A Romantic Stay at Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan is a much welcome idea after having a baby and battling sleepless nights. After 9 months of pregnancy and being hands-on parents of a darling baby boy, my husband Michael Vincent Lladoc Franco and I need a break and quality time to renew and create the spark between us. :) The rooms and villas are reminiscent of that perfect honeymoon escape and the ultimate getaway for couples.


We pack our Moleskine, some sunscreen and food
We bring a guitar, some pens, and candles to set the mood.
It is a quiet late lazy Sunday afternoon
A perfect time to be in a place called Crimson.
The Mactan Island wind blows through our hair
As we write prose and poetry of our love affair.
We look and stare at each other’s eyes
Listening to a melody of romance that never dies.
With silly grins we slowly smile 
At things that make living and loving worthwhile.
On the shores, we walk in the sand
As pleasurable as the first time we held hands.
Into each other’s arms we carefully glide
Our love is so powerful, we truly cannot hide;
Can you see the flames burning in our eyes?
It’s as sweet as sugar and exciting as spice.
Our lips gently touch and we feel the sweet caress
That tender touch we both so long have missed
At night, underneath the shining stars, we both lay
And tell each other we’d be together ‘til our dying day
We close our eyes and gently kiss
In each other’s embrace, we could stay like this.
Our love together lights up the night
In darkness, our love does shine so bright.
The romance in the resort’s air feels just right
Being together here, there’s no greater delight.
So now we dance in the light of the moon
‘Tis but paradise to be together here in Crimson.


(c) 2011 Michael & Maria.


xoxo,