What will the weather be like in May?
It will be humid and hot -- in the 80s. Rain is likely.
What is the time zone for the Philippines?
The Philippines is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time. That is, at noon in New York, it is midnight in Manila.
What is the international telephone dialing code?
63.
Will personal credit cards be accepted at the hotel?
Yes, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express
Does the hotel offer currency exchange?
Yes, for U.S. dollars only. Travelers are advised to exchange a few dollars at the bank in the airport for incidental expenses such as taxi fare. Normally, banks give a better rate for dollar conversion to pesos than at the hotel.
Will personal credit cards be accepted at the hotel?
Yes, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express
What is the exchange rate??
It fluctuates, but one U.S. dollar equals about 40 Philippine pesos.
Is logistical support such as printing and audio-visual equipment available?
Yes, those services will be provided.
What side trips are available?
The following websites have information about scenic, historic, and cultural tours in the Philippines, including the Crater Lake Resort area of Taal Volcano Island, Pagsanjan Falls, and Intramuros, the walled city built by the Spaniards in the 16th century and Manila’s oldest district:
http://www.pagsanjan.org/
http://www.aenet.org/pagsanjan/pfresort.htm
http://www.taalvolcano.net/
http://www.aenet.org/manila-expo/page12.htm
http://www.msc.edu.ph/liliw/index.html
http://www.paete.org/
