Resort Ideas

In our province, most of the beaches are volcanic black sand. We have the famous Mt. Mayon near our place so the volcanic black sand beach resorts have become attached to the image of our place.

I have this really different idea. A relaxing black sand beach resort that would mostly cater to oldies, lovers and families. It will have a decent rock garden full of bonsai plants near the seashore. A spa where the masseurs use volcanic black sands or pilinut oil for their massage services. All the furnitures and ornaments will be made of abaca fiber. Free breakfast with matching ceylon tea of whatever flavor you may want it in will be served. A small french style cafe with pastries and cakes. Small tables and chairs will be available somewhere for some tea parties for children. The whole resort will also have some aromatic scent that will embrace the daily sea breeze coming from Pacific Ocean. Pictures of animals found in the area will be spread throughout the resort. As for lunch and dinner, the bestseller would be something seafood. A small fish spa will be found also near the rock garden.

It will be a Pacific getaway near some famous volcano that will be a soothing experience worth coming back!

Alcohol will be limited however. It is supposed to be for oldies, families, lovers and children. There will be a deep sea fishing charter on site though. The fish you caught may be cooked in the resort upon request. 🙂

Thanks...

Are you coming with your spouse or with the whole family? Im asking this question coz I already want to know its marketability...

Posted by strudel
i'd rather "james bond goes rogue" type of resort like when he got shot in skyfall.

"Slaggy Beach"

Dude, what do you think of my ideas? I know it might not appeal to you but still... heheh...

What? Your grandma lives here? Where?

The volcanic sand of our beaches has therapeutic effect. I dont have good pictures though but it is very rare to find a good black sand beach resort... so I really want to pursue this...

Gotta have alcohol - oldies, families, lovers and even children all love that stuff (ok, we can leave the children out if we must, it really does help them sleep through the night though so that the parents can relax, they do not disturb the oldies nor will they be disturbed by the lovers).

Posted by Impulsv
Will u offer health spas detox, meditation yoga overlooking beautiful scenary n glutten free meals?
I'm still in with the above.

Yes. 🙂 Beautiful scenery it is. We have a beautiful volcano overlooking Pacific Ocean and the resort will be located on a black sand beach. There are no honest to goodness black sand beach resorts in the world yet, afaik...

Some photos of the volcano...

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Oh Wow!! Where IS That? Lol

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white baroque church in our town...

It's in our place. Here's a picture I have taken myself...

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This one's in the airport. We will soon have an international airport... to open in 2016...

Its beautiful and I see crisp linen and absolutely NO theme rooms.

Posted by FixedWater
Its beautiful and I see crisp linen and absolutely NO theme rooms.

what do you mean?

Posted by tiziani
That's interesting. If you find the textures of what you have put down you can always send it to a CG 3D artist and have them mock up a scale render for presentation. I can try my hand at it yet I've still got a way to go in terms of learning how to render landscapes properly.

Thanks man but I don't understand some of the words. @_@

*textures
*CG 3D artist

Anyway, I think I have a name for it already: "Elemi Black Sand Resorts & Spa"

Elemi means "Keeper of the Spirit."

Posted by Impulsv
Will u be giving dxpnet discounts. _??_ because this is a great local n vision!

Yep! Dxpnet discounts are available! I might put some of these rooms there as well:

*Aries Suite
*Taurus Suite
*Gemini Suite
*Cancer Suite
*Leo Suite
*Virgo Suite
*Libra Suite
*Scorpio Suite
*Sagittarius Suite
*Capricorn Suite
*Aquarius Suite
*Pisces Suite

*Venus Suite
*Neptune Suite
*Uranus Suite
*Midheaven Suite

*Leo Moon Suite

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Posted by tiziani
That's interesting. If you find the textures of what you have put down you can always send it to a CG 3D artist and have them mock up a scale render for presentation. I can try my hand at it yet I've still got a way to go in terms of learning how to render landscapes properly.

Thanks man but I don't understand some of the words. @_@

*textures
*CG 3D artist

Anyway, I think I have a name for it already: "Elemi Black Sand Resorts & Spa"

Elemi means "Keeper of the Spirit."

I'll try and work on what I mean sometime this weekend and send you some rough pictures end of next week. It's a good idea. Nice name too.

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O_O Tiz lol omg... I can't wait to see it!!! 🙂

The features of the resort are the following:

*volcanic black sand beach
*rock garden by the beach with cute bonsai plants, sprinkled with black pebbles around
*small streams passing through the rock garden
*french style cafe serving pastries, cakes and ceylon tea
*mini library next to the cafe so that the guests can take some books and read them while eating at the cafe
*a small museum about the volcanic peninsula and its history
*aromatic scent all around being blown by the pacific sea breeze. i'm thinking of rose petals with french vanilla
*a spa, part of which is already located on the beach. masseurs will use indigenous materials like volcanic black sands and pilinut oil. the spa will also have a fish spa section.
*yoga classes
*buddhist temple - i like the smell of the incense
*catholic chapel/poea
>> both the buddhist temple and the catholic chapel are located in the middle of the rock garden
*pictures of animals found in the beach and near the seashore, spread throughout the resort
*free breakfast serving ceylon tea, hot chocolate and coffee
*furniture, fixtures and ornaments will be made of abaca fiber (our province is the abaca capital of the world)
*pictures of old galleons and ships, and centuries-old maps spread throughout the resort
*a small restaurant. bestseller would be something seafood.

I'm changing it to "Elemi Black Sands Resort & Spa"

I'll help you Tiz. Here's how black sands look:


fine black sands

not exactly how the beach would look like but we'll try to scout for beaches with less rocks. there should be rocks however though for the "appeal"

streams near the volcano look like this. this particular part of the stream is located near the beach. we have dozens of this near our place. on a clear day, that volcano's naked beauty can be seen unclad...

would this beach be fine and perfect? imagine the volcano close by and everything will be paradise!

Volcanic Churches and Ruins...


Sto. Domingo Church, Sto. Domingo, Albay, Philippines


Sto. Domingo Church


San Juan Bautista Church, Tabaco City, Albay, Philippines


Cagsawa Ruins, Daraga, Albay, Philippines

Cagsawa Ruins (this place is lovely!

At the spa, the principal ointment that the masseurs would be using is Elemi Oil, an oil extracted from pili nuts.

Here are some facts about Elemi Oil:

*Elemi oil may just be the most prized ingredient in skin care products today. High-end brands of facial creams and moisturizers—Chanel, Marc Jacobs, YSL, Estee Lauder, etc.—now sneak in this wonder oil which is touted to lift and plump up sagging skin.

*This amazing oil from the Philippines has actually been used since ancient times—in Egyptian embalming practices, in aromatherapy (it's a close relative of frankincense and myrrh) and in the treatment of a variety of skin infections.

*Elemi oil is extracted by steam distillation from the gum which oozes out of the bark of the Canarium Luzonicum tree, a tropical tree which is native to the Philippines. Known locally in the Philippines as Pili, this tree exudes an oleoresin gum which has been traditionally used for aromatherapy and as kindling material to fire up local wood stoves. In 2011, a representative of Chanel contacted the provincial agriculturist of Sorsogon, Philippines, to order up to 10 metric tons of the oil per month. Is this not an indication that elemi oil holds mysterious secrets to beautiful skin?

For a century now, France has been importing cheap elemi oil from the Philippines and has profited much by developing a wide array of products from it. Healing ointments, skin care products, food flavorings, fragrances, adhesives, lacquers and varnishes are just some of the many products which the French have made out of elemi oil.

General Health Benefits
?? Antiseptic. Elemi oil shows antiseptic activities against bacteria, viruses and fungi. This may well be the reason for its being used in the ancient Egyptian practice of embalming mummies.
?? Analgesic. The ability of elemi to relieve pain explains why it has long been used in folkloric medicine to treat sprains, aches and joint pains.
?? Expectorant. Elemi oil has a soothing citrusy fragrance which, when inhaled, relieves sinus congestion and aids in expectoration of phlegm.
?? Stimulant. Elemi oil is said to stimulate the activities of many organs in the body. The regenerative, excretory and hormonal sytems of the body are sped up, thus making the body better able to eliminate wastes and toxins.
?? Anti-inflammatory. Elemi oil exhibits anti-inflammatory properties which explain why it has been used to manage arthritis and joint pains.

Products Containing Elemi Oil
?? Chanel Ultra Correction Lift series of skin care products
?? Gucci fragrances
?? Ralph Lauren body care products
?? Dior skin care products
?? Marc Jacobs fragrances
?? Human Nature Balancing Facial Wash and Toner (the cheapest brand you can find)
?? Blissoma Awake Morning Facial Moisture
?? Neal??s Yard Remedies Purifying Palmarosa Serum
Thanks to be healthy and well for the Information.

A cousin of frankincense, the pili tree also belongs to the Burseraceae family of oleoresin-producing trees.

Manila elemi is the trade name for the soft, fragrant exudates obtained from the trunk of the Canarium tree species which includes pili. It is mainly used by the fragrance industry after distillation of its essential oils, the Philippine Council for Agriculture Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development says.

—It is surprisingly fresh and clean though, and not as tart as one would expect,?? as described by Aroma-Pure, an international elemi oil supplier.

—The low volatility of Manila elemi oil distillate and its high tenacity in water make it a suitable component of water-based air fresheners and related products,?? says Irma Palanginan, senior researcher of the Department of Science and Technology??s Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI).

The scent from Manila elemi oil evokes a feeling of peace and lifts the spirit, according to some online reviews.

Not surprising, the name elemi originated from a name of an African tribal god which means —keeper of the spirit.??

sources:

1. "Bicol-grown —pili?? has the fragrance world over a barrel," retrieved from http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/6798/bicol-grown-% e2% 80% 98pili% e2% 80% 99-has-the-fragrance-world-over-a-barrel#ixzz34PizobYN

2. "Elemi oil from the Pili Nut to the Skin," retrieved from http://organicpilinuts.com/elemi-oil-from-the-pili-nut-to-the-skin/<BR>

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Posted by firebunny
Volcanic Churches and Ruins...


Sto. Domingo Church, Sto. Domingo, Albay, Philippines

This is great, like Inception level.

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Thanks! Our province is beautiful and unique! I'm in love with it. 🙂 That's why I dream of putting up this resort...

TRIVIA: Albay, the province where this resort will be located came from the word "baybay," which means "sand." The province is abundant in volcanic sands found on both its east and west coasts (it is bounded by the Pacific Ocean on its east and Burias Pass on its west). Volcanic Sands are also found on streams leading all the way to the peak of Mayon Volcano.

Albay is 45 minutes by plane from Manila. It is located near the southeasternmost tip of Luzon Island, in the peninsula of Bicolandia, a volcanic peninsula that stretches from north to south where at least 3 volcanoes lie.

Location of Albay province...

Views of Mayon Volcano from the plane...








Pacific Ocean on the foreground...

Posted by strudel
i will take sancho there to meet cousin ray! virgo suite!

who's cousin ray? sancho's a girl right?

Dude, what do you think of the marketability of this resort? Thanks...

Posted by strudel
it's a bust for me. the black sand just doesn't appeal to me and that is pretty much your main draw for the resort right?

maybe a bed and breakfast would work better.

Have you been to a black sand beach resort, dude? The black sands in our province are just as good as the white sands. I have been to white sand beaches myself, dude.

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this is nice though. infinity pool overlooking the volcano.

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Thats from the Oriental hotel. Look for the Governor's Suite for an astounding view. There are better pictures available on the net...

Posted by strudel
nope never. maybe i should check it out.

but as a taurus white sand feels like powder and the waters are clear.

You should. I am not sure if black sands are the same everywhere but the sands in our province are probably blacker because they are volcanic.

White sands may be powdery but they are dull and kind of hot. Black sands have therapeutic effect and are surprisingly cooler.

It is volcanic.

I have been to both types of sands. Sorsogon has lots of white sand beaches. Been to Palawan too. White looks good in person and in picture but black is more therapeutic and feels better when you walk on it. Dude, the pacific sea breeze in the area is also amazing! The volcano is a charmer too.

The resort's going to be therapeutic, aromatic and spiritual. Elemi means keeper of the spirit. The theme of the resort is spiritual. There is a buddhist temple and a catholic poea in the middle of the rock garden. A french style cafe with a mini-library inside the resort. A spa overlooking the seashore. Who needs white? White is dull. Black is exotic.

Posted by Rabbit
It's black because its crushed basalt/volcanic rock.

I've visited black sand beaches in Hawaii. It feels like normal sand.

Black is cooler than white for some reason. White sands can be extremely hot.

Posted by Rabbit

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Posted by Rabbit
It's black because its crushed basalt/volcanic rock.

I've visited black sand beaches in Hawaii. It feels like normal sand.

Black is cooler than white for some reason. White sands can be extremely hot.

I think because its rock and not shells it heats up at a slower pace.

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YES. Black sands when they are embraced by the ocean can have amazing feels on your feet. Especially those black sands lying next to a nearby stream. There are lots of streams in the area. Very cool and refreshing. This is what you call tropical and volcanic.

My idea of this resort is that I want it to be the next Bali or something. But not exactly. It is going to be a spiritual resort. Lots of incense and aromatic scents around...

Most of the black sands, I think, are hardened lava... Im not sure. Educate me! Lol.

Posted by strudel
hire yogi zen as marketing manager.

Lmao. You cracked me up! Lol.

Anyways, the music will be some soothing, lovely music. At around 1 pm afternoon, the music will be turned off for everybody to use the piano in the lobby. The piano is open for everybody to play. Piano will be closed until 530 pm but will be opened again at 11 pm. It will be open for anybody to play until sunrise.

Also, no pop or rock music will be played. There will be jazz, classical, some mozarts, and some 60s hippie music.