Vlad Bunoan

South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao brings a local touch to luxury
 

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760231196371south palms 1.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>An aerial view of South Palms Resort &amp; Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection, set on the white sands of Panglao Island. HandoutPanglao Island in Bohol has a new luxury destination, but one that keeps its feet firmly in the sand. </div>South Palms Resort &amp; Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection, which opened recently, takes a more grounded approach to high-end travel by weaving Boholano culture and community into its guest experience.The 188-room resort redefines “barefoot luxury” through simple rituals and island stories. At the center of it is Sirenna, a mythical sea guardian whose spirit shapes the property’s design and nightly Sunset Ritual, a short program of light, music and storytelling that pays tribute to local coastal traditions.“South Palms Resort &amp; Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection is a place where families can create their own stories through Boholano traditions, wellness rituals and simple adventures,” said Danish Khan, general manager.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760231481331south palms 2.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Lola’s Sanctuary is a wellness oasis where nature, tradition, and healing come together. HandoutGuests can take part in the South Farm Journey, a visit to the resort’s working farm where families learn organic planting, feed animals and explore how the coconut is used in everyday Boholano life. </div>Another highlight, the M Moment, focuses on Asin Tibuok, a rare artisanal sea salt once thought to be a dying craft. Visitors can join saltmakers in the process and keep a crystal as a keepsake.For those who want to explore beyond the resort, a guided full-day experience covers some of Bohol’s most familiar sites: the Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, Baclayon Church, the Blood Compact Shrine and the Loboc River cruise, which includes a cultural show.South Palms also encourages guests to experience Panglao’s marine life first-hand through snorkeling and diving on nearby reefs, island-hopping to Balicasag and Pamilacan, and dolphin watching at sunrise.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760231435252south palms 3.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Aya Kids Club offers indoor-outdoor play space, filled with cultural games, crafts and activities for younger guests. HandoutThe resort’s wellness center, Lola’s Sanctuary, sits in the middle of gardens and uses ingredients grown on the property and at South Farm. Treatments include hilot massage with coconut oil, lemongrass and Asin Tibuok. The spa’s open-air lounge, Lola’s Kitchen, serves herbal teas and juices, and hosts casual talks about traditional healing practices.</div>For younger guests, the Aya Kids Club combines play and cultural learning, with traditional games like sungka, arts and crafts, and a tarsier-inspired play area across 150 square meters of indoor and outdoor space.Dining options include UMA, which serves contemporary Filipino dishes such as make-your-own boodle fights; Manja, a casual restaurant offering pizza and sandwiches; and Sirenna, a beach bar best enjoyed at sunset with its terraced seating and fire pit.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760231397192south palms 4.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>The Acqua Pavilion blends coastal charm with contemporary design for intimate events. HandoutEvents and celebrations are also part of the resort’s design. The Acqua Pavilion suits small gatherings, while the larger Marcela Ballroom and beachfront lawn host weddings and family reunions.</div>

South Palms Resort &amp; Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection, which opened recently, takes a more grounded approach to high-end travel by weaving Boholano culture and community into its guest experience.

South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection, which opened recently, takes a more grounded approach to high-end travel by weaving Boholano culture and community into its guest experience.