Guimaras Island Resorts March 2018 Preview 3 of 3

          When you come to Iloilo, the beautiful, yet underrated Guimaras Island should be included in your itinerary. White sand beaches, rock formations, mango plantations, innumerable islands, and the list goes on for this charming island just 10-15 minutes away from Iloilo City by boat.
           Click the links under each resort to learn more!

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It's almost summer! These are my 3 picks for March 2018 v3.0:
(These are in no particular order. They are randomly chosen from the many resorts in Guimaras island for this particular post. The photos are taken from the web.)

1. La Puerta Al Paraizo Resort

Address: Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
Google Maps Location: La Puerta Al Paraizo Resort 

Website: see other links below
Other Links: Facebook Page
                      TripAdvisor
                      Ocean Island Travel

Description:
          Very pristine beach with a good view of the surrounding islets. The cottages are good with some located on top of the hill with majestic ocean views.Perfect for those who want a little more privacy.

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2. Isla Naburot Resort

Address: Jordan, Guimaras
Google Map Location: Isla Naburot Resort 

Website: see other links below

Other Links: Facebook

                      TripAdvisor

                      Lonely Planet

Description:

          "Occupying its own island, this absolutely private resort is one of the best offshore options. Those who fantasise about being a castaway will enjoy the eight cottages made from natural materials, including pebbles, shells, tree trunks and the discarded parts of other houses. Each rustic structure is well designed and comfortable." - Lonely Planet

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3. Cabugan Adventure Resort

Address: Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

Google Map Location: Cabugan Adventure Resort 

Website: see other links below

Other Links: Facebook

                      TripAdvisor

                      Agoda

                      Lagawone

Description:

          "Cabugan Nature Resort is Guimaras' Ecological Reserve. It gives you a whole new experience of "Going Back to the Basics"... Thus, A Way of Life..."

          This resort is across Magic Island Resort.

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Sea Urchin Roe or 'Uni' as the Japanese people call it.

Guimaras Island Resorts March 2018 Preview 2 of 3

          When you come to Iloilo, the beautiful, yet underrated Guimaras Island should be included in your itinerary. White sand beaches, rock formations, mango plantations, innumerable islands, and the list goes on for this charming island just 10-15 minutes away from Iloilo City by boat.
           Click the links under each resort to learn more!

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It's almost summer! These are my 3 picks for March 2018:
(These are in no particular order. They are randomly chosen from the many resorts in Guimaras island for this particular post. The photos are taken from the web.)

1. The Clara Beach and Guesthouse

Address: San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Google Maps Location: The Clara Beach and Guesthouse 

Website: https://www.theclarabeach.com/
Other Links: Facebook
                      TripAdvisor
                      Agoda

Description:
          "The Clara Beach, our boutique guesthouse on the beach in Guimaras-Philippines,  provides the facility to stay, to eat, to day visit, or use the whole facility for functions and meetings.
          Its simple, its relaxing, and its quality, with a gentle mix of eastern and western cultures blended together suiting both home and foreign visitors."

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2. Tatlong Pulo Beach Resort

Address: Jordan, Guimaras
Google Map Location: Tatlong Pulo Beach Resort 

Website: see other links below

Other Links: TripAdvisor

                      Pinoy Travel Freak

                      Valerie Caulin

Description:

          A breathtaking white-sand beach resort in Jordan, Guimaras unknown even to most locals in Iloilo. It sits in a beautiful cove beside Balingasag Beach Resort, protected from strong waves by a stunning islet just offshore.

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3. Costa Aguada Island Resort

Address: Inampulugan Island, San Lorenzo, Guimaras

Google Map Location: Costa Aguada Island Resort 

Website: see other links below

Other Links: Facebook

                      TripAdvisor

                      Agoda

                      Asia Travel

Description:

          "A first-class eco-tourism island resort where nature and people lived as one. Visit us and we will definitely bring you straight into the embrace of paradise."

          An island resort off the eastern coast of Guimaras.

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Guimaras Island Resorts March 2018 Preview 1 of 3

          When you come to Iloilo, the beautiful, yet underrated Guimaras Island should be included in your itinerary. White sand beaches, rock formations, mango plantations, innumerable islands, and the list goes on for this charming island just 10-15 minutes away from Iloilo City by boat.
           Click the links under each resort to learn more!

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It's almost summer! These are my 3 picks for March 2018:
(These are in no particular order. They are randomly chosen from the many resorts in Guimaras island for this particular post. The photos are taken from the web.)

1. Andana Resort

Address: Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
Google Maps Location: Andana Resort 

Website: http://www.andanaresort.com/
Other Links: Facebook Page
                      TripAdvisor

Description:
          "Nestled within a secret cove southwest of Guimaras sits Andana. A 70-room luxury resort with white sand beaches, serene waters and mesmerizing scenery."
          This resort is near the more mainstream Raymen's Beach Resort or Alubihod.

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2. Kenyama Beach Resort

Address: Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
Google Map Location: Kenyama Beach Resort 

Website: see other links below

Other Links: Facebook

                      TripAdvisor

                      Agoda

Description:

          A white sand beach resort at the westernmost part of Guimaras Island in close proximity to the historic Guisi Lighthouse.

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3. Vilches Beach Resort

Address: San Lorenzo, Guimaras

Google Map Location: Vilches Beach Resort 

Website: http://vilchesresorts.com/

Other Links: Facebook

                      TripAdvisor

                      Ocean Island Travel

Description:

          "Vilches Beach Resort was established in 1993 and originally called Sunrise Beach Resort. A major renovation took place in July 2007 which resulted in a modern yet authentic resort. Our accommodations include a air conditioned beach house, 2 bedroom air conditioned cottages and native cottages where you are literally steps away from the ocean. Enjoy waking up every morning to see the beautiful Guimaras sunrise...."

          This resort is just about 2.5 kilometers from the Guimaras Windmills.

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Dalaag Beach Resort, Antique

          Antique is one of the four provinces of Panay Island which includes Aklan, Capiz and Iloilo. The province of Antique boasts a unique geography characterized by mountains in the east hugging the narrow coastal plains which is bounded by the turquoise Sulu Sea in the west. This interplay of mountains and sea gives Antique its spectacular sunset that other Panay Island provinces can only dream of [having only pockets of coasts that can view the setting sun unhindered be tall mountains in the western horizon].
          The northern coast of Antique is dotted by a few outlying islands and numerous coastal reefs which makes this area the new mecca for beach tourism in Panay Island after Boracay in Malay, Aklan and Concepcion (Pan de Azucar/Mt. Manaphag) and Carles (Isla Gigantes, Sicogon Island) in Iloilo. The southern coast, however, doesn't have that much islands with Nogas Island being the only island in the south. However having such a scenic coastal topography, the southern coast of Antique is gaining momentum.
          The most notable coastal landmark in southern Antique is the Punta Hagdan Rock Formation which can be seen as far as San Jose de Buenavista (the provincial capital) abouth 30 km. away. The municipalities of Tobias Fornier (formerly called Dao) and Anini-y has a wide array of black/gray sand beach resorts ranging from simple beachside resorts to resorts complete with amenities such as pools and slides and a hot spring resort in Anini-y (Sira-an Hot Spring). Nogas Island also offers white sand beach and coral reefs around the island accessible through several drop-off points in Anini-y town and Sira-an Hot Spring Resort.
          This post focuses on a newly established beach resort a little further north of Anini-y. It's name is Dalaag Beach Resort in Tobias Fornier. The resort is less than a kilometer north of the town proper. This newly built resort offers amenities from pools for kids and adults, a slide which will lead you straight to the pool after spiraling downwards, rooms for rent with climate control functionality, beach side cottages and a small stage for presentations (i.e. reunions or team-building activities).
         Done with the writing part here, the pictures will speak for themselves. :)

Facing south, Punta Hagdan Rock Formation as seen from the beach. Punta Hagdan Resort is found near the geologic formation.

The beach and the cottages inside.

Facing north, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique is barely visible at the tip of the faint piece of land jutting out into the sea. The mountains belong to the municipality of Hamtic, just north of Tobias Fornier.

The bamboo bridge connecting the beach-side cottages in the background to the pool area in the foreground.

"The Overview". The pool area as seen from the top of the 'water slide tower'.

The water slide tower.

The beach-side cottages as viewed from the top of the tower.

The more secluded part of the pool.

          Dalaag Beach Resort is more than 100 km. from Iloilo City or just about 30 km. from San Jose, Antique. Buses and passenger vans are available at the San Pedro, Molo Bus Terminal in Iloilo City or at the Antique Bus Terminal in Funda Dalipe, San Jose de Buenavista (it is more commonly called as San Jose).

Coastal Miagao

Miagao is one of the more scenic municipalities in southern Iloilo. This post will tell you why. =)