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or another spam...

[danny]

Another year, another San Francisco vacation. To be honest, San Fran is way cleaner, friendlier and relaxing than self-absorbed Manhattan.

New York The city that brought us the world financial crisis. The West Coast culture is more "human" than plastic Manhattan with all the filth and pretensions of those non-upper east side (not even upper-west side) commuters. But indeed the filthy subway is the fundamental democtratizing experience that keeps this city from exploding along ethnic/racial/class lines. I don't know...I don't care... :D :D

Next objective in San Francisco, BOCCALONE SALUMERIA.

http://www.boccalone.com/Salumeria

[danny]

Seattle muna ng tatlong araw over the long weekend. Next month, San Fran naman. :D

[muffetteer]

Anyone been to Cinque Terre in Italy? Is it worth the supposed 2.5-hour uncomfortable train ride from Florence if we're only spending a day there?

[mangtsito]

Would anyone know if it's still stormy season in Coron in early October? What about Siargao?

[salsa caballero]

In years past, Coron was okay in October. But honestly, with climate change, it's now hard to say. If you do go , try to see if you can stay at Majika resort; only 35 mins. by banca from the pier. They have nice deals for full accommodations, meals, guided wreck dives, etc. Spartan lodgings but clean and well maintained.

[mangtsito]

^ Thanks! I actually already signed up with a tour group with a fixed schedule. I just wanted to have an idea if I'm bound to regret it, hehe. ;D

[Schortsanitis]

Puede ba isama sa thread na ito ang "Time Travel"? LOL
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6a4T2tJaSU

[Joescoundrel]

Stay-cation is the way to go during Holy Week, where you have the city all to yourself. And unlike in bygone eras, there's plenty to do even on Good Friday. Any of the weekend packages of the four- to five-star hotels is always a welcome treat.

[admin]

El Nido named best Philippine beach

ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 04/30/2012 6:58 PM | Updated as of 04/30/2012 6:59 PM


MANILA, Philippines – Boracay island has been hailed several times as the country’s best beach destination, but according to a website, it only comes second to El Nido in Palawan.

CNNGo, the travel news website of the Cable News Network, made a list of the “Philippines’ best beaches and islands” which was published on Monday in time for CNN's week-long "Eye on the Philippines" specials.

El Nido ranked first in the list for its “majestic karst limestone formations, empty lagoons, marble cliffs, prehistoric caves and waterfalls.”

“Sure, it’s got powder-fine beaches and gin-clear waters. But the views are what really sell the place,” the website said.

CNNGo also cited that El Nido has become popular among international shows and movies, with scenes for “The Amazing Race” and the upcoming “Bourne Legacy” movie shot there.

Boracay’s White Beach was named the second best Philippine beach, followed by Palaui island in Cagayan Valley and Panglao in Bohol.

CNNGo said Bantayan island in Cebu is the “quiet” version of Boracay, ranking fifth on the website’s list.

Caramoan, where international programs such as “Survivor” were shot, placed sixth, followed by Samal in Davao, Siargao islands in Surigao del Norte, Great Santa Cruz island in Zamboanga, and Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte.

“Picking a favorite beach in the Philippines is like trying to pick a favorite child. Challenging, but not impossible,” CNNGo said.