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The Name of The Game
 THE BALI HILTON INTERNATIONAL has dropped its international brand name recently, turning instead into the Ayodya Resort. The five-star luxury resort's new name is based in Hindu mythology. Ayodya is a sacred kingdom where Prince Rama and Princess Shinta resided. The palace was described as a romantic hideaway for the happy couple.
Indeed, the resort is designed to resemble a water palace, with stone statues, fountains, carved reliefs and lagoon pools proclaiming 'Ramayana Epic' throughout the hotel. Ayodya, along with other former Hilton brands in Indonesia, is managed by Singgasana Hotel & Resorts. Established in 2001, Singgasana currently managed more than 2,000 rooms in hotels throughout Indonesia including in Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar and Lombok.
AYODYA RESORT BALI, Nusa Dua
(0361) 771-102; www.ayodyaresortbali.com
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All Villa, Cliffside
 THE BULGARI RESORT BALI welcomes privileged guests to its secluded all villa cliff-side retreat. Set on a 150 meter high plateau overlooking the Indian Ocean, the 59-villa resort is the second property by Bulgari Hotels Resorts, following the successful 2004 opening of the Bulgari Hotel in Milan Italy.
Designed by architects Antonio Citterio & Partners, the Bulgari Resort Bali reflects traditional Balinese architecture combined with a sophisticated contemporary design, using indigenous stones, native wood finishes and refined craft-made fabrics exclusively created for the Bulgari Resort.
The 59 individual villas include open-air pavilions, terrace and private plunge pools, and uninterrupted ocean views from the southernmost tip of the island. The villas, decorated with Balinese antiques and pieces of art, also offer state-of-the-art technology. The resort has 3 two-bedroom villas of 500 square meters each and a 1,300 square meter Bulgari Villa. Reachable by private access, the Bulgari Villa boasts two master bedrooms, a large living area with built-in bar, an oversized dining room, and a home theatre.
With its own pristine private beach, suitable for long walks along the oceanfront and served by the Beach Club, it is accessible via a special elevator system.
BULGARI RESORT BALI
(0361) 847-1000; www.bulgarihotels.com |
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Aim and Splash!
 WATERBOM BALI announces the newest addition to its vast and ever-developing realm of splashes. Step into the Water Blaster battle station... rop a water balloon into the launcher, pull down the handle, aim... and fire! Your water balloon soars high in the air and comes splashing down on your opponent's battlefield with a direct hit! They may be sprinkled, sprayed, or saturated. It's war, so look out; retaliation comes quickly.
This, accompanied by the shouts and laughter of spectators, ensures a major new fun time addition to the park. The Water Blaster is reminiscent of those water balloon fights of that young and old alike will enjoy.
WATERBOM BALI
Jl. Kartika, Tuban
(0361) 755-676; www.waterbom.co.id |
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At the Helm...
 KAMAL CHAOUI has been appointed the General Manager at The InterContinental Resort Bali and the Regional General Manager of InterContinental Resorts - Southern Asia. Chaoui replaces Amadeo Zarzosa who has taken on a senior role in an exciting new hotel development in Dubai. Most recently based in Kuala Lumpur, Chaoui was Senior Vice President and Head of the Hotels & Resorts Division for Berjaya Hotels and Resorts' 15 properties worldwide.
INTERCONTINENTAL RESORT BALI
Jalan Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran
(0361) 701-888; www.bali.intercontinental.com |
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Stay and Cook
 THE NEWLY opened boutique styled Anika Guest House has recently established its Anika Balinese Cooking Class as an introduction to traditional Balinese kitchen techniques and familiarization of fresh herbs, spices and other ingredients that make up the delightful and exotic tastes of Balinese food.
Through demonstrations and hands-on experiences, guests join in to prepare breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dine together on an assortment of exquisite dishes, from satay, grilled fish, and curries to black rice pudding desserts and many much more. Cooking class packages include morning classes at US$75 and evening classes at US$65.
ANIKA GUEST HOUSE, Jalan Elang 3, Tuban
(0361) 766-133; cookingclass.anikaguesthouse.com |
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Ten Out of Ten
THE SUCCESS of last year's Bali Culinary Professional Dinner spurs this year's "Ten out of Ten"¯, October 28 at the Ritz Carlton Bali Resort & Spa.
The chefs: Dean Keddell (Dava Restaurant), Torsten Schubert (The Samaya Villas), Stephen Wright (The Legian Bali), Raymond Saja (Di Mare Restaurant), Chris Salans (Mozaic Restaurant), Andreas Gillar (Bali Bakery), Benty Diwansyah (Tulip Chocolate), Made Putra (The Laguna Resort & Spa), and two guest chefs who will be flown to Bali, Jean Charles Dubois of the legendary Raffles Hotel Singapore and Australian chef legend Scott A. Webster.
Guests are invited on a culinary journey of tasteful dishes prepared and shown live on camera during the dinner, which is complemented with the finest champagne and wines from around the world. info@travelworks-bali.com |
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