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23rd July, 2008
It’s been said before: that one resort on Gaya Island is totally expensive. It’s true, really. Just my opinion, perhaps, but I’d say that the price is definitely worth what you get.
Gaya Island’s Gayana Eco Resort isn’t called a luxury establishment for nothing. With 44 gorgeous, comfortable chalets, several restaurants, and an onsite spa, Gayana is perhaps the ideal location for outrageous overspending.
It’s comforting knowing that the people behind Gayana have no pretensions about their target market for the resort: tourists on the lookout for a full-on holiday experience who also have no qualms about plopping down cash for a tremendously enjoyable time.
Gayana offers the full range of luxury services one might expect at an upscale resort. You’ve got a stunning infinity pool overlooking Malohom Bay, flowing steadily as if it were running directly into the ocean itself. A spa, aptly named The Spa, gives guests an expansive menu of treatments, not the least of which is a luxe caviar facial.
Two restaurants allow for extensive dining options. The Macac Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is found right by the pool, making it perfect for enjoying snacks or a few drinks while you take a dip. The newly opened Alu Alu Restaurant provides fresh seafood straight from the aquarium, and gives diners a delicious take on traditional Chinese cuisine.
Available for lunch and dinner daily, Alu Alu is open to the public and offers a number of set packages that include the cost of transportation to and from Gaya Island. And while you’re there, might as well take a look at the Marine Ecology Research Centre (MERC), one of the resort’s many points of pride and its way of giving back to the environment.
Tucked comfortably at the very end of the premises, the Marine Ecology Research Centre is actively involved in a number of conservation efforts. Under the Reef Rehabilitation Programme, used vessels were intentionally sunk and electrolysis applied to encourage gradual reef growth over time.
The Giant Clam Propagation Programme pushes for the protection and breeding of the steadily declining giant clam population, commonly harvested for its gustatory and decorative properties. MERC is also home to numerous other species of endangered marine life, and also includes a “touch tank”, where guests are encouraged to physically interact with all manner of creatures, such as sponges, sea cucumbers and starfish. Kind of gross, really, but also quite fun.
Contact the Gayana Eco Resort through 088-442233 or 088-302007 for accommodations, dining reservations, or more information on the Marine Ecology Research Centre. For more information, visit www.gayana-eco-resort.com.
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