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PHILIPPINES
iloilo
Toots B.
Jimenez, Jr.
PRpublicist
PHILIPPINES
caticlan(boRacay)
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Take a short tricycle ride to the
Caticlan Jetty Port. From there, board a banca
that will transport you to Boracay Island. The
main mode of transportation is the tricycle, and it
is cheap and plentiful.
by day
Boracay’s White Beach is always
amazing and never disappoints; enjoy its powdery
white sand and clear waters. But do visit the west
end of Puka Beach, as it will give you a rustic '80s
feel of the island.
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Do as the locals do and head to Exit
Bar. It’s a great hole-in-the-wall hangout that's
easy to miss. If you find it, then you definitely
deserve a drink. Or just party the night away in
any of the numerous bars along the shore.
SlEEP
You can wake up to a Boracay sunrise
and watch world-class kiteboarders in action if
you stay at Pahuwayan Suites in Bulabog Beach.
pahuwayan.com
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The best way to get to the city
center from the airport is by tricycle — it’s cheap
and the Kalibo version is larger than the ones in
Manila. It can accommodate six adults, including
the driver.
by day
Check out the Bakhawan Eco Park,
where you can find a lot of mangroves. Visit
Rhythm & Hues Café and taste their special
dishes, including the ever-famous
leche flan.
Burn
some calories at their dance studio after.
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Go to Abregana and enjoy a couple
of beers while listening to cool acoustic music.
For a more relaxed evening, head over to
Sababi and try their coffee confections and
delicious desserts.
SlEEP
Marzon's Hotel is a three-star
establishment near the airport. Enjoy your stay
more by hanging out at their pool.
Tel: +63 (36)
268 2188
PHILIPPINES
kalibo
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Lemoni Cafe's
poached eggs on smoked
tanguige
with
hollandaise sauce.
inSidERtiP
For some reason, the
bigger your henna tattoo, the more
vendors you attract.
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Kiteboarding in Bulabog
Beach is always a memorable
experience. It's become a popular
destination for the sport.
Tantan
Rosal
businessman
Maria
Jesusa Olga
Gabuna
Velasco
talentmanagement
senior officer
SAMUEL DE LEOn
LESTER LEDESMA
LESTER LEDESMA
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There are taxi services available
from PHP300 upwards. You can also hire
metered cabs right outside the airport. It’s a 30- to
45-minute ride to the city. Within the city, there
are tricycles and jeepneys.
by day
Go on a south countryside tour to see
Spanish colonial churches. The parish of St. John
of Sahagun in Tigbauan, 22.5km from the city, is
known as the oldest in the province; 18km away is
the Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova in Miag-ao.
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Experience the cosmopolitan feel
of the city at the trendy bars and restaurants in
Smallville. It is located along the Diversion Rd
in Mandurriao, and is a popular hangout that
features a chain of restaurants and bars.
SlEEP
Damires Hills, Tierra Verde in Janiuay,
Iloilo is perfect for office and family gatherings. It
is in the middle of a vast rice field.
Tel: +63 (909)
699 1390, (917) 632 5901
MuSt-tRy
The three-island tour to
Bulubadiangan, Agho and Tambaliza in
Concepcion, Iloilo.
bEStfEStiVal
Carrabao-Carroza
of Pavia, the oldest in the province,
every first week of May.
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The best time to enjoy
Iloilo Province is during the months
of April and May, when festivals are
celebrated almost every week.
bEStSouVEniRS
Go to
Baligyaan for great items that will
remind you of your time here.
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Start the year
with the Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival every
third week of January.
bEStdinnER
Saylo restaurant
serves native dishes and
tamilok
(woodworm) — which you should at
least make an effort to try!