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The newly fully refurbished Roof Ocean Front Suites situated on the fourth floor at Grand Aston Bali Beach Resort, adds a new edge to the resorts already well respected inventory of 188 rooms. With breathtaking views, direct exposure to the Indian Ocean sunrise and great indoor and outdoor facilities, this new product establishes a new room category of high-end luxury for the propriety. High-end fashion in both furniture and soft furnishings along with objects d’art have produced an interior décor that takes Grand Aston Bali Beach to new heights and sets standards for this competitive luxury market. The “Home Loft” idea adds more than escapism from the standard hotel room configuration, it in fact sponsors a far deeper understanding of our biological ascendance. Add to this the plush an...

Scheduled to open for business in March 2015, The Royal Purnama Art Suites & Villas will offer 35, one, two and four-bedroom pool villas and pool/Jacuzzi suites. This property of contemporary design is situated oceanfront beside the majestic Pantai Purnama (Full Moon Beach) on the southeast coast of Bali, just 15km from Sanur and 16km from Ubud. The exclusive accommodation here has been purposely planned to create the ultimate luxury retreat while carefully preserving the intrinsic culture and raw nature of its beautiful surroundings. The Royal Purnama Art Suites & Villas will provide facilities including a gourmet restaurant, a healing spa, beach club with freeform swimming pool, library and fitness centre. Here the complex is an ideal location for honeymooners, couples, family ...

Sentosa Residence Umalas is the newest luxury residential project by Sentosa Worldwide Resorts offering one-bedroom villas, generous-sized one bedroom and two-bedroom premium villas and three bedroom residences, ranging in size from 130 to more than 400 square metres. Built in over 6.5 hectares of land and nestled on the banks of the Umalas River, this fully integrated resort-style community will provide round the clock security, including secured parking, the on-site conveniences of a bank and a 24-hour, fully equipped world-class medical centre. The location is only a few minutes away from the fame of Seminyak, a 30-minute drive to the award winning Greg Norman-designed Nirwana Golf Club and 45 minutes away from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Stands for Sunset•Kocktail•Alfresco•Indulgence, S.K.A.I. is the new beachfront club located at Legian Beach of majestic sunset fame. Opening in January 2015, S.K.A.I. Beach Club at Padma Resort Bali is set to take the relaxing art of sun downing to exciting new heights. S.K.A.I Beach Club is a masterpiece of captivating design, positioned to allow guests to capture the very best views on to a tropical beach while enjoying designer cocktails and exquisite meals. An open alfresco platform bedecked with sun lounge and cabanas overlooks an infinity pool and Legian Beach while an indoor area provides a stylish dining venue. Chef Brad’s new creations to excite the pallet include Air Dried Spanish Chorizo & Peperoni Pizza, Tequila Ceviche of Salmon & Scallop, Mexican Steak Sandwich and...

On November 12th 2014, Plataran held its third annual boat show at the private deck of the Benoa Harbour with the theme “Explore Komodo”. More than 200 people representing various reputable media, offline and online travel agencies, and strategic partners of Plataran attended the event. The attendees enjoyed the warm event accompanied by a short cruise boat tours by Plataran’s two beautiful Phinisis and one luxury yacht from the six boats of Plataran Komodo. During this event, they also showed all of the luxury resorts and dining venues including the legendary Plataran Dharmawangsa venue. Further general descriptions of the resorts, boats and dining venues of Plataran’s luxury collection were given by the Plataran Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing. In response to the high inte...

The White Dove is the latest addition to Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali – the ultimate destination wedding venue perched high on the cliffs of Bali’s southernmost peninsular. With three hundred ornamental white doves placed on the side of the chapel and offering romantic vistas of the Indian Ocean, it is the perfect backdrop to celebrate one of life’s happiest moments. Designed by Sardjono Sani, The White Dove is a breathtakingly beautiful sanctuary to host wedding nuptials and special events. White doves were incorporated into the design to represent peace, love, harmony and purity. The architecturally stunning pyramid-like structure features elegant glass doors, and seamless windows. At 700 square metres, it offers seating for 30 guests - the perfect setting for a dream wedding.