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Eco Paradise. in Aruba. “One Happy Island”. Eco Paradise is…. Our created tourism destination A minimalist sustainable eco-resort On the northwestern side of Aruba, on Daimuri Bay Surrounded by the Arikok National Park, and caves
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Eco Paradise in Aruba “One Happy Island”
Eco Paradise is… • Our created tourism destination • A minimalist sustainable eco-resort • On the northwestern side of Aruba, on Daimuri Bay • Surrounded by the Arikok National Park, and caves • Away from dense development on the eastern side of Aruba http://www.destination360.com/caribbean/aruba/dining http://www.hornbill-hut.com/cfcadmin/images/mContent_Image26102552201355.jpg
Inventory of the Island • Number of Hotels and Resorts • Airport Proximity • National Park and Caves • Shopping Markets • Beaches • Daimuri Bay
Destination & Community Planning Destination Planning Community Planning Maintains Sense of Place Locally owned and operated Local products Local businesses on site Traditional Culture • A minimalist sustainable eco-resort • Located next to the Arikok National Park in North Western Aruba • Sitting on Daimuri Bay • Blend in with surroundings for a Native feel
Goals & Objectives • Provide our guests with the “bells and whistles” of a tropical resort with the least amount of environmental impact. • Plan for interactions between guests and locals by opening our facilities to the public. • Maintain cultural heritage and Sense of Place. • Listen to the public’s needs and desires, and react accordingly. • Create wealth in the community by minimizing leakage.
The Visitor’s Experience Green incentive Bike, Kayak, Biodiesel Jet Ski Rentals Trips of the island and of the National Park Local products • Trips to the local caves • Natural Bridges trips • Snorkeling, in the ocean and in the caves • National Park http://www.mcms.opusd.k12.ca.us/teachers/anderson/Gifs%20Jpgs%20&%20Tifs/images/SCUBA/Cenotes%202006/Cenotes%20Dos%20Ojos%20&%20Bat%20Cave%20Entrance.jpg
Design 15 small bungalows built from local materials Running water, a small bathroom, and a kitchenette Resort will be powered solely by solar power All facilities will be equipped with gray water recycling systems Large kitchen/dinning area in the main building of the resort
Product Development (Sense of Place) • First Eco-Resort on the island • Ideal Location • Locally Owned and Operated • Cultural Heritage • Environmentally Sustainable
Sustainability Practices • Solar panels • Local products • Biodiesel bus/shuttle • No-paper program and recycling • Re-use programs: • Gray Water Recycling • Low Flow Shower Heads and Toilets • Rain Water Capturing • Reuse Linen Program
Rain Water Recycling http://www.refrigo.com.hk/images/recycling.jpg
Gray Water System http://www.treehugger.com/gray-water-solutions.jpg
Solar Power Hot Water Heater http://www.made-in-china.com/image/2f0j00VCHtjlaJZiboM/Solar-Hot-Water-Heater-Collecor.jpg