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

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 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 Community Planning Maintains Sense of Place Locally owned and operated Local products Local businesses on site Traditional Culture

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 UBA/Cenotes%202006/Cenotes%20Dos%20Ojos%20&%20Bat%20Cave%20Entrance.jpg Trips to the local caves Natural Bridges trips Snorkeling, in the ocean and in the caves National Park

Design 15 small bungalows built from local materials o 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: o Gray Water Recycling o Low Flow Shower Heads and Toilets o Rain Water Capturing o Reuse Linen Program

Rain Water Recycling

Gray Water System

Solar Power Hot Water Heater

Thank You … Any Questions?