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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...

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...

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...

Recently opened in March 2015 the Poole Bar & Lounge is the latest addition to the brand new Mercure Bali Legian. Located right in the heart of the Legian area at a strategic intersection, Mercure Bali Legian is newest and the largest 4-star International Brand Hotel in Legian It is an ideal stay for business as well as leisure travellers. The hotel offers a total of 321 designer rooms and suites. At the Poole Bar & Lounge guests can enjoy a relaxing sojourn from 11am to 8 pm. Here the bar serves elegant tapas and a wide selection of beverages. Some of the bar’s most popular dishes are herb cream cheese stuffed in watermelon, buffalo chicken wings and prawns wrapped with bacon. One can also enjoy refreshing mocktails such as the Legian Junction made with fresh pineapple fruit and...