hi! i just registered here & i cant seem to find the "Post new topic" so i "quoted" something under a certain topic... hope im doing this right. (finally i've seen the "new thread" so i'm posting this again)

i'd like to ask for your help re Alaminos accommodation & island-hopping. my husband & i are arriving at Alaminos from Manila on Oct 1 (wed) at around 1PM. i'd like to know the ff:

1) where to find a nice but affordable place (are there aircon pensions/inn of about P800/night for 2 persons?) i've already inquired with Maxine's by the Sea & their rate is P1,100 (the rate is for 3 persons, but its still the same for 2)

2) may i know the boat rates for island-hopping? can we do it in a half-day?

3) after we've seen the 100 islands, we're moving on to Vigan, then Laoag & Pagudpud before flying back to Manila on Oct 6 (Mon), do the buses have schedules that we need to catch -- such as the last trip of aircon buses leaving for Vigan (if you could also advise of the fare)

any suggestions/ideas you may want to share are very much welcome.

cheers,
clarice

hello you can try ISLANDIA Hotel 75-551 3683 they have swimming pool, cable TV, 24 hr hot water and excellent service its walking distance from the bus station . for group tours they offer also the island hoping complete with your lunch, tour guide ,waiter to serve you while in the island.

islandia hotel at alaminos the only hotel in the city with swimming pool , hot and cold water, cable table , 24 hour coffee shop and restaurant, its walking distance from the bus terminal located at marcos ave in palamis its about 200 meters away from Mc Donalds. try to call them 75- 551- 3683 for the room rates and they also offer island hopping package tour.
thanks


rene