This was our first option for our accommodation after we received Airphil's advice that our supposedly flight to Caticlan Airport was rerouted to Kalibo Airport. And since we found it very pricey for one night stay, we opted for Kalibo Queen's Inn. Mga kuripot e hehe. But we promised not to leave Aklan without visiting this place. So straight from Kalibo Airport from Boracay, we headed to Sampaguita Gardens Resort in New Washington, Aklan. It was 8-kilometer and 15-20 minute ride from the airport.
Entrance fee is P50.00/head but consumable. The resort is basically the mansion grounds hosting a resort, an amusement park and a doll museum. One of its attractions is the Jojo's Christmas Cottage, a 3-storey Victorian building with a year-round Yuletide theme.
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| Jojo's Christmas Cottage |
Another attraction is Precious Moments Gallery featuring collections of bisque figurines and collectible plush dolls created by an American artist name Samuel John Butcher. Precious Moments artworks promote messages of loving, caring and sharing.
At the 2nd floor is the Museum of Christmas where you can find various collections of santas, Belens, and other Christmas collectibles. You can really feel the Spirit of Christmas even in September!
There is also a showcase of personal items belonging to Sam Butcher , a 43 foot aquarium; a butterfly farm and an amusement park with a merry-go-round, Ferris Wheel and a mini-train and Sambrew Cafe.
