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At a time when our collective wellbeing is more important than ever, Bali is ready for those seeking a fresh start and renewed energy, with the opening of the new Healing Village Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. Emerging from an 18-month-long renovation with a contemporary Balinese design by Australian architect Nick Juniper and soothing interiors by Japan’s Yasuhiro Koichi, The Healing Village Spa fuses ancient wisdom with modern science. Revolutionary treatments combine light and sound, thermal and colour therapy, plants and gemstones to complement the traditional healing for which Bali is so renowned. There are 10 all-suite spa rooms including the Illume Room, for a truly immersive experience. It features heated quartz-sand bed for inversion therapy and undulating ...

Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort reopened its doors on 1 October 2020. The resort invites all travelers to start preparing their long-awaited travel dreams and reminisce the sweet holiday moments at Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort. From the moment you step in upon arrival, you will immediately experience the newly implemented hygiene and social distancing protocol, heightened with the resort’s iconic Balinese warm hospitality. The in-room welcome amenities will now include personal hygiene kits, while a dedicated family and kid’s corner will be set upon guest’s request. Guests can enjoy a la carte breakfast at Bene Italian Kitchen from 6:30 am to 10:30 am while at the same time enjoying the breath-taking morning scenery. Lunch and dinner will be available consecutively from 12:00 noon to 09:00 pm...

Ahead of its ceremonial breakthrough in the fourth quarter of 2020, the new urban Aman Residences will soon appear in one of the world’s liveliest destinations, Bangkok. A long-term agreement has been signed by pre-eminent hotel and resort brand Aman to manage Aman Nai Lert Bangkok with Nai Lert Park Development, a subsidiary of Nai Lert Group, comprising of branded residences and a luxury hotel set for completion in 2023. Aman Nai Lert Residences Bangkok was greeted with an extraordinary excitement ahead of its formal sales launch scheduled for September 10th. In time for the launch, a preview gallery of the residences was also completed. Nestled in Nai Lert Park’s centuries-old tropical gardens, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok will offer a rare connection to Bangkok’s rich heritage and cultu...

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts will make its debut in Australia this December following the rebranding of Queensland’s iconic Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa into JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa. Upon completion of the renovation, the resort will be elevated to a new standard of luxury to appeal to the discerning traveller seeking a tropical retreat near the Gold Coast’s iconic beaches. The award winning Australian design team, DBI, have been asked to reimagine the iconic resort and ways to elevate the hotel through the high standards of modern luxury set by JW Marriott The resort’s public spaces will be redefined but will retain the emblematic features of the original tropical design, which worked to create a connection to the surrounding lush hinterland landscape....

koral restaurant Koral Restaurant has had a steady follower since opening its establishment in 2019. The bistronomic restaurant has managed to not only be a must-visit, but the crown jewel of Apurva Kempinski Bali. Now, the restaurant has announced that it is now ready to welcome curious travelers once again. Instead of simply reopening its venue, Koral Restaurant also takes this moment to introduce an elevated experience, with the presence of Executive Sous Chef Andrea Astone. Chef Andrea Astone began his professional career in 2000 in his homeland of Italy, before continuing his culinary journey to Lyon, France, in 2006, where he first worked for a two-star Michelin restaurant. With the goal of excelling in every area of the kitchen, Astone returned to Italy in 2998, where he h...

The ANVAYA Beach Resort Bali The ANVAYA Beach Resort Bali has officially announced that, with the new and detailed sanitary and cleaning protocols, the hotel would soon open its doors to guests and tourists by July 31, 2020. This includes services for visitors, several outlets for food and drinks, and also beach facilities. However, leisure facilities, such as the children’s club and spa, are still closed, as the hotels follows strict guidelines for social distancing given by the local authorities. New strict safety and hygiene procedures have been put in place to comply with local government authorities and WHO guidelines to guarantee guests’ and team members’ safety and wellbeing. Additionally, innovative services have been introduced as a business enhancement and guest experience...