A hidden Eden — by its very location at the northern tip of the Punta Engaño Peninsula jutting into Magellan Bay – Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu is – as advertised – “an inviting retreat.” Indeed, a serene sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of…Metro Cebu or any other urban center one may seek to escape from.
Thai, by nominal association and by its signature restaurant Benjarong, the resort is imbued with the warmth of Filipino hospitality. And yes, it offers dining options – Tradewinds Café for all-day dining and buffet on weekends (the seafood fare is to die for!); The View lobby lounge, wide open to refreshing sea breezes; The Deli, of coffee, cakes and pastries, and indulgences all sweet; and The Sunset Bar, for the spirituous and the sporty alike.
In true Thai tradition, wellness is not just a ritual but a celebration at the resort’s Namm Spa. There is a Fitness Centre – a fully equipped gym with the latest machines and facilities. And a Fun Zone for kids.
Most captivating feature of the resort – at the very first sighting – is its infinity pool stretching some 100 meters parallel to the beach with a vast sundeck fringed with coconut palms swaying, sashaying to the breeze.
Alas, the resort fully booked for the day, no room tour for the media visitor. Given but a sneak peek, photographs and memories of this Eden-by-the-sea will have to do for now. Bong Z. Lacson
(Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort is one-hour flight from the Clark International Airport via Cebu Pacific Air)
