Internal Affairs Minister H Mardiyanto inaugurated the Bali Governor and his deputy for the 2008-2013 term at the Bali provincial legislative assembly (DPRD), here Thursday. During the inauguration for Made Mangku Pastika and AAN Puspayoga as the elected Bali governor and deputy in Bali election July 9 2008, the Minister attached the position pin. Continue reading »

Fashionistas will not be the only group of people who will be entertained by the four-days Bali Fashion Week, which begins next Monday. The event committee has prepared a plethora of events to entertain people from all walks of life. Beginning from 4 p.m. on Monday, a carnival of models wrapped in unique designer clothes is scheduled to stroll Kuta beach. The carnival will move along Jl. Melasti to Jl. Legian and then to Jl. Pantai Kuta before ending at 6 p.m. on the beach in front of Hard Rock Hotel.

Famous designers, such as Doii, a Korean-born designer based in Paris; Hu She Guang, who has designed clothes for the Queen of Holland; Mich Dulce from the Philippines; Selphie Bong, who has been called the “Indonesian Christian Dior-to-be”; and famous Indonesian designer Oka Diputra, are just some of the designers who are slated to show their designs in the carnival. Continue reading »

The timeless, elegant and revered St Regis Brand is proud to present to global travelers its first resort in Asia, St Regis Bali Resort. The resort will feature 81 over-sized suites, 42 splendid villas and 2 residences. Developed on an 8.8 hectare land space, the resort location signifies a convenient union, being strategically situated on the pristine blue beach, overlooking the majestic ocean and green landscapes of the Bali Golf and Country Club, within the private enclave of Nusa Dua, also known as the Garden of Bali. In a class of its own, St Regis Bali Resort is unique and different with its location, flat and vast spaces and rich residential feel permeating its suites and villas. Continue reading »

On the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali lies the small village of Ubud where all but the strong men are forgotten. The women are not considered important enough to educate, the orphans must often fend for themselves, and the handicapped are expected to sit on the street corners and beg.

Yet in the midst of this village lives a man who has dedicated his life to a higher vision for the people of Ubud. He has found a way to educate the females and give some self-sufficiency to those who would otherwise be unable to help themselves. And his help all centers on the building of a kite. I Made Budiasa, or simply Made as he is known, manufactures and sells kites that have been handcrafted by those he helps. He has created a school for girls at his home, and to help keep the school running, the girls paint the kites after their studies. Continue reading »

Nammos once again takes its place alongside a small global portfolio of elite beach clubs, following an extensive rebuild and expansion of its facilities. Styled after a whimsical folly on some Greek island in the Aegean, complete with alang-alang grass roof and bamboo platform, the new Nammos Beach Club presides over a pristine sweep of white sand and a tranquil turquoise lagoon whose only access is via Karma Kandara’s private inclinator, which carries guests effortlessly up and down 100 meters of sheer limestone cliff on the coast of Uluwatu in Bali.

The original Nammos Beach Club was damaged by fire in April and following extensive consultations with international fire safety experts, re-imagined by the original designers, with numerous added features to enhance the visitor experience. The air of tropical languor at the new Nammos Beach Club is matched only by the service guests receive, whether sipping signature cocktails, partaking of the Mediterranean inspired menu or enjoying water sports in the lagoon.

The raised bamboo decking houses a dedicated kitchen, complete with traditional wood-fired pizza oven, and a bar stocked with top shelf liquors, champagne and not to forget, ice-cold beer. Guests can lounge on daybeds or perch on stools at the bar. New to Nammos are two manicured lawns set with sun lounges, on little bluffs above the sand.

And what would a beach club be without freshly caught fish and seafood? To this end, Nammos will be offering guests the ultimate in authentic just-caught flavor. Seafood selections like lobster, shrimp and other shellfish will be farmed in the lagoon – upon a guest making their selection the waiter will don flippers and mask and head out into the lagoon to collect lunch…unless the guest prefers to make a personal selection in which case they can go too.

Nammos Beach Club’s re-opening was marked by a Full Moon Party on 18 July featuring the mixology skills of famed cocktail aficionado Grant Collins, with beats by WHO. A choice series of sophisticated gatherings and parties is planned over the coming months featuring the finest cuisine, drinks and of course entertainment.

Perched upon a cliff top, 100 meters above Bali’s pristine southern beaches and rolling surf, Karma Kandara is blessed with an eye-boggling, unobstructed view of the Indian Ocean. All of the estate’s 46, stand-alone Villas are luxuriously appointed to maximize the breathtaking Indian Ocean view. Each has been meticulously planned to offer the absolute in privacy, and each features a private walled garden complete with an infinity edge swimming pool bordered by a timber sun deck. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, while the living rooms are open plan, comprising fully equipped kitchens, lounge and dining areas.

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Novotel Benoa Bali is the first Accor hotel in Asia to achieve Green Globe Certified, a Green Globe qualification which recognises the hotel’s commitment to successfully implement an integrated Environmental Management System. The resort was assessed according to 8 key performance areas that seek to guarantee a range of environmental measures including better waste management, community development, chemical products control, and energy and water consumption control. Novotel Benoa Bali is to undergo an annual on-site certification audit as part of the pilot program during the first year, and thereafter every 2 years. Continue reading »