The Balinese Saka Calendar, Explained

The Balinese Saka Calendar, Explained

The Balinese Saka Calendar, Explained Most people usually rely on the weather channel and on their mobile phones to check on the weather, wind, seasons and the temperature. But did you know that the Balinese have their very own ancient system which lets them track weather changes and natural occurrences that take place every month throughout the year? Examples would include changes in the weather, rain or drought, planting and harvest seasons, wind movements and even animal behavior! They call this the “Balinese Saka calendar” – a system based on the positions of the sun and the moon. There are...

UNVEILING THE FLAVORS OF INDONESIA

UNVEILING THE FLAVORS OF INDONESIA

The Ritz-Carlton, Bali is delighted to announce the re-opening of Bejana, the resort’s signature Indonesian restaurant on Friday, November 12th 2021. Derived from the Indonesian word for a traditional culinary vessel, Bejana presents a unique mix of five-star-flair and relaxed ambience. It features a variety of indoor and outdoor seating with dramatic views of the resort and the Indian Ocean. Located on the upper-cliff, the restaurant is open for dinner only, welcoming guests and visitors alike. Bejana is also home to the ‘Culinary Cave’ an exciting gourmet learning center allowing guests to discover Indonesian cooking through hands-on experiences with the...

Be Silent at Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa

Be Silent at Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa

This March, add Nyepi Day to your Bali bucket list and experience this time-honoured tradition in the tranquil ambience of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa with fun activities such as Sunrise Yoga, Pottery Class, Ping Pong Competitions, Bingo Game, Sunset Yoga and more. The Be Silent package is priced at only IDR 3,750,000 nett/room/2 nights stay in a Deluxe Room inclusive of daily breakfast for two persons and one-time dinner on Nyepi Day for two persons. Terms and Conditions apply. Stay period is from 24 March 2020 to 26 March 2020. To make your reservations, send your emails to...

Bali Spirit Festival

Bali Spirit Festival

March 29th – April 6th 2020 Ubud The BaliSpirit Festival summons yoga enthusiasts, dancers, musicians and spirituality seekers from all corners of the globe, joining together to inspire one another and nourish each individual’s potential within. Offering a diverse range of opportunities to try something radically new and immerse yourself into a fully self-guided experience with over 300 workshops over the course of the festival. Discover and practice a spectrum of yoga traditions such as Vinyasa, Kundalini, Hatha, Jivamukti, Ashtanga and exciting new modalities like Laughter Yoga, Acro Yoga, Biodynamic Yoga, Shamanic Yoga Flow as well as holistic workshops complementary...

30 Years With Bali Hai Cruises

30 Years With Bali Hai Cruises

30 Years With Bali Hai Cruises Bali Hai Cruises is proud to announce its 30th anniversary this month, reaffirming its position as Indonesia’s leading marine tourism company, based in Benoa Harbour. It now offers a huge variety of day cruises, water sports and diving activities, as well as chic accommodation and dining experiences on Nusa Lembongan – welcoming just over 3 million guests since it began in 1990. Over the years, there has been a continuous stream of innovation to always remain relevant and exciting to guests, these include a complete renovation of Hai TIde Beach resort, two restaurants with...

Rumah Luwih Awarded 5-Stars Rating

Rumah Luwih Awarded 5-Stars Rating

Rumah Luwih Beach Resort has been awarded an excellent rating of 5-stars after three years of continuous success in maintaining this prestigious certification. After being evaluated for two days by PT QIS Certi Indonesia, Rumah Luwih was acknowledged with a 5-star certification during an annual recertification audit on the 24 – 25 January 2020. Moreover, in achieving 5-star hotel classification, Rumah Luwih scored an exceptionally high score of 1020 out of 1040. “Rumah Luwih is incredibly proud by this achievement and would like to thank our dedicated team for their continuous hard work these past few years,” said Agus Suananda,...

Heavenly Spa Celebrates Its Sixth Anniversary

Heavenly Spa Celebrates Its Sixth Anniversary

In celebration of its sixth anniversary, Heavenly Spa by Westin presents a curated calendar inspired by the Six Pillars of Wellness. Health-conscious travellers will be invited to sleep well, move well, eat well, work well, play well and feel well through a collection of meaningful activities and events including the Bamboo Massage, a technique that incorporates bamboo stalks of varying lengths and diameters to provide deep-tissue work. The massage itself promotes circulation, sensory nerve perception and lymphatic drainage to provide a deep sense of relaxation and well-being. Meanwhile, “The Journey” includes a guided session of yoga followed by a short...

Now In November Holiday Experiences at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali

Now In November Holiday Experiences at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali

This November, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali presents another thoughtful agenda of dining experiences and wellness activities to anticipate the leisure needs of all in-house guests. Prego is celebrating its sensational 6th anniversary and everyone is invited to the party with a family-friendly Birthday Fair and a special carnival-inspired brunch every Sunday throughout November to honour the occasion. As always, there will be irresistible Italian fare, door prizes and endless fun by the team at Westin Family Kids Club. Priced at just IDR 485,000++ per person. Ikan Restaurant by the beach will be highlighting traditional Balinese street food throughout...