NOW Bali Editorial Team
What The Truck!
To connect with the island’s local community and offer innovative ways to relate the food & beverage experience to a younger generation of customers, Marriott International launches an upcoming food truck concept, “What The Truck”, in collaboration with the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Denpasar (ISI Denpasar) for its Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak property.
Hotel Managers Cycle Through Ubud
Strengthening the bonds among the island’s hospitality leaders, the association of Indonesian Hotel General Managers (IHGM) held its first charity programme through a ‘fun bike’ event. With starting point taking place at the newly established Padma Resort Ubud in Puhu village, the general managers cycled through the surrounding villages and made a stop at the
Taking A Spa Break: This Month’s Spa Picks
When you’re on a relaxing holiday, especially on an island escape like Bali, it makes perfect sense to indulge in the luxuries of a rejuvenating spa experience. Luckily the island is filled with opportunities to get that perfect spa fix. ELEMIS WHITE BRIGHTENING FACIAL Mandara Spa has been trusted by Grand Nikko Bali to provide
Mertasari Beach Festival Takes Over Sanur
Join the international crowd headed to Sanur for the Mertarsari Beach Festival on the 27th and 28th of March. Now in their second year – with the themes harmony, environmental protection and education – visitors will enjoy a range of family-friendly activities right on the beach. Expect boat races, banana boat rides, surfing and SUP
Saving the Strays
Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA) is a non-profit organisation that works to save, protect and improve the lives of all animals in Bali. Founded by Janice Girardi, an American jewellery designer, BAWA is carrying the mission of improving the lives of Bali’s animals through rescue, rehabilitation, education and advocacy. They provide emergency response and rescue,
Zohra Boukhari’s Empire of Design
Moroccan-born award winning interior designer, Zohra Boukhari is an expert in soft furnishings, tailor-made furniture, design concepts and interior architecture. Each of her products is tailored to suit the specific needs of clients, but is imprinted with her unique aesthetic of opulence balanced with simplicity. Having a keen eye for detail of the objects around
“Kecak Masterpiece” Debuts at Bali Theatre
Launching the first new, grand performance last month, the Bali Safari & Marine Park presented the “Kecak Masterpiece” – a spectacular one-hour performance by 115 dancers on Indonesia’s largest indoor stage at the park’s Bali Theatre. Bali’s iconic Kecak dance traces its contemporary roots to the village of Bone in Gianyar where, in the 1930s,
Mozaic’s Annual WhiteTruffle & Batasiolo Wine Dinner
Considered as the “diamonds of the kitchen,” white truffles are rare and expensive because production is highly limited. Every year, during the truffle season, restaurateurs and chefs from all over the world celebrate the season by offering white truffle based set-course menus. It is of no surprise of course that the famed Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique
Celebrating Balinese Art
For most Balinese, art is more than just aesthetic, rather it is a way of life. Art is everywhere. You can find it in the most trivial things that probably wouldn’t normally attract attention; from dances to offerings, it pervades every aspect of every day life on the island. Since 2013, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel
Special Nyepi Photography Tour
Join a fun-filled three-day photography workshop leading up to Nyepi, Bali’s special day of silence. Professional photographers David Metcalf and Nyoman Pujawan are hosting this educational experience set to teach you new skills and techniques, whilst bringing you deep into the Balinese culture. From the fames ogoh-ogoh demon parade, stunning views of mount Agung, ancient
Serene stays at Warwick Ibah
Situated in a sloping valley by the Campuhan River in Central Ubud, amongst green scenery and stunning landscapes, Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa is an oasis hidden from the madding crowds; a tranquil escape, perfect for private getaways. The suites offer an authentic island experience with their traditionally-designed Balinese style and decoration, especially when
Hilton’s Soap Recylcing and Sustainable Coffee Program
Hilton Worldwide has extended its global soap recycling initiative to 60 hotels in 12 countries in the Asia Pacific region. As a demonstration of the hotel’s commitment, Conrad Bali further strengthens its partnership with Diversey – a leader in sustainable cleaning, sanitation and hygiene solutions – via a Soap for Hope project. Frederic Lebegue, GM
A Helping Hand For The Children of Bali
Bali Children Foundation (Yayasan Samiarsa Seminyak) provides educational opportunities for disadvantaged children in Bali. Working mostly in North and West Bali, the foundation offers education scholarships for over a thousand children at school, about 40 in University and delivers English teaching and Computer studies classes to over 1,500 children in 36 communities. While the foundation
