Satori World Medical offers many choices in destinations to receive medical care. Whether you are traveling internationally for a shoulder or knee replacement or even a cosmetic procedure, such as a facelift, you and your companion can take some extra time on your trip to enjoy the amenities of your hotel and experience the rich cultural areas in which our International Centers of Excellence are located.

The next highlighted destination in the Satori Global Network™ is Metro Manila, which is a metropolitan area home to many neighboring cities including Manila, the capitol of the Philippines.

Your ‘to do list’ while in Metro Manila:

• Visit the Malacanang Palace in Manila
• See the three-century-old Pasig Cathedral
• Browse the Pasig City Museum and Plaza Rizal
• Shop the super-malls in Manila
• Spend the afternoon at Luneta Park, home of the Rizal Monument

Transportation

Transportation in Metro Manila via the roadways can be difficult if you do not leave the driving to the locals. It is best to stick with taxis, buses, minivans or jeepneys – or even the railway systems if you are going longer distances. Transportation in Metro Manila is extremely cheap compared to US standards, and is generally easy to navigate if you know your destination. Driving a car is not recommended for those who do not know the area, as local drivers are very comfortable with the roadways and often follow the driving laws loosely, at best.

Tours

There are many touring packages available in Metro Manila, but some of the places to visit are so large, they are practically tours in themselves! One place that is a must see is the Manila Ocean Park. It is the largest oceanarium in Asia and one of the most advanced. The park is set in a large center which also hosts many restaurants, and a large shopping mall, as well as a hotel. Also, take a tour through Chinatown for a different perspective on Chinese culture, as Chinese presence in the Philippines pre-dates even the arrival of the Spaniards over five centuries ago. All throughout Metro Manila, you can find great cuisine at great prices as well as great shopping, which we will get into next…

Shopping

The Metro Manila shopping experience can please shoppers on both ends of the spectrum. Those looking for high end boutiques and luxury items will be pleased to know that the malls in Manila are an experience like no other. Even when compared to some of the largest malls in the United States, the size of these malls alone is incredible. They contain everything from department stores, to schools, spas, convention centers, apartments, museums, art galleries and more, not to mention the numerous shops and boutiques. It is recommended that you allocate at least half of your day for shopping in any of the major malls. On the other side of the spectrum, you have tiangges. This is more of a bazaar experience. Here, shoppers can bargain with local vendors and even buy wholesale items at dirt cheap prices. You can find almost any item you can think of here, and again, serious shoppers should allocate a lot of time for this shopping experience because there is just so much to browse.

Dining

If you have ever tried Filipino food then you know you are in for a real treat when you visit Manila. The Filipino lifestyle includes a lot of eating – and by this I mean up to five meals a day! When looking for a great dining experience in the greater Manila area, visitors need look no further (please do though!) than the Greenbelt in Makati. Here is where visitors can find the largest variety of foods, from unique and trendy, to traditional and time tested. Another great place to look, especially for a more classy dining experience, is The Fort Strip and Serendra. This is in Global City, Taguig, and offers the newest and most exciting options in entertainment and dining.

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References
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila
[2] http://www.manila.gov.ph/
[3] http://wikitravel.org/en/Metro_Manila