Letting go of stress
that is! And going somewhere laidback and relaxing like Alegre Beach Resort and
Spa in Sogod.
About two-hours away
from Cebu City, Alegre is set amidst seven-hectare of lush tropical gardens,
pristine coves and beaches with all the conveniences one expects from a five
star resort.
Cool refreshments are
served to guests upon entering the resort. The resort’s lobby and reception
area is made up of native materials and furnished with warm and elegant wood
pieces, which evoke a rustic, countryside feel.
Alegre has 21 lovely cabanas,
some with picturesque ocean view. Each room measuring 60 sq.m., is very
spacious and homey. Its marble bathroom is simply superb.
At the heart of the
resort are pools both for adults and children. They are partly but beautifully
surrounded with red bougainvillea flowers. Friendly doves are free to roam
around, unafraid of people.
For recreation, I particularly
love the game and entertainment room. Guests could play billiard or sing OPM karaoke
hits anytime of the day.
Dining experience in
the resort is another joy. The Pavilion offers a good selection of local and
international cuisine a la carte or buffet-style. The restaurant is
strategically built on top of a cliff for diners or lovers to feast on
delectable pizza, pasta or halo-halo while enjoying the panoramic view of the
sea.
But I guess nothing
could beat a romantic candle-lit dinner by the beach at the Cliff Bar. The bar
also serves thirst-quenching tropical refreshments, signature cocktails, and
chilled beverages.
What makes Alegre more
memorable is its signature Spa experience. For a rejuvenating treat, guests
really need to experience the powerful hands of resident masseur, Manong Mario!
Alegre has three white-sand
private beach coves with beautiful caves and rocks formations.
It also has an in-house
marine biologist and dive instructors for those who want to discover Sogod’s
rich and protected marine sanctuary. I really enjoyed feeding the hungry but
friendly fishes.
There’s no place in
Sogod like Alegre. A Visayan term for
“start”, Sogod is indeed a place of new beginnings.
And perhaps it will
never be hard to start all over again if your heart has so much to live for.
Alegre Beach Resort and Spa
Calumboyan, Sogod, Cebu
Tel. No.: (032) 254-9800; 0917-3068443
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