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Marriott International Announces  the Second Courtyard By Marriott Hotel Opening Right in the Heart of Seminyak

Marriott International Announces the Second Courtyard By Marriott Hotel Opening Right in the Heart of Seminyak

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August 1st 2014, Marriott International, Inc, announced the opening of the second Courtyard branded property in Bali, making it the 31st courtyard hotel in Asia. Located in the heart of Seminyak and close to the famous Seminyak Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak features 290 rooms and suites complete with their own private balcony or garden terrace, a 42” smart TV, comfortable working desk with chair, iPod dock, and modern amenities. Suites offer extra space with their own living room and dining area, along with the convenience of having connecting doors to another deluxe room, perfect for family holidays. Other facilities on offered include an expansive lagoon pool, Kids Club, a 24-hour fitness centre, Zanti – The Retreat, and state of the art meeting and breakout spaces.

Le Duo Parisien Dinner at Ju-Ma-Na

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Perched 70 meters above the Indian Ocean on Bali’s southernmost cliff, Ju-Ma-Na, Banyan Tree Ungasan Bali’s signature restaurant, presented “Le Duo Parisien” with tantalizing French cuisine cooked by star-studded duo, Christophe Schmitt and Gaëtan Fiard, Chefs from Michelin-starred “Le Diane” restaurant – Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière, Paris. This award-winning pair returned to Ju-Ma-Na for a second year earlier month of August, where guests indulged in the duo’s bold creations including Le Choux Fleur – “crème dubary”, smoked salmon, crème fraiche, avruga caviar; L’agneau – grilled marinated saddle of lamb with thyme, turnip, almond & barberry jus and many more. It was another round of exciting experience for both the Ju-Ma-Na team and Chefs.

TABLE8 Chinese Restaurant Opens in Bali

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Table8 is the newest addition to The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali offering authentic Cantonese and Szechuan delicacies, home-inspired cuisines and a tea corner with imported varieties of premium leaves from China. The menu at Table8 features a rich selection from their team of culinary experts, including signature a la carte meals such as Buddha jump over the wall, Australian five head whole abalone braised with wild mushroom, roasted suckling pig, and many more. Diners can also experience an array of heart-warming Dim Sum in addition to a delectable Chinese buffet with regional favorites. Diners will be mesmerized with the combination of classic and contemporary elements that harmoniously blend together to create an elegant and soothing atmosphere. At night, Table8’s...

The Yale Whiffenphoofs returned to Bali

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The St. Regis Bali Resort and The Laguna Bali OrganizeD Annual Charity Night of Music and Cuisine in Support of UNICEF The continuing 18-year partnership between UNICEF and Starwood Hotels and Resorts has raised over US$25 million for UNICEF through its Check Out for Children program. The Yale Whiffenpoofs performed on Friday August 1st in the Balai Raya Ballroom at The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa. On their 4th annual charity evening, the Yale Whiffenpoofs presented a customized arrangement of jazz standards, classic ballads and recent popular hits. After the unforgettable concert, a VIP buffet dinner was held at Banyubiru. The day following this concert the Yale Whiffenpoofs held another concert exclusively for guests during an elegant culinary journey at Boneka, the si...
Vietura Aesthetic At Sofitel Nusa Dua Beach Resort

Vietura Aesthetic At Sofitel Nusa Dua Beach Resort

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Opened to the public in August 2014 Vietura Aesthetic Lifestyle is the very first aesthetic, wellness and lifestyle clinic to open within the privacy of a luxury resort hotel. Vietura was launched 18 months ago in the Philippines capital of Manila and is owned by the well-respected Dr. MJ Torres. This International company is regarded for its safe and results driven aesthetic treatments that cater to a client list of men and women of all ages as well as Teenagers. Vietura offers a range of 100% non-invasive, non-surgical holistic treatment that attends to anti-aging concerns by providing instant and long lasting results. New technology treatments include power cell lift, a non-surgical facelift, platelet rich plasma fillers, carbon laser skin whitening and resurfacing plus lip...