I want to take a vacation later this year, or early next year. I've narrowed it down to four places.

1.Thailand, I've already been twice, but still love the place.

2.Phillipines, I understand that the exchange rate is 55-1. Which means a beer cost about $0.30.

3.Costa Rica, some of the web sites for singles guys look really awesome!

4.Rio, don't know too much about the place, but I understand the people like to party. Long shot of the 4 places.

If any of you have some good stuff to report on these places, feel free to post. Please.

I would say Phillipines, but only because you've already done Thailand. Spend some time between Angeles City and Makati. Angeles City is cheaper, but Makati has some incredible lookers. Email me if you'd like to see a few pics. mresteban@yahoo.com

I will likely do CR this month, so after that I can get back to you on comparison between the three. Will try to convince some buddies to do Brazil next year.

You going solo or with anyone?

El Gato - I'm headed to the PI in a few weeks, I have never really stayed in the Manilla area before. Can you post some info on Makati?

Thanks, Scooter

Just my 2 cents.

Since the whole world seems to be available to you, omitting Buenos Aires from your final 4 hurts me deeply!

I've been to CR, Rio, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. For a quick in-and-out, CR is unbeatable. For blatant sexuality at every turn, Rio is cool. For an overall awesome experience including real GFE's, great food, nighlife, bars, theatre and culture, Buenos Aires wins out.

I am planning a bachelor party and we are all heading to Costa Rica on April 6-10th. I have never been there but have a lot of experience in Thailand and the P. I. Right now, the plan is to go to Jaco but that hasn't been finalized. Looking for recommendations and points of contact. Thanks