Everything Felt Perfect: My Travel Diary in Cebu, Mactan
by bbachon
Jun 9, 2025
The true purpose of travel is "doing nothing and just relaxing."
Cebu is the perfect destination for that.
Start your morning with a leisurely breakfast at the resort,
spend the afternoon by the sea, and enjoy a massage and night market in the evening!
Even in just one day, you can achieve 100% relaxation 😊
📍 Quick Overview of the Itinerary
Resort Breakfast → Private Beach Swimming → Island Hopping Tour → Massage → Night Market Stroll
1. 🥐 Start the Day Leisurely with Resort Breakfast
Around 8 AM,
I began the day with a hearty breakfast at a resort in Mactan, Cebu.
• A variety of options including fruits, omelets, pancakes, yogurt, and fried rice
• The best part was the view of the sea beyond the palm trees
• Sipping coffee leisurely while pondering "What should I do today?"
• This moment is truly the best time in Cebu 💛
📌 Tip: Breakfast hours are from 6 to 10 AM, and the view is most beautiful just before sunrise.
2. 🌴 Relaxing at the Resort's Private Beach
After breakfast, I changed into my swimsuit and headed to the private beach!
• A combination of infinity pool, white sand, and blue sea
• Lying on a beach chair, applying sunscreen, and flipping through a book 🏖
• You can rent snorkeling gear and play in the sea right in front of you
• Feeling too hot? Order a cocktail by the poolside!
"A day where you truly don’t have to do anything." That’s the charm of Cebu.
3. 🛥 Island Hopping Tour – A Little Paradise on the Sea
In the afternoon, I joined an island hopping tour.
Usually held between 10 AM and 3 PM.
• Travel by boat to emerald-green islands like Nalusuan and Hilutungan
• Snorkeling to find Nemo 🐠
• Enjoy a BBQ lunch on the boat
• With a can of beer, sunscreen, and the sea breeze, there’s nothing to envy in the world!
📌 Tip: Sunscreen is a must! Don’t forget a waterproof camera or phone pouch!
4. 💆 Relaxing Massage to Unwind
After the island hopping tour, I returned to the resort
and had a relaxing time at the spa with a massage reservation.
• Experienced the traditional Filipino Hilot massage
• It was refreshing yet gentle, melting away all fatigue
• The added aroma scent made me feel like my soul was melting 🕯
"This is true healing..."
5. 🌙 Night Market Stroll & Late-Night Snacks
In the evening, I visited a nearby night market or local night bazaar.
• Various BBQ skewers, mango juice, roasted corn, and beer
• Affordable prices and an authentic local vibe!
• Browsed souvenirs and did some light shopping
• Immersed in the sights, food aromas, and music of the night 🌃
📌 Night market locations vary between Mactan Island and Cebu City. Check near your accommodation!
Post by bbachon | Jun 25, 2025























