The Young OnesWellnessYoga

The Young Ones

As I sat at my desk situated at the spa reception greeting enquiring guests at Atmosphere, I noticed how many children and adolescents were in tow of their parents. Not only that, but they too were looking over the spa menu with an inquisitive eye. I had long been in contemplation about becoming a child friendly spa and have been silently observing the growing trends within the spa industry with…
Rae Collins
10th September 2014
A Harley on the Atmosphere House ReefMarinelife

A Harley on the Atmosphere House Reef

One of the most sought after underwater critters is the beautiful harlequin shrimp, found in the Indo-Pacific. Despite being a very rare critter, the harlequin shrimp makes an appearance in Dauin from time to time and is mainly found in coral reefs, not at 'mucky' dive sites. We have been lucky at Atmosphere, with three visits this year, counting in the one on the house reef right now! “Harleys” as…
Daniel Geary
4th September 2014
Flamboyant and toxic - but we love themMarinelife

Flamboyant and toxic – but we love them

Flamboyant cuttlefish are some of the craziest critters that we have here in Dauin. You may have seen the photos of the unborn flamboyant cuttlefish in its egg that has been featured on our Atmosphere facebook a lot this week? Amazing shot - but it doesn't end there... Although these critters - found in the Indo-Pacific - are the same color as the substrate while resting, they transform when they're…
Atmosphere Resorts
25th August 2014
It is playtime!Family

It is playtime!

At Atmosphere Resorts & Spa, we are proud to also cater to families. Kid’s Cove, near the entrance of the resort, is a treasure of fun to be discovered by children of all ages. In addition to the regular babysitting - "yaya" - services for the children of Atmosphere guests, Kid’s Cove has access to fully equipped play rooms and classrooms with educational material and toys. During the last couple…
Ulrika Kroon
22nd August 2014
Giant frogfish perched near a mooring blockMarinelife

Frogfish – an Atmosphere favourite

Of all the critters on the Dauin coast, there is one that definitely stands out as a favorite of many divers and that is the frogfish. Whether the size of a grain of rice or a dinner plate, we never get tired of seeing them here at Atmosphere. Frogfish are one of the most interesting critters in the ocean and come in every shape, size, and color imaginable. We have…
Daniel Geary
20th August 2014