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Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort & Spa
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Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort is a lush five-hectare tropical paradise only 10 kilometres from the Mactan International Airport and approximately 16 kilometres from the city of Cebu. Here, your options are endless with 110 metres of pristine beachfront, three swimming pools with waterfalls, a 1.1-hectare private island, children’s playground, an abundance of recreation and water sports facilities as well as the Amuma Spa Wing.
Catering to every need
The Maribago offers a range of well-appointed accommodations that cater to every need and offer all the comforts of home. The luxurious Royal Bungalows are located on the beach; each bungalow boasts its own separate living space and spacious balcony with hammocks. The rooms offer magnificent views of the white sand beach and Alegrado Island. These elegant and expansive bungalows are ideal for a romantic honeymoon and are also a comfortable set-up for family vacations.
The native-styled deluxe rooms have a quaint and cosy feel as daylight filters through capiz shell windows. One can lounge on the private verandas that open to seascape views (Beach Wing) or tropical gardens (Garden Wing).
The Spa Suites are perfect for those who want to unwind and indulge in Amuma Spa treatments. Located in the Amuma Spa Wing and close to treatment pavilions, one is lulled into a peaceful state by the relaxing sounds of man-made falls and the warm ocean breeze. Laze on the private veranda that offers vistas of the lagoon-style pool and tropical gardens. The bathrooms are spacious and offer alfresco showers and baths. All rooms come equipped with cable televisions, telephone, shower/bathtub, private veranda, air-conditioning and a mini bar.
Uniquely prepared meals
Each meal at the resort is uniquely prepared by the resort’s chefs using the freshest of ingredients. Enjoy fine local and international cuisine and beverages from an impressive range of restaurants and bars. The Allegro Restaurant is Maribago Bluewater’s signature restaurant. It offers alfresco patio dining by the pool or in air-conditioned comfort, as well as a daily buffet breakfast with either an à la carte menu or buffet for lunch and dinner. Every Saturday night The Allegro hosts a popular Barrio Fiesta Buffet Dinner Party accompanied by live entertainment and cultural shows. Indulge in fresh seafood while enjoying views overlooking the Alegrado Island and the open sea. Molto Joli is an Italian Café that offers fresh salads, pasta, pizza, sandwiches and desserts, as well as cool refreshments.
The Amuma Spa Café is the ideal place for a light fare to complement the spa’s relaxing therapies. It offers fresh fruit and salads, light meals, and sandwiches. It also has innovative fruit and vegetable-based drinks, milkshakes and flavoured iced teas. An open-air bar is located on the beach and boasts a great view of the beachfront, Alegrado Island and the open sea. It is the place to unwind and enjoy a favourite drink or two. A cosy native-style bar is also located beside the main swimming pool. It offers features unique cocktails and refreshment blends that will quench your thirst after a day of fun in the sun. In-room dining is also available, allowing guests to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the comfort of their rooms. Room service is available 24-hours daily, and each guestroom is equipped with a well-stocked mini bar, complete with assorted snacks and beverages.
From hosting conventions to informal social gatherings of friends and business associates, Maribago Bluewater has a range of facilities and services to meet your requirements. Guests can host themed dinner parties and banquets or celebrate occasions such as, weddings, graduations, and baptisms. You can choose your venue—conference hall, poolside area or picnic grove. Or, you may prefer the excitement of the private Alegrado Island.
Abundance of recreational activities
Explore multiple ways to have fun at the Maribago. The resort is surrounded with opportunities to engage in a host of different activities. There is an abundance of aqua and sports facilities to meet your expectations of a total tropical experience, including jet skiing, water skiing, scuba diving, wakeboarding, windsurfing, paddle boating, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling. Island hopping and fishing excursions.
Bask under the sun
The resort also boasts its own 1.1-hectare private island, 65 metres from the beachfront offering resort guests an additional area to bask under the sun. The white sand island can be reached by swimming, paddle boating or wading through shallow water at low tide. The island, lined with palm trees and cabanas, gives an idyllic view of the open sea. The island is also a unique place to hold special events—from intimate weddings to corporate function banquets. The resort is also known for its Marine Wildlife Lagoons where guests can participate in the daily feeding of assorted tropical fish including black tip reef sharks, grouper and clown fish.
True indulgence
Amidst lush tropical surroundings, you are offered an environment and selection of treatments to rejuvenate the body and spirit. Spa services incorporate ancient and modern therapies from Visayan-Filipino, Asian and western cultures. Amuma covers every detail to enhance your spa experience, from rituals that accompany each treatment to the products that incorporate the best of local ingredients.
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Guide to Visayas
The province of Cebu, probably the most well-known destination, comprises six of the 11 major islands in the country and 161 smaller islands. Cebu retains much of its Spanish heritage in its historical and cultural attractions. It also provides an idyllic starting point for island hopping holidays, many within an hours drive from downtown.
Cebu city is a major gateway to the Visayas and being the oldest city in the Philippines, it is often refered to as the ‘Queen City of the South’. Cebu’s five main cities are Cebu City, Toledo, Danao, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu (on Mactan Island). Cebu City is home to the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, the oldest fort in the country, Fort San Pedro and the restored 19th century home Casa Gorordo. Mandaue on the coast is the manufacturing centre, with the San Miguel brewery, Coca Cola plant and a number of other factories from glass to rattan furniture and handicrafts.
While in the Visayas it is a must to visit Bohol, the tenth largest island in the Philippines, famous for its Chocolate Hills comprising more than 1000 oval limestone mounds. A cruise down the Loboc River passes through the towns of Loboc, Loay and Bilar, which has a man-made forest that is home to the tarsier, one of the world’s smallest primates. Like Cebu, Bohol has a range of resorts, especially in Panglao, and also hosts many hot dive spots. Iloilo in the western Visayas is an hour from Manila by plane. The city has wide, attractive streets and a number of historical monuments including churches and ancestral houses.
The island of Negros, wedged between Cebu and Panay is divided into two provinces, Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, each with an impressive number of well-maintained historic buildings. The province of Aklan, also in the western Visayas, lays claim to two attractions- the fantastic religious and festive zeal of the Ati-Atihan Festival, the nations week long mardi gras held in January- and Boracay Island.
The seven kilometre long Boracay is widely thought of as the ultimate island in the Philippines. On Boracay is White Beach with fine white sand and clear water. White beach is considered by many to be the best tropical beach in the world. This is where all the action is.