At daytime, plunge into the dipping pool or bask in the sun on the ivory sand beach just a few steps away.   Should you wish to keep busy during your stay, choose from a selection of exciting activities listed on a scroll delivered to your doorsteps every morning. Start the day with an invigorating yoga session or a massage at Aum Spa. The relaxing aroma of Dayap calamondin and orange blossoms greets you upon entrance at this 2,000sqm zen sanctuary, where you can luxuriate in a hydrating Gatas Bath (coconut milk and milk) or relieve tired muscles with magnesium sulphate crystals through the Jet Lag Re-Emergence.

Play various water sports for an adrenaline fix. Snorkel through the resort’s house reef that is astounding with rich marine life, or go on a dive trip at the San Vicente marine sanctuary, which is just a short 30-minute boat ride. Island hopping tours to nearby Nalusuan and Olango Islands can also be arranged, as well as a visit to historical sites like the Basilica de Sto. Niño, Magellan’s Cross, and Lapu Lapu Shrine. Children and adults alike are in for a treat at the Crimzone, a haven that features a family-friendly pool, a bar, and a play area. Before the day ends, watch the sun as it paints the skies with warm hues of tangerine and purple on one of the cosy chaise longues at the Azure Beach Club. 

Have cocktails or even a scrumptious dinner here, or, go up at the lobby level and enter Enye, a tapas haven the Basque chef Chele Gonzalez helms. The menu is a mix of traditional and modern, of fine pours, delicious sangrias, and one-of-a-kind cocktail concoctions. Savour Gonzalez’ signature dishes like the arroz con bogavante, gambas al ajillo, the txangurro, and his innovative take on Cebu’s culinary pride, the lechon tacos. If you have a bigger appetite, indulge in Saffron Café’s dinner buffet or its a la carte offerings, of which, the sinful adobong bagnet stands out. 

A well-curated breakfast buffet here is a must-try, too! They say the real gauge of a memorable experience is when you remember everything in vivid details long after the journey ends. At Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, this is definitely the case.