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May232015 by olafNo Comments

S.K.A.I. at Padma Resort Legian

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The initials here stand for ‘Sunset-Kocktail-Al-Fresco-Indulgence’. S.K.A.I. Beach Club at the Padma Resort Legian offers a packed menu to select from for fine tropical dining while presenting a sweeping beach view. It was to be a dining experience of taste and style with a view. Located just beside the stunning Padma Beach, S.K.A.I. Beach Club is an inviting dining venue of modern contemporary interior design and rustic touches. The restaurant is divided into two main areas; al-fresco style spaces complete with a compact-sized infinity pool, and a fully air-conditioned indoors area for more private dining. The menu at S.K.A.I. Beach Club takes the elements of several different culinary types. I chose to start with S.K.A.I. seafood Caesar; a plate of starter that consists of lobster, pra...

May172015 by olafNo Comments

Awards for Remède Spa and Lagoon Spa

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The St. Regis Bali Resort and the Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, The Laguna Nusa Dua Bali are both celebrating over their wins at the 2015 World Luxury Resort Spa Awards. The St. Regis Bali Resort’s Remède Spa was awarded the Global Winner for the Best Luxury Boutique Spa and The Laguna Bali’s Lagoon Spa was credited as the Country Winner for Best Luxury Resort Spa. Participation for these awards has been extended to include 144 countries. Remède Spa was the sole Global Winner from Indonesia. Incorporated in 2009 as an affiliation to World Luxury Hotel Awards, World Luxury Resort Spa Awards is a recognized global organization providing luxury spas with recognition for their world-class facilities and service excellence provided to guests. The awards are presented to luxury spas in di...

May172015 by olafNo Comments

Michelin Star Chef Fabio Ciervo At Intercontinental Bali Resort

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From 4th to 8th March 2015, InterContinental Bali Resort presented the celebrated Italian Chef, Fabio Ciervo. During this period, the Michelin star chef prepared a series of exclusive events including some exclusive cooking classes, gastronomic dinners, Frescobaldi wine seminars, and a Frescobaldi wine dinner, at Bella Cucina Restaurant in InterContinental Bali Resort. Chef Fabio’s philosophy is to explore the world of Haute Cuisine in order to create dishes that combine ingredients in an unusual but harmonious way, while also seeking inspiration from all cultures. Chef Fabio’s gastronomic dinner offered the choice of both à la Carte and a set gastronomic menu. Each featured marinated scallops, red mullet, ravioli del plin filled with baccalà, Sicilian pecorino cheese and ‘loin of lamb w...

May102015 by olafNo Comments

Plataran Komodo Beach Resort

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A great many travellers head to Komodo Island for its spectacular scenery, exotic fauna and beautiful beaches. Here the ultimate in lavish accommodation on the island can be found at the Plataran Komodo Beach Resort. Situated at its own secluded Waecicu private beach, Plataran Komodo Beach Resort offers the only accommodation of its class on the island together with the best aspects of Komodo’s natural beauty. Access to the resort is by way of a short boat trip from Lebuan Bajo airport. Plataran Komodo Beach Resort was designed to reflect the traditional aspects of Indonesian building styles while incorporating the very best of modern luxury villas that are set facing the beach and overlooking the Flores Sea. The resort features 6 units of one-bedroom villas and 2 units of two-bedroom fa...

May102015 by olafNo Comments

Maduzi Bangkok

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A Luxurious Holiday Home in The Heart of Bangkok. We were moved instantly into a holiday mood just as soon as we stepped into the lobby of the Maduzi Hotel. This small luxury hotel offers the ultimate in privacy and tailor-made services. The architectural design of this hotel has a contemporary external appeal about it while displaying an attractive artistic approach to its internal perspectives. An elegant gate, adding an extra sense of privacy and security to the building, guards access to the property. Maduzi Hotel’s policy is to only accept guests with reservations so that their exclusive needs can be prepared for in the motst efficient way. This policy delivers a far better individual approach to their geusts. This is what is so special about this hotel; both business and leisure tr...

May102015 by olafNo Comments

Villa Borobudur

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Villa Borobudur is a place of hidden charms offering spectacular and breathtaking views from luxurious accommodation with all the comfort of modern facilities. Surrounded by the natural beauty of its position, this traditional yet stylish sanctuary is comprised of 7 hand carved, teak wood joglos. Villa Borobudur has committed to maintain and promote the rich culture of Java while supporting local communities and preserving the natural environment. Nestled on the jungle slopes of the Menoreh Mountains that overlook Borobudur Temple and the volcanoes that encircle the lively and fertile valley below. Each villa type in Villa Borobudur has an inviting blend of traditional Javanese style and modern amenities. The atmosphere on entering a villa here immediately takes one. The emphasis on desi...