Going on Lombok

2008 has seen a million new boutique hotels, resorts and villas start to take shape across the island. From the cliffs of Uluwatu to the hills of central Bali the construction rigs have been grinding non-stop throughout the year. Even the precarious state of the global economy has failed to deter the international investors from depositing huge sums of money into the 21st century refurb revolution that Bali has become. Many of these new developments are hard to separate from each other in terms of architecture and concept so it takes something really unique to capture our attentions in this era of trite minimalist conformity. Tugu Lombok (Sire Beach, T: 0370 620 111) has delivered the goods on all fronts with the opening in August of their latest retro-inspired creation, drawing inspiration from the Dutch colonial period in the late 19th century.

Beautifully set beautifully on the sandy shores of Sire Beach, west Lombok and literally a stone's throw from the Gili Islands, Tugu Lombok is a luxurious retreat retelling The Negarakertagama manuscript of ancient Hindu rites from the Majapahit Kingdom coupled with the romance of the Mahabharata period. As with all Tugu properties in Indonesia, the attention to detail in the restoration of authentic antiquities, preservation of Indonesian heritage and commitment to originality at any cost secures a special place in our hearts. An enrapturing experience and quite unlike anything you will have experienced before.

Upcoming on january......

russian christmas events
6 th Jan
To celebrate this special day, the Grand Hyatt Bali (Nusa Dua, T: 0361 771 234) has created an authentic Orthodox Christmas buffet, featuring such traditional dishes as Borscht, Baked Salmon Coulibiac and Beef Stroganoff, to name just a few.

Intercontinental Bali (Jl. Uluwatu, T: 0361 701 888) invites guests to join their Russian Christmas Dinner featuring a sumptuous European buffet at Taman Gita Terrace. After dinner, everyone is invited to continue the celebration into the early hours at Monkey Forest Fun Pub in the resort grounds with welcome cocktails and live music.

The Westin (Nusa Dua, T: 0361 771 906) is holding a tropical dinner party at the poolside with a sumptuous buffet including a selection of Russian dishes.

7 th Jan
Karma Kandara (Jl. Wijaya Kusuma Ungasan, T: 0361 848 2200) will be staging their 'Russian Christmas Celebration Night'. An indulgent night of vodka, caviar, Russian folk songs and DJ Soma spinning musical nirvana at Nammos Beach Club from 6pm.


chinese new year events
26 th Jan

Celebrate Chinese New Year with a grand buffet and dim sum banquet with Chinese and Asian family favourites, BBQ specialties, and lavish desserts at SUKU Conrad Bali (Jl. Pratama, T: 0361 778 788).

Kayu Manis offers guests a special Chinese New Year package at Kayu Manis Ubud (Jl Sayan, T: 0361 972 777). Book into a private villa (USD 750++) or deluxe private villa (USD 925++) for the night and enjoy a complimentary private candlelit dinner in your villa plus a two hour spa treatment.


1st – 30 th Jan
Tony Raka Art Gallery (Jl. Raya Mas Ubud, T: 0361 781 6785) invites visitors to enter the presence of Sanggar  Dewata Indonesia (SDI), one of the biggest groups of artists in Indonesia, for their latest visual art exhibition throughout January.

1st – 13 th Jan
An exhibition titled 'Post Ethnology Museum' by Heri Dono is being held at Gaya Art Space (Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud, t: 0361 979 252). In this exhibition, Dono re-constructs the roles of the museum, and the concept of ethnology.

1st – 12 th Jan
Ganesha gallery (Four Seasons Jimbaran, T: 0361 701 010) is hosting Davina Stephens' latest exhibition 'This Side of Paradise'. She explores the mythological and magical themes of Dewi Sri, the goddess of rice, the moon, and the classical Greek and Roman earth goddesses, Gaia and Demeter.

1st – 15 th Jan
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa (Peliatan Ubud, T: 0361 977 888) will feature a Batik Exhibition titled 'Art for Life' by Tjok Agung Kusumayuda Pemayun and W Gallery. More than twenty batik artworks will be displayed in the lobby area and boutique.

23 th Jan
Friday night is for jazz lovers in Sanur as The Village Restaurant & Lounge (Jl. D. Tamblingan Sanur, T: 0361 285 025) serves a delicious selection of authentic Italian home cooking, seductive cocktails and live jazz in the al fresco dining area.