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CURRENCY
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The Francisco Bangoy
International Airport, or the Davao International
Airport, is about 15 minutes away from the city
center. Davaoeño cabbies are known for their
honesty, so a taxi to your hotel is a good option.
BYDAY
For those in search of a blissful retreat, go
on a day trip to the Pearl Farm Beach Resort in the
islands of Samal and Malipano. Just an hour away
from the city proper, it was a former cultivation farm
for the most luxurious South Sea pearls.
BYNIGHT
Have dinner in Torres St., which is
home to several of Davao’s finest restaurants and
coffee shops. Then head off to Jack’s Ridge, a
scenic destination best seen at night. It offers a
breathtaking view of Davao City.
SLEEP
Marco Polo Hotel is a favorite among
leisure and business travelers. Its location in the
shopping and business district makes it an ideal
choice.
www.marcopolohotels.com
PHILIPPINES
DAVAO
JOJIE ALCANTARA
PHILIPPINES
GENERALSANTOS
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CURRENCY
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Hire a taxi at the airport for a
flat rate (PHP300–350). If you don’t have much
luggage, a
habal-habal
(passenger motorbike) for
PHP100 will do. Tricycles will be your main means
of getting around the city.
BYDAY
Go on an early morning tour of Gensan
Fish Port Complex, and marvel at the variety of fish
and the sizes of the tuna there. Proceed to nearby
beach resorts to enjoy the crystal-clear waters and
invigorating sea breeze.
BYNIGHT
Choose the al fresco restaurants and
bars of Robinsons Place Gensan. They offer a wide
range of foods and feature live band performances
on Friday and Saturday nights. For desserts, coffee
or wine, head to the cafés on the opposite strip.
SLEEP
Try Residencia Heneral in RD Building
along Pioneer Ave. It’s in the downtown area
and accessible to banks, government offices,
restaurants, hospitals and malls.
BESTBUYS
Frozen tuna cuts at
RDEX, Citra Mina or the Pacific Seas
tuna shops.
BESTDINNER
Tiongson Arcade
for freshwater fish, seafood, and pork
cooked
ihaw-ihaw
or
sinabawan
style.
INSIDERTIP
Buy tuna cuts and
value-added products a day early, then
have it packed and stored in the freezers
of tuna shops.
MUST-TRY
Feel the thrill of
whitewater rafting by going on a
Davao Wildwater Adventure.
BESTDESSERT
Yummy Chicken
& Pasta Haus along F. Torres St. serves
chilled
durian
brazo.
BESTDINNER
The forty-clove
chicken and Spanish
callos
in Alor’s A
Home Kitchen along F. Torres St. are
sure winners.
Gilbert Yap
Tan
professor
Diana
Chuachuihian
entrepreneur
06CA Smile
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