Ave Maria Islet
Jordan, Guimaras
Ave Maria Islet is one of the smaller islands that features some rock formations and a white-sand beach located in Lawi, Jordan, Guimaras. Ave Maria Islet got its name from a grotto like rock formation around which is some excellent swimming and snorkeling
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Day Tour In Guimaras Island
Guimaras is so close to Ilo-ilo city, it's 15 minutes away so our original plan was to make it on the second day for a tour then early morning for our island hopping. However, we got all tired after our Gigantes Island and the way back so we enjoyed our stay in Circle Inn Hotel for the remaining hours of our day two.
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Guimaras Is The New Boracay
It is said that the most beautiful island in the world is Boracay.
That's beyond debate but the cost is staggering if you will stay for a week and enjoy freely the pristine beaches and powdery whitesand.
Why not consider Guimaras as an option? No. A choice is far more appropriate.
I had the chance last weekend to roam practically all the islets of Guimaras from Jordan, to Buenavista and to Nueva Valencia.
The ambiance is rural, virginal, peaceful and rustic.
Of course, the most important factor is the cost of the boat, accommodation and the food.
The Taklong Island National M ... -
Island-Hopping At Guimaras
Everything had gone smoothly during our visit to Guimaras. Until this time. We had just boarded a boat at Alubihod Beach for our island-hopping trip. Despite having rained the previous days ??" it was the southwest monsoon or habagat season ??" the sun was up and the waters of the Panay Gulf unusually calm. Our first destination was easily visible on the horizon and, from what we knew, just 15 minutes away. Our motorized outrigger started its engine and we waited for the boat to speed up. So far, so good. We waited… and waited… and waited.
We must have waited for more than 5 minutes but ... -
5 Secluded Philippines Islands To Spend Christmas Day In When Youre Alone
They say Christmas Holidays are for spending quality time with family and friends, but what if you're in some place else, where your significant ones are a thousand miles away? Also, let's not forget about introverted souls who are at the extreme-end of the spectrum - wired into spending the most festive time of the year alone.
No need to fret, we're here to cover the Christmas chills and frills for you. Here's a list of islands that are most unheard-of, islands that shy away from flocks of tourists - a place for your most needed respite.
Seco Island, Antique
Perhaps one of the most b ... -
Guimaras Island Nueva Valencia
Guimaras is the home for famous sweetest and the best varieties ofmango of the Philippines. We went there in the last week of April and they were preparing for the Manggahan Festival held every May 11-22.
From Iloilo City, we went to Ortiz Wharf and took a 20-minute pump boat ride to Jordan Wharf. The cost is only Php 14.00. From there we asked local policemen how to get to Nueva Valencia where we booked our resort. He told us to ride a jeep going to Nueva Valencia. There are multicabs in the area, but hiring one would be expensive so my friend and I opted for a cheaper transportation, a je ... -
Discovering Guimaras One Island At A Time
Thankfully, on the last day of our Antique-Iloilo-Guimaras trip, the weather had turned cheery. The sky was clear and the sun had started to say Hello. It was a beautiful day for island hopping in Guimaras, the land known for cultivating the sweetest mangoes.
Island hopping in Guimaras
We stayed overnight in Raymen Beach Resort, the common jump-off point for island hopping. After having an early breakfast, we went to the reception desk to ask for a boat for island hopping, which I was told can start as early as 7AM.
We started the island hopping tour at about 7:30AM and asked for an o ...