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teamtalk 07.09 COME ON... MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY ‘Om Swastyastu...’ Welcome to Bali and the July edition of Bali & Beyond, which takes us into the second half of 2009. We’ve continued to prepare features that we hope will accompany you during your adventures in Bali, and beyond.

will be useful as you indulge on the island or travel our vast archipelago. Here are a few... Through this month’s Craft & Culture section, we explore how the elementally agrarian Balinese worship Dewi Sri, the goddess of rice and prosperity; they even devote special places of worship for her and dedicate a special day for her each month. We compare various versions of her symbols and tales, as strong traditions perpetuate her worship among the main deities. It is no mere tale passed down through generations but an obligation that must be lived by the Balinese Hindus.

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In Invite & Indulge this time we feature The Westin Resort Nusa Dua with its holiday experience in the exclusive tourism enclave that suits couples as well as family guests. As a family friendly resort, The Westin features vast facilities and programs that The Westin Kids Club has to offer young guests from 4 to 12 years of age, conveniently anticipating the holiday needs of junior travelers and giving parents a well deserved break. “‘Peak season’s greetings,” as some would express. This start of the regional holiday season has experienced a rather slow start of summer, as we parted with the rainfalls a bit later than previous years, which delayed a quick start to the season. The annual Bali Arts Festival continues its full month regale since mid June; traditional Balinese kites once again start to speck the skies sparking festive agendas such as public and hotel kite competitions; and as this goes to press, the third installment of the MRA Bali International Triathlon was pumping up into full speed of action on the Coconut Grove of the Four Seasons Resort in Jimbaran Bay. Our team was on standby there, and we’ll be sharing with you a bit of the action next edition. In the following pages we present you articles and information that we hope 6

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We go Beyond Bali with Stefanie Lily Austen to East Nusa Tenggara. Stefanie once worked as a volunteer at one of the six orphanages near Maumere in East Flores. Now, three years since her last visit, she shares her experiences as she was profoundly aware that the island still has an enchanting power, awakening her feeling of coming home after a long period of absence.

Vincent Herry is an avid photographer. His portfolio at vincentherry.com spans many styles and angles, from fashion to culture, indoors and out.

Donny Cahyadi is no stranger in our office. He continuously feeds us with fresh photos by the day. A shutter-happy guy who really enjoys what he does.

Ve Handojo loves Jakarta just the way it is which somehow inspires him to write screenplays for movies and rants on his site at www.vehandojo.com

With the capital city of Indonesia’s 482nd anniversary, our Capital Corner has Ve Handojo sharing his account of four of the new places to dine and drink in the capital where vanity is the main dish. Enjoy your holiday in Bali and beyond! ‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ The Team

Gustra uses photography as a medium to articulate and express his art. Cultural, human interest, travel and experimental photography are his interests.

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26 INVITE&INDULGE CARE FOR A PEACE OF MIND? The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali’s luxury amenities and services are combined with programs that conveniently anticipate the needs of junior travelers.

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BEYONDBALI WONDROUS WORLD OF FLORES

CRAFT&CULTURE SRI OF SUBSISTENCE The Balinese worship Dewi Sri as the goddess of rice and prosperity. They even devote special places of worship for her and dedicate a special day each month.

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60 COMMUNITYCALENDAR Schedules, calendar highlights and various happenings of interest, from art exhibitions to special events. 64 SEE&SEEN Snapshots of events and happenings within the preceding month. 70 BALIMAPS Map of Bali showing specific tourism areas and places of interest, as well as a distance scale between the island’s main destinations. 73 CLASSIFIEDCOLUMNS Listings and product descriptions from various clientele. 74 INFOINDEX Useful directory of companies and island-based businesses.

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ISLAND LANDING Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa announces the appointment of Christian Gerart as Executive Assistant Manager Food and Beverages. The German hotelier has about 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, spanning Europe and the USA. Prior to joining Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa, he was the Food & Beverages Director of The Oberoi Mauritius for more than two years developing an additional dining venue for the resort and to create a new concept statement for the second Oberoi Resort in Mauritius. Before that, he served as the Assistant F&B Director of The Hyatt Regency La Manga, Spain, overseeing Hyatt International’s largest F&B operation worldwide. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, (0361) 771-210

ADDED: RIDERS Reef Indonesia announces the addition of Dylan Amar to Reef’s family, the newest member of Reef’s athletes in Indonesia. The 22 year old is gearing up and ready to be back to compete in the Indonesia Surfing Championship (ISC) contest after missing the event last year due to the school commitments overseas. Dylan’s goal this year is to be in the top 16 for ISC and will be actively involved in promoting Reef in Indonesia. Reef Indonesia also welcomes Fabian Putu von Holzen to be one of Reef Indonesia’s grommet head to toe riders. As Reef Indonesia’s team rider he will do his best to keep Reef’s good image. Fabian is challenging himself to compete in the ISC series starting this year after previously competing in the grommets surf competition. Reef Bali, Jl. Blambangan No. 69 A3/4 Kuta (0361) 762-391; www.reef.com

BRUNCH SQUAD Anantara Seminyak launched its newest food promotion - The Brunch Squad at Anantara – which combines creativity and true passion for food and wine to create a sensational Sunday brunch experience that is lively, colorful and full flavored. Complete with innovative live cooking stations featuring regional cuisine and premium imported items; ‘The Brunch Squad’ has captured the key elements of a perfect Sunday; relaxation, family, friends, indulgence and activity. Free flowing wine is made available for all guests who attend the brunch. As a special July promotion; free flowing premium bottled red and white wine in addition to selected cocktails will be included into the brunch selection, free flowing and free of charge between 11.30 – 2pm every Sunday. Bookings are essential, Priced at 760,000++. Brunch starts from 10.30am every Sunday at the Anantara Seminyak. A complimentary Luxury ‘Alphard’ pickup and drop-off service is available on request (advance bookings required). Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali, (0361) 737-773 www.anantara.com 12

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HIGH-END TRAVEL LUX2asia , Bali’s first luxury travel design company, opens its doors this month; set to change the travel scene with its innovative, unique and stylish holiday concept. While it caters exclusively to high-end travelers its services are opened to all - from hotels/resorts to travel agents, tour operators, FITs (free individual travelers) luxury MICE organizers, and just about anyone who wants a unique travel experience. Another first for LUX2asia is

FAIR OF TYING KNOTS

its 24-hour Concierge Service. Its concept is to

Nikko Bali Resort & Spa with its very own wedding venue – Wiwaha, will be holding

multilingual butlers who work round the clock

the first exclusive bridal themed fair in the upcoming month of July. The exhibition will

and act as airport holiday representatives,

feature a selection of 30 companies maximum. These companies represent the best

guides, and personal assistants to guests.

in the business ranging from wedding photography, florists and decorators, wedding

www.lux2asia.com

replace the traditional tour guides with personal

organizers, bridal houses, caterings as well as printing and souvenir companies. Nikko Bridal Fair 2009 will also feature various activities such as fashion shows from the bridal houses, several competitions of wedding cake decoration, flower arrangement, ice carving as well as hair dressing and make up. Held over the holiday season and long weekend period, it will bring the bridal industry another step up where you can expect to see the best products and offers the bridal industry can portray from July 18 to 19, 2009 at Graha Sawangan Ballroom at Nikko Bali Resort & Spa. Nikko Bali Resort & Spa, Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan (0361) 773-377; www.nikkobali.com

REFRESHED, REDESIGNED Ma Joly Restaurant & Lounge recently introduced their new

returned for an impromptu jam-session with DJ Wonder. Lucky-

Chef Eelke Plasmeijer, revamped menu, renovated and re-designed

draw winners received complimentary accommodation at Kupu

beach bar lounges to over 250 guests from Bali’s ever-growing

Barong Bali resorts in Tuban and Ubud along with romantic

hospitality industry, tourism and society members. As the sunset

dinners-for-two at Ma Joly. As the newly reclaimed beachfront

glowed over Ma Joly’s beachfront, guests were treated to a variety

provides a much larger entertaining area than before, Ma Joly has

of canapés and cocktails between marquis beach tents. Warm

begun hosting weddings, corporate events, fashion shows and

jazz vibes were served up in style by the Aswin Jazz Trio followed

will continue to explore larger events for the future. Sunset jazz

by French-infused funk and soul classics by DJ Wonder. A sexy

will also feature regularly on Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays for

evening-wear fashion medley by Nafsu @ Studio Paras was then

residents and tourists to enjoy as a perfect compliment to fine

strutted down the catwalk to the vintage sounds of Edith Piaf. Bar-

French cuisine. Ma Joly Restaurant & Lounge, Jalan Wana Segara, Tuban, Bali; (0361) 753-780; www.ma-joly.com

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LUXURY OF EXISTANCE InterContinental Bali Resort announces the completion of an extensive renovation project on one of the resort’s Imperial Villas. After having undergone an amazing transformation it takes the name ‘Jivana Villa’. The name ‘Jivana’ is a Sanskrit word for ‘life or existence’. Jivana Villa is secluded from mainstream resort activity and is mere footsteps away from the white sands of Jimbaran Bay. It has its own private access and paved driveway flanked by a modern interpretation of a Candi Bentar. The main entrance into the villa is a splendid marble inlaid walkway that crosses a pond and leads directly into a grand foyer. A contemporary lounging pavilion provides a shady niche away from the sun’s tropical rays where a replenishing spa ritual can be performed amidst the garden’s serenity. The showpiece of Jivana Villa is the twostorey Windsong Pavilion, accessed via a staircase as well as a timber bridge that extends from the upstairs master suite over the width of the swimming pool. This elevated pavilion, with its refreshing ocean views, is an inspiring niche for relaxation and intimate dining. Jivana Villa is the precious jewel in Club InterContinental’s accommodation crown under the banner of Suite Collection. InterContinental Bali Resort Jalan Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran; (0361) 701-888

FLAVORS OF VENEZUELA The Westin Resort Nusa Dua invites food lovers to experience Venezuelan cuisine with Celebrity Chef Tamara Rodriguez from July 10-13. Discover ways to create appetizing cuisine with a blend of Spanish, Portuguese, French and Caribbean tastes by joining her exclusive cooking class on July 10 from 10am to 2pm. The cooking class will take place in the resort’s lush garden environment and will include a special Venezuelan luncheon at Ikan Beachfront Restaurant at Rp. 600,000 per person. An

FUN AND MORE FUN Nikko Bali Resort & Spa treats its junior guests to a pampering through “Nikko & I” which is a program created for family travelers, ensuring a fun filled holiday. Featuring loads of benefits and activities, family travelers will get to experience a pleasant stay in the vibrant colored room with family oriented facilities. This program will treat children as the resort’s VIP with special treatment of milk and cookies and specially designed giveaways upon arrival. The moment guests step into the room, a children TV channel program shall welcome them and a selection of children movies is also available. For that extra fun experience, the room also features loads of toys and the ultimate gaming experience at the touch of their finger tip in each room with the Playstation2. Children can also get a free entry to Nikko ‘s own Jungle Camp. The new Nikko Family rooms can comfortably accommodate 2 adults and 2 children below 12 years old. Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua (0361) 773-377; www.nikkobali.com 16

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elegant Wine Dinner is held on July 11 in the Nusantara Ballroom and features a tantalizing 5-course set menu paired with South American wines at Rp. 1,000,000 per person. Bookings required. The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, (0361) 771-906; www.westin.com/bali

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FESTIVE VILLAGE The Sanur Village Festival, is on again from August 12-16 this year. This will be the fourth Sanur Village festival, and the people behind the festival’s conception assure that this year, the festival will be bigger and better. The theme ‘Marine Life’ will be the highlight of the Sanur Village Festival 2009, which means most of the activities will be inspired from the marine life which also exist as a very important element in Balinese life. Initiated by the community of Sanur through the Sanur Development Foundation, at first Sanur Village Festival was held to revive the tourism sector and to attract more tourists to visit this area and the island of Bali. Famous for its tranquility, Sanur is the first tourist destination in Bali and the only resort type tourist object owned by the Denpasar municipality. Since the first celebration of the Sanur Village Festival, this event has been listed at Bali‘s event calendar as one of the annual tourist attractions. Cultural activities will still dominate this festival such as traditional performances, parade, music, collaboration show, water sports and food festival as our main attraction, also not to forget our green program under water festival with its coral reef plantation. Yayasan Pembangunan Sanur, www.gotosanur.com

LAUNCHED PAMPER Talaga Spa opened on June 16, unveiling its new Day Luxury Boutique Spa facilities on the Sunset Road in Kuta. Talaga simply means river in Indonesian. In Balinese and Javanese culture, as the source of pure natural water, Talaga is the place where royals and their people do the ritual purification which covers both physical remedies and spiritual refinement. In addition to exclusive spa treatments, also provided is its primary product of virgin coconut oil (VCO), which is processed in low temperature to ensure that all active ingredients are well retrieved. Talaga Spa, Graha Ganesa, Jl. Dewi Sri, Lc 16 Sunset Road, Kuta, (0361) 873-3831; www.talagaspabali.com

PERFORMING LIVE Bali Rani Hotel holds its weekly Balinese Food Festival which provides traditional Balinese foods and Balinese Dances completed with Live Gamelan. Every guest has the opportunity to interact and take pictures with the performers. Original cultural events in Bali are still the main reason for visiting the island. Bali Rani Hotel, The Rani Hotel & Spa Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, (0361) 751-369 www.baliranihotel.com 18

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The Balinese worship Dewi (‘goddess’) Sri as the goddess of rice and prosperity. They even devote special places of worship for her and dedicate a special day for her each month called ‘Hari Bhatari Sri’, which falls on the ‘Sukra Umanis’ Fridays of each month of the Balinese calendar (this month it falls on Friday 17th).

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SRI

OF SUBSISTENCE

One could easily think that rice is actually only the byproduct of a bigger project: landscape art. The technique of rice farming and the work today is done pretty much the way it was millennia ago - one reason why most of the amazing rice terraces are still intact.

T

he history of agriculture

Balinese societies believe that a

Pertiwi or Mother Earth gave birth to the

started since ancient

great force aides them in achieving

rice which took over as the staple food.

times as humans sought

good harvests. As though they believe

God Indra then taught the humans how to

after a better living

that it is such power that created the

sow rice and harvest.

subsequent to nomadic

rice stalk for their lives. And that great

hunting and gathering.

power is manifest in Dewi Sri the

This is not indispensable from the local

They decided to stay put in an area that

goddess of rice and fertility. Dewi Sri

genius of the Balinese who never forget

deemed to provide sustenance, and

is embodied in the culture and prevails

to devote and make use of symbols to

started to tend lands and harvest.

through the generations.

express their spiritual dedications.

Rice perhaps is not the first plant

Miguel Covarrubias, an

This legend holds a very deep meaning.

God Wisnu is personified as water,

they familiarized with, yet it is this single

anthropologist, once stayed in Bali

while Pertiwi is earth. Fertility and

plant that has now become the staple

and wrote the impressive book,

prosperity will only happen if the two unite

diet among the societies across the

Island of Bali, which explains Bali

harmoniously. If Pertiwi is present without

archipelago, including Bali.

comprehensively . Through the book he

Wisnu, then there would be drought. If

also tells of the legend of the origins of

Wisnu were to be present alone then there

fundamental necessities, thus agriculture

rice in Bali. It goes that in the beginning

would be floods. Both would spell an

is in a very important position as it

the Balinese only knew sugar canes.

unsuccessful harvest.

is depended upon by many people.

Dewa (‘god’) Wisnu, known as the

A successful harvest becomes a

affectionate and protecting god, wanted

through the blend between water and

determinant for the life sustainability of

to create a better food for his human

earth. Afterwards another interpretation of

the surrounding societies.

subjects. His marriage with Sang Hyang

the symbolism emerged that Dewi Sri was

Food and nourishment are

Dewi Sri is personified as rice emerges

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the consort of Dewa Wisnu and Wisnu can

In the rice fields, Dewi Sri also referred

symbolize Dewi Sri, namely the Cili. Cili are

only carry out his duties as protector with

to as Nini Pantun or Dewi Padi or Ibu Padi.

made of lontar or palmyra palm leaves and

Dewi Sri by his side. Logically, life would

We can observe Nini Pantun through the

is shaped in the form of a female figure.

only exist on earth if there was fertility.

Ngusaba Nini ceremony – a ceremony for

Dewi Sri fills a significant position in

The word Cili probably evolved from the

celebrating harvests. This ceremony is also

word cilik that means small or petite. The

Bali. Bali is agrarian. Even up until now

meant as to “carry” the spirit of Dewi Sri

ever expanding creative process has made

when tourism sweeps and spreads rapidly

towards the rice barn or lumbung.

way to the Cili in forms of Chinese coins

in Bali, according to the statistical data

Farmers make a Nini Pantun from two

or forms of traditional hard flour cakes.

on land usage – most is for agricultural.

ties of rice stalks. These two represent

Cili not only can be used for ceremonies

Half of the demography also deals in the

the two general opposites in nature

connected to rice but also other

agricultural sector.

– male and female, north and south,

ceremonies including the manusa yadnya

positive and negative. The principle is

or human rites such as weddings. Lately

motherly figure. At home there are always

The Balinese worship Dewi Sri as a

that prosperity is only achieved once two

cili has been used for decorations and has

flower offerings placed at the rice barn

elements are combined. The two ties

become somewhat an icon for Bali.

or rice container. Farmers worship her

are bound together on a length of wood

by erecting small shrines amidst their

which is stuck into a cleft near the primary

function as the goddess of rice but also

green rice terraces. Traditional irrigational

irrigational channel. Then after, the harvest

prosperity. Merchants in the traditional

organizations in Bali known as Subak

commences.

markets worship her by the name Dewi

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In this ritual besides making offerings, farmers also make decorations that

Dewi Sri not only is worshipped in her

Melanting. Another version of legend tells of Dewi Melanting being the daughter of

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the goddess of rice and fertility.

PHOTO BY GUSTRA

Tales of the goddess are actually not only confined to Bali but also can be found in other places. Dewi Sri is the symbol of worship among agrarian societies. snakes that enter the house compound

perpetuate her worship among the main

Tales of the goddess are actually not

are not shooed away as it is believed to

deities of the Balinese. It is no mere tale

only confined to Bali but also can be found

signify an impending successful harvest,

passed down through generations but

in other places. Dewi Sri is the symbol of

instead it is given offerings. No wonder, as

an obligation that must be lived by the

worship among agrarian societies.

field snakes prey on rodents, the farmer’s

Balinese Hindus.

In Java, there are many versions of the tales of Dewi Sri. Among them is a

biggest nemesis. There are also tales that Dewi Sri is the

One of the simplest forms of devotion is when parents always teach their children

story that tells of her being the daughter of

daughter of a king who sacrificed himself

to not waste rice by eating up the whole

Bhatara Guru. She is frequently connected

in order to save his people from drought.

plate. Besides being a way appreciation

to the field snake.

The exact place he committed the sacrifice

to Dewi Sri, it is a sign of gratitude and

The traditional Javanese have a special

grew the plant as we know now – the rice.

appreciation to the farmers who have

place in their homes for Dewi Sri meant to

The princess is highly revered until present

become the mediums for the subsistence

endow prosperity which is decorated with

time and is referred to as Dewi Sri.

of the people. ■

field snake carvings. In agrarian societies,

Hinduism and strong traditions

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CARE FOR A PEACE OF MIND?

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At the Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali’s luxury amenities and services are combined with programs that conveniently anticipate the needs of junior travelers, giving parents a well deserved break and peace of mind.

A

warm welcome is

elements of its facilities and services.

delivered as guests enter

On first account, one will easily discover

the Westin Resort Nusa

throughout their stay, the aforementioned

Dua. And the expectation

‘Associates’, ‘Service Express’ team in

level is heightened for

place for its reception and concierge, ‘The

guests of the Royal

Westin Place’ to name its lobby area,

Beach Club, an exclusive club within the

and many others that suddenly come

resort where modern luxury, comfort and

across the guest along the course of their

instinctive luxury facilities and services from

indulgences.

its staff - distinctively called ‘Associates’ - are offered by the Westin Brand. All that is comprised within the Westin

This difference is sparked by the brand’s goal of ‘sending guests home feeling better than they arrived’. The

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The Club Lounge is its own refined realm for adult guests, with an effort in mind to maintain a relaxed and renewing atmosphere within the space. The Kites Bar is adjacent the lobby area, under an ornament of sails. The Magic Ritual and other signature treatments can be enjoyed at The Westin Spa.

in its services, offering guests a retreat from the various rigors of their travel. And the ‘Westin Welcome’ weaves together sensory elements. This is prevalent through the implementation of

The Royal Beach Club includes access

atmosphere within the space; hence

to a Club Lounge located on the ground

guests are requested to kindly look after

floor where the attentive Associates attend

their children. However, the peace of

to the guest’s every need.

mind for parents is answered by The

Being a guest at the Royal Beach Club

Westin Kids Club, where the skilled Westin

the brand’s signature white tea scent,

and the exclusive 24-hour access to the

Associates do their best in looking after

a range of soothing signature music,

Royal Beach Club Lounge entitles you to

the beloved ones. Young guests from 4 to

quality botanicals and mood effective

daily gourmet breakfasts, smart lunches,

12 years of age will enjoy more than just

lighting. Bath soaps are intricately shaped

refreshments throughout the day, evening

a playground at the Westin Kids Club - a

in the form of tea leaves representing

cocktails and canapés from 5pm-7pm,

fully supervised interactive environment

the signature scent, and surprisingly suit

internet usage in the lounge, and daily

that offers complimentary fun games

the ergonomics of the palm, combining

newspapers.

and educational activities to all in-house

function and aesthetics - and that

The Club Lounge is its own refined

multisensory appeal at the same time - in

realm for adult guests, with an effort in

one of its simplest amenity items.

mind to maintain a relaxed and renewing

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children guests. A wide range of recreation options includes three pools, a variety of water

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PHOTO BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI PHOTO BY NYOMAN ARI GUNADI

A wide range of recreation options includes three pools, a variety of water sports, four floodlit tennis courts and the WestinWORKOUT facility. Simply, hop on a resort bike and tour to the nearby peninsula coast. The Westin Kids Club is a fully supervised interactive environment offering educational activities for kids.

sports, four floodlit tennis courts and

And checking out is a good cause for

legendary ‘Heavenly Bed’ in May. During

the WestinWORKOUT facility. Relax and

children across the world as well, knowing

the celebration months through August,

unwind in The Westin Spa or on the nearby

that since 1995, Starwood’s ‘Check

The Westin Resort presents a series of

links facing the beach. The Magic Ritual is

out for Children’, a partnership between

refreshing activities and promotions, which

a signature ritual that includes a foot bath,

UNICEF and Starwood Hotels & Resorts,

include bedtime stories for Westin Kids

an aroma signature massage with your

has helped raise funds, as guests donate

in the Heavenly Bed corner displayed in

choice of three aromatic blends, a Lemon

just a dollar (or US$ - local currency

the resort lobby and a rejuvenating spa

Ginseng crème bath followed by a sea salt

equivalent) in aid of UNICEF.

sampler to promote restful slumber.

bath and a refreshing lemon-mint drink.

‘Know Your Herb’ is an initiative that

The Special Westin Heavenly Wedding

The resort also provides fun and renewing

introduces young guests to the precious

Package is the highlight of the anniversary

spa treatments just for kids.

bounty of Mother Nature. A small herb

celebrations whereby lucky couples will be

There are also several programs

garden, encompassed within a bamboo

eligible to receive their very own Heavenly

that encourage family bonding time with

fence, has been created in one corner of

Bed to start their new life together, courtesy

stargazing sessions on the beach and

the spacious playground. The garden is

of the resort. A resort that suits those with

watching movies together on a big screen

flourishing with tomatoes, chilli, basil, Java

kids or without, or... eventually! ■

surrounded by tranquil ponds. The resort

tea, turmeric, and lemon grass. Kids have

Text by Nyoman Ari Gunadi, courtesy

totally focuses on creating memorable

the opportunity to learn about each herb

photos

holiday experiences for the entire family,

and its wellness benefits.

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The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali had just celebrated the 10th anniversary of the

■ The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali (0361) 771-906; www.westin.com/bali

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ADVERTORIAL

ALL IMAGES COURTESY JEGHIER ARCHITECT

The man at work; currently Director of PT. Jeghier Architect Indonesia where he also acts as Principal Architectural Designer, and some of his portfolios.

Meet one of the most prominent young Balinese architects, who always thinks of how to creatively fuse the Balinese spirit to create a new mood and become a new lifestyle in architecture.

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REDEFINING HARMONY

eghier Architect, a prolific firm with a solid reputation

junk, which everybody loved). Among the projects in his vast portfolio

for understanding both old

include Hotel Villa Lumbung in Petitenget,

and new and redefining

Kuta; Ayung River Estate in Sanur, the

them for today’s lifestyles,

Champlung Sari Hotel in Ubud and an

was established in 1998.

extensive list of villas and residences

Komang Suardika is a modernist architect

spanning from Kuta, Sanur, Gianyar and

with many years of experience and a vast

Tabanan; and beyond the island are

number of successful and ongoing projects

Hotel Villa Ombak on Gili Terawangan in

in his portfolio.

Lombok, and Mirah Hotel & Boxing Camp

Komang is currently Director of PT. Jeghier Architect Indonesia where he also

in Banyuwangi, East Java. Further beyond the archipelago and on

acts as Principal Architectural Designer.

an international stage, his portfolio includes

‘Jeghier’, Komang’s nickname, was given

various projects in Malaysia and Taiwan

to him when he was a kid (who always

such as the the Ri-Yaz Heritage Spa and

managed to make toys out of recycled

the Sembunyi Spa in Trengganu, the

Among Jeghier’s portfolios; one of the villas in Canggu, Villa Double N, combines Balinese architecture and simple modern elements in material usage that is both simple and flexible. (courtesy Villa Double N, Canggu)

Penchala Heritage Houses in Damansara,

other color selections for the interiors; and

creatively fuse the Balinese spirit to create

Malaysia and the Hong Residence in

appliances (model and size, appearance in

a new mood that accommodates all the

Kauhsiung, Taiwan. And 27 more projects

terms of proportions, and well organized).”

client’s needs and become a new lifestyle

are currently on board spanning Costa Rica, Malaysia, as well as at home. We asked him a bit about the elements

“To talk of kitchen trends, we can’t ignore architectural work, where all must

in architecture.” One of the most important aspects for

support one another, so nowadays the

him is to capture the client’s personality

in architecture, starting with, “What’s the

kitchen trend is facing towards western

within the form and function and mix them

difference between ‘kitchen’ and ‘pantry’?”

kitchen standards, practical and simple.”

with the natural forces, characteristics,

“From a functional aspect, kitchens

On considerations when choosing a

elements and energies of the project site.

focus more on cooking, the result of an

kitchen, he answers, “The current market

activity, and is more of the main activity

tends to select simplicity and flexibility in

this harmony and uses many traditional

in that process of cooking, meanwhile a

terms of materials, precision in terms of

approaches: open spaces, high ceilings,

pantry is more of a preparatory space as it

dimensions, and benefit in terms of pricing,

tiled floors, and an outward orientation,

supports the functions of a kitchen.

speedy installation and maintenance.

creating a place of peace, relaxation and

Metric Kitchen becomes our main choice

total comfort, all set in a tropical paradise. ■

Things to consider include: material quality (durable, non fading colors, water resistant, scratch and fire resistant);

Modern architecture in Bali still seeks

that covers these factors.” “I always offer the best solutions for my

■ Jeghier Architect Associates

hardware (rails, handles, stoppers, rack

clients and for the kitchen, I always look to

Jl. Tangkuban Perahu No. 46 /101,

dividers, all must be rust proof, easily

Metric as my first inclusion in my designs.

Kerobokan, (0361) 744-9995

cleaned, practical, and must already adopt

This is due to having self-tested its quality,

www.jeghierarchitect.com

the latest technologies for installation and

and solutions offered by Metric become

maintenance), colors: the combination

among the most crucial elements that

between the top counter and the color

support the final result of my work.”

selections for the cabinet, must suit the

“I am always thinking of how to

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PONDERINGPOINT

DO WE CARE? Amidst the commotion of the tourism development there is emerging fear for what lies ahead for Bali agriculture. What will happen to this agrarian land without agriculture?

I

n the beginning I was just simply

mutually benefitted due to the many

had missed and long forgotten, having too

browsing through local Bali sites

tourists who admired the rice terrace

busy reaping dollars. The result was that

and found a survey of one which

features of Pupuan or Tegalalang.

the tourism sector neared collapsed, and

included the following query: What

Agriculture in Bali was one of the main

the agricultural sector couldn’t help much.

is most crucial for Bali in several the

attractions of Bali’s natural features.

The discourse that followed after was the

years ahead? There were several

However lately one of the two is giving way

urge to install balance between the two.

choices: agriculture, tourism, technology, communication, and education. At the

to the other. The Balinese are more attracted to

However the intentions somehow slowly diminished again as the tourist

time I answered agriculture, then opened

tourism than tending their rice paddies. The

arrivals climbed once more. They flocked

the temporary survey results. It was

tourism world is defined by luxury, modern,

all over to fill in the available spaces in the

astonishing that the results revealed nearly

and glamour. Meanwhile agriculture is

world of tourism.

75% answered agriculture.

identified with rough labor, and soil. Not

Fingers point to all parties in this

many Balinese youth are willing to tend

phenomenon. Not only one side bears

because in the beginning I thought the

the muddy fields. And if the whole youth

responsibilities over what has happened

highest on the survey would be technology

generation has left the fields, are we only

for so long. Yet it must become an

and communications. These two are the

to depend on the elder generation? On the

important note for the government and

most important for development ahead.

other hand, tourism schools boom but not

legislators.

Or at least people would have chosen

so the case with agricultural schools.

I would say it is rather astonishing

tourism because Bali’s economical growth

The rapid growth of tourism requires

The government has the duty to review the situation and produce rules that stands

depends on it. Meanwhile with agriculture,

a significant amount of land, and large

by and benefits the agricultural sector. This

who would care?

amounts of farmland are transformed into

is important for the future of the island.

Ever since the development of tourism

hotels or restaurants. Many land owners

The two must always go in synergy.

became more rapid, land in Bali somewhat

are excited with the amount of rupiah

When Bali’s land can produce enough rice

changed function from agricultural farmland

offered for their rice fields.

and sustenance for the Balinese people,

to tourism. Tourism supporting facilities

Awareness of the importance of the

no farmers would complain about the

were opened and infrastructures were

agricultural sector actually revived after

shortages of irrigational water supply due

erected. Bali’s professional labors became

the bomb blast of 2002. At the time of

to golf course developments that draw

more devoted to fulfill the functions in the

distress and low tourism arrivals following

immense amount of Bali’s ground water

tourism world.

travel advisories from various countries,

supply. ■

consciousness rose of what the Balinese

Text by Ni Luh Dian Purniawati

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ACTION&ATTRACTION

Not really sure of Bali & Beyond’s tagline on the number of islands? Well, one thing for sure is: Indonesia is the widest archipelago in the world, with more than 80,000 km of coastline and 3.1 million sq km of marine area. A lot for everyone to dive in and enjoy!

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O

f the thousands of

Hidden by the richness of the vegetation

islands that compose

the Gangga Island Resort & Spa lies on

the Indonesian

a white sandy beach ready to welcome

archipelago, we will

you to the most wonderful and exclusive

scrutinize these three

setting. The resort combines the charm

small gleaming pearls:

of Minahasa architecture with European

North Sulawesi’s Gangga Island, home

comfortable furnishings. The resort’s fifteen

sweet home to Bali’s Candidasa, and

wooden bungalows are discreetly set on

the neighboring island of Lombok’s Gili

the edge of a long, white sand beach in

Trawangan, where Lotus Hotel’s leading

the shade of coconut trees.

dive resorts reside. In the collection are

The high profile “Gangga Divers” Diving

Gangga Island Resort in Manado, Villa

Center makes its home here. While it

Almarik in Lombok and Lotus Bungalows

is common to expect a well organized

in Candidasa, Bali.

Diving Center from a “5 star PADI Gold

Gangga Island arises from the depth of

Palm Resort”, Gangga Divers delivers

the ocean north of Sulawesi Island, in the

unparalleled personalized levels of service

Bangka Archipelago, just off the National

and attention.

Marine Park of Bunaken.

There are several diving areas within

A volcanic island, Gangga is adorned

reach from Gangga Island, suitable for

with lush tropical trees and colorful flowers.

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Gangga Divers offer a kaleidoscope of life forms in over 25 first-class dive spots in its central position between Bunaken and Lembeh Straits, a major playground for macrophotographers. diving spots suggested by the dive guides

Ministry of Tourism in the founding of the

efforts to making every day of your stay an

of Gangga Divers offer an astonishing

first vocational hotel institute in Bali.

excellent and memorable experience.

kaleidoscope of life forms in more than 25

Hanne and Gaspare are keen and

first-class dive spots in its central position

experienced diving professionals who

Archipelago, is our home island. The

between Bunaken and Lembeh Straits,

are deeply committed to the people and

Eastern coast of this island, far from the

which also happens to be one of the

the environment of North Sulawesi. They

crowd, lies the small village of Candidasa,

major playgrounds of paradise for macro-

created an eco-friendly resort whose

a key location where your choice of tours

photographers.

mission is to protect the marine resources

in the water, and out, begins.

Gangga Island Resort & Spa is

and promote the development of the local

Towards the south of the Indonesian

Lotus Bungalows Hotel overlooks the

managed by Gaspare and Hanne Davi.

villages. They manage a resort for serious

ocean, a perfect stepping stone to start

The couple has run 5-star hotels and hotel

divers, who also like comfort, quality service

the island’s eastern journeys. This small

schools in Europe and Asia. Gaspare

and good food, and last but not least, a

resort with its Balinese style bungalows

is also a certified hotel administrator by

good spa treatment after a day of diving.

in lush tropical gardens is more than an

the American Hotel & Motel Association

Under their management, all the staff of

escape from the crowd. The joyous smiles

(AHMA). He has a long association with

Gangga, from the dive guides to the cook

of the people, the relaxing atmosphere

Indonesia - in the 1980s he assisted the

and the gardeners, contributes their best

combined with the simplicity of the place,

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make an experience and stay worthwhile. Lotus Bungalows features twenty bungalows, each with elegant furnishings, a Balinese-style open air bathroom with hot and cold water and a verandah overlooking the ocean.

hopping is Gili Trawangan, one of the three

awaits. Time to take your own marvelous

Bali as a diving destination has a

small islands off of the coasts of Lombok.

underwater photos; pictures tell a thousand

superb reputation and overall there is as

On Gili Trawangan, guests have the

words, but sometimes not enough in this

much diversity of dive sites and marine

choice of experiencing the serenity of

vast archipelago. ■

life here than anywhere else in the region.

a small island, the excitement of the

Photos by Gaspare Davi / Lotus Hotels

Mantas, mola mola (sunfish) as well

underwater world and the energy of the

as tiny pigmy seahorses are just a few

island’s nightlife. Here you will be diving

of examples of how rich in variety the

with barracudas, manta rays, sharks, and

North Sulawesi, (0431) 8894-009

marine life of the coast of eastern Bali

last but not least with hundreds of turtles.

www.ganggaisland.com

is. Answering the request of its clientele,

■ Gangga Island Resort & Spa, Manado,

Each of Villa Almarik’s traditional

Gangga Divers Diving Center, part of Lotus

cottages is just a few steps across from

Bungalows Resort and quite possibly

the unspoiled beach to the sea.

■ Lotus Bungalows Bali, Candidasa Main Road, Karangasem, (0363) 411-04

one of the finest diving companies on the

So when the overland gets a little

island, enthusiastically plans each dive like

humdrum... don’t let it drag your holiday,

a tailor-made underwater tour using their

because it’s good to know that you still

extensive knowledge of each.

have many options - down, where the

Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara

colorful and vivid marine beauty of nature

(0370) 638-520; www.almarik-lombok.com

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www.lotusbungalows.com ■ Villa Almarik Lombok, Gili Trawangan,

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THE WONDROUS WORLD OF FLORES Stefanie Lily Austen once worked as a volunteer at one of the six orphanages near Maumere in East Flores. Now, three years since her last visit, she shares her experiences as she was profoundly aware that the island still has an enchanting power, awakening her feeling of coming home after a long period of absence.

D

rops of golden sunshine

its intricate history and mountainous

are scattered like

savannah and grassland scenery are

stardust over the

just a few of the characteristic blessings

ocean while a chain of

of Flores, combined with an inherent

high rising mountains

uniqueness and magnetism. Its location

graces the horizon.

within the legendary Ring of Fire – down

The sight is so striking that it could have

the long string of Lesser Sunda Islands

come straight out of a story book. It is

– kindles earthquake risks and volcanic

hard to grasp why more travelers don’t

eruptions. Although the possibility of

choose to visit the Nusa Tenggara Islands.

disastrous infrequencies might sound

It is my hope however, to charm the

alarming to some voyagers, that peril is

discerning tourist into discovering the

the very reason behind Flores’ impressive

extraordinary southwest region of the

topography.

extensive Indonesian archipelago with my

A total of 129 volcanoes – 13% of the

experiences and encounters on the island

world’s volcanic mountains – are spread

of Flores.

over more than 2500 Indonesian islands,

My tumultuous romance with Indonesia

century-old fossils, crater lakes and

immensely destructive first Bali Bomb

remarkable geological formations.

– when I worked as a volunteer at one

western constituencies resemble those of

East Flores. Now, three years since my

mainland Asia whereas the archipelago’s

last visit, I was profoundly aware that the

eastern fauna and flora is similar to that

island still has an enchanting power over

of Oceania. Endemic species such as the

me, awakening the feeling of coming home

One-horned Rhinoceros, Flores’ Giant

after a long period of absence.

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The plants and animals in Indonesia’s

of the six orphanages near Maumere in

The large number of languages

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giving rise to such natural wonders as

began in 2002 – three days after the

groups, marine mammals, and the now extinct dwarf elephants help spark off

The large number of languages and dialects spoken across the island, its intricate history and mountainous savannah and grassland scenery are just a few of the characteristic blessings of Flores, combined with an inherent uniqueness and magnetism.

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Flights from Bali to the island’s two airports in western Labuan Bajo or Maumere in the east are scheduled daily and indulge with dramatic air views of the adjacent rising and falling islands. Indonesia’s pride and mostly exist – or

east are scheduled daily and indulge with

frankly knew nothing of the world, let alone

existed – in the central regions.

dramatic air views of the adjacent rising and

of its easternmost part. Courageous and

falling islands. If time is not an issue, or your

adventurous as I was at that age, I jumped

of a species was the 2004 unearthing

Perhaps the most bizarre discovery

budget doesn’t allow the rather pricy airfare,

at the chance of traveling to alluring

of ‘Hobbit’ fossils. Javanese and

cheap boat trips are available from major

Indonesia and lend a hand where needed

Australian archaeologists from the

cities such as Surabaya in Java and Kupang

for a period of six months. I specialized

National Archaeological Research Centre

in East Timor. Whether you intend to pass

in working with children and adults with

and University of New England dug up

through Flores as part of a backpacking

mental and physical disabilities. Friends of

the remains of a tiny male and female

spree from another Indonesian island or

my parents had been to the Maumere area

human being said to have lived 13,000

Asian country, or you have chosen Flores

in Flores and thought it would be a good

and 18,000 years ago. Not surprisingly,

for a relaxing or action-filled vacation, there

learning experience for me to go and soak

the finding of these relics – named the

are plenty of travel options. Merpati and

myself in a waterless pool of poverty and

‘Homo Floresiensis’ – changed the face of

Pelita Air are recommended airlines when

sickness. I agreed. We were all right.

science and has tinkered with deep-rooted

journeying from Bali.

theories of modern man’s descendants.

I flew with Merpati to Maumere, Flores’

At the small airport in Maumere I was met by ‘Mama Belgi’, the Mother Theresa

Many museums on the island explicate

largest town and one of the two entrance

of East Flores, who has remained a close

‘dwarfism’ and display skeletons and

ports of the island – Labuan Bajo being the

friend of mine since 2002. The now 74-

modern constructions of the peculiar

second. A wave of melancholic emotions

year-old good doer was as vigorous as

phenomenon.

stirred up my insides during the flight

I recalled her to be and hugged me with

towards the island that unmistakably

the strength of a young man. She took a

much easier in the last couple of years.

changed my life. I was remembering my

hold of my hand and dragged me to the

Flights from Bali to the island’s two airports

first visit from faraway Belgium, when I was

car waiting for us in the car park. Marie

in western Labuan Bajo or Maumere in the

a twenty-year-old fresh out of school and

Jeanne Colson certainly lays claim to many

Organizing a trip to Flores has become

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Some households are less successful than others and are forced to knock on the door of one of Mama Belgi’s orphanages, desperate to feed their children and become familiar with proper therapies for their hindered lives.

qualities but no one could ever accuse her of being sluggish or low-spirited. As if I had never left, the inspiring woman started filling me in on the current situation at the six orphanages – and one dormitory for girls – she had set up over thirty years ago. Apart from some dangerous floods and the poor health of some of the care-givers, not much has changed. Families are still

brought a whole organization into being.

they use to deal with life and what it throws

struggling with illnesses, due to the high

It is now possible for people to support

at you is nothing less than admirable.

living costs on the island and the disabilities

unlucky families by providing educational

Their dark chocolate faces are lit up, as if

that require unaffordable treatments,

funds, financially adopting a child or

it were a godly gift, by pearly white smiles

while striving to provide for their children

making donations. (See website and

and deep brown eyes coated with the light

and relatives. Some households are less

contact details below).

of purity. I don’t want to come across as

successful than others and are forced

Apart from being tormented by heart-

bias, so I highly recommend you make

to knock on the door of one of Mama

wrenching poverty and often incurable

an expedition of your own. You might

Belgi’s orphanages, desperate to feed their

ailments, the Florinese are some of the

very well be the next in line to fall madly

children and become familiar with proper

happiest and joyful people I have ever

in love with the island and its easy-going

therapies for their hindered lives.

come across. The cheerful reggae-like

residents.

One of Mama Belgi’s revered

local music – so typical to island life – is

Accommodation is not as plentiful as

characteristics is her determination to

heard along the streets, in public buses

it is in, for example, Bali and Lombok, but

fight the foul poverty polluting the beautiful

and from the folks’ basic houses. The

there are some decent hotels in the area.

island of Flores. Over the years she has

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FLORES ISLAND ANDONARA ISLAND

ENDE PALUE KOMODO ISLAND

BESAR ISLAND

LARANTUKA

LABUHAN BAJO

RUSA ISLAND

RUTENG

RINEA

MAUMERE

SALOR ISLAND

BAJAWA

LOMBLEN ISLAND

ENDE

RINCA ISLAND LOREN ISLAND

ENDE ISLAND

many swimming creatures there are yet to be discovered. I sipped my fresh guava juice and grinned. Island life… Who can withstand the sense of freedom and looseness it brings about? The management at Gading Beach Hotel has come to master the skill of helping guests discover the island. Affordable tours – by car, on foot or by boat – are scheduled upon request and motorbikes are for rent. Whether you wish to go on an exploratory trip by yourself or in the company of the hotel’s knowledgeable driver, words of advice and must-see locations are suggested free of charge. Maumere is gushing with historic beachfront residence called Gading Beach

very reasonable ranging from IDR90.000

entities, is famed for its ‘ikat’ woven

Hotel, some 20 minutes from the airport

for a room with fan, IDR150.000 with air-

clothing and sarongs, excellent diving and

in the scenic town of Nanga Hure. The

conditioning and IDR250.000 for the yet-

snorkeling, and Portuguese heritage. The

property is owned by a Florinese family

to-be-completed villas.

city is also a great starting point for treks to

man, Bapak Robi, with whom I enjoyed

The service at Gading Beach Hotel is

vivid conversations about upgrading the

rather slow and it might be a good idea to

other remarkable towns and villages.

pretty bungalows and further developing

order your food about an hour before you

journey of rediscovery and reconnection

his hotel. By the end of this year, the fifteen

want to eat, but who would really mind the

with the people that have changed my life.

air-conditioned bungalows will be united

wait when surrounded by such magnificent

For newcomers, there is an extraordinary

by seven 2-storey villas with private kitchen

sea views and mountainous greenery? I lay

world to explore, from breathtaking

and all other amenities that we luxury-

in a hammock overlooking the shimmering

scenery, multi-colored lakes and traditional

craving westerners pine for. Prices are

Indian Ocean and wondered about how

villages inhabited by the bravest and most

For me, this trip to Maumere was a

hospitable of people. ■ Text and photos by Stefanie Lily Austen ■ Gading Beach Hotel, Jalan Don Slipi, Nangahure, Kelhewuli, Maumere, Flores Pak Robi (owner): 085 239 004 490 [email protected] ■ Organisation ‘De Kinderen van Flores’ (The Children of Flores) [email protected]

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CAPITALCORNER

THE LAVISH AND CASUAL VANITY IN JAKARTA Ve Handojo reports on four new places to dine and drink in the capital where vanity is the main dish. Leave the problems behind and, just like the tagline says, enjoy Jakarta!

M

id-2009, our capital

– literally translated as “House of Gold”.

stuffed with crispy pork prosciutto, and

is celebrating the

This glossy Italian restaurant belongs to

bathed with butter-sage sauce.

482th anniversary.

Hotel Indonesia Kempinski – a supposed

A city with more

heritage hotel newly revamped nuovo

and simple, Casa D’Oro tries to “golden” it.

shopping malls than

riche style. Surely pizza is out of the

Amidst the modern contemporary setting

parks, Jakarta is

sophisticated menu card.

that almost makes you feel like dining

aggressively reaching to be as cool as,

Creative amuse bouche will start your

While Italian food should be comfortable

inside a furniture gallery are three open

let’s say, Singapore. New places to hang

dinner as a chef’s treat. With a fresh

kitchens where Chef Francesco Greco

out and fill our ego with one-hundred-

palate, start with any of these essentials:

exhibits his Award-winning skill with his

dollar dinner mushrooms, especially in

tomatoes with buffalo mozzarella, beef

troop. Casa D’Oro is surely a place overtly

the Central and South districts – the cool

carpaccio, or appetizing minestrone soup.

lavish to enjoy regular home cooking. This

parts.

Move on to complicated pasta of which the

is where high-powered executives flock

recipe will make your mother feel like an

to ignore those “insignificant” protests

idiot: handmade ricotta-spinach tortelloni

around the big fountain of Hotel Indonesia

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Roundabout (Bunderan Hotel Indonesia),

latest LV bag and extravagantly pose it on

or where a son of some influential mob

one of the long tables that’s supposed to

trying to make a statement to his future

be communal! So, leave your snobbish

in-laws. So, dress up, and get armed with

behavior behind, and go crazy over the

your MasterCard of Visa.

thin and crispy “Sicilian Salami”, “Royale Four Cheese”, and – my personal favorite

then cross the street, take a healthy air-

– “Classic Margherita”. No, please, don’t

conditioned walk along the ever-so-dazzling

use those fork and knives! Those hands

Plaza Indonesia, reach the fifth floor of

are made for pizza.

their new building, and find Pizza e Birra.

Pair your cheesy pizza with cheesy

Never mind the three-stars-trying-too-

drinks: flavoured beer, which is basically

hard-to-be-five-stars service, but focus on

some light beer with added syrup. Then,

the pizza. Served in a wood-worshipping

leave room in your tummy for the delicious

Scandinavian-style design, pizzas with

“Black Eyed Pears” (oh, please, I wanna kill

reaching-to-be-creative names like “Lord of

the copywriter!) – a dessert pizza with killer

the Onion Rings” and “Bond … Pizza Bond

combo: chocolate pudding, pears, and

…” are ready to fill your tummy.

white chocolate coins.

This carpenter’s workshop is given a

Post dinner, head a bit south to Plaza

PopArt touch to endorse a casual and

Senayan Arcadia, and find Vin+ by the

retro ambience. That means, ladies,

entrance door. Now, Vin+ in Kemang

there’s no point coming here with your

area has made a good reputation among

PHOTO BY VE HANDOJO

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If pizza is your definition of fine dining, then cross the street, take a healthy air-conditioned walk along the ever-so-dazzling Plaza Indonesia, reach the fifth floor of their new building, and find Pizza e Birra.

wine lovers in Jakarta, thanks for its wide selection and relatively reasonable price. The good reputation is brought closer to the Jakartans who do not fancy the idea of beating Kemang’s notorious traffic. In a better way. Vin+ Arcadia has a Bottega style with huge daybeds where you can pose in whatever (in)decent style while enjoying their vitello tonnato. That’s thin slices of roast beef with capers and tuna creamy sauce – a very delicious cold bites with exotic textures and appetizing effect. For a heavier meal, get the sinfully delicious pork belly confit, served with bean cassoulet, cucumber prickles, and sourness sauce. dessert, commit another sin with “Death by Chocolate” – thick chocolate pate with a shot of vodka and white chocolate flakes. And, if you still don’t feel “dirty” enough, pick a bottle from the super-extensive wine racks. Indulge yourself with selections that come from Bordeaux, Margaret River, Italy, Chile, Spain, and so on. My choice

PHOTOS COURTESY PIZZA E BIRRA

Don’t forget to ask for crispier skin! As for

was Californian Robert Mondavi, the 2007

you’re seated inside, you will still get the

Cabernet Sauvignon that I underestimated

“porch” experience, thanks to the glass

at first sip, but slowly hit me good.

walls and ceilings.

If you’re too soft for vintage, then

Extensive sparkling wine collections

maybe sparkling wine is your cup of tea.

give a pretty welcome as you walk inside.

Don’t worry! Jakarta knows what you like.

Prepare your Black Amex if you want

Just opposite Plaza Senayan is Senayan

to sip either 1995 Taittinger Comtes de

City – the mall that I will never mention in

Champage, Krug Grande Cuvee NV, 1999

any of my stories until they have Portico.

Bollinger Grande Anne, or 1996 Billecart-

Literally means “the porch”, Portico spreads fake green grass – the easiest

in budget, perhaps the 375 ml Moet &

compensation to a mediocre office

Chandon Brut Imperial NV is a good choice.

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Salmon Grande Cuvee. For a celebration

International comfort food is the

tables in this front yard, Portico brings

concept of the meal. There’s no

a cozy and happy atmosphere. Even if

complication for good taste, really. I tried

Vin+ Arcadia has a Bottega style with huge daybeds where you can pose in whatever (in)decent style while enjoying their vitello tonnato.

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PHOTOS COURTESY VIN+

Vin+ located in the Kemang area has made a good reputation among wine lovers in Jakarta, thanks for its wide selection and relatively reasonable price. the smoked salmon as my appetizer,

Bellini comes with white chocolate liquor,

and it’s grand. The lasagna comes with

and combined with Italian Prosecco.

rendang, or spicy meat. Another fiery option will be the tom yam fried rice. When the tummy is ready, go crazy

Floods may come and go; Jakarta will strive to prove itself. The glossy lifestyle will

■ Pizza e Birra, Plaza Indonesia Extension 5th Floor, Unit E22, Jl. MH Thamrin Kav. 28-30, Jakarta, (021) 3192-8070 www.ismayagroup.com/pizzaebirra

always manage to keep its bling. Style will

with Portico’s signature drinks. Most

always go over substance in our capital,

of them are garnish-free because the

but as long as it tastes good, we’ll keep

■ Vin+ Arcadia, Plaza Senayan Arcadia, Jl. New Delhi No. 9, Pintu Satu

mixologist seems to be a puritan who

on dining and drinking. Hey, it’s the end of

Senayan, Jakarta

believes in simplicity. The Virgin Apple

days, anyway! ■

(021) 5790-1477

Mojito can be a bittersweet start. Versailles Cocktail, with muddled rose petals, will

■ Casa D’Oro, Hotel Indonesia kempinski,

■ Portico, Panin Tower Ground Floor,

give a punch. What killed me good when

Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1, Jakarta

Senayan City, Jl. Asia Afrika Kav. 19,

I had dinner there was Mango and White

(021) 2358-3800

Jakarta, (021) 7278-1641

Chocolate Bellini. That mango infused

www.kempinski-jakarta.com

www.opco-indonesia.com/portico

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NEMBERALA – BOA OPEN: FULL SPEED AHEAD Indonesia’s Minister of Culture & Tourism, Jero Wacik, fully supports the Nemberala – Boa Open 2009 surfing event to take place in the island of Rote, Rote Ndao regency, East Nusa Tenggara. The surfing tournament is to attract hundreds of international surfers from Australia, US, New Zealand, Argentina, Hawaii, Guam and several other countries in Africa and Asia. The event will take place from September 17-20. According to Minister Wacik, the cultural and tourism department under his lead principally supports the event which will help promote the region to an international audience, especially its marine tourism potentials in this eastern part of Indonesia. For participation, contact event organizer: Paradiso Timur Raya, (0361) 727-010

CONFERENCE: NORTH JAKARTA The Aston Marina, launched its new Executive Conference Center offering a total of 17 meeting rooms with comprehensive facilities for small to medium sized corporate functions. The Aston Marina is located in the heart of North Jakarta on Lodan Raya Street, 25 minutes drive from Soekarno Hatta International Airport. This property is adjacent to Indonesia’s largest theme and Entertainment Park – Ancol and Dufan (Fantasy World), and the famous Mangga Dua Shopping District, close to Gambir Train Station (3 km), Tanjung Priok Main Port (3 km), Jakarta Fair Grounds (3 km), Pulau Seribu Port (500 m) and Trans Jakarta Station (500 m). Easy access to the Jakarta toll road network affords guests rapid connections to all major metropolitan areas and beyond. The hotel’s new Executive Conference Center includes three unique Meeting Gazebos with city skyline views and a sky garden and attractive water features, already immensely popular for social dinners and elegant weddings. The Executive Conference Center spreads over the hotels mezzanine, 4th and 5th floor and can cater for functions from 10 to 400 people. Meeting packages start from Rp. 220.000,- nett per person with options ranging from Half Day - Full Day, Residential and Full Board Packages. Later in the year Aston Marina will feature the Sky Garden on 26th floor and Nirvana Executive Boardroom with two adjoining penthouse located on the 3rd floor with capacity up to 150 people, ideal for social functions and exclusive events. www.aston-international.com

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES Thai Airways International has established “SPA” (Special Process Audit) H1N1 Preventive Measures, a team responsible for conducting internal audits of the Company’s Influenza A (H1N1) measures. THAI continues to place high level of importance on implementing strict measures in areas concerned with passenger services, in an effort to prevent an outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1). These preventive measures are of particular importance as the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the level of influenza pandemic alert to phase 6 and the Ministry of Public Health has issued a directive regarding Influenza A (H1N1). The SPA Team conducts internal audits in 2 areas, every week, at Ground Customer Services and Ramp Handling. The SPA Team conducts audits on preventive cleaning measures performed on aircraft returning from high risk countries. The team is responsible for auditing ramp handling staff that spray EcoTru 1453 disinfectant and change TRUE HEPA air filters, which are High Efficiency Particulate Arrestors that filter 0.001 micron particles for clean air that is 99.999% particle-free. As well, ramp handling staffs are audited for disinfecting 36 common touch points on aircraft returning from high risk countries. www.thaiair.com

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TAKING GOLD AGAIN: HONG KONG

SAFER SEAS Members of Indonesian shipping industries gathered in Jakarta in May together with officials from the Ministry of Transportation to discuss on the new and comprehensive standards for non-conventional vessels. The third workshop on Indonesian Non Convention Vessel Standards Project was part of cooperation with aid from Australia under the Indonesian Transport Safety Assistance Package. The project has been underway since September last year and several experts from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority have provided their advices and guidance to Indonesian captains and engineers who have re-examined the maritime safety standards from parts of the world to produce a standards package that suits Indonesia. In May 2007 the Australian government announced its Transport Safety Assistance Package of 23.9 million Australian dollars to improve Indonesia’s aviation and maritime transport network safety. Australia Embassy, Jalan HR Rasuna Said Kav C 15-16, Jakarta Selatan (021) 2550-5555; www.indonesia.embassy.gov.au

Bali Culinary Professional’s winning cuisine team has hit gold as team Chef I Wayan Wicaya together with Junior Chef Alexander Tanuhardja from the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts Bali represented Indonesia at competition stage of the World Association of Chefs Society (WACS) Global Chef’s Challenge. The pair cooked up a gold medal winning storm and achieved the highest points in the Hong Kong International Culinary Classic Final of the event held in Hong Kong. The Indonesian pair beat International award winning teams from Singapore, coming in second and Hong Kong coming in third. In a hotly contested event between Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, The Philippines & the host Hong Kong, the Global Chef Asian Final presented 5 hours of Live Hot Cooking where a team of two have created a menu from a black box of ingredients for 12 persons consisting of appetizer, fish course from Norwegian Salmon, a main course of beef and a dessert. The team will represent Asia now at the WACS World Congress in Chile / South America, where the Global Chef Final will take place in January 2010. www.balichefs.com

DELICIOUS ADDITION

SET FOR OCTOBER The Mandarin Oriental , Jakarta will reopen in October this year and reposition itself as ‘the city’s most luxurious and contemporary hotel’. Located in the heart of the city, the hotel boasts 272 spacious guest rooms and a variety of exciting new restaurant and bar concepts which will be the meeting place of choice for hotel guests and the local community. The completely redesigned meeting and banqueting facilities will also provide the best venues for both business and society events. The hotel enjoys an unrivalled location on Jalan MH Thamrin in the heart of Jakarta’s business, government and diplomatic districts. The 272 spacious guest rooms and suites are located from floor 8 to 26 giving the rooms a stunning view of Jakarta’s skyline. All rooms feature classic contemporary design by renowned design firm Lim, Teo & Wilkes with ‘a touch of Oriental heritage and Indonesian charm’. Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jalan M H Thamrin, Jakarta (021) 3983-8888; www.mandarinoriental.com 56

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Master franchise of Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream for Indonesia opened the tenth outlet at Cilandak Town Square or Citos. This new establishment is the fourth cafe in Indonesia to use the latest GENESIS Concept, following the cafes at the Cambridge Citi Square Medan, The Surabaya Town Square, And the Pluit Junction Mall Jakarta. In This state of the art outlet, you can lounge in a cozy ambience while savoring the super premium delicacy of HaagenDazs Ice Cream. Delight yourself in the newest ice cream creations of Haagen-Dazs, namely Passion Waffle Delight, Chocolate & Toffee Temptation, Macadamia Nut Crunch, Banana Caramel Crepe, and many other mouth-watering creations that you should taste. For inquiries, contact 0807-1-272727 or email: [email protected].

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FASHION ‘N SALSA Anantara Seminyak introduces Salsa Sensations on Fridays. Professional instructors perform and guide through signature Latino dance steps. Having mastered the various movements and signature hip slides the party starts as chilled challises of ice cold corona, tequila, mojitos and signature Spanish sharing dishes are prepared and served. Lessons are free of charge, with no booking required. Start time is 5pm. Also, the expansive wooden deck at Anantara will be filled with revellers every Saturday throughout this month (July 4, 11, 18 and 25), through Anantara Fashion. Fashion partners that have already paraded during June include; 69 Slam Bikini fashion, Oakley Fashion, Moochi Bags, and La Senza Lingerie fashion. Fashion designers or retailers are invited for available fashion show packages and dates in August and September. Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali, (0361) 737-773 www.anantara.com

CONTINENTAL MOTHER Hanna Art Space presents ‘Continental Mother’, an exhibition by Keiji Ujiie, from July 11 - 30. To initiate a new era of creative expression in Ubud has been a cherished aspiration for International artiste, Keiji Ujiie. Born in Japan in 1951, the sculptor/ landscape Architect has successfully accumulated a 25 year body of artistic work to his credit. Typically monumental, large scale works located over sweeping landscapes, city building courtyards and public parks are home to some of his projects, covering Japan, Mexico, Belgium, Lebanon and more recently in Sanur, Bali. ‘Continental Mother’ is Keiji’s debut solo exhibition in Bali. Hanna Artspace in Ubud will exhibit 22 sculptures produced over the 2008-09 period. The concept of ‘Continental Mother’ is his expression of the Balinese landscape. Preferred indigenous materials of choice are Javanese Limestone, Marble and Granite. Hanna Artspace, Jalan Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, (0361) 978-216 www.hannaartspace.blogspot.com

AT HOME... Pranoto’s Art Gallery on Jalan Raya Ubud presents ‘At Home’ by the husband and wife painters, Pranoto and Kerry Pendergrast, from July 5 - 27, featuring a range of their work over the last year. Their gallery has been a centre of artistic activity in Ubud since 1996, with exhibitions, art lessons and model sessions. Pranoto exhibits his textural acrylic pieces created in these model sessions. Years of painting and drawing the model have brought the artist a confident assurance in the human subject and a way to explore the painterly concerns of colour, texture, composition, space and contour. Kerry Pendergrast has had many exhibitions in recent years in Australia and Indonesia, becoming well known for her on-site landscapes in pastel on sandpaper. In this show, she displays a diversity of medium and subject matter; landscapes in oil on canvas, and her work from the model sessions. Pranoto’s Art Gallery, Jalan Raya Ubud, (0361) 970-827 www.age.jp/~pranoto 60

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PUPPET TALES ON ANTIQUITIES Maya Ubud Resort & Spa features a solo painting exhibition by mixed media artist NA Arnawa, through ‘Puppet Tales’ from July 17 - August 15. Arnawa will display thirty (30) of his unique artworks consisting mainly of puppet figures inspired by stories on Ramayana and Mahabharata epics. Arnawa uses mixed media including antique Bali fabric elements such as keling, cepuk, geringsing and poleng as the background. Oil and Acrylic are also used on his paintings; however he consistently introduces Balinese cloth designs as the backdrop for his puppet figures. Arnawa believes he has learnt many lessons of life from the ancient epics and this is interpreted through his work. Arnawa’s earlier work concentrated on traditional Balinese sceneries captured in colourful oils and acrylics. An increasing interest in the ancient Hindu epic tales of the Ramayana and Mahabharata inspired him to change the focus of his art in late 1985. Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, (0361) 977-888 www.mayaubud.com

SIMPLE STREAKS... Griya Santrian Gallery presents a solo exhibition by artist Askanadi, titled ‘Works’, featuring 12 of his paintings and 6 of his sketches. The exhibition will run through July 30 at the Griya Santrian Gallery in Sanur. Through his artworks the artist takes the viewers to contemplate, seek peace through simplicity. Lines are the most basic forms that make up an image. Meanwhile the most basic colors of all are white and black. By taking these most basic elements, Askanadi produces vibrant works of art. Under scrutiny, Askanadi’s paintings show a hint of red. To him, red is like a life giving force. Askanadi has featured various solo exhibitions since 2006, covering Berlin, Phnom Penh, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and to the current in Sanur, Bali this year. Griya Santrian; Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur (0361) 288-181, www.santrian.com BALI&BEYOND

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HOTELHIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHT: The Mentari Sanur Hotel is tucked away down a small side street just off Jalan Hangtuah at the northern end off Sanur, Bali’s most enchanted village. Shaded by frangipani trees, this two-storey 28 rooms hotel offers the ideal combination of modern facilities and a charming Balinese atmosphere with family style hospitality and service. FACILITIES: A large luxury private swimming pool is the right place for you to pamper your self and relax in a privacy atmosphere under a warm tropical sun. Tunjung Restaurant offers a combination of continental and traditional Balinese dining, cozy lounge is the area where you can sit down, relax, and bar will serves you varieties of drinks. Free exclusive broadband internet access. LOCATION: Located in a tranquil coastal village of Sanur make the Mentari Sanur Hotel is situated in an ideal location with immediate access to the main highway and just minutes from many great tourist activities and attraction, 25 minutes drive to the Ngurah Rai International Airport, 20 minutes drive to Kuta Beach, 5 minutes drive to the Sanur shopping area, 10 minutes drive to Denpasar and 30 minutes to Ubud. CONTACT: Jl. Hangtuah III No.3, Sanur, Telp: (0361) 283286; Fax.(0361)283017 Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mentarisanur.com

HIGHLIGHTS: The Maxi Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart of Bali’s shopping and nightlife district. Centrally located, the property offers an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore Bali while keeping all the island’s best shops, bars, restaurants and beaches within easy walking distance. FACILITIES: Hotel facilities and services include restaurant, bar, meeting room, massage and spa, room service, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, children’s pool, laundry and dry cleaning service, airport pickup and transfer, snack bar, tour desk, doctor on call, free car park, baby sitter upon request, broadband internet connection, major credit cards accepted, individually controlled air-conditioning, local and IDD telephone, satellite TV, daily mineral water, private bathroom with bathtub and shower, mini bar, personal electronic safe deposit, tea & coffee maker. The balcony overlooking the swimming pool and landscaped tropical garden offers a private area for relaxing. LOCATION: The hotel is less than 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport; 20 minutes drive to Denpasar, 30 minutes from Sanur, Nusa Dua and within 45 minutes drive to the artistic centre of Ubud and about 350 meters from Bali’s famous Kuta Beach. CONTACTS: Jl. Legian 83A, Legian, Tel: (0361) 754-082, Fax. (0361) 750-792 E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.maxi-hotel.com

HIGHLIGHTS: Pioneering three in one concept, hotel, suites and villas located in the heart of hippest Seminyak Area. Famous area for clubs, boutiques and restaurants. Walking distance to beaches. With perfect concept “Naturally Elegant” post Perfect palace for honeymooners, party goers and fashionista. FACILITIES: 96 hotel rooms, 60 spacious suites, 7 villas with private pool in each, function and meeting rooms, Three Main swimming pools, Atma Spa, SABEEN Healthy Restaurant, Gym, Library, Tirta Pool bar, butler services, Limousine service, LCD TV’s, Broadband Internet connection. Honeymoon package, Meeting package, Bed and breakfast package and Photo-shoot wedding Package. LOCATION: 15 Minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, walking distance to beaches, Shopping area, and Boutiques. CONTACTS: The Haven Hotel, Jl. Raya Seminyak 500 – Bali, ph : 0361-738001 The Haven Suites & Villas, Gg. Raja, Jalan Double Six – Seminyak - Bali, Ph: 0361-738001 Fax : 0361-738002 Sales : 0361-738008 E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.thehavenbali.com

HIGHLIGHTS: Asia’s first Hard Rock Hotel, covering a prime three hectares site at the heart of Bali’s entertainment and shopping district. This is the ultimate theme vacation resort with Hard Rock’s signature of limitless energy, unparalleled creativity and quality service - the perfect place to Rest, Relax & Rock! FACILITIES: Hard Rock Hotel features 418 tribute rooms and luxury suites, alongside six cutting edge food and beverage outlets. A paradise for couples, families and singles. LOCATION: Situated at Bali’s famous shopping and entertainment district, Kuta, just 10 minutes drive from Bali airport, you’ll find that the Hard Rock Hotel offers more than just comfortable accommodation, it also blends tropical majesty with today’s modern luxury. CONTACTS: Jl. Pantai, Banjar Pandai Mas, Kuta. Tel: (0361) 761-869 E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.hardrockhotels.net

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OUT IN THE HILLS

REVVING HIGH Dewata Harley-Davidson - Bali-based authorized dealer of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and merchandise - together with its group of riders and associates revved to the highlands of Central Sulawesi on its ‘Journey to Makassar’ from May 20-24. PT. Dewata Harley-Davidson Jl. ByPass Ngurah Rai No. 120 A-B, Kuta (0361) 764-272; www.harley-davidson-bali.com

FOUNDERS DAY Oceans 27 Beachfront Hard Rock Bali conducted a Founders Day Bazaar on June 14 to commemorate ‘Founders Day’ - the anniversary of the opening of the first Hard Rock Café in London, in June 14, 1971. Hard Rock Hotel Bali, (0361) 761-869 www.hardrockhotels.net

YOUNG CHEFS The newly formed Young Chefs Clubs from Bali and Jakarta competed in the Asian Junior Chefs Challenge for the first time. Bali’s team brought home a gold medal in the pasta and noodle competition and a bronze medal in the live cooking. www.balichefs.com

Bali Rani Hotel and The Rani Hotel & Spa held its yearly outing program for its management and staff, May 29-31. The activity was held at the Bali Outbond Farmstay in Baturiti. Based on the theme “everybody is important”, all participants took important parts in finishing various game tasks. Bali Rani Hotel, The Rani Hotel & Spa Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, (0361) 751-369 www.baliranihotel.com

GOLD KEYS Sentosa Villas & Spa’s VIP Gold Key Party was held in Petitenget on May 25. VIP Gold Key membership at Sentosa grants members an attractive 20% off on food and beverage, and a 50% discount on spa treatments. VIP members received brass-crafted gold key chains. Sentosa Private Villas and Spa, Jl. Pura Telaga Waja, Petitenget, Seminyak, www.balisentosa.com

LEND A HAND...

MOTHER’S DAY

REPLENISHING

Anantara Seminyak Bali, following the annual celebration of Minor Founder’s Day on June 4, helped renovate and refurnish the house of humble Balinese couple, I Wayan Tekek, 50 years old and his wife, 65 years old who live their lives in a very poor stage in Gianyar. I Wayan Tekek has been totally paralyzed since 5 years ago. Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa (0361) 737-773; www.anantara.com

Mother’s Day Sunday lunch at Starz Diner in the Hard Rock Hotel Bali offered a complete family experience with Mother’s Day fun and games, all available for the kids while moms were entertained by a fashion show from Dandelion children’s wear. Pictured are winners of the Mother’s Day Essay Writing Competition.

The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali planted 1000 mangrove plants at Serangan Beach, on May 29. This ‘Save the Environment’ initiative involved more than 150 employees from various departments. All enthusiastic participants departed from the resort at 6 in the morning to Serangan Beach - an hour’s drive away. The event was initiated by Human Resources Department and the mangrove planting this year is a continued effort to last year’s mangrove planting. The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, (0361) 771-327

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SHADOW DAY Melia Bali’s third “Shadow Day” event on June 17-18, which celebrated the school holiday season, invited 85 children of Meliá Bali employees to appreciate and get familiar with their parent’s hard work daily activity. They learnt in a fun way how their parents performed Passion for Service on their daily service to the guest as well as getting the chance to make new friends. Games ranged from cooking classes, fruit & ice carvings, table manners to the excitement and interesting hotel tour and tree planting. Melia Bali, Nusa Dua, (0361) 771-510 www.meliabali.com

Melia Bali hosted its guests on a delicious adventure in the kitchen. This adventure began with the hotel staff helping invited guests to don chef’s attire of a spotless apron and tall hat. Chef Christian arranged innovative food corners to make the kitchen area an intriguing venue as guests participated in making sushi at the Japanese food corner, spring rolls at the Asian Fusion corner and mixing their fruits into many varieties of personalized cocktails at the shavedice beverage corner. Melia Bali, Nusa Dua (0361) 771-510; www.meliabali.com

SPRAWLED THE LAWN The Nikko Bali 4th Open Golf Tournament took place at the Bali Golf & Country Club, Nusa Dua. For the fourth time in a row, Nikko Bali Resort & Spa held an exclusive open tournament in Bali. Around 119 golf enthusiasts participated in the event which offered many very attractive prizes and hole-in-one incentives such as one Nissan Livina X-Gear, one Ford Escape and a cash prize of Rp 50,000,000.00. Nikko Bali Resort & Spa, Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan (0361) 773-377; www.nikkobali.com BALI&BEYOND

Bali Hyatt recently paid tribute to its staff, through the “Celebrating Our People” activities - an annual employee celebration at the Bali Hyatt which was held on June 7-15. Bali Hyatt, Sanur, (0361) 281-234 www.bali.resort.hyatt.com

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The Shanti Residences & Resorts recently hosted a painting competition with the vision to nurture the talents of aspiring young artists. This was held in conjunction with SMKN 1 Sukawati, a local senior high school that focuses on preserving different aspects of Balinese artistry. Over 25 students participated in this prestigious event and all art works were exhibited at the Residence in Nusa Dua. The Shanti Residences & Resorts, Bali Jl. Drupadi No.4, Seminyak, Kuta (0361) 734-656 www.hantiresidencesandresorts.com

HEAVENLY The Westin Resort celebrated the 10th anniversary of the legendary Heavenly® Bed with its Associates on May 29 with an all white party during the resort’s Town Hall gathering. General Manager Mr. Bipan Kapur took time to acknowledge the efforts of the hard working Room Attendants who have made up 10,000 and 25,000 perfect beds respectively for guest’s comfort over the past couple of years. www.westin.com

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SKAL INTERNATIONAL BALI An International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals Doing Business Among Friends

WONDERFUL JUNE SKAL LUNCH AT NOVOTEL NUSA DUA A warm, friendly and organized welcome to a very well presented venue with perfect service and delicious food starting with a lobster appetizer followed by really tender Crispy Lamb and a stunning desert of crepes soufflés a la orange, fruits on a crispy basket and more. Overall everything was extremely well done MONTHLY LUNCHES AND EVENTS AT THE BEST VENUES IN BALI The 150 members of Skal Bali meet every month for a great meal, fellowship, fun, networking and an opportunity to bond and get to know industry colleagues. UPCOMING LUNCHES: July 3rd - Sanur Beach Bali August 7th - Holiday Inn Baruna - Kuta August 28 - SKAL World Presidents Lunch at The Laguna - Nusa Dua

ABOUT SKAL AND SKAL BALI Skal International, founded in Paris in 1934, is the largest travel and tourism organization in the world counting over 20,000 members in 500 clubs in over 90 countries. Members are leading tourism industry professionals and management from hotels, transportation, tour operators, travel agencies, marine and cruise operators, attractions, restaurants, golf courses, spas and travel and tourism media. Skal Bali is the largest club in Southeast Asia and World Leader in Membership Growth For information on joining Skal and participation lunches and events contact Gede Juwena at the Skal Bali secretariat on (0361) 784 0212 or at [email protected] 68 BALI&BEYOND JULY 2009

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during these tours are sometimes beyond description. BaliQuad (using ATV’s

VILLA DIANA BALI – luxurious and exclusive place, good value for money. 3

/ quad bikes) and BaliBuggy (using off-road cars) are located in different

villas with 3 bed rooms each, private swimming pool and garage, kitchenete,

locations which offer different tracks. A special “2-in-1 adventure” can be

shower and bath tub, hot/cold running water. Jl. Kresna, Ulun Tanjung, Legian,

arranged, combining both off-road tours in one great adventurous day.

Kuta. Tel: 754-038, 744-1282, 745-1600; Fax: 751-510

BaliQuad, Jl. Wirasatya VI No.9X, Suwung Kangin, Denpasar, Tel: 720-766;

E-mail: [email protected]; www.dianagrouphotel.com

Fax: 727-956 www.baliquad.com; www.balibuggy.com

ACTION & ATTRACTION

INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPERS BALI ORCHID GARDEN – Enjoy the

NEWSPAPER DIRECT – Bali widest range of daily newspapers from

beauty of walking among hundreds of

anywhere of the world. Chose from 1012 titles of 79 countries, daily, weekly or

beautiful and rare orchids, Heliconia,

as you like it. This service delivers you the complete edition of your preferred

Ginger and other interesting plants.

hometown newspaper on the same day of publication to your hotel or

A peaceful, natural and safe haven

residence on Bali. Contact your hotel or villa reception or call or email them for

close to the city. Enjoy a drink and find

the selection and pricelist 0361 769414 /

unique souvenirs. Tel: 466-010, Fax:

[email protected]

466-011; www.baliorchidgarden.com; E-mail: [email protected]

TOURS & TRAVEL ADVENTURE INDONESIA – JUNGLE SURVIVAL TRAINING & FUN JUNGLE

BALI QUAD DISCOVERY TOURS - The Bali Quad and Bali Buggy tours

WAR, Student Field Trip, Orangutan & Dayak, Explore Irian Jaya Tribes, Komodo

both bring you to a part of Bali where you still can find old traditions alive.

& Flores Adventure, Toraja Tour. BALI: Ruko Wana Segara 12A, Tel: (0361) 750

Drive yourself with a specially designed off-road vehicle that copes with all

971, 750 964. JAKARTA: Wisma 31 kemang, 3rd floor tel: (021) 7182250/56,

kinds of terrain, through an authentic part of the island, passing rice fields,

Email: [email protected]

crossing jungles and driving through a traditional Balinese village. The views

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INFOINDEX AIRLINES

Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: 286-406 E-mail: consul @dps.centrin.net.id

■ AIRPORT OPERATOR: Tel: (0361) 751-011 ■ CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS: Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor Ngurah Rai International Aiprort Call Centre: 0804-1-888888 ■ CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA: Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: 768-369

■ GERMANY: Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Sanur Tel: (0361) 288-535; Fax: 288-826 Email: [email protected] ■ HUNGARY: Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur. Tel: (0361) 287-701 Fax: 287-456 Email: [email protected] ■ ITALY: Lotus Enterprises Building Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran Tel: (0361) 701-005 E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org

■ ROYAL BRUNEI: Tel: (0361) 757-292 ■ SINGAPORE AIRLINES: Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport Tel: (0361) 768-388, Fax: 768-383 ■ GARUDA: Jl. Jalan Sugianyar 5 Denpasar Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: 226-298 24-hour access: 08071-807-807

■ JAPAN: Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 227-628; Fax: 265-066 ■ MEXICO: PT Puri Astina Putra Building Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon Tel: (0361) 223-266 E-mail: [email protected]

■ MERPATI: Jl. Melati No. 51, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 235-358 Airport Tel: (0361) 751-011, ext. 5240/5242 Hotline: Tel: (0361) 722-740, 722-741

■ NETHERLANDS: KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, KutaTel: (0361) 751-517, Fax: 752-777 E-mail: [email protected]

■ MANDALA AIRLINES: Komp. Plaza Kertawijaya, Jl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar Reservation Call center 08041234567

■ NORWAY & DENMARK: Mimpi Resorts, Jimbaran, Tel: (0361) 701070 E-mail: [email protected]

■ NGURAH RAI AIRPORT: Tel/Fax: (0361) 759-761

■ SLOVAKIA: Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118 Tel: (0361) 426171; Fax: 426-477 E-mail: [email protected]

■ THAI INTERNATIONAL: Grand Bali Beach Sanur, Tel: (0361) 288-141 ■ QATAR AIRWAYS: Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, South Kuta Beach Tel: (0361) 752-222; Fax: 753-788. Wisti Sabha Building, 2nd Floor, Ngurah Rai International Aiprort, Tel: (0361) 760-274 Fax: 760-275 ■ DEPARTURE Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure. A Rp. 150,000 international departure tax is required. Domestic departure fee is Rp 30,000. Residents pay an additional Rp. 2.5 million Fiscal tax for international departures, whereas holders of official tax registration (NPWP) numbers are Fiscal tax-exempt. Ngurah Rai Intíl Airport, Tel: (0361) 751-011

CONSULATES ■ AUSTRALIA, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND: Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234 Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: 221-195 E-mail: [email protected] www.dfat.gov.au ■ BRITAIN: Jl. Mertasari 2, Sanur, Denpasar 80227. Tel: (0361) 270-601 Fax: 270-570 E-mail: [email protected] ■ CZECH REPUBLIC: Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur. Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: 286-408 E-mail: [email protected] ■ FRANCE: Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur

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■ SPAIN: Jl.Raya Sanggingan, Br. Lungsiakan Kedewatan, Ubud. Tel: (0361) 975-736 Fax: 975-726; E-mail: [email protected] ■ SWEDEN & FINLAND: Jl. Segara Ayu (Segara Village Hotel) Tel: (0361) 288-407, Fax: 287-242 E-mail: [email protected]

fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas. Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is not required. Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasions easily become infected in the tropics. Treat them immediately. Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel fruit before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe. Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun. Use high SPF sunblock and a hat. AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers have multiple partners from around the world. They are not checked for sexually transmitted diseases. Act responsibly and use condoms, available over the counter at pharmacies.

HOSPITAL ■ MEDICAL EVACUATIONS: Contact your consulate. ■ BIMC HOSPITAL: Provides medical attention for emergencies and evacuations. Jl. Ngurah Rai 100X, at the KutaSanur-Nusa Dua roundabout. Tel: (0361) 761-263. ■ INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC: 24-hour emergency medical clinic services, medical evacuation, multilingual staff. Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361. Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: 710-515. ■ RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT SANGLAH (General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro, Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15. ■ KASIH IBU HOSPITAL: (Private Hospital) 24-hour emergency traumatology unit, maternity center, complete facilities and a full list of specialists, Jl. Teuku Umar 120, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 223-036; Fax: 238-690 Email: [email protected] www.kasihibu.co.id

MUSEUMS

■ SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA: Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12, Kuta Tel: (0361) 751-735, Fax: 754-457 E-mail: [email protected]

■ ABIAN KAPAS: Tel: (0361) 227-176 East Denpasar.

■ UNITED STATES: Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 233-605 E-mail: [email protected]

■ AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART (ARMA): Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229. Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm.

HEALTH & MEDICAL Call an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a lot more practical and quicker to hire a taxi. Most hotels have on-call doctors on standby. For “Bali Belly”, Lomotil and Imodium eliminate symptoms, but not gastro-related infections. A fever along with symptoms requires doctor-prescribed antibiotics. Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonic drinks under various brand names are widely available and are known to replenish body hydration and replace fluids. For discomfort, diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; avoid fruits and spicy foods. Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue

■ ANTONIO BLANCO: Tel: (0361) 975-502, 975-551, Ubud, open daily 8 am-5 pm. ■ ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM: Tel: (0361) 942-352, Pejeng. Open 8 am - 3 pm weekdays. ■ GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL LIBRARY: Tel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran, Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday - Thursday, until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends. ■ GALLERY SENIWATI: Jl. Ubud Raya, Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485 ■ MUSEUM BALI: Tel: (0361) 235-059, 222-680, Jl. Let. Kol Wisnu, Denpasar.

■ MUSEUM LE MAYEUR: Tel: (0361) 286-164, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur. Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday. ■ MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYA: Mengwi, open daily, but often unattended. ■ MUSEUM NEKA: Tel: (0361) 975-074, 975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud open daily 9 am - 5 pm. ■ MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN: Tel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com ■ MUSEUM RUDANA: Tel: (0361) 975-779, 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud. ■ MUSEUM SUBAK: Tel: (0361) 810-315, Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ■ CELLULAR SERVICES Indonesia applies GSM (Global Services for Mobiles). You can purchase prepaid calling cards at lower cost than calling on your home card. Major Service Providers are Telkomsel, Satelindo, Pro XL and Indosat. Look for kiosks and outlet signs or banners with product variants and brand markings. ■ TELKOMSEL The major GSM provider, Telkomsel, is reputed to have the widest national coverage area, minimizing connection and signal relay inconvenience. Graha Telkomsel, Jl. Diponegoro 134 Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 228-811.

TOURIST INFORMATION ■ INTEGRATED TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC) A one-stop tourist information complex of ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali, Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Jogjakarta. Jl. Raya Kuta 2, Kuta, 80361 Tel: (0361) 766-188 ■ NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Tel: (0361) 751-011 ■ BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE: Jl. Kuta Raya 2, Kuta Tel: (0361) 756-175/76 ■ BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE: Jl. Supratman, Niti Mandala, Renon, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 222-387 ■ SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE: Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja Tel: (0362) 251-41 ■ UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE: Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm.

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