One ideal coastal day, planned the way we would for you
An hour-by-hour outline of a resort day we would arrange for ourselves on a Tuesday in late June. Adapt freely.
07:00 · Early swim
The pool is deserted and towel service has not yet begun. A coffee cart by the entrance serves single-origin filter coffee — no menu, no queue. This is the finest half hour of the day.
08:30 · Terrace breakfast
Eggs prepared to order, pastries straight from the kitchen oven, a modest plate of seasonal fruit. We do not subscribe to breakfast buffets. We believe in plates brought by waiters who have served the same families for a decade.
10:00 · Spa or sea
Either suits. The spa hammam is luminous and peaceful in the morning. The sea is at its calmest before noon. Most guests pick one and wish they had chosen both; the fortunate few manage both.
13:30 · Leisurely lunch
Three hours at the lagoon bistro, with a bottle of crisp white and a plate of grilled fish you never knew you craved. No phones, no hurry. This is the meal that stays with you.
18:00 · Golden hour terrace
Aperitif on the upper deck. The bar staff will know your name by the second evening. The signature negroni is built on a vermouth we produce on-site; it is the most unexpected drink on the property.
21:00 · Tasting menu
Eight courses, two hours, one wine pairing. We have spent years assembling this evening. We hope it justifies the journey.
23:30 · A brief hour at the table
Or an unhurried walk back to the suite. Either way: tomorrow begins at 07:00 with a swim, and the rhythm is the whole point.
Prepared by the editorial team at Imperial Summit Resort. Last updated 2026-07-27.
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