Elise Yap
My blogs
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Tourism |
| Occupation | Innkeeper |
| Location | Ocho Rios, St Ann, Jamaica |
| Introduction | The Blue House Luxury Bed & Breakfast Villa was awarded second place Best New Hotel internationally and my head’s still spinning a bit from that. At The Blue House, where I am the innkeeper, I am passionate about introducing travellers to the Real Jamaica: our diverse culture, scrumptious foods and off the beaten path experiences. My entrepreneurial skills were honed at 6 y-o when I bought seconds from a candy factory and marketed them to kids in my kindergarten class. At 12, I set up a barbecue stand outside my Mom's neighbourhood bar which ultimately led to the proliferation of "drum pan chicken" across the island. I’ve been a computer programmer, a systems analyst, had a colourful sales career in North America, been a clown in Toronto, an event decorator specializing in corporate functions and ran a chain of tourist gift shops across Jamaica. Four years ago, I was Born Again and was led by The Spirit to create Bread Basket Ministries, a Christian Non Profit Charity that serves the destitute in and around Ocho Rios. I'm on a deeply spiritual path of discovery, am in awe of God and committed to working at fulfilling the purpose He created me for. |
| Interests | Travel, Vacation, Tropical Vacation, Ocho Rios, Ocho Rios Jamaica, Jamaica, Family Travel, Family Vacation, Bed and Breakfasts, Boutique Inns, Boutique Hotels, Small Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Healing, God, Spirituality, The Bible, The Holy Bible, Christianity, Christian Travel, Christian Vacation, Christian Family Vacation, Christian Family Travel, Christian growth, Christian Retreats, Retreats, Women's Retreats, Catholic, Catholic retreats, Catholic Travel, Catholic Vacation, Holy Spirit, Mission Trips, Missions, World Missions, Children, Children Charity, Non-Profit, Volunteering, Hummingbirds, Bird-watching, Gardening, Photography, Ethnic Food, Local Cuisine, Dining, Fine Dining, I'm a Foodie ! I should weigh 200 lbs but I'm very thankful that I don't ! :) |
| Favorite books | The Holy Bible, The Purpose Driven Life |