Kalibo, the capital of Aklan is somehow overshadowed by Boracay Island in terms of tourism but still, this quite place is a nice destination for a short stop-over or a lazy weekend. And when you ask where you should go in Kalibo, people would always utter the words- Sampaguita Gardens.

I can’t count the number of times I have visited Sampaguita Gardens, a prime resort and spa in the town of New Washington which is just ta few minutes away from Kalibo. And I have brought my family from Cebu and soon my friends-all awed with this unique resort in Aklan.

Perhaps, the highlight of Sampaguita Gardens are its dolls from the famous Precious Moments. After all, this resort was founded by Samuel Butcher, who is the artist behind this cute dolls. You can buy these dolls of different themes and costumes in Sampaguita Gardens.

Aside from that, here are some of the amenities of the resort:

- spa and fitness center

-restaurants (Chinese, Italian, etc)

-outdoor pools

-convention center

- comfy accommodations

- gift shops

- sightseeing facilities like the famous SJB Mansion and Jojo’s Christmas

House

But the main reason why I love this resort more than what it can offer and a great place for me to unwind is how it helped the locals of Aklan specifically in terms of employment. Whenever I see the staff members and other employees of this resort, I can’t help but wonder where would they be if not for this resort. It’s such a good news that locals don’t have to leave their hometowns to find work and the town of New Washington itself benefited from this resort.

Entrance fee: 50php ( consumable)

For more information, visit the official website of Sampaguita Gardens. Click here!

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