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The First Dior Pop-Up Store in Indonesia at Sundara Beach Club

The First Dior Pop-Up Store in Indonesia at Sundara Beach Club

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Traditional culture and beach lifestyle meet designer couture as Dior opens its first retail space in Bali, with a partial buyout of Sundara Beach Club at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay that reaffirms the island’s profile as a destination for discerning travellers and extraordinary events. Open daily from June 30 to August 12. 2022, the Dior pop-up store and café at Sundara is the first major event in Bali since borders opened to international visitors in February 2022. It highlights the unique blend of authentic culture and sophisticated lifestyle that make Bali one of the world’s favourite islands. Working with Dior’s interior designer, Sundara’s entire dining and beach club space extending over two-storeys and more than 1,300 square metres (approximately 14,000 square f...
Le Beaulieu Reopens After Extensive Refurbishment

Le Beaulieu Reopens After Extensive Refurbishment

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Le Beaulieu, the premier modern French fine dining restaurant welcomes back diners for lunch and dinner. Situated at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the award-winning modern French fine dining restaurant, Le Beaulieu and its refined al fresco extension La Terrasse have celebrated their reopening following an extensive seven-month refurbishment.  With an elegant and sophisticated new design, alongside renowned French gastronomy and a wide selection of wines, the signature restaurant at Metropole Hanoi ties together the hotel’s 120-year-old storied past with a contemporary new look that manages to meld the opulent, the classical and the modern in a single scheme that’s long on white, gold and heathery blue-grays. Operating in its current space since 1901, Le Beaulieu is believed...
The New Bulgari Resort in the Maldives is Scheduled to Open in 2025

The New Bulgari Resort in the Maldives is Scheduled to Open in 2025

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Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce that an agreement has been signed for a new luxuryresort in the Maldives. The new Bulgari Resort, scheduled to open in 2025, is set to be the thirteenth gem in the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection. The Bulgari Resort Ranfushi, meaning Little Gold Island in Maldivian language, will be located in the Raa Atoll of the Maldives archipelago, 45 minutes by sea plane from Maldives’ Malé airport. Surrounded by pristine waters and framed by lush, landscaped gardens, the Resort will spread over 20 hectares. The Resort will comprise 54 keys including a Bulgari Villa on a separate exclusive island, 33 Beach Villas each with individual swimming pool, 20 Overwater Villas and a full range of luxury hotel facilities.With design paramount to all ...
Bai Yun Offers More Than Just a Dim Sum Brunch

Bai Yun Offers More Than Just a Dim Sum Brunch

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Featuring over 28 assortments of homemade steamed, fried and sweet dumplings, as well as vegan and gluten selections, this is the reason why brunch enthusiasts fill the restaurant to savor one of a kind Weekend Dim Sum Brunch at Bai Yun. Situated at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, Bai Yun Restaurant is the signature Chinese restaurant presenting dim sum for lunch and delectable hot pot with various top-quality ingredients. To have a fully authentic dining experience, guests can also taste the traditional Chinese liquor known as baijiu at the restaurant, or opt for more modern cocktail creations by the restaurant’s talented mixologists. Recently Bai Yun launches Weekend Dim Sum Brunch which is available every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 15:00. You may start your brunch with Gins...
Remarkable Destinations for Your Next Great Escape

Remarkable Destinations for Your Next Great Escape

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As more Asian countries reopen their borders, this is the time to plan your next tropical getaway as we all are very much needed to escape and embark on a very memorable adventure.  Here's a roundup of some epic destinations in Asia you can now visit to satisfy your travel bug, and where you should stay for the ultimate comeback holiday.  TROPICAL RETREATS Relieve the stress caused by lockdowns, restrictions, and lack of travel by flying into a beautiful island oasis that will make you forget all of your worries. The gorgeous beaches of Bali and Thailand will indeed fulfill your desire for the sea and incredible sunset views. You should relax your body, mind and soul and connect with the Great Outdoors once more. Total Bliss in Bali, Indonesia The St. Regis Bali ...
Best New Hotel in Kuta

Best New Hotel in Kuta

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Located just 15 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, Aloft Bali Kuta at Beachwalk offers easy access to Beachwalk, Bali’s largest lifestyle complex, and is just a stone’s throw away from various entertainment and dining options in the vibrant Kuta area.  The hotel is home to 175 stylish and inviting guest rooms designed with the brand’s signature artful and innovative loft-like layout in mind. All guestrooms are furnished with sleek platform beds, sitting areas, private balconies, and modern bathrooms complete with walk-in rainfall shower and clutter-free vanity area. Each room is equipped with fast & complimentary Wi-Fi access, 55-inch LCD TVs, Bluetooth speakers and mobile key access, which allows guests to go keyless and use their smartphones to lock or ...