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PHILIPPINES
ILOILO
Knox Coeli
businessman
PHILIPPINES
CATICLAN(BORACAY)
AREA CODE
(36)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Take a short tricycle ride to the
Caticlan Jetty Port. From there, board a
bangka
that will transport you to Boracay Island. The main
mode of transportation is the tricycle, and it is
cheap and plentiful.
BY DAY
Enjoy Boracay’s blue waters and white
sand, have a fresh fruit juice and just chill. To feel
even more relaxed, why not get a massage by the
beach? The more adventurous can participate in
water sports.
BY NIGHT
Walk along the beachfronts of the
different stations, and stop by one of the several
bars to enjoy a drink or two during happy hour.
Don’t miss watching the sunset by the beach and
make sure to take a photo of it!
SLEEP
The Orchids Resort at Station 3 has
friendly staff and serves good breakfast.
They have nice and clean rooms.
orchidsboracay.com
AREA CODE
(36)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
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
Experience nature by visiting Bakhawan
Eco Park in New Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan. You
should also go to The Sampaguita Gardens where
you can experience Christmas every day at Jojo's
Christmas Cottage.
BY NIGHT
For supper, try Latte Café. You must
try the
bangus sisig
(
sizzling milkfish) and
bulalo
steak. Plus, they also have the best cakes and
pastries by Dolce Baker. Chill at Abregana in
Andagao or laugh out loud at Mezzanine Bar.
SLEEP
Check out Marzon Hotel along Sta.
Monica, Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan. Standard rooms
start at PHP1,680++ per night.
Tel: +63 (36) 268
2188,
PHILIPPINES
KALIBO
BEST DINNER
For a filling and
sleep-inducing dinner, try one of the
buffets at the beach promenade.
BEST SOUVENIRS
You will find
street vendors everywhere, or they will
find you.
INSIDER TIP
Buy what you like
to eat at the Market D'Talipapa and
have the seafood cooked at one of the
eateries there.
Andrea
Witrin
freelance
photographer
Cherofel
Armiza
Ortega
entrepreneur
SAMUEL DE LEON
LESTER LEDESMA
AREA CODE
(33)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
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
Have breakfast at Ted's Batchoy along
Diversion Road, where they serve Filipino favorites
such as
tapa
,
tocino
and
longganisa
.
For lunch, try
lechon manok
at Tatoy's or
diwal
at Break Thru in
the Villa Beach area.
BY NIGHT
Dine and party at the numerous
restaurants and bars at Smallville. Have a
scrumptious seafood dinner in Ponzyon at
Plazuela beside SM City. Then check out local
bars in that area.
SLEEP
Head over to Westown Hotel at Smallville.
It’ll be very convenient to go up to your hotel room
after a night of partying. Rates start at PHP1,800.
BEST BUYS
Iloilo's sweet delicacies
of
barquillos, pinasugbo, biscocho,
piaya
and
galletas
at Biscocho Haus.
MUST-TRY
Taste chicken
binakol
(
native chicken soup in cooked in
bamboo).
BEST DINNER
Diwal
(
angel wing
clam), oysters,
lechon manok
(
roast
chicken) and crabmeat omelet at the
Break-Thru eatery.
MUST-TRY
For extreme fun and
adventure, try the Wild River Bamboo
Rafting in Libacao, Aklan.
BEST FESTIVAL
Experience the
Kalibo Ati-Atihan in January and dance
all you want in the streets!
BEST SOUVENIRS
Hunt down
bargains at the Kalibo Wet Market.
Remember to wear slippers as it can be
muddy at times.
