what's on october?

1st - 31st october
The Laguna Resort (Nusa Dua, T: 0361 771 327) is offering a very unique Spa Villa Seduction Package with an aphrodisiacal dinner menu, champagne, massage and body treatments - all in the privacy of an extravagantly spacious spa villa. Only for the month of October this is a one-off Bali treat worth indulging in.

1st - 23rd october
Ganesha Gallery (Four Seasons Jimbaran, T: 0361 701 010) is hosting a solo exhibition of Nico Vrielink entitled Faces representing a radical shift in gear as the artist turns his remarkable talents as a portraitist to other subjects in a series of large oil paintings inspired by his family as well as Bali.

7th - 13rd october
The 13th Asian Sailing Championship is being staged at Turtle Island, Serangan. The Indonesian Sailing Federation has organized the Championship with competitors from Indonesian and Asian countries. Contact details at www.indonesiansailing.org

10th - 14th october
Bali Tourism Development Corporation is behind the Nusa Dua Fiesta 2008 with 5 days of art, culture, sport, music and exhibitions. This year carries a 'green theme' drawing attention to making Bali an environmentally sound tourist destination.

11st October
Today sees sixteen rugby clubs from Indonesia and overseas gather on the hallowed turf of the Canggu Club (Jl Kayu Putih, T: 0361 844 6385) for the 2008 Thiess Bali 10's Rugby Tournament. Spectators and team supporters are most welcome to head along for the games.

11st Oct – 19th November
Irawan Prasetya will showcase his latest artwork 'Ordinariness' exploring a style that echoes his personality in a 'minimalist figurative' style. The simplicity of the theme and the objects he sees are captured in a monochromatic, almost photogenic technique. (Jl. Drupadi Seminyak, T: 0361 736628)

18th – 26th October
It's 'A Celebration of Life' for the Kuta Karnival this year as the nine day long festival features heaps of traditional art performances, sunset dances, sport on the beach, bazaars, live music and more food than you can shake a pair of chopsticks at. Visit www.kutakarnival.com for more info.

18th – 26th October
Indonesia will be 'Inspiring the World' when it makes sports history by hosting the first ever Asian Beach Games. Head down to Sanur Beach, Kuta, Serangan and Benoa Beach to get in on the action. More information at www.bali2008.com

21st – 31st October
Balinale Film Festival will showcase more than 50 new independent movies from Indonesian film-makers and award-winning international films as well as sponsor workshops for young aspiring film makers. To purchase tickets to events call the team at 0812 3802 641.