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Cebu City, July 28, 2000 (Manila Bulletin) - Cebu continues to have the reputation of having the best resort beaches in the South, if not in the whole of Asia. Beach activities continue to dominate the minds of people visiting Cebu. Sometimes, the questions arise: ''Where to stay? ''Where do we eat?'' ''What can we expect?''

Well, one of the major reasons of going to Cebu is to enjoy the friendly, efficient service of the staff of Maribago Bluewater Resort.

Strategically located at Maribago, Mactan Island which is only 10 kilometers from the Mactan International Airport and 16 kilometers from Cebu City, the Mediterranean-inspired Maribago Bluewater comes into view. It is composed of two views The Beach Wing which has 8 Royal bungalows and 26 deluxe rooms and The Garden Wing which has four family rooms and 40 deluxe rooms. Each room is fully equipped with air-conditioning unit, a fully stocked minibar, refrigerator, cable TV, luxurious bath, intercom and telephone.

Royal bungalows have a spacious separate living room, bedroom, furnished sun porch and complimentary tea and coffee service.

Relish great Filipino and international cuisine in the fully air-conditioned Allegro Restaurant. One can also enjoy the fresh seafood specialties at the airy Sunset Cove which is overlooking the open sea. And for the barhopper, it has the Pier 7, which is a watering hole by the beach where one can enjoy one’s favorite drink. It offers Happy Hour.

The less active can enjoy walking around the resort, while others could opt to swim in the filtered swimming pools. Many visitors play at the Gameroom Bar which offers refreshing drinks and appetizers from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. There are also boat rides, jet-skiing, snorkeling, windsurfing, aqua biking, paddle-boating and para-sailing.

Opened last July, 1989, Bluewater was conceptualized by its owner, Arcadio Alegrado.

“My dad started it and his vision is to put Maribago all over the Philippines,” says Julie Alegrado, currently the president of Alenter Resort Hotels Corporation, who has instructed her active staff to be friendly, courteous, informative and efficient.

For large parties and conventions, Maribago Bluewater has the Bluewater Conference Hall an ideal venue for Banquet or Corporate Convention or Seminar. The total floor area of 313.5 sq. meters can be sub-divided into four function rooms or into a fully fitted discotheque. The hall can comfortably accommodate up to 350 people.

At Bluewater, you have the choice of formal functions in the Bluewater Conference Hall or informal picnic for groups at the Alegrado Island, at the Beachfront, the Gazebo, the main poolside or at the Sunset Cove. The Bluewater staff can help one plan and execute theme parties from Luau or Barrio Fiesta to candle-lit dinner at any of their function areas.

For reservations, please call (6332) 4920100; 2325411; 2325412 to 14 and fax (6332) 4920128; 4920129.