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Saranam Resort Invites You to ‘Dine & Stay’ With Their Newest Promotion
High up in central Bali, the highlands of Bedugul beckon for those in need of escape. One such escape is Saranam Resort and Spa Bali, a vista-blessed destination that plunges deep down into a rice-field valley. For a limited time only, Saranam Resort is offering a special room promotion inviting you to Dine & Stay.
Weddings in Japan : Tirtha Bridal Opens Destination Wedding Service for Indonesians
Tirtha Bridal has long been one of Bali’s most esteemed wedding resorts. Japanese owned and managed, their meticulous design and attention to detail has seen them as one of the most sought after companies, with a host of venues and experiences in their portfolio. Now, seeing a rise in interest, Tirtha Bridal offers Indonesians a
Makepung Lampit Buffalo Race
Another version of the Makepung race, Makepung Lampit, will also take place this month on the 25th. Different from the regular Makepung Race, Makepung Lampit is held in wetlands, where the pair of buffalos pulls the Lampit, or the wooden board, on muddy terrestrial. Inspired by Balinese agriculture, Makepung Lampit signifies the gotong royong culture,
Makepung Buffalo Races : The Jembrana Cup 2018
Makepung is one of the unique traditions stemmed from the agrarian life scene of the island, and is a widely enjoyed event in the regency of Jembrana, West Bali. The widely known race of the water buffalos is a colourful spectacle and the race course is about 2 kilometres. Here, the farmers and their buffalos come
Starbucks in Bali Goes Greener with Paper Straws and Recycled Plastic
PT Sari Coffee Indonesia, the official licensed operator of Starbucks Indonesia, announces that all stores in Bali will be using new ‘greener’ material that are better for the environment. The much discussed single use plastic straw will be replaced with a durable paper straw, whilst the plastic stirrer will be now made from wood, plus
The NOW! Bali Best Restaurant Bar and Café Awards 2018
The NOW! Bali Best Restaurant Bar and Café Awards is an annual campaign that was started back in 2015; the aim of the campaign is to promote the many high quality food and beverage establishments Bali is now home to and expose what has become a world-class food scene. Whilst many come to Bali for
Chandon Melbourne Cup at Finns VIP Beach Club 2018
The Melbourne Cup is one of Australia’s favourite days, where its not just ‘the races’, its about the culture that surrounds them too. Conducted by the Victoria Racing Club on the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria as part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, the Melbourne cup calls for garden hats, summer suits and dresses
Stay to Give’ : Raise Money for Charity Through Your Next Hotel Stay
Partnered with Habitat for Humanity, an international charity that relies on volunteer labor to build housing for people in need, JW Marriott Surabaya offers special programs named “Stay to Give”. Guest can participate in this charity program by staying overnight with family, a spouse, or friends, and immerse themselves in one of Indonesia’s most dynamic cities
Second Book Launch of Myth Magic and Mystery in Bali at Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2018
The 15th Annual Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) is taking place between 24-28 October 2018; through those 5 days, a host of authors, writers, artists, intellectuals and more will gather in the cultural capital of Bali for panel discussions, book talks, workshops, film programs, poetry slams, music and more. One of the events that
Bali’s Cultural Book Series : NOW! Bali Publications
NOW! Bali, a Bali-based magazine under the Phoenix Communications company, has published 4 books about Bali , called the Cultural Book Series. Each book captures a different aspect of the island’s complex and beautiful culture and the people’s way of life: Over NOW! Bali’s 10 years in printed publications, with now 120 editions of the
Finns VIP Beach Club Melbourne Cup Party 2018
It’s time to dust off your best outfit and strut out on the lawn for a day of music, sun, and friends on the island’s biggest Melbourne Cup party, set to take place the coming 6 November 2018 at the brand new Finns VIP Beach Club. You’ll be treated to great food, entertainment, live auctions
A Bali Resort Wins Condé Nast Traveler’s #1 Best Resort in the World 2018
The Condé Nast Traveler is perhaps the world’s most trusted and followed luxury travel magazine. One of its most popular yearly campaigns is their Readers Choice Awards, where a global audience has their say in their favourite destinations around the world. In this year’s Best Resorts in the World, there were 429,000 entrants, and as
Volcom Opens New Store in Canggu
Volcom has expanded to Canggu with the opening of its new store on the island’s current hotspot area. The 50m2 store features Volcom’s entire beachwear collection ranging from boardshorts, rashguards, sandals, including the full range of Volcom Bali Inspired tees. “Although we’ve had a few events here, we’re extremely excited to finally have a permanent
