With technology that has shifted almost everything virtually, especially during the pandemic, the hybrid or work-from-home set-up always rings a bell anywhere and everywhere.

Based on the 2020 survey by Sprout, a human resource analytics platform, 70.7 percent of employees from different lines of industry in the Philippines love their current setup. Meanwhile, while 43.5 percent "feel engaged," which concludes that some Filipino employees loved the hybrid set-up for a work life balance.

In "seazing" the day to protect both mental health and career with this fast-paced environment, especially if one is living in the city, a getaway, is much needed to breathe and relax.

If one is fortunate enough to ride a plane and a boat for a next level hybrid working setup, spend a "working vacation" in one of the pride of the Southern tip of Cebu
— Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort.

Getting there, take one of Cebu Pacific's 24 weekly flights to Dumaguete from Manila and 10 weekly flights from Cebu. From there, travers via boat to Oslob, Cebu then ride a van to another pier where another boat ride to Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort should be boarded.

Built on a 24-hectare coral island, it houses the resort that offers 14 spacious deluxe rooms with private veranda, 10 premier deluxe rooms, and three Villas with private dipping pools.

In a momentary getaway between balancing work and life, the property is secluded from all the hustle and bustle of the mainland as it is the only resort in the island of Sumilon. If one is looking for a peaceful and stress-free place to both work and play, this resort is a must visit.

Windows face the serene and breathtaking pristine ocean view that can be enjoyed inside the room or its own private veranda accompanied by lounge chairs and a hammock. All rooms have high ceilings and two queen-size beds, with soft and comfortable bed linens and pillows.

Its bathroom that also screams nature with a skylight roofing design, the private bathroom is spacious with both hot and cold showers.

Its luxurious rooms also have its own flat screen television and minifridge. Of course, as it is also home to workaholic travelers, a work desk is also provided.

Despite being isolated from everyone, the resort has WiFi access making it easier for remote working or studying while enjoying a piece of nature that only Sumilon can offer to its guests.

The island also has its own Pulo Restaurant that serves a delectable fare of local and international cuisine. With a high octagonal nipa construction and open air design, it boasts of a spectacular panoramic view of its tranquil beach and the mainland Cebu.

Don't leave without mentioning Cebuanos' natural courteous and hospitality values that pull guest into going back to Sumilon once in a while. With a breath of Cebu during a busy working schedule, Bluewater Sumilon Island Resorts is taking the new normal work setup into the next level.

Visit facebook.com/bluewater.sumilon for more information.