Shangri-la Mactan presents a traditional Christmas

CEBU, Philippines - Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu welcomes the Yuletide season with traditional celebrations.

The resort's team of expert chefs has created festive menus featuring richly diverse holiday fare, from classic favorites to contemporary specialties.  Traditional Christmas drinks and savories can be enjoyed at the Lobby Lounge, while Scoops, the poolside ice cream shop, offers gelato with such holiday-inspired flavors as cinnamon caramel twist, and plum and apricot.

Guests can take home the smells and tastes of Christmas with the resort's range of holiday treats, from glühwein (hot spiced wine) to cookies, all made in the resort's own kitchens and available for sale in the lobby.

Little guests will enjoy the themed daily activities that let them work on such projects as handprint wreaths, star lanterns and Christmas cards.  On selected evenings, they can watch movies and play games at children's parties prepared especially for them.

Christmas is also the season of giving, and, every year, the resort takes the opportunity to spread holiday cheer with a sackful of presents in Tingo, its adopted community.

The festivities continue after Christmas Day with the vividly colorful Mad Hatter year-end party. Guests can countdown to 2013 with the In Heat band at the Marquee.

Entrance is complimentary for all in-house guests and P2,000 net per person for walk in guests.

Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu was recently named one of the "Top 15 Resorts in Asia" by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards.

For inquiries and reservations, please contact Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu on (63 32) 231 0288 or e-mail [email protected].