You know what they say: How you bring in the New Year is how you live the rest of it. Make sure you start off 2016 on a good note—preferably with a flute of bubbly in one hand—with an epic party that will set the tone for your epic year ahead. Zee Lifestyle lists down the hottest New Year’s Eve happenings in town.
HAVANA NIGHTS
Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa
Experience Cuba’s magic as Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa rings in 2016 with an exhilarating celebration of music and cocktails. Head over to The Marquee for the countdown party you will never forget! Countdown party is complimentary for in-house guests, and priced at Php 2,000 nett per person, inclusive of free-flowing drinks and canapes.
Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu
6332. 231 8224 | website
WHITE MASQUERADE
Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu
Indulge and feast on holiday delicacies and celebrate amid a colorful fireworks display, live music from the hotel’s show band and musical dance performances. Choose between two venues—the main lobby and the Ibiza Beach Club conservatory—each of which offers a different variety of epicurean specialties. Gala dinner is priced at Php 7,500 nett per person.
Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu
6332. 492 7777 | website
NEW YEAR’S COUNTDOWN PARTY
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Welcome the New Year with dinner at any of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s dining outlets and gain access to one of the biggest countdown parties in the city where you can enjoy a spectacular fireworks display, party favors, and food and drinks. Café Marco, Lobby Lounge and El Viento Restaurant & Pool Bar dinner buffet is priced at Php 2,200 nett per person; Grand Ballroom dinner buffet and set dinner with wine pairing at the Blu Bar & Grill is priced at Php 3,500 nett per person; countdown party alone is priced at Php 900 nett per person.
Nivel Hills, Lahug
6332. 253 1111 | website
BLACK & GOLD
Radisson Blu Cebu
Revel in a night of elegance and luxury at the most lavish countdown party in the city. Toast to new beginnings with Metro Manila’s top show band, Soul Republiq. For Php 4,000 nett per person, enjoy a gastronomic fanfare at Feria and give cheer to the year that was with unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
S. Osmeña Blvd. cor. Juan Luna Ave
6332. 402 9900 | website
FIERY RED
Cebu City Marriott Hotel
Enjoy a lavish international buffet, live entertainment and premium cocktails, then welcome a brand new year with loud cheers. Dinner only and party only at Php 1,900 nett per person, and dinner + party at Php 3,300 nett per person.
Cebu Business Park
6332. 411 5800 | website
Featured image: Fireworks by Morten Almqvist via Flickr.com