Macedonia Di Frutta e GelatoMacedonia Di Frutta e Gelato (or the Italian-Filipino Halo-Halo)

Before you even think that my stay at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa for #GWD2017 ended there, that healthy dinner was just a teaser to what our group experienced the next day.

The Global Wellness Day 2017 consists of not only healthy dining but fun and exciting fitness activities too.  After a healthy buffet breakfast at Cowrie Cove restaurant, we got the chance to tour a big part of the 13-hectare resort with the resort’s Resident Manager, Gwen Dela Cruz. Our group has been to places which an ordinary guest would probably never experience.

A healthy breakfast at Cowrie coveA healthy breakfast at Cowrie cove photo

We had a few hours to freshen up and prepare for the next activity which is the water aerobics with the very cute parrot, Polly! Followed by an inspiring talk from Cebu’s very own Chocolate Queen, Raquel Choa, who shared her passion and love for cacao.

Water aerobics by PollyWater aerobics by Polly photo

Beauty Talk by Chocolate Queen Raquel ChoaBeauty Talk by Chocolate Queen Raquel Choa photo

2017 6 14 shang 7 otp mainRaquel Choa sharing with guests the wonders of homegrown cacao photo

Indeed, one can be fit and fab while having fun. By participating in Global Wellness Day, everyone is invited to celebrate better lifestyles not just on June 10, but throughout the year.

My experience to this year’s Global Wellness Day at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa was definitely an eye opener that health and wellness should come first above anything else!

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