The queen city of the south is sure to be among the top vacation destinations in 2025. A trip to Cebu is akin to receiving a gift of historical
enrichment, wrapped in local festivities, customs, and food.
After a quick check-in, we were able to rest in our hotel room before heading down for lunch. Shangri-La Mactan’s gastronomical journey had begun.Located on the garden level of the main wing, Tea of Spring is an elegant Chinese restaurant offering Cantonese-style dishes. We savored the dim sum before the pièce de résistance: the Peking-style roasted duck, which we enjoyed in two courses. The first was sliced and rolled in Chinese pancakes, and the second was wok-fried minced duck.
A much-awaited event during dinners is the lechon parade. Guests, both local and foreign, flock to the buffet table to get their share of Cebu’s tasty fare.The Kasadya night at Shangri-La Mactan’s Buko Bar offers a Filipino-themed dinner buffet and dances from every region in the Philippines.We were seated near the stage, and the show made me proud to be Filipino as I watched guests of different nationalities smile and clap enthusiastically after each performance.
Resort ranger Analyn walked with us and provided insightful information about the trees and plants along the way.
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