Atmosphere Resort Healthy Living Menu Launch

The island of Negros Oriental has slowly grown to be the sweet escape of yuppies, foreigners and retirees seeking a break from the busy life in the metropolis. Once you land in the ports of its capital, Dumaguete City, you become hours and minutes away from high end resorts, breathtaking tourist destinations and a haven of great food.

Each and every city and municipality has something unique to offer. And for the coastal town of Dauin just 30 minutes away from Dumaguete, is the majestic place called Atmosphere Resorts and Spa.

What sets Atmosphere Resort apart from other resorts in the island is its vision and grandeur.

Recently, Food Trip Dumaguete was given the opportunity to attend one of the resort’s major events, the Healthy Living Menu launch along with other wellness activities they offer.

Upon our arrival to the resort we were greeted by warm and friendly receptionists and a number of activities were prepared for us to enjoy. They had this big activity board where we could choose any event we would like to try. We chose from spa services, paddle boarding, snorkeling, circuit training, volleyball, guided runs and yoga. There were free flowing drinks as well, to keep us cool and hydrated all throughout the day.

The resort is nestled in the heart of Dauin, Negros Oriental. They have been operating for 6 years already.

The day was filled with fun activities geared towards health and wellness. We personally experienced their exquisite spa services and adventure packed snorkeling activity.

As we explored the place, we took notice of their luxurious infinity pool in the middle of the resort. The cool and crystal clear water was beckoning us to take a plunge. They had a bar right beside the pool, and just 3 months ago or so, they constructed another one along with a café and pastry shop that is yet to open.

Health enthusiasts and food aficionados gathered for launch of the healthy living menu.

The infinity pool and poolside bar is one of the crowning glories of the resort. They recently opened their second pool along with a coffee shop and pastry shop.

Guests were all over the resort trying out different activities. There was a group of health buffs trying out the circuit training, guided run and volleyball. Another group headed out to the beach front to paddle board and snorkel. Others relaxed near the coast line to experience a variety of head, foot and hand massages by the resort’s beautiful and friendly masseuses. In a huge treehouse, a yoga class was also going on.

Enjoy complimentary massage services upon your arrival to the resort. They also offer different kinds of relaxing spa services.

The owners, their management team and staff were so friendly and accommodating. We had the privilege to be able to talk with one of their dive instructors who also happened to be their marketing head, Kate. She told us how beautiful and diverse marine life is here in the country. She added that our world famous Apo Island is a diver’s paradise. They take a lot of foreigners and some of the worlds most experienced divers and dive enthusiasts to Apo to discover the beauty hidden beneath our seas.

The resort has world class dive masters and instructors ready to take you for a magical tour in the enchanting coasts APO island.

Once it was time for the menu launch, everyone gathered in the bar. The owner, Matt talked about how the resort has envisioned on promoting Health and Wellness in Negros. They feel that it is the next big thing to happen in the island because more and more people are getting hooked with running, biking, boxing, swimming, and diving. Also with Yoga and Zumba gaining much popularity in the area, they figured that they come up with a complete package that will combine all of these elements together. They conceptualized the ultimate Health Living and Wellness getaway. So only in Atmosphere can one relax and unwind, while detoxifying the body.

While guests enjoy different activities that calm the mind and strengthen the body, they can also enjoy and satisfy their tummies with the resorts new healthy menu.

They have an internationally trained chef who prepares all these healthy delicacies.

Halloumi and cherry tomato skewers. Made with grilled halloumi cheese wrapped in kale leaves, skewered with cherry tomatoes and hummus.

Mango and chili salad with seared tuna. A surprisingly light heavenly mix of fish and fruit.

Vegetarian ‘steak’ with grilled halloumi. A vegan delight made of chickpeas, kidney beans and lentils that leaves you full and satisfied without the stuffed feeling.

Eggplant and quinoa gratin served with mango salsa. The healthy rice alternative.

Indonesian brown rice nasi goreng. A Filipino meal will never be complete without rice. Here’s a healthier variety produced by our neighboring country Indonesia paired with tofu. You can also have it with poached chicken and poached shrimp.

Tomato, orange, & raspberry gazpacho. A flavorful soup finished with mint and olive oil.

Malunggay cake. Surprisingly delicious, we could hardly taste the malunggay, just the moist and delicious cake.

Gluten-free protein pancakes. You can’t go wrong with these pancakes. They’re light and fluffy and gluten free. We topped them with raspberries.

It was such a treat for our taste buds. The bar served a variety of unlimited fruit drinks and cocktails as well.

Refreshing drinks. Iced Lemon and Mint Slashy and Mango Lime Yogurt.

And when the event finally came to an end, they gave out gifts and prizes to the guests.

We had so much fun, and we are definitely going back and taking our families and friends with us. We would like to thank the owners, the management team, the staff and everyone at Atmosphere for allowing us to experience nature, wellness and culinary genius at its best.