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A FEW OF CARLOS CELDRAN'S FAVORITE PLACES IN MANILA
WHITE MOON BAR
Best place to watch the Manila Bay
Sunset. Located next to the Ocean-
arium of Manila. Downing a cocktail
and looking at the little fishies
highly recommended.
MANILA HOTEL
FRIENDLY'S GUESTHOUSE
The dame is still grand. Historic
Cheap, cheerful, it's the backpacker
and modern all at once, it's a
party place to stay in when in Malate.
stone's throw to Intramuros and
Hang with artists, Peace Corps types,
Luneta Park. You just aren't looking
writers, and travelers. The view of
at history, you're sleeping in it.
the city skyline is awesome too.
THE COLLECTIVE
on MALUGAY STREET
Hipster wasteland of Manila. Full of
great music, little shops, cafe's, and
attitude.
CLUB MWAH
The bar to beat when it comes to
gay cabaret in the City of Manila.
CLIPPER HOTEL
Filipino drag queens doing Broad-
In Manila, it's a reasonable and hip
way hits with feathers and full
place to stay, dedicated to all
choreography. 'nuff said.
things Pan American Airways, it
feels like you are sleeping in a Pan
Am Manila Clipper. In the middle of
Makati's red light district.
WHITE KNIGHT HOTEL
SOFITEL MANILA
The only game inside the walled city
Imelda Marcos' favorite hotel. If you
of Intramuros, Manila's oldest quar-
can afford it, get a suite overlooking
ter, it's quaint, affordable, right
Corregidor and the Manila Bay
beside the gorgeous Casa Manila
sunset and dine at Manila's largest
and located only steps away from
buffet. In terms of stylishness, it's
Manila heritage sites like San Agus-
really the only game in town.
tin Church, Puerta Real Gardens,
Luneta, and Fort Santiago.
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