Tripadvisor Traveler Members Honor Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu as One of Asia’s Top Resorts

Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu was named Asia’s 4th “Top Resort for Families” and the Philippines’ “Top Family Resort” in the latest TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice poll.

School of Silver Batfish at Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary

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With the idyllic combination of Cebu’s golden sunshine, award-winning indoor and outdoor facilities, including a pristine white-sand private beach cove and the distinct Shangri-La hospitality, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu has proven to be the perfect destination for any family holiday.

The resort celebrates the win with the launch of the Family Fun Package that allows families to create remarkable holiday moments.  Along with room accommodation and daily buffet breakfast for two adults and two children aged 12 years and below, the package includes round-trip airport shuttle bus transfers, dinner buffet with unlimited standard drinks for two adults and two children, unlimited access to the Adventure Zone for a maximum of two children and 15 percent savings at food and beverage outlets and on treatments at CHI, The Spa and laundry and pressing services.

To allow families to experience the Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary, one of the resort’s main attractions, the package includes a fish-house-making activity with the resort’s resident marine biologist.  Through the fish house they create, families help maintain and promote the rich biodiversity of the resort’s six-hectare marine sanctuary, home to over 100 species of aquatic life.

Parents can truly sit back and relax as kids enjoy unlimited playtime at the Adventure Zone, a three-level indoor playground.  The facility hosts daily age-appropriate children’s activities to keep young guests busy.  A splashing good time also awaits at the main pool, where the kiddie slide provides fun that lingers long after the holiday.

Daily complimentary adult activities are also offered for guests to enjoy the resort’s various facilities.  The list of exciting daily activities includes yoga sessions, a snorkeling tour at the Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary, circuit training at the Health Club and beach volleyball, among others.

Deluxe Room

Families will take pleasure in dining at the newly refurbished Tides, the resort’s all-day dining restaurant.  Children and parents alike will enjoy watching expert chefs display their cooking skills at Tides’ interactive “open-kitchen theatre” set-up.

Available for stays until June 30, 2015, the Family Fun Package includes adults’ access to the Health Club’s whirlpool, steam, sauna and gym.  The package is available from P14,200++ per night and may not be combined with other special offers.  Confirmed reservation is required and subject to room availability.

For inquiries and reservations, guests may call (63 32) 231 0288 or email mac@shangri-la.com.

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