The ruggedly enchanting Gigantes Island in Carles, Iloilo has beckoned tourists in recent years. Thanks to the tropical islands sprinkled off its coast, abysmal caves and dirt cheap seafood. Though Gigantes Island is part of Iloilo provinces, it is also accessible via Capiz.   While most tourists would come here for day tour, our group opted to avail of the 2 …

Tucked between the island of Negros and Panay, Guimaras is kissed by cerulean waters and hemmed in by sprawling countryside.  Just the mere mention of this tiny province in Western Visayas connotes images of sweet mangoes; reportedly home to more or less 50,000 mango trees. For first-timers here, Jordan, the capital of Guimaras, has a modest tourism office near the wharf that offers …