What to say about the extraordinary Sampaguita Gardens ?! Part cultural theme park, part environmental education centre, part luxury resort (rooms from P1890), part children’s playground, all packaged in year-round Christmas kitsch combined with oriental opulence – you have to go and see for yourself. Pick up the self-guided walking tour brochure from reception, take a swim in the big pool (but brace yourself for the fetid change rooms) and prepare to be rendered speechless. New Washington is 10km from Kalibo; regular multicabs and jeepneys make the run.
