What's on....

Ships Ahoy

At the end of August, El Aleph, a private luxury charter was launched off Serangan Harbour to an awe inspired crowd. El Aleph brings together traditional Phinisi design and 21st century technology. Beautifully handcrafted in 100-year old teak and ironwood with an attention to detail unmatched by any other Phinisi ever built and decorated with Indonesian artifacts and antiques.

PT Indonet Travel
9A Jalan Raya Petitenget
Kerobokan, T: 0361 735 590

New Restaurant and Deli Abound

The month of September saw Padma introduce two of its newest Food and Beverage Outlets; Taman Ayun Café and Lounge and the Deli. Taman Ayun Café and Lounge is a relaxing venue located in the center of Padma Resort. Verdant tropical garden combined with soothing sound of the wind and a selection of Asian and Western menus. Whilst the Deli is a modern venue with laptops available and Internet access to keep the guests updated with the world while sipping on a coffee, freshly made sandwiches, cakes and ice cream.

Padma Resort Bali at Legian
Jl. Padma No. 1, Legian, T: 0361 752 111
www.padmahotels.com

Harold Wiesmann Wins the WINS a Prestigious Wine Spectator’s Award

The St. Regis Bali Resort has been recognised with a prestigious award by the world-widely known Wine Spectator magazine. Harold Wiesmann, Sommelier at The St. Regis Bali Resort, the first St. Regis resort in Asia, as well as restaurant manager for the resort’s signature fine dining beachfront restaurant, Kayuputi, played a major role in developing and presenting this wine list. Harold reaps this prestigious award for the third time, this time for Kayuputi; having received two awards from Wine Spectator over recent years, the first in 2006 while at Mozaic (Bali) which incidentally marked the first time ever that an Indonesian establishment received an award from such a world reputed magazine and the second in 2007 while he was at the Viceroy (Bali).

Kayuputi, St Regis Bali Resort, Kawasan Pariwisata, Nusa Dua T: 0361 773 730, www.starwoodhotels.com

A New Hotel on the Block…

A new Ramada hotel has just opened up on the beautiful Legian Beach. Named the Ramada Camakila Legian, each of the rooms has a private balcony.
The Thai flavours of the TAO Beach house can be enjoyed whilst looking out across the ocean. Or spend your time reveling in the international flavours at Azaa.

The hotel is offering a special rate during the first few months of opening, so don’t be shy, call, book and check yourself in!! (Ramada Camakila Legian, Jl. Pura Bagus Teruna, Legian, T: 0361 752 877, www.legianresortcamakila.com)

Aston Bali Beach Resort & Spa Has a New Chef

A new Chef has recently joined the team at Giorgio Italian fine dining restaurant. Owen Thomas Colville is an experienced chef who has worked in the intimate Relais & Chateaux restaurant under the supervision of two-star Michelin Chef Jacques Thérol as well as in two large properties in Dubai. (Aston Bali Resort & Spa, JL. Pratama No. 68X, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, T: 0361 773 577, www.astonbali.com)

Bali’s Latest Luxury Villa

An island like Bali can never have enough luxury villas. There’s always space for more beautiful furniture and top draw swimming pools. After all, the best island in the world needs to have the best things in life, and in big portions too. That’s why the opening of The Royal Santrian has given us quite the excitement.

Built on a 2.5 hectares of land in Tanjung Benoa, The Royal Santrian has 22 gorgeous villas to boast. To add to their excellent service, the villa complex also offers a two-pavilion spa and a hip poolside bar. As for food, make sure you try their Teppanyaki grill and the cool Sushi bar.

Special rates from opening day are currently still on offer, starting at USD 465++ for a deluxe villa.

The Royal Santrian, Jl. Pratama Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, T: 0361 77 8181, www.theroyalsantrian.com

Alila ubud

BLIPfest in conjunction with Alila Ubud proudly presents Imagemakers of the Future, an exhibition showcasing the works of emerging young Indonesian photographers who are in the first years of their careers. Taken from different areas of the photographic spectrum, they represent the future of the already rich field of Indonesian photography.

BLIPfest (Bali Photography Festival) is a major international photography event hosting an array of exhibitions, workshops and seminars in Bali. A first for Bali, BLIPfest will take place during the last week of September and run into the first week of October.

The events of BLIPFEST 2010 will be spread over venues around Denpasar, Kuta, Nusa Dua and Ubud.

Imagemakers
Alila Ubud, Desa Melinggih Kelod
Payangan, Gianyar
T: 0361 975 963
www.alilahotels.com/ubud or check out: www.theblipfest.com

Starlight at Kayumanis

Dine in ultimate intimate delight with a private starlight dinner at Kayumanis in Ubud. The intimate dinner commences at twilight with an exotic cocktail as you and your partner watch the sun go down across the Ubud hinterland. Then, with the candles flickering out on the balcony, the meal which has been tailored according to your individual tastes and preferences by the Kayumanis Executive Chef, is served. This romantic evening for two is priced at just $200 ++ and includes a bottle of sparkling wine. Just make sure you arrange the dinner at least one day in advance.

Kayumanis, Sayan Village, Ubud, T: 0361 972 777, www.kayumanis.com