Buses, taxis or limousines regularly take passengers to King Fahd International Airport (DMM). After taking the ten hour flight to Manila, spend the evening relaxing while enjoying a traditional dinner, music and dancing offered by local performers. When the Spanish occupied the area, they constructed Fort Santiago during the 16th century, which now serves as a local museum. Some of the features in the well-preserved historic site include the prison and dungeons.

Attractions

Take a walk along Manila Bay, which features a mile-long pathway that provides amazing views, a place to picnic or embark on fishing excursions. Shop at the Mall of Asia, the third largest of its kind in the world. The vast property also contains an Olympic-sized skating rink and a music hall. See how the affluent once lived during the 19th century by touring the Casa Manilla Museum. Each room contains authentic furnishings and decor in the style that wealthier citizens enjoyed.

Hints and Tips

The modern Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) features a number of eateries and duty-free shops along with banks, a post office and telephones. Leave the facility on the NAIA Road. Turn north onto the Roxas Blvd. Cut over to Quezon Blvd. and drive into the city. In Manila, guests encounter a humid, tropical climate with a wet season that spans from June through November.