An encouragement for visitors to return

By Michel Outridge

PRESIDENT of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), Mitra Ramkumar, led a media team on a familiarisation tour to Adel’s Rainforest Resort, lower Pomeroon River, where they had the opportunity to visit Wakapoa village, at the mouth of the Pomeroon River to bird watch the scarlet ibis and tour the coconut estate at Grant Enterprise Village, Pomeroon River.

Ramkumar, upon arrival at Adel’s, said the facility is a member of THAG and they seek to foster the promotion of agriculture-based tourism, referring to Adel’s concept of ‘from farm to table.’

Based on his experience at the resort, Ramkumar related that he was in awe of the sunset at the mouth of the Pomeroon River; he enjoyed watching the scarlet ibis which populate the mangroves along the river bank, as well as the tour of the Pomeroon Coconut farm, the natural beauty of Adel‘s and Wakapoa Village.

“What really struck me was the pure nature, the ambience, the pristine state of the place and the many offerings of this facility is truly amazing; and to indulge in the delicious foods and fresh organic fruit juices and fruits were such a delight,” he said.

Ramkumar added that at Adel’s he felt as if he was in a different country and was amazed by the simple lives the people lead with chemical-free foods; as such, he highly recommends the resort because of the excellent service and the generosity of the owner, Zena Bone.

Wendy Gonsalves is Zena’s cousin; Wendy used to reside in Venezuela and has been at the resort for about a month now.

She is assisting in the general upkeep of the place and is also a fantastic cook who prepares mouth-watering dishes and equally tasty organic fruit juices.

Gonsalves, too, was taken aback with the natural beauty of the place and is willing to stay around for some time.

“Since I came here I have learnt so many new things and it’s like I can’t get enough of this place; and the people here are so friendly and welcoming, to me I feel at home,” she said.

An employee, Roxanne Williams, told the Pepperpot Magazine that she has been there for the past five months and so far, she finds it very rewarding because she didn’t even know she could be so good in the tourism and hospitality business.

Williams is originally from Grant Enterprise Village, Pomeroon River, where she has a young daughter and a husband.

She is an all-rounder and a cook too and does everything at the resort.

David Emmanuel is the Manager at Adel’s when Zena Bone is overseas and he also drives the speedboat to ferry people to and from the resort; he ensures that everything is in order. Emmanuel is from Wakapoa Village and is a father of three, who also serves as a tour guide for visitors at the resort.

Giving his review, following his overnight stay at Adel’s, a visitor, Anil Ramkumar, told the Pepperpot Magazine that he was very pleased with the personalised service — among other things.

“This is an amazing place and he encourages all to visit to experience a truly stress-free time at the resort,” he said. Ramkumar added that he sees himself returning and it is a good place to unwind and relax away from the city life of electronics and traffic.