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Just a day before the Indonesia Independence Day, Vin+ held its first and own ‘Wine Carnival’ showcasing prestigious wines from all over the world such as Chile by Concha Y Toro; France by M Chapoutier, Louis Vialard, Pascal Jollivet, Taitinger; Germany by J.J Prum & Valckenberg; Australia by Ashbrook, D’arrenberg, De Bortoli, Mitolo, Oakridge, Shaw & Smith; Italy by Pio Cesare & Ruffino, New Zealand by Villa Maria & Wither Hills; USA by Beringer, Joseph Phelps; and local Sababay wineries. Vin+ also prepared finely prepared food created by Chef Djoko Sarwono of VIN+ Arcadia & Deni Sugiarto of VIN+ Kemang featuring a carving station, traditional Indonesian & Balinese dishes and desserts. Over 700 guests enjoyed the sun downing session with live entertainment by DJ A...

Ensconced within an untouched river valley overlooking the enchanting bamboo forests of Payangan in Ubud; the 149-room Padma Resort Ubud is an expansive destination resort located north of Bali’s celebrated cultural centre. The resort features five-star amenities and facilities including stunning views from every room or suite, an 89-metre infinity swimming pool and signature world-class dining venues, the expansive resort is sited on 11 hectares and offers discerning travellers a rare opportunity to experience contemporary Balinese architecture and artworks in an unparalleled natural setting. Padma Resort Ubud also provides a Kid’s Club, the Padma spa, a fitness centre and a 3.4-kilometer Jogging Track that is perfect for a pre-breakfast jog at sunrise or a leisurely walk after lunch. C...

One of Singapore’s most iconic and longstanding Italian fine dining destinations, ilLido has recently established its restaurant on the island of Bali. Located in the heart of Seminyak, occupying what used to be Warisan Restaurant, ilLido Bali welcomes all food enthusiasts to taste their excellent selection of classic Italian cuisine, world-class wines and crafted cocktails. The restaurant presents an uber-chic and relaxed Italian dining experience serving the finest freshest ingredients to produce delectable classic Italian dishes. The menu is an authentic showcase of timeless classics of the most traditional and familiar ingredients and flavours. The wine list presents a collection of the best in Old and New World wines, with a strong emphasis on Old World Italian classics such as Baro...

The vast Indonesian archipelago still contains a great many pristine islands and areas to explore. Aaranya invites all adventurers at heart to join them in once-in-a-lifetime voyages of discovery. The Australian-based travel company specializes in providing ‘off-the-beaten-path’ expeditions led by team of experts consisting of eminent wildlife researchers, local naturalists, internationally acclaimed wildlife photographers and trained safety specialists. Some of the activities provided by Aaranya are trekking, diving, snorkelling, beachcombing, bird watching, night time spotlighting and caving. The travel company promises their guests an exclusive experience in wildlife exploration through remote areas. This is an experience that cannot be gained through hotel accommodation or following th...

From July to September 2015, Conrad Bali presents a Photography Exhibition, titled Tri Hita Karana, which means harmony among people and the environment. Three distinguished photographers are selected to display their works in this exhibition: Landscape specialist Made Pandu Wira Adnyana (on environment), who is also amongst the 25 Best in Tropical Life Online Photo Contest 2015, I Nengah Januartha (who is covering the topic on people), and award-winning photographer Tjandra Hutama (on culture) The photographers provide their own distinct and personal interpretation on the subject of “Tri Hita Karana”, a core concept that lies at the root of the Balinese belief system, based closely on the topics of people, culture and the environment. Throughout exhibition, the photographers conduct wor...

One of the most anticipated live music events in Bali, the Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) has just commenced. Held in the majestic venue of ARMA Ubud, UVJF this year still held its roots as a true jazz festival, gathering music enthusiasts from all around the globe. For two consecutive days, Friday to Saturday 7-8 August 2015, several performers brought out their best on the UVJF three main stages; Padi, Giri and Subak, from Indra Lesmana, Nita Aartsen, Dian Pratiwi, Alex Lahey, Ben Van Der Dungen, Laura Brunner and Grammy winners Oran Etkin, to local artists such as Dewa Budjana, I Wayan Balawan, Astrid Sulaiman, Yuri Mahatma, and young skillful musicians from the Underground Jazz Movement (UJM) project. The event also announced their second partnership with The Jazz Summer School in K...