THE PLACE TO BE
Wonder moms need to be celebrated every day for all they put up with and for all the efforts they put in to nurture a home. For Mother’s Day, why not make it extra special by whisking mom away to a tropical retreat where she can truly feel like the queen that she is? An enchanting escape in the more secluded part of Panglao, BE Grand Resort, Bohol has unrivaled privacy. Aside from 189 guestrooms and 12 suites in its five-storey main pavilion called The Resort, BE Grand Resort is also home to eight Dream Villas with four-poster beds ideal for honeymooners and 11 Grand Villas with spacious loft spaces which can comfortably fit a family of four. The sprawling beachfront property is globally renowned and has won international awards for good reason. It’s the only five-star hotel on the island to offer the ultimate personalized service perfect for even the most discerning guests – your very own Villa Host, available round the clock. Need someone to unpack your clothes, deliver food to your villa, plan your countryside tour or make reservations for you? There is no request too big or small, your Villa Host is at your beck and call. If you can manage to leave your luxe accommodation, BE Grand Resort has five dining outlets peppered across its five-hectare property. For those who seek a more intimate setting, The Boathouse is a favorite among locals and in-house guests. Panglao’s lone steakhouse and fine dining restaurant is situated behind the exclusive villas. Since October 2018, it has consistently whipped up decadent flavors in the form of premium steak cuts and fresh, farm-to-fork local fare with global flair. As an added treat this Mother’s Day, moms are welcome to dine for free when accompanied by four paying guests. Children up to four years of age are free of charge, while kids aged five to 12 get 50 percent off.