add_action('wp_footer', function () { echo ''; }, 99); Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa Cebu – Zee Lifestyle https://zee.ph Cebu's Premier Lifestyle Bible Sun, 28 Jul 2019 14:34:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Z-icon-80x80.png Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa Cebu – Zee Lifestyle https://zee.ph 32 32 Shangri-La Mactan’s Best-Kept Secret https://zee.ph/shangri-la-mactans-best-kept-secret/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:52:35 +0000 http://zee.ph/?p=29334 Every year on June 5th, people find different ways to celebrate World Environment Day, the United Nations Environment Programme’s platform for positive environmental action. This year in Cebu, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa chose to celebrate the day by expanding its commitment to biodiversity conservation through its launching of the Eco-Trail.

A botanical sanctuary more than just a local attraction, the Eco-Trail features over 65 plants that form a route of lush greenery around the resort. Included in this collection is the recently discovered Cynometra Cebuensis, a flowering plant classified as critically endangered due to the rapid deterioration of its natural habitat. The plant’s adoption in the Shangri-La Mactan Eco-Trail is a move to save it from extinction, a move for earth.

A ranger begins the trail at the Ranger Base.

The trail begins at the Ranger Base and takes approximately an hour. Foreign guests need not worry about language barriers as each plant overview comes in multiple languages. Specialized resort rangers conduct the tours. These rangers are local experts who all share one thing: a passion for Cebu’s flora and fauna, and a desire to share it with resort guests. Rangers received training from the University of San Carlos – Biology Department and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Orchids are flora part of the resort’s trail.

To make the most of the experience, guests have the option to partake in a chocolate journey with the resort’s chocolate sommelier at La Tierra del Chocolate After all, there is something so soothing about drinking a mug of hot (or cold) sikwate, a Cebuano chocolate drink, while basking in nature’s glorious creations. (Some of Cebu’s most stylish personalities enjoyed the Cacao Garden here!)

The Eco-Trail is initiated by General Manager René D. Egle and serves as the resort’s testament to making taking care of Cebu’s natural heritage an everyday advocacy.  

For more details, get in touch with the resort rangers at (63 32) 231 0288 or send an email to mac@shangri-la.com.

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Our Favourite Snapshots from Iron Man Weekend https://zee.ph/our-favourite-snapshots-from-iron-man-weekend/ https://zee.ph/our-favourite-snapshots-from-iron-man-weekend/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:24:13 +0000 http://zee.ph/?p=24637 For the last 4 years, every August, all roads lead to Mactan as the international Iron Man Race takes over this small island. Ground zero is of course the crown jewel of this vibrant community, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, where different competitions like Iron Girl and the relay course for Iron Kids, begin.

It helps that Rene Egle, the resort’s General Manager, is himself a participant in the rigorous 113 km race.  He was a relay participant and did the bike leg, which was 90km long. With such personal participation, the resort fielded their own Iron Kid team composed of children from the nearby Children’s Haven Orphanage.

Of the 3 children from the orphanage, Rene particularly cheered his favorite, 8-year-old Marie Grace. Her father abandoned her and her mother when she was young, and her mother passed away. She grew up with her grandma, and then together with her younger brother, who is 3 years old, from another father, they were brought to the orphanage when the grandma could no longer care for them.

“She is such a sweet kid, she comes to me with the brightest smile, and it was great to see her compete in their 3-kids relay team,” Rene said.  Their relay team came in second in their mixed 6-8 age group.

His wife Nellie also competed in Iron Girl which happened the day before the great race.  A total of 1,773 participants gathered this year and the gold was won by Radka Kahledfeldt—who went on to win the women’s pro title of the Ironman 70.3 the following day—followed by four-time Cebu Ironman champion Caroline Steffen from Switzerland. Cebuano competitor and Maribago Bluewater GM Domiku Ugarte came in at 33rd place, who finished the race at the 5:35:22 mark.

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Here’s Why Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa Cebu is Perfect for a Holiday Getaway https://zee.ph/heres-shangri-las-mactan-resort-spa-cebu-perfect-holiday-getaway-location/ https://zee.ph/heres-shangri-las-mactan-resort-spa-cebu-perfect-holiday-getaway-location/#comments Thu, 21 Dec 2017 06:12:27 +0000 http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/?p=20886

Celebrate the holidays at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu as it soars through mesmerizing galaxies and glimmering cheer with ‘Yuletide Bliss’, a generous bundle of five-star dining experiences and exhilarating recreational fun.

Inspired by the dreamy journey through starry skies, the seaside resort transforms into a whimsical oasis adorned with blue and gold, and accentuated with miniature hot-air balloon decor. Memorable moments await all guests, who are encouraged to share their holidays stories online with the tag #AlwaysMerryHere.

The holidays call for a feast and guests have a variety of options at the resort restaurants. Dine at the Tides’ Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at PHP2,650++ per person and their Christmas Day Dinner Buffet at PHP2,450++ per person. It includes free-flowing red, white and sparkling wine, plus a meaningful serenade by a Christmas choir.

Italian restaurant Acqua and seafood al fresco Cowrie Cove will both have Christmas Eve Set Dinners available at PHP2,250++ per person and PHP2,650++ per person, respectively. Both are 4-course set menus inclusive of a celebratory glass of Prosecco.

For a breezy seaside nightcap, Waves Bar intensifies the enjoyment with Flair Tending Shows by its very own bar talents on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Christmas Day in a tropical wonderland is all about fun under the sun. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus, who will be coming at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day on a thrilling parasail ride to the beachfront. He will then be visiting the Adventure Zone gardens at Tides to greet guests.

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Plan Your Next Seaside Getaway at the Paradise Rush: Yuletide Edition Sale https://zee.ph/paradise-rush-yuletide-edition-sale/ https://zee.ph/paradise-rush-yuletide-edition-sale/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2017 03:33:28 +0000 http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/?p=19541

As the festive season draws closer, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu welcomes the exhilarating rush with an array of discounts and offers at the Paradise Rush: Yuletide Edition sale. The highly-anticipated biannual mall sale series is now on its 14th run and will be on October 13 to 15, 2017 at the Ground Floor Exhibit Area of Ayala Center Cebu.

Shopping for holiday wish lists is made more exciting as guests plan for their next seaside getaway at the sale. The Paradise Rush: Yuletide Edition offers discounts of up to 50 percent on vouchers that may be used for room accommodation, dining,
watersports, spa treatments and as banquet event credit.

A Book & Buy promo and special offers on the resort’s coveted Health Club membership are also in the lineup. Stay vouchers are at PHP10,000 net for Deluxe / Premier Room; PHP11,000 net for Deluxe Seaview; PHP12,500 net for Panorama Room; and PHP25,000 net for Panorama Suite. All vouchers are inclusive of buffet breakfast for two adults and two children below six years old, plus free one-hour access to indoor playground Adventure Zone for up to two children per stay.

Guests craving the ultimate gastronomic adventure have a variety of experiences to choose from as well. Lunch buffet vouchers for all-day dining restaurant, Tides, are at PHP988 net per person while lunch set menu vouchers for Italian poolside restaurant, Acqua, are at PHP998 net per person. A la carte vouchers, which may be used in any of the resort’s restaurants and bars, are also available at 30 percent off.

There are also plenty of freebies up for grabs. Fitness buffs enrolling for the annual Health Club membership get two extra months free, while spa savants enjoy ‘Buy one, take one’ on spa vouchers. Adrenaline seekers enjoy discounts of up to 55 percent on watersports vouchers.

Guests planning their next banquet function may also avail of Event Credit vouchers, which offer discounts of up to 20 percent. Event Credit vouchers may be used for wedding ceremonies and receptions, birthday parties, anniversaries, corporate meetings and team-building activities held in a function space within the resort. Use of these vouchers are valid for new bookings from October 13, 2017 onwards.

Indeed it is never too early to get in the holiday rush. With the Paradise Rush: Yuletide Edition sale happening soon, it is time to bring out the holiday list and start ticking off, one exciting offer at a time.

For inquiries, guests may call (63 32) 231 0288 or send an email to promotions.mac@shangri-la.com. For real-time updates, guests may log onto Facebook.com/shangrilamactan or follow @shangrilamactan on Twitter and Instagram.

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