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Seminyak’s most inviting grill restaurant, FIRE, is returning its primal roots concept, Bali’s mysticism – where the incredible energy and magic of Kecak (Bali’s famed traditional dance) will astonish the guests. Helmed by Chef Norberto Palacios, FIRE is featuring a dramatic open kitchen that awakens guests’ senses to experience the culinary journey. Step into FIRE where the space is illuminated by bold colors of white, black, red and yellow, inspired by Balinese influence. Checkered pattern can be seen in the marble decorating the show kitchen. The centerpiece is the Kecak fireball-inspired chandelier, which radiates from the ceiling made of burnt timber strips. Draperies are hemmed in the Balinese traditional double Ikat weaving style, which can only be created in a single village in ...

Mount Faber Leisure Group (MFLG) announces Central Beach Bazaar, a day-to-night carnival beach experience slated to open in September 2022. Poised to be the ultimate beachside destination that will invigorate the senses for visitors of all ages, Central Beach Bazaar will introduce three new attractions and a new multi-F&B concept, including the 80-metre high Sentosa SkyJet, the tallest fountain in Southeast Asia.  Joining Sentosa SkyJet in the lineup of new experiences is a modern rendition of the iconic Sentosa Musical Fountain from the early 1980s, and a casual eclectic F&B concept International Food Street. The third new attraction, to be revealed at a later time, will offer simulation ride experiences and carnival games. Footsteps away from Sentosa’s Beach Station, Cent...

The sole remaining Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom will reopen its borders to international travel on 23 September 2022, enabling Amankora to once again offer unparalleled journeys of discovery through this mystical land in its five lodges.  Amankora’s lodges in the valleys of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang, will welcome their first guests since March 2020 on 23 September 2022. This auspicious day has been chosen by the Kingdom with the same thoughtful consideration it has invested in renewing its focus on sustainability. Known as Blessed Rainy Day, it marks the end of the monsoon season and is a celebration of the rain – regarded as sanctifying and holy – that has cleansed the earth and humanity. With a symbolism resonating far beyond the borders of this mountain kingdom,...

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 fe...

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 o...

A dream wedding is everyone’s dream. Begin a wonderful new chapter and tie the knot in style in our stylish wedding venue. Discover a new gem, The Cove, a cool wedding venue with an aisle stretching right to the heart of the jungle pool, crowned in lush greenery and along a man-made waterfall. Adopted from one of the famous movie stories, this unique wedding venue immerses in nature and earthy concept, sets in beautiful scenery to embrace the perfect backdrop. Say “I do” in the middle of nature, discovering the best of the forest. Encounter a dramatic and intriguing moment as a king and queen on your big day. Walk barefoot with your stunning wedding gown down the aisle to enhance the less ordinary walking on the water experience; or dry down the aisle and put on your fancy heels for an ...