The Shangri-La Resort & Spa is Boracay’s ultimate luxury resort. It is one of my favorite “Me-time” haunts and also a regular family retreat. Every stay has been memorable.
So when I was invited to Reservations In Paradise, Shangri-La Resort & Spa last year, I did not hesitate in going.
Boracay Resort & Spa, Philippines, in partnership with Bacchus International and Globe Platinum invited luxury experience seekers to an unforgettable weekend overflowing with the finest food, wine and leisure options offered exclusively by Reservations in Paradise.
Ride in style in Shangri-la Resort & Spa’s speed boat.
I usually book a Garden View Room whenever I stay in Shangri-la Resort & Spa as I hardly stay in the room and spend most of my time at the beach. It was my first time to stay in the resort’s Seaview Suite.
The view is everything!
Welcome surprise in my suite
I will be blogging a room tour soon to give you an idea how fabulous this suite is. Watch out for it!!
A butler service is available to guests who book the Seaview Suite and Villas. Meet my personal butler Pinky. She is friendly, efficient and takes the best photos for Instagram! According to her, the resort gives the staff regular workshops on photography to help guests take the best photos. How cool is that?
Check out her million-dollar smile!
The three-day epicurean journey Reservations in Paradise is now on its fifth season. The festivity had a series of sunset cocktails and dinner parties with wine pairings in surprise venues around the resort. Featured wines come from Marchesi Antinori, La Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné and Champagne Billecart-Salmon.
Reservations in Paradise is all about luxury accommodations. My ride to the Globe Platinum sunset party!
Globe Platinum Sunset Party
Clockwise: With Mr. Amit Oberoi (formerly general manager of the resort now general manager of Edsa Shangri-La, Manila) and wife Pritha during the Globe Platinum Sunset Cocktails; guests at the party; with the cool Globe Telecom President and CEO Ernest Cu and the new Director of Communications of Makati Shangri-la, Patti Javier. Ahhhh, congrats, Patti!!
This most elegant gourmet event in Boracay had a gustatory feast with a cool music medley. The first night was set the by the symphony of ultimate indulgence as guests were treated to a performance of the sensational virtuoso cello duo 2Cellos from Croatia, followed by an equally glorious seaside dinner and after-dinner party.
Wine & Dine
Day 1 Dinner: Seaside Dinner by Chef Thibaut Pouplard
Featuring the wines of Marchesi Antinori Represented by Mr. Jacopo Pandolfini
Sea Tartar in Textures Oyster fin de Claire, Tiger Shrimps, Scallop and Oscietra Caviar
“The Forest”, Quinoa, Porcini Mushrooms, Truffles and Parmesan Cream paired with Marchese Antinori, Chianti Classico, 2008
Hibiscus Soup, White Chocolate Crumble, Red Fruits and Yoghurt Sorbet
Lemon Tart, new generation with meringue sorbet and Brittany biscuit paired with Antinori, Vin Santo, 2009
Day 2: Indulgent Dinner by Italian Chef Marco Ghezzi
Featuring the wines of La Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné Represented by Ms. Gwenaele Chesnais, Export Director
Asparagus Salad with creamy yoghurt sauce, honey and vanilla dressing paired with Cote du Rhone, Parallel 45 Blanc
Pan fried Sea bass with blue mussel and fennel, saffron sauce and lime jelly paired with Le Chevalier Sterimberg 2011
Duck Breast with Hibiscus sauce and Orange paired with Cote Rotie Les Jumelles 2008
Slow-Cooked Lamb Leg with Ricotta, Black garlic and Argan oil paired with Crozes Hermitage Domaine Thalabert 2005
Creamy Fourme-dámbert with Cumin crystalline paired with Hermitage, La Chapelle 2004
Raspberry with Lychee and Rose water blossom
The first night set the symphony of ultimate indulgence as guests were treated to cocktails hosted by Globe Platinum, followed by an intimate performance of the sensational 2CELLOS from Croatia, which ended in spectacular fireworks.
Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser of 2Cellos are best known for re-imagining pop and rock tunes performed on their cellos. The Croatian duo, who has released two albums, has toured with Sir Elton John and his band. 2Cellos’ performance in Boracay is co-produced by Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort and Spa.
Explosive performance by 2Cellos
Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brunch
The following day, started with a Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brunch, a lovely morning affair with a wide spread of fresh breakfast selections and mid-day favorites available at live stations whilst champagne freely flowed at the resort’s expansive Alon Garden.
Brunch al fresco with Mr. Oberoi
The money shot! Hahaha
The rest of the day was spent with the guests’ choice of leisure activity: a spa treatment at CHI, The Spa, golf at Fairways & Bluewater Resort, an introductory dive course or cooking class with one of the resort’s master chefs.
Of course, I chose the one with the least amount of activity involved—spaaahhhh!
The luxurious Chi Spa
The best sunset
Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort was an unforgettable weekend overflowing with the finest food, wine and leisure options offered exclusively by Reservations in Paradise.
For inquiries on packages and reservations, please call the Manila sales office at (632) 814-2587 or e-mail sales.slbo@shangri-la.com.