacios make easy neighbours to skyscrapers and the many Manila hotels in the urban landscape.
The landscape of the Philippines varies from forests of the richest green to ocean waters of the deepest blue, white sandy beaches and picturesque lakes, mountains and riverside retreats. Indulge your adventurous side with a day of scuba diving among coral reefs or head into the hills on a hiking trail. If you're a city slicker, then it isn't hard to occupy yourself right in Manila. There are many interesting things to see and do in Manila including clubs, cafes and restaurants, art galleries, theatres, monuments, museums and shopping all of which promise to keep you engaged for days! Hotels in Manila range in style and cost, but one thing remains the same; whether your are in a luxurious Manila resort or a cheap hotel, Manila service standards are high and you will not be disappointed. Use our Manila map to view the location of our range of Manila hotels in comparison to the many Manila tourism highlights.
Being part of an archipelago, Manila is within easy distance of a variety of adventure sports and water based activities while its colonial past makes it a treasure trove of rich cultural and historic experiences. Shopping buffs too will be delighted by the sheer range of merchandise on offer at markets and megamalls like the Ayala Center (books, music, toys, food stores and even medicines) and the Quiapo flea market (home decor, second hand clothes, DVDs, fruits and vegetables and yes - palm readings). While cutting edge Asian chic; low cost replicas of western designs; original local art; pirated DVDs and farm fresh vegetables might make strange bedfellows, you'll find it all at these shopping Meccas - and with a great price tag too!
The locals are friendly, hospitable and welcoming to visitors, which means getting around Manila isn't hard even for the first time traveller. Coupled with the sunny weather in Manila, delicious food, eclectic museums and thrilling theme parks not to mention some truly unique Manila accommodation options, Manila is hard to beat.
And as you watch the golden rays of the setting sun shimmer on the clear waters of Manila Bay at the end of the day, you will feel you really are somewhere special.
Our local Manila travel portal offers a range of Manila hotels and tours in Manila, offering interesting experiences for anyone travelling to Manila, Philippines!
Meet Helen Atanacio and the team at Go Discover - we are your local connection in Manila. After moving to the Philippines, we have set about helping to promote smaller independent and family run establishments through the internet. With years of experience in the travel industry, and extensive local knowledge Go Discover can give you all the information you need to choose the right hotel, tour or activity for your Manila holiday.
