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Wyndham Opens Doors in Kuta
Wyndham Hotel Group is expanding its portfolio of offerings in Bali, with the launch of its upper-midscale brand, Wyndham Garden. The 155-room Wyndham Garden Kuta Beach Bali, previously known as The Kuta Playa Hotel & Villas, is the first Wyndham Garden hotel to open in south-east Asia. The Wyndham Garden brand focuses on the details
Samsara Set to Open in Ubud
A new and inspiring five-star tranquil resort is about to be unearthed. Samsara invites you to experience all the wonderful things that Ubud has to offer in an elegant, yet relaxed environment. Meticulously designed by one of Indonesia’s acclaimed and award-winning architects, Popo Danes, Samsara Ubud’s 17 private villas are generously sized. The multi-level and
Borneo Cultural Tour: Witness the Magic of Kalimantan
Want to see more of Indonesia? Would you like to attend a local Cultural Festival with Dayak tribes from all over Central Kalimantan? On 18 – 23 May 2017 you can join for a once-in-a-year only spectacular Isen Mulang Festival, part of the Borneo Cultural Tour. Highlights of the tour will be a visit to
De Vere: The Clock is Ticking to Get Your Tax Affairs in Order
The countdown is well and truly on: with the Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information now underway, meaning people in Indonesia have less than a year to ensure their tax affairs are organised. The e aim of the OECD’s Common Reporting Standard (CRS) is to create a global approach of sharing financial information
The Women of Bali Safari
Every April 21st the Republic of Indonesia celebrates the birthday of Raden Ajeng Kartini. Born in Jepara, Central Java in 1879, Kartini is recognized for her selfless dedication in the battle for female emancipation during the Country’s colonial era. As an acknowledgement of what has been achieved by the contemporary successors of R.A. Kartini and
Make the Light: TEDxUbud Returns for 2017
TEDxUbud returns to Bali on Saturday, May 20th, 2017, with the theme ‘Make the Light’ at the 6th edition of this event. This year TEDxUbud 2017 is exploring new frontiers and creating a whole new experience: a night event at a new venue— Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets in Ubud, Bali – a
A Full Easter Weekend at the InterContinental Bali Resort
Everyone looks forward to Easter; with Good Friday adding to a day of rest and relaxation, it’s an extended weekend for all. Along the shores of Jimbaran Bay, the InterContinental Bali Resort invites you to celebrate the Easter weekend with them. So, if you’re after Easter celebrations in Jimbaran, join them from Friday to Sunday
Affinity Wedding Unveiled at Banyan Tree Ungasan
Make each moment magical at the romantic cliff-edge sanctuary, Banyan Tree Ungasan. The resort’s latest wedding venue, Affinity Wedding, is located in the 1,200 square metres three-bedroom Presidential Villa, providing a perfect lush setting for a magical yet intimate wedding ceremony. Set upon a clear floating platform on the Presidential Villa’s infinity pool, it guarantees
Aston Canggu Opens in Batu Bolong
Archipelago International, Indonesia’s largest hotel management company, has added Aston Canggu Beach Resort – Bali to its extensive portfolio. The hotel marks Archipelago International’s 4th Aston brand in Bali, joining the ever-popular Grand Aston Bali Beach Resort, Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center and Aston Kuta Hotel & Residences. Located within walking distance from Batu
Bird’s Eye Bali: This Photographer Captures Amazing Images from the Sky
It is no question that Bali is a truly photogenic destination; landscapes and seascapes, culture and commercialism, modern and traditional come together to create an environment perfect for the lens to capture. Many of us snap the sights whilst we travel the island, but one photographer seemed unsatisfied with the angles that lay ahead of
The Vertigo Wet Party: A Rooftop Pool Party Not to Miss
Bali’s dry, ‘summer’ season is approaching and what better way to welcome the heat than with a pool party – and what’s better than a pool party, is a pool party on the roof! Vertigo, Four Points Kuta’s Rooftop Pool & Bar, have planned to be the first destination to bring in the summer vibes.
Artist Gede Oka Astawa’s Solo Exhibition
With the theme of Palemahan, also known as the guidance of relationship between human and nature, the solo exhibition by Gede Oka Astawa at Griya Art Gallery represents the artist’s view as a Balinese on current ecological issues. In one of his paintings titled “Petani” (farmer) as an example, Oka portrays the state of many
Paris Cat: Bali’s Newest Jazz Club
Sister club of Australia’s leading jazz scene the Paris Cat Melbourne, Paris Cat Jazz Club Bali presents a new experience the island has never seen before. Entrance to the club is through a big black door that gives an exclusive feeling upon entering the club, and along the stairs you are welcomed by memorabilia of
