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Alleviated...
The Melia Bali Villas & Spa Resort’s poverty alleviation project in Karangasem continues with a recently refurbished house being turned over to I Wayan Karyasa in the South Antiga Village. The presentation of the newly renovated house was witnessed by the village chief. The resort’s team presented this “dream house come true” to I Wayan Karyasa and his family. Meliá Bali’s frequent guests, the Richardson family, who have been staying at the Meliá Bali since 1991, joined the resort’s Community Involvement Team to deliver donations to the family. The poverty alleviation project was part of the resort management and staff’s active community involvement.
Melia Bali
Nusa Dua, (0361) 771-510
www.meliabali.com
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Exquisite, Expansion
Jemme Jewellery is opening an exciting new and stylish boutique on Jalan Raya Seminyak. Situated near the turn on Jalan Kunti, Jemme will be open mid-August, just in time for the ‘party season’.
Like its flagship store on Jalan Raya Petitenget, Jemme Seminyak will offer an evermore eclectic selection of its exquisite jewel pieces.
Jemme Jewellery
(0361) 733-508
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Feathers Further Flock...
The Bali Bird & Reptile Park this month presents new packages and adjusted admission rates for international and domestic visitors. Admission rates for adults and children are now US $17 and US$ 8.5 for international visitors; Rp 59,000 and Rp 29,500 for the domestic market. Rates are subject to 10% service charge.
Attractive shows now include the Basic Instinct Bird of Prey, the Bali Rainforest free flight bird show, and the Komodo Experience.
Bali Bird & Reptile Park
(0361) 299-352; www.bali-bird-park.com
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Special Indulgences
Grand Hyatt Bali presents its beachfront indulgence Mediterranean cuisine promotion at the Salsa Verde Italian restaurant. Enjoy a tantalizing three-course set menu through the end of this month. The Salsa Verde chefs showcase some of the best produce available in Bali. For barbecue lovers, the Grand Hyatt Bali offers Spanish tapas and barbecue at its Salsa Bar. Guests may experience delicious Spanish cuisine including Spanish cocktails in an undisturbed venue with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean while enjoying live Spanish music from a Batak Stoller Trio. Available every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday throughout August.
Grand Hyatt Bali
Nusa Dua
(0361) 771-234; www.hyatt.com
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Animal Fun!
The Bali Safari & Marine Park recently held an animal drawing and coloring competition for children themed “Animal Life” at its Uma Restaurant and Wantilan Hanuman. The event coincided with National Childrens Day on July 23.
Judges at the event were Janggo Paramarta, the president of Indonesia Cartoon Association or Pakarti, Gus Martin from the local newspaper Bali Post, and Kesuma Tirta from the children’s tabloid Lintang. 81 students in 5 different age categories participated in the event.
The park also introduced the new admission rates for the various new recreational rides. These include the Water Park at Rp 35,000 per person, the Fun Zone (which includes the Go Go Bouncer, Merry Go Rounds, Climbing Car and Jungle Cruise) at Rp 10,000-30,000. The Spinning Coaster and Flume Ride are at Rp 30,000, while the Camel and Pony Rides are at Rp 20,000. Elephant rides are Rp 100,000.
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Facelift Completed
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel & Villas had just announced the completion of an extensive renovation program. All types of rooms have benefited from the refurbishment and guests can now expect brighter and more comfortable surroundings. The hotel now can also offer two rooms especially designed for guests with disabilities. Guests in all parts of the hotel now have WiFi access, but for those who don’t have their laptops a new business centre ‘@break’ is equipped with five ‘MacBook’ computers and five PCs, plus facilities for printing documents and photographs.
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel & Villas
Jl. Kartika Plaza, South Kuta, (0361) 751-067
www.discoverykartikaplaza.com
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From the Surf
15-year-old Putu Anggara from Nusa Lembongan became Indonesia’s King of the Groms in July with his win at the Quiksilver King of the Groms Final on Kuta Beach, and climbed down from the podium with an all-expense paid trip to Hossegor France to compete in the World King of the Groms final in September this year. For the first time, the international final of the King of the Groms will take place in Hossegor, September 19-28, during the only French event on the elite ASP World Tour: the Quiksilver Pro France.
The Coca-Cola ISC Tour recently announced that Rip Curl was selected as the presenting sponsor for the 6 star prime Scar Reef Pro West Sumbawa by the event organizers in Taliwang, West Sumbawa. A waiting period has been set from August 27 to September 5. Scar Reef is a world-class offshore lefthand reef break located 45 minutes away from Taliwang. (Photo courtesy of Leigh at Scar Reef Surf Camp).
Indonesian Surfing Championships
www.isctour.com
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As Smooth As...
New 17 freestanding villas, named SILQ Kerobokan (member of K-Hotel USA), have just opened in Seminyak. Each villa features an overflow Jacuzzi and private swimming pool. Interiors include Villeroy & Boch bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, slick pebble terraces, and all accommodations are fully air-conditioned with state-of-the-art furnishings. A soft opening promotion “stay 3 nights - pay 2 nights” is offered at US$500 per villa per night (subject to tax and service charge) and is valid through the end of August.
SilQ Kerobokan
Jl. Kartika Plaza, South Kuta; (0361) 755-676
www.silqkerobokan.com
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Golf Wins 'n New Chef
Members and Guests Medal, which was previously held as a monthly golf tournament, is now held bi-monthly at the 18-hole signature Nirwana Golf Course of the Le Méridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort. The last event was held June 15 with the next Medal to be presented on Indonesia’s Independence Day, August 17.
Le Méridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort has also announced the appointment of Irwan Dian Kurniawan as Executive Sous Chef. Irwan comes from the Sheraton Bandara Hotel Jakarta where he had worked since 1996. Le
Méridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort
(0361) 815-900; www.lemeridien.com/bali
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For Family & Lifestyle
The Vivalavi Villas & Spa opens on August 8 as a unique family-oriented villa hotel located in Kerobokan, and consists of six garden villas with a saltwater swimming pool, open-air restaurant, fitness center, spa, golf facilities, game room, boutique/gift shop and garden restaurant.
Each villa sits on 285 square meters of tropical gardens and consists of two 25 square meter air-conditioned bedrooms with attached bath.
Vivalavi offers a wide range of spa treatments, both at the in-house spa and in the privacy of a villa, with quality 100% natural spa products are featured throughout its treatments.
Vivalavi Villas & Spa
Jl. Mertasari, Puri Prisklia 31X, Kerobokan
(0361) 847-6028; www.vivalavibali.com
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September Smashes
The Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic will be held from September 7-14 at the Grand Hyatt Bali. This is the final year for the event in its current format, as next year the tournament will feature champions from the thirty international events on the Sony Ericsson WTA tour in a true Tournament of Champions. Lindsay Davenport won the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic in her first tournament back after having a baby last year. She beat top opponents such as Jelena Jankovic and Daniela Hantuchova.
www.commbanktennis.com
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