These two islands comprise an area of approximately 2.47 acres or one hectare. They are classified as tax declared properties. Currently, one of the islands has been semi-developed with a small bamboo hut and outside seating area as well as a concrete pier leading down onto the water.

Currently there are no utilities on the island, but it is possible to run electricity and drinking water across from the mainland by underwater pipe as the islands are only a few hundred metres away from the mainland.

The larger of the two islands is the semi-developed island. There is a large area on top of the island where a house or several small cottages could be located with the magnificent view of the sun setting over the ocean to the west and the unusual rock formations of the coastline to the east. The smaller island is in virgin condition. It has a flat top and could be used to locate a private rental or owner's cottage.

FEATURES: These two package islands, although small and without beaches, are particularly attractive because of their ease of access and their beautiful location. Located in Jordan, on the western side of Guimaras, these islands can be reached by flying into Iloilo City and then transferring to a ferry across the straits (10 minutes). From there, it's a 20 minute drive to Jordan, where the islands are just 1 kilometre from town - a mere 5 minute boat ride.

The area is a prime tourism destination, so the islands could possibly developed as a mini resort. In fact there is a resort situated just 200 metres across from the islands on the mainland. The area surrounding the islands is like a miniature El Nido (www.el-nido.net) with unusual stone formations, lots of coral, and several offshore islands. The area has great potential for sea-kayaking and diving and there is major growth in tourism projected for the area. The adjacent Isla Naburot is just 10 minutes by boat and is famous for its beauty and unusual architecture.. this gives one an idea of the potential of these two lovely little gems.

Although the islands are ostensibly just rocks, they have many beaches within a few minutes by boat, surrounded by fantastic coral formations ideal for snorkeling. They aren't your typical palm-treed tropical islands, but the attractions of the surrounding area, ease of access and moderate price makes these our best buy.

GUIMARAS TRAVEL INFORMATION

Guimaras, considered one of the exotic islands in the Philippines, is believed to have once been part of the Panay group of islands. The original name was Himal-us. Once a sub-province of Iloilo, Guimaras was proclaimed as a regular and full-fledged province on May 22, 1992. It has five towns, with Jordan town as the capital. Located southwest of Panay Island and northwest of Negros Island, it has a land area of 604.65 sq. km. It has a dry and wet season and the population is estimated at 117,990. Hiligaynon is the native dialect but the residents also write and speak English and Filipino, the national language.

The province is basically agricultural with palay, coconut, mango, vegetables, livestock, poultry and fishing as major products. Its major industries are tourism, fruit processing, coconut processing, handicrafts, mining, quarrying and lime production.

A Typical Day on Isla Naburot by Steve Piper...

"A typical day on the Isla started at sunrise. After going to bed early the night before, we were usually well rested and since the cabins were open,the light came right in. We also didn't want to miss a moment of our beautiful surroundings.

Getting up was easy since there was nothing to do but hop out of bed. The temperature was comfortable so we didn't need to put on anything besides a bathing suit or a sarong. Each cabin had a shower, but that could be done later, at our leisure, or when it got much warmer. Now it was time to start exploring our island.

Maybe we would check to see what kinds of patterns were left in the sand by various animals before they were swept smooth. Maybe we'd wade into the water to see if we could find any new coral or starfish. Maybe we would hike to the other side of the island to see what the open water looked like. Maybe we would wander around and notice how many different kinds of flowers we could see, or what kind of fruit was growing on the island, or what interesting antiques or artifacts were placed in each cabin. Maybe we would take our cameras with us to try to preserve as many of the memories as possible. Other times we would leave the cameras behind to just enjoy the moment as much as possible and hope that we could always remember what it felt like to be in paradise.

Soon we would get hungry and start gravitating towards the kitchen and dining huts. While waiting to see what we would be presented with, we might grab a mango. When the platters started arriving on the table, we would gather around to see what the island and the sea and the wood burning cooking facilities and the wonderful cooks had produced. Often, we took a picture of the presentation of the food before we filled up our plates. Breakfast was a mix of typical Filipino (fried rice, dried fish, sausage) and a more American breakfast (toasted bread, guava jelly, omelets). And there was always plenty of fruit.

After breakfast there was time for everyone to relax with their coffee and to decide on the first excursion.. Take a boat out and go to another island or around our island; Put on some water mocs and grab a walking stick and wade through the water looking for starfish; Walk around the edge of the island looking for caves; Put on a snorkel, mask and fins and check out the coral beds; Walk to the other side of the island where the water is deep and jump off the bamboo bridge and swim.

Eventually, the bell summons us for lunch. The only difference from breakfast is that we are first presented with a large covered soup bowl. We anxiously remove the covers to see what delicious creation has been prepared for us today. Mom is usually delighted to find some kind of seafood.

After lunch, a little siesta, maybe another excursion, but be sure you're back to the cabin in time for a massage. And there is no better place in the world for a massage -- the sound of the water lapping the shore below the cabin, the warm tropical breezes passing through the open room. And we wouldn't want to fall asleep after our massage because it would be time to go to one of the two cabins with a view to the west to watch the sunset over the China Sea. Of course you can relax in a dulan (hammock) while watching the sunset.

Another bell calls us to another wonderful meal -- another soup, more delicious entrees, more fruit, and for this meal, a dessert of fried bananas.

By the time we get up from the table it is dark and we realize that lanterns have been lit all around us -- around the dining huts, on the trail up to our cabins, and in our cabins. The bed had been turned down and the mosquito netting had been let down around the bed. But before we return to our cabins for the final time for the day, we move down to the beach where a bonfire has been lit. We sit there in the lounge chairs enjoying the fire, watching the stars knowing that if we saw a falling star, we would wish that every day would be like this one.