There is a growing trend to go on trips overseas, but due to the effects of the coronavirus, the weak yen, and high crude oil prices, many people are finding it difficult to spend the same luxurious time overseas as they used to. However, did you know that there is a place where you can enjoy a luxurious resort trip in a tropical climate, with a direct flight of only 5 hours and a 1 hour time difference?
Focusing on Sheraton Hotels, which will make your stay in the Philippines a fulfilling time, the first part will introduce "Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort (Sheraton)", which opened in September 2022, and the second part will introduce the elegant hotel-like hotel of Sheraton Manila Hotel.
Cebu Island attracts tourists from all over the world.
Enjoy your resort vacation
Cebu International Airport, the gateway to travel, is said to be the second largest airport in the Philippines after Manila International Airport. It is a very luxurious and clean airport for a remote island. It takes about 2 minutes by car to reach the Sheraton.
There are over 7,000 islands in the Philippines, of which Cebu is probably the best known. It consists of Cebu Main Island, where Cebu City is located, and Mactan Island, which is connected by two bridges. Mactan Island is home to Cebu International Airport and is a resort area lined with luxury resort hotels and shops.
Sheraton's private beach.
"Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort" is located on Mactan Island, which is full of diverse marine environments and has beautiful, untouched beaches. It is a perfect destination to enjoy Hilutungan Strait, one of the most beautiful protected areas in Cebu province, and Olango Island, a scenic spot known as a visiting place for migratory birds.
View of the hotel building from the lobby lounge.
As you drive through the hotel gate, you will find a protected beach resort. From the lobby lounge, you can see the breathtakingly beautiful coastline before your eyes, and the friendly, smiling hotel staff will help you choose between a cute shell necklace or bracelet.
The brand new guest rooms are clean and have a modern, simple interior. When you open the balcony window, you can hear the sound of people playing in the pool in the distance, and the endless coastline stretches out into your view. What makes me so happy is that I can experience this sense of freedom after just a five-hour flight from Japan.
There are a total of 246 guest rooms, including deluxe king rooms, junior suites, executive suites, a 180 square meter presidential suite, and the Sheraton Honeymoon Suite, which offers 261-degree ocean views from the bedroom. Guest rooms feature simple, modern interiors with 50-inch LED televisions, high-speed wireless Internet, and premium toiletries.
Planning that takes advantage of the natural topography
Enjoy more privacy
Filled with a resort feeling, I immediately head out to the private beach. Pools are dotted with steps on the slope leading to the beach. I heard that this place was originally a rocky coastline, and the planning took advantage of that topography. Rocks from that time have been effectively preserved throughout, and by the pool, the stone ``Buhi Bar'' that resembles a cave catches your eye. Inside the cave, there is a bar counter, the cave is like a private room, and there is even a restaurant deep inside. It's said to be lit up at night, so be sure to visit after your meal. Of course, it's open from 11am, so you can enjoy it poolside with classic and contemporary drinks created by our expert mixologists.
After getting off the elevator, there is a path leading to the poolside. The artworks lined up on the lawn are by Filipino artists.
On the left is a counter where you can rent bath towels. In the back there are caves that look like private rooms, and further back there is Buhi Bar.
The pools are arranged in a tiered manner and have different depths.
Cebu Island has a warm climate all year round and is blessed with abundant marine resources, and is visited by tourists from all over the world who enjoy scuba diving. However, at the Sheraton, you can enjoy the beautiful underwater world in a new style without having to dive seriously. The boards of paddle boats (SUP), which have recently become popular in Japan, are now transparent. With this, you will not only be able to enjoy the underwater experience while riding a board, but you will also be able to get an Instagram-worthy photo.
In addition to SUP boards, canoe rentals are also available.
Aqua Zumba pool activity.
It is also fun to participate in the hotel's activity program during your stay. The activity schedule includes aqua Zumba, aqua aerobics, and yoga, and the indoor program also includes workshops such as tote bag making (materials required separately). You can also participate with your family, so you can make some great memories.
The hotel's signature spa "Sheraton Spa". In addition to single rooms, there are also couple rooms.
Enjoy cuisine from all over the world in Cebu
Impressed by the frenzy of flavors of top chefs
Another luxury of traveling is food. The hotel has an all-day dining restaurant, ``5 Cien,'' where you can enjoy cuisine from around the world, including local Cebu cuisine, as well as a signature restaurant, ``DIP.''
At ``5Cien,'' you can enjoy cuisine from around the world, including Italian cuisine made by Italian chefs, as well as Filipino, Japanese, and Korean cuisine. There are buffet style and a la carte options, so you can choose according to your mood that day.
``DIP'' has a lively interior that will make your heart skip a beat.
A new type of cuisine that mixes Japanese and Peruvian sensibilities. This is Peruvian style sushi roll.
A risotto inspired by butter roast.
At ``DIP,'' you can enjoy cuisine created by a Peruvian chef that fuses Peruvian and Japanese cuisine. Cuisine filled with the essence of Peru, which has a large number of immigrants, has recently been attracting attention in Japan. Many dishes made by Japanese-Peruvian people use soy sauce and miso, which suit the Japanese palate well. I was surprised to find such delicious and new Peruvian cuisine in Cebu.
Also worth checking out is the signature spa, ``Sheraton Spa,'' which will soothe the fatigue of your travels. Using carefully selected spa treatments and reliable techniques, we invite you to a moment of bliss. If you're staying with a family, you can also use the kids' space in the hotel to have some adult time. The kids space has a variety of programs, so you can have new experiences while learning English.
Ample children's space is one of the characteristics of Sheraton Hotels.
I was able to find a new style of luxury resort here, full of cheerful and relaxed hospitality, in Cebu, which I have been familiar with for a long time.
Punta Engaño Road, Mactan Island Lapu-Lapu CityCebu, 6015 philippines.
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