[2025 Lapu-Lapu City Restaurant] Travel Guide for Acqua at Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa (Updated Jul)

📆 DAY 1 – Arrival & First Encounter • ✈️ Usually, you’ll take a night flight and arrive in Cebu in the morning! • 🛬 Upon arrival at the airport, it’s a good idea to visit the currency exchange or SIM card shop first. • 🚗 Before hotel check-in, leave your luggage and explore SM City Mall. It’s cool and has plenty of food options! • 🍽️ For lunch, visiting a seafood restaurant in the Lapu-Lapu area is highly recommended. • 🏨 After check-in, relax lightly by the pool or beach~🌴 • 🌅 In the evening, you can explore the night market near Mactan Shrine. ⸻ 📆 DAY 2 – Island Hopping Day 🏝️ • 🌊 Start your island hopping adventure early in the morning! • 📍 Nalusuan Island and Hilutungan Island are popular spots. • 🐠 Enjoy snorkeling and the fun of having lunch on the sea! • 🧴 Sunscreen is a must! Your skin will burn 😅 • 🛏️ Return to the hotel in the afternoon for a quick nap. • 🦐 For dinner, try Cebu’s famous ‘Gold Mango Grill.’ Don’t miss the mango shake! 🥭 • 🌃 End the day with a relaxing massage. ⸻ 📆 DAY 3 – City Exploration & Shopping 🏙️ • 🍳 Have brunch and check out leisurely. • 🚌 Head to Cebu City. • ⛪ Visit Fort San Pedro. • 🏛️ Explore Santo Niño Basilica. • 🛍️ Enjoy shopping at Ayala Mall or SM City Cebu. • 🧳 Leave your luggage in advance to roam around comfortably! • 🍛 For dinner, try the food court at the mall or experiment with local cuisine.

#JuneTravelSupport Cebu, Philippines is a really fun and healing travel destination when you go with friends! The ocean is beautiful, there are lots of activities, and the food is delicious~ It really feels like a vacation spot 🌴☀️ 🏖️ Beautiful ocean Cebu's ocean is really clear and transparent! If you go to Moalboal or Mactan Beach, you can snorkel or just dip your feet in it, it's healing 💦 👉 You can also see fish and turtles, so it's really fun when you go with friends 🐢🐠 🐬 Island Hopping Tour It's a tour where you go to several islands by boat~ You can do everything from white sand islands like Santorini, to half-water, half-fish snorkeling points, and having lunch in the ocean! 👉 You can have fun with your friends and take pretty pictures 📸🌺 Cebu is a travel destination where you can have the ocean, delicious food, activities, and relaxation all at once 🌊☀️ If you go with friends, you'll have a lot to laugh about, the pictures will come out well, and you'll feel like your body and mind are both rested 😊

#cityplaybook Kick off the morning hiking up Osmeña Peak, Cebu’s highest point, for a sunrise moment above the clouds. Grab a local breakfast from a roadside carinderia. Then drive to Lambug Beach in Badian for a laid-back beach day—bring snacks, music, and chill under the palm trees. In the afternoon, stop by Moalboal for snorkeling with sardine runs or turtles at Panagsama Beach. End the day with a beach dinner and cold beer as the sun drops into the sea. Easy, breezy, unforgettable.

#cityplaybook Begin your day in Cebu City with a traditional Filipino breakfast—tapsilog or danggit-silog. Walk through history at Magellan’s Cross, Basilica del Santo Niño, and Fort San Pedro. Explore the Casa Gorordo Museum to get a sense of colonial Cebu. Grab lunch in Colon Street or nearby. In the afternoon, ride a jeepney to Taoist Temple for views and peaceful vibes. As the sun sets, go up to Tops Lookout for sweeping views of the city, then wrap up the day with lechon and halo-halo.

#cityplaybook Start before sunrise and head south toward Oslob—but skip the whale shark swim if you're eco-conscious. Instead, visit the Tumalog Falls for a refreshing morning dip. Continue to Sumilon Island for a few hours of kayaking or lounging on its shifting sandbar. Have lunch with a view, then go west to Kawasan Falls and try canyoneering if you’re up for the thrill. Return via the scenic Barili road, grabbing local snacks on the way. This day is for the adrenaline junkies.

#springwander All plants begin to flower in early spring at Shangri-La Mactan. Their vibrant red blossoms rise above the green foliage, adding bold color to the garden landscape. The waxy texture of the petals reflects the sunlight, making them shine. Their sweet, subtle fragrance blends with the stronger scent of jasmine and hibiscus. Hummingbirds and bees gather around the ginger lilies, adding soft movement to the peaceful scene. The sight of the red blooms against the green background creates a striking visual contrast.

#springwander Trees at Shangri-La Mactan begin to bloom in early spring, their creamy white petals tinged with soft yellow at the center. The delicate flowers give off a rich, sweet fragrance that carries on the ocean breeze. The contrast between the white petals and the deep green leaves is striking. Bees and butterflies gather around the blooms, adding movement and life to the scene. Fallen petals scatter across the sandy pathways, creating a soft, natural carpet. The plumeria’s quiet elegance makes it one of the highlights of early spring.

#springwander Heliconia plants begin to bloom in early spring at Shangri-La Mactan. Their bright orange and yellow flowers emerge from long, green stems, shaped like delicate bird beaks. The glossy petals reflect the morning sunlight. Nearby, palm fronds and banana leaves provide a rich green backdrop. The combination of color and shape creates a striking tropical display. The scent of heliconia mingles with the fresh air, adding a subtle sweetness to the garden. Their bold presence makes them a standout feature of the spring landscape.

#springwander The hibiscus flowers at Shangri-La Mactan open with the morning light. Their wide, trumpet-like petals in shades of red, yellow, and pink reflect the soft sunlight. The dark green leaves beneath them create a striking contrast. Bees hover over the flowers, collecting nectar, while butterflies drift from bloom to bloom. The scent of hibiscus and frangipani fills the air. The early morning light enhances the colors, making them glow with warmth and life.

#springwander As the sun sets over Shangri-La Mactan, the early spring growth glows under the golden light. Bougainvillea blossoms take on a deeper hue, while the frangipani flowers reflect the soft pinks and oranges of the sunset. Palm fronds cast long shadows across the grass. The sound of rustling leaves and distant waves fills the air. The soft light makes the fresh greenery appear even more vibrant. The transition from day to night feels calm and peaceful, a quiet end to a day of growth.

#springwander In early spring, the Bird of Paradise plants at Shangri-La Mactan begin to bloom. Their striking orange and blue petals emerge from the lush green leaves, resembling tropical birds in flight. The vibrant flowers add a splash of exotic color to the gardens. The fresh green leaves catch the sunlight, casting soft shadows on the ground. Bees gather around the blossoms, adding a gentle hum to the atmosphere. The contrast between the bold blooms and the soft greenery creates a captivating scene.

#springwander The coconut palms at Shangri-La Mactan show signs of new growth in early spring. New fronds emerge from the top of the trees, their bright green color contrasting with the older, darker leaves. Clusters of young coconuts begin to form, adding weight to the branches. The sound of the ocean breeze rustling through the fronds creates a soothing rhythm. The trees’ steady growth reflects the resilience and strength of the tropical landscape. The cool shade beneath the palms becomes a welcoming retreat from the springtime sun.

#springwander As the sun sets over Shangri-La Mactan in early spring, the ocean takes on a golden hue. The palm trees along the shore cast long shadows on the sand. The bright blooms of hibiscus and bougainvillea deepen in color under the fading light. The soft sound of waves blends with the rustling of palm fronds. The air is filled with the scent of salt and tropical flowers. The calm beauty of sunset marks the peaceful close of another day of spring growth.