Movenpick Family Programme: 5 Reasons Why Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu Tops Our Favorite Staycation List

Family holidays are an integral part of our family time and whenever the husband's home for a vacation, we make it a point to schedule something that takes our minds off of "adulting" and just take time to destress, unwind and forge meaningful family memories.

A little backstory-- In 2014 I booked a trip for two to a local island destination for some "couple time" but days before our actual trip, we ended up buying another ticket for Vania because we couldn't bear the thought of leaving her for 6 days straight.  Not only did we change our itinerary, we also made changes to our accommodation and food budget/allocation, and brought a whole lot of baby stuff to make the vacation as comfortable as possible for our then 2-year-old Vania.  The planning and execution proved to be a little challenging but the experience was well worth it nonetheless.

After that trip, my husband and I realized that we've moved past the stage of planning backpacking-like vacations, and things like comfort and security should be top priority when we travel with Vania.  When one become a parent, you will realize that you can't just go on a holiday and leave everything up to the cosmos-- the "wing it" principle just don't apply anymore.  You have to do something (if not everything) to make things comfortable not just for the little ones but for yourselves as well.  After all, isn't a family holiday all about the family and that includes us parents, too?

Movenpick Hotels and Resorts recently launched a global campaign aimed to make every holiday as stress-free as possible for us parents.

The new Family Programme focuses on what is really important for families traveling with young kids-- providing baby essentials on demand, ensuring there are fun healthy menus for children, offering family services such as kids' TV channels and babysitters, providing opportunities to share unique local activities and enjoying family special room discounts.

Here are 5 reasons why Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu tops our favorite staycation list.

1. COMPLIMENTARY ON-DEMAND BABY ESSENTIALS

While this service is best for families with infants and toddlers, it's still good to know that essentials such as strollers, bottle warmers, baby baths, toilet rings, portable cots and even child-proof electric plugs (still need this at home because Vania likes to tinker with our chargers!) are just a click away before arriving at the hotel.  Safety first always for our little ones, yes?

2.  KIDS ENTERTAINMENT & BABYSITTING SERVICES

Let's face it, we parents want to relax and unwind too and that's just impossible when there's no one to look after the little ones, right? Besides, who would want to miss Ibiza Beach Club's lifestyle dining and unrivalled entertainment? I don't know about you because I know I don't! It's the perfect way to cap off the night and an hour or two of couple time shouldn't hurt right? It's a relief to know that every family service and amenity is covered at Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu and that includes babysitting!

3.  POWER BITES DISHES

This has got to be my most favorite offering from their Movenpick Family Programme!  Loved each and every dish that I ordered (1) good serving of Caterpillar Tuna Sandwich for myself. Ha!

POWER BITES dishes offer nutritious menu that are designed to inspire fun food experiences-- from tomato caterpillars to ice cream shaped quesadillas and fresh fruit shakes, it wouldn't be that hard anymore to tell your kids to take a break from swimming and eat!

CATERPILLAR TUNA SANDWICH

PAN CAKES AND GRILLED PINEAPPLE RINGS

WOOF! WOOF! CHICKEN WITH RICE

ICE CREAM SHAPED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

4.  LITTLE BIRDS CLUB

Them little birds greeting us at our hotel room with fun activity books kept Vania preoccupied while we unpacked. Activities like connect-the-dots, puzzles and mazes will surely keep our kids entertained while we parents either

a.) Get ready

b.) Enjoy our meal

c.) or simply need a few minutes of downtime 

The Little Birds Club are for children aged between 2 and 12 and is tailor-made to offer cooking classes, environmentally-friendly experiences and cultural activities that reflect wonderful local cultures. More importantly, the clubs provide plenty of opportunities to share fun with parents.

5.  "HAPPINEST" OFFER

It's comforting to know that our preferred hotel values quality family time above all else. No more running up and down corridors to check on family members staying in a different room.  With their "Happinest" offer, one is assured that everyone stays together when booking a family accommodation. One can even expect special room discounts-- and our little ones eat for free!

A well-deserved holiday should always be stress-free and nothing is more comforting than knowing your hotel has every family amenity and service covered and all we've left to do is create beautiful memories with our little ones.

Plan your next family holiday at Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu and enjoy a special rate for the Family Room 2-bedroom suite when you book through hotel.cebu@movenpick.com using the code PBLOG1.

Booking period: June 15, 2017 - September 15, 2017
Stay period: June 15 - July 20, 2017 / September 20 - December 20, 2017
Room type: Family Room Two Bedroom Ocean Front
Good only for  adults.