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Feb12018 by olafNo Comments

MICHELIN STAR CHEF, FRANCESC ROVIRA CANUDAS, SHOWCASES AUTHENTIC CATALAN CUISINE AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT

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Highly respected Spanish chef, Francesc Rovira Canudas, from the Michelin-starred ‘La Fonda Xesc’ in the Catalan Pyrenees, prepared an outstanding five-course wine-paired gastronomic dinner served at the Intercontinental Bali Resort on Friday 24th November. The menu was spec ially created to introduce diners to the farm-to-table concept for which La Fonda Xesc has become famous. The following day, a cooking class was held hosted personally by Chef Francesc which was followed by lunch. Evening a-la-carte dinners were also served on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November, so guests had a further opportunity to sample more Catalan cuisine. Born into a farming family, Francesc Rovira was taught how to cook at a very young age by his mother so that he could help out at the fam...

Sep112017 by olafNo Comments

UBUD VILLAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2017 LIVES UP TO ITS REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE YET AGAIN

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The 2017 Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) held in the ARMA Museum Garden over the two days of the 11th and 12th of August once again reinforced its status not only as Bali’s foremost jazz festival but also as one of the best in South-East Asia, thanks to a stellar line-up of musicians from around the globe. The superb program included four-time GRAMMY® nominated pianist/composer, Gerald Clayton, along with Joe Sanders and Gregory Hutchinson, Hamburg trumpeter Benny Brown, Austrian dynamic duo B. Good Vogel, Australian Jazz units and the Glen Buschmann Jazz Academy Big Band from Dortmund, Germany comprising of 22 musicians, including two remarkable singers Dian Pratiwi and Sithara Schimaniak. Indonesia’s very own jazz maestros also had their moments to shine, from ...

Sep112017 by olafNo Comments

SOFITEL BALI NUSA DUA BEACH RESORT GAINS MULTIPLE TITLES AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2017

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Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort has recently won awards in multiple categories at the 2017 World Travel Awards 2017. Among the many categories, this year’s award declared the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort as the winner in two coveted nominations: ‘Indonesia’s Leading Resort 2017’ and ‘Bali’s Leading Resort 2017’, triumphing over other nominees slated for the ‘Indonesia’s Leading Resort 2017’ category. Held annually since 2006, the World Travel Awards have acknowledged the world’s best brands in the industry through wide-ranging nominations for Asia, Africa, Australasia, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Indian Ocean, Middle East, North America, and South America, with areas that include leading airline, airport, duty free operator, leading destinatio...

Sep112017 by olafNo Comments

GREAT GIFTS AND FASCINATING SOUVENIRS TO TAKE HOME AT GWK’S KENCANA SOUVENIR SHOP

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The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, better known as GWK, is dedicated to the presentation of the rich traditional heritage of the Island of Bali and has become a favourite place for art displays, cultural performances, exhibitions and conferences. The park also offers a range of other facilities that cater for the needs of their visitors, including the Kencana Souvenir Shop. Finding gifts to take home for family and friends can often be challenging but look no further, the large range you find in this shop, including many ‘one-of-a kind’ souvenirs, will make things a lot easier for you and makes the Kencana Souvenir shop well worth a visit. From sweet-scented aromatherapy soaps, authentic Balinese handicrafts to GWK’s own exclusive...

Sep112017 by olafNo Comments

JI RESTAURANT UNVEILS ‘TERRACE BY THE SEA’; A PERFECT DINE-WITH-A-VIEW VENUE

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JI Restaurant of Hotel Tugu Bali has recently expanded its highly esteemed facilities by adding Terrace By The Sea; athree-floored dining area with panoramic views from the shores of Canggu Beach and out over the Indian Ocean. Terrace by the Sea’s accomplished team of Japanese & Asian-trained chefs has used their creative flair to fashion dishes that are global, contemporary & playful. The primary focus is on the exploration of exotic flavours from Japan, Indonesia, India and Thailand as well as other regions of Southeast Asia. Terrace by the Sea is a romantic place, but with a young & playful twist permeated by the Bohemian spirit of Canggu. With a long bar facing the sea on the second floor, the bartenders look out over one of the best views on the is...

Sep112017 by olafNo Comments

INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT INTRODUCES THE ‘EXECUTIVE MEETING PACKAGE’

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The InterContinental Resort is taking the concept of traditional meetings to luxurious new heights by offering a new Executive Meeting Package. Hidden away from the main resort, the meeting venue is a palatial, ocean-view Imperial Villa, selected to capture a genuine sense of place that will inspire participants and achieve results. Fully equipped with a private swimming pool, convivial relaxation spaces for breaks and cocktail receptions for up to 40 guests, dining areas for lunches and dinners, and a large meeting room, this icon of pure sophistication and extravagance blends contemporary Balinese residential style with Javanese accents. The villa will feature a comprehensive bespoke service including the full sco...