Resort - Tropical Life

Feb52018 by olafNo Comments

COMO HOTELS AND RESORTS ANNOUNCES A NEW LUXURY BALI RESORT: COMO Uma Canggu, Bali

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COMO Hotels and Resorts Opens a New Oceanside Resort in Bali, COMO Uma Canggu COMO Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce its fourteenth property, COMO Uma Canggu in February 2018, a new beachside resort on Bali’s south coast. Located on 2.2 acres of land in Canggu, COMO Uma Canggu offers 119 contemporary rooms, suites, one- and two-bedroom residences, as well as three-bedroom duplex penthouses featuring individual rooftop pools. World-class dining will be available at the social heart of the resort, COMO Beach Club. Menus will rely on locally sourced ingredients from across the island, with a focus on ‘New World cuisine’. A charcoal grill, used for meat, seafood and vegetables, will impart rich, smoky flavours. Healthy and energising COMO Shambhala Cuisine will also be available here....

Feb22018 by olafNo Comments

A Cultural Introduction to Yogyakarta at AMANJIWO

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Upon arrival at Yogyakarta airport, my Aman experience started. I was to stay at the Amanjiwo resort and was met by the Aman representative, Pak Didit, who introduced himself and ushered me to wait in the comfort of the airport lounge while he went off to collect my luggage. Our first stop was the Unesco World Heritage Site of Prambanan, a Hindu Temple complex which sits in a compound to the North East of the city of Yogyakarta in Central Java and as we left the airport he told me some of its history. Built in the 9th century, this is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Trimurti, the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva) and each of these three heavenly roles is represented by one of the three largest buildings in the Temple comp...

Feb12018 by olafNo Comments

A Serene Haven in Natural Setting at MAYA UBUD RESORT & SPA

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The resort’s design is inspired by the ancient Balinese wisdom of orientation. A ceremonial walkway along the central ridge of the property connects all public spaces from the porte-cochere, through the lobby and down to the riverside spa. The 48 rooms and 60 villas are then positioned on either side to reflect the ambience of a harmonious village following the contours of the land and yielding sweeping river valley or rice terrace views. The charming rooms are based on classic Balinese design blended with all the creature comforts of contemporary living. For dining, the resort has four restaurants: the signature restaurant Maya Sari, Asian style restaurant Asiatique, a casual poolside River Café and Bar Bedulu. There are two large swimming pools, an infinity edge pool which overhangs ...

Feb12018 by olafNo Comments

Fabulous Revamped Rooms at PADMA RESORT LEGIAN

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The New Deluxe Chalet has an enhanced layout, and natural colour schemes have been used to give it a more spacious feel. The rooms complete with their own private balcony or terrace access and a refreshing garden setting. Occupying a prime setting in a secluded wing of the resort and enclosed by tropical greenery, is one of the Padma Royals’ most popular quarters, The New Garden Club Chalet which, in its upgraded form, presents the epitome of contemporary Balinese elegance. Guests staying in the Chalets enjoy privileged access to the Garden Club Lounge where they can enjoy complimentary afternoon tea and evening cocktails. Previously known as the Premier Club Chalet, the Studio Suite is set in a two-tier Balinese chalet and edged by native flora. The suites are styled for personal comfo...