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PHILIPPINES
ILOILO
Bombette G.
Marin
provincial
tourismofficer
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
Sunbathe while sipping a fruit shake
at Station 1. Have your picture taken at the
famous “Boracay, not Bora” signage. Get a spa
treatment at the Mandala Spa & Villas or a drink
at Discovery Shores for complete relaxation.
BY NIGHT
Have dinner at Kasbah for that
Morocco-by-the-beach feeling and enjoy the fire
dancers’ show. Stroll barefoot between Stations
1 and 2, and stop in between to sample the food
stalls for some street-food tripping.
SLEEP
At Sur, you can lounge in a cabana during
the day and then view the sunset on the roof deck.
Room rates start at PHP3,000++ per night.
www.
surboracay.com, surboracay@gmail.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
Get a glimpse of the mangroves in
Bakhawan Eco Park. Head to Rhythm & Hues
Café and start your day with some of their food
specialties. Check out Aliw-iw Music School just
beside the café and simply enjoy the music there.
BY NIGHT
Listen to acoustic music at Abregana
and enjoy the rest of the night with a couple of
local beers. For a more laid-back evening, visit
Sababi and sample their coffee concoctions and
delicious desserts.
SLEEP
Just near the airport is Marzon Hotel, a
three-star establishment in Sta. Monica, Andagao.
The hotel has a pool where guests can cool off
during hot days.
Tel: +63 (36) 268 2188
PHILIPPINES
KALIBO
BESTSOUVENIRS
Go home
with a bronze tan. You wouldn't need
anything else.
INSIDERTIP
Pick up any trash you
see along the beach and help keep
Boracay clean.
BESTBUYS
Calamansi muffins
at Real Coffee and Tea Café. Call a
day in advance if you want to take
some home.
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SAMUEL DE LEON
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON
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
Tour the southern countryside and
see the Spanish-era churches. The parish of St.
John of Sahagun in Tigbauan is the oldest in
the province, while the Parish of St. Thomas of
Villanova in Miag-ao is a World Heritage Site.
BY NIGHT
Spend the night at one of the city’s
trendy bars or restaurants. Take your pick at
Smallville along Diversion Rd. in Mandurriao.
It has plenty of restaurants and bars for everyone
to enjoy.
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
BESTBUYS
Merci Pasalubong
products, Tinkerbell Biscocho and
Mama’s Kitchen cookies.
BESTSOUVENIRS
Hablon,
Patadyong and Polyhemp pieces from
Miag-ao and Oton.
LOCALSPEAK
Learn
"Tag pila?"
(How much?), "
Di-in na?"
(Where is
that?), "
Namit!"
(Delicious!) and "
Tu-
od?"
(Really/true?).
LOCALSPEAK
"Pila ra?"
(How
much is this?) and
"Pa-ayo..."
(Can I
get a discount?)
BESTFESTIVAL
The Kalibo
Ati-atihan Festival happens every
third week of January.
BESTDINNER
Native dishes in
Saylo Restaurant, such as
inubarang
manok
(chicken stew in coconut milk
with young banana shoots).