Documentos de Académico
Documentos de Profesional
Documentos de Cultura
JANUARY 2013
VOLUME 14 NO. 152
KILUAN BAY
EXCITING DOLPHIN DANCES IN THE LAMPUNG PROVINCE OF SUMATRA
WELLNESS SANCTUARY
SIVARATRI
A TIME OF REDEMPTION FOR BALINESE HINDUS
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HELLO, 2013!
Om Swastiastu... Weve made it to January 2013, which means that the world didnt end last December after all! Even though we werent very convinced of the idea to begin with, we still think its a nice reason to feel thankful for 2013 and the chance to begin anew. To help you focus on your well-being, weve prepared some articles on intriguing therapeutic techniques. Well show you the benets of Sound Therapy, which you can nd in Jakarta. Well also share with you a sneak peak of a Wellness Sanctuary in Singapadu, which is scheduled to open by March 2013. Lydia Wilson has been helping people nd their true potential through Hypnotherapy and Transpersonal Healing for the past 14 years, and with the opening of the Sanctuary, people who come from far and wide to seek guidance will now have a relaxing place to lay their heads. We hope you take the opportunity to try something new this year! For coffee lovers, no longer do you have to wait for your cappuccino while wondering what the barista is up to. Check out Lifestyle & Leisure to learn more about Udc dell Indonesia, where you too can learn how to perfect your own cup of Italian espresso. As for food lovers, stop researching your next culinary outing and let Balis Best Chefs do the work for you. A great meal, a stunning view, and good company are guaranteed. In this issue youll also nd articles on the deep blue sea from dolphins to diving weve got you covered. Enjoy the humbling feeling of being immersed in nature, and embrace all that the sea has to offer. Whatever you do to help start off this year on the right foot, we hope you end up feeling fresh and rejuvenated so you can tackle your goals for 2013. Good luck! Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om The Team
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1 Ni Luh Dian Purniawati was once part of the B&B editorial team. These days she writes for several publications, including our beloved magazine. 2 Shinta Eka is a blog writer disguised as a merry young journalist in Japanese media. She also freelances for UK-based and Indonesia-based agencies. 3 Novena Assen is a Yogyakarta-based photographer who likes to share scenes of her city and other environs.
4 Meliza Sopandi is a producer for a radio station in Jakarta who enjoys music and books, is passionate about movies, and is addicted to traveling. 5 Roxanne Streatfeild and John Olewicz consider Bali their favorite dive location, and it is where they do most of their underwater photography. In September 2012 they spent two months exploring northeast Bali. 6 IB Ngurah Primarta took up photography while studying at the Denpasar Institute of Arts and Graphic Design. He now shoots freelance and actively participates in various competitions.
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Contributors SHINTA EKA, MELIZA SOPANDI, NI LUH DIAN PURNIAWATI, JOHN OLEWICZ, ROXANNE STREATFEILD
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THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS
JANUARY 2013
Volume 14 No. 152
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COVER
INVITEINDULGE
ASHOKA SPA
A rejuvenating spa experience at Bali Dynasty Resort
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Morning Offering
by IB Ngurah Primarta
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RESTRELAXATION
A WELLNESS SANCTUARY
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Hypnotherapy, Transpersonal Healing, and a tranquil place to stay opening soon in Singapadu
CRAFTCULTURE
SIVARATRI
A night of redemption for Balinese Hindus
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PONDERINGPOINT
A FRESH WAY TO START
Start 2013 by sorting through your things and giving some away
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Hot deals and promotions of the month that shouldnt be missed.
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LIFESTYLELEISURE
UDC DELL INDONESIA
A chance for coffee lovers to learn more about their favorite beverage
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FIRST COLUMN PHOTO BY MUTIA ADISOMA, SECOND COLUMN PHOTO BY ROXANNE STREATFEILD, THIRD COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF IBIS STYLES
This months select news updates from the islands tourism industry and whats new around the island.
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News updates from the tourism industry and whats new beyond Bali.
DINEDELIGHTS
BALI'S BEST CHEFS
Mingle and dine without the hassle of planning
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BIO WRECK
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70 COMMUNITYCALENDAR Schedules, calendar highlights and various happenings of interest, from art exhibitions to special events. 72 SEE&SEEN
Snapshots of events and happenings within the preceding month.
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Map of Bali showing specic tourism areas and places of interest, as well as a distance scale between the islands main destinations.
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Useful directory of companies and island-based businesses.
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KILUAN BAY
Head to the Lampung province of Sumatra to witness the exciting dolphin dances ACTIONATTRACTION
JUKUNG JUNKIES
Traditional shing boats that give access to stunning dive sites in Tulamben
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SVANA SPA
Innovative treatments utilizing sound and massage
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PRIMEPROMOTION
GROOVE AT ZJS
ZJs Bar & Lounge at The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas, presents the GROOVE LINE Band throughout the month of January. Enjoy the bands dynamic performances of the most famous groovy tunes and Top 40 hits along with the resident DJ spinning your favorite dance music. First Drink Charge (FDC) applies to non in-house guests, so try a Cincao Long Island Iced Tea or a Cendana, an intriguing mix of fteen secret spirits and liqueurs. ZJs Bar & Lounge is a stylish and hip sanctuary for the fashionable crowd. For reservations, please email reservation@themulia.com. Mulia Resort & Villas Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Kawasan Sawangan, Nusa Dua (0361) 301-7777 www.themulia.com
SUNDAY BRUNCH
Tapping Shoes at the Potato Head Beach Club now offers a Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chef Take, who has extensive experience from a number of Michelin-starred restaurants, brings you beautiful dishes with only the freshest ingredients. Feast on as many exquisite appetizers as your little heart desires its unlimited! Some noteworthy examples are the Foie Gras Revelation with mango and sauternes avor and the Grilled King Prawn with tabouli, garden greens, gazpacho sauce, and balsamic reduction. Make sure to leave room for your choice of one mouthwatering main course and table side desserts to nish. Brunch is Rp. 550,000++ per person; add a beverage package with free ow wines and juices for Rp. 380,000++ per person. Tapping Shoes at Potato Head Beach Club Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak,- (0361) 473-7979; www.tappingshoes-bali.com
WESTIN WELLNESS
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali offers an array of healthy initiatives such as energizing yoga by the beach, the wholesome SuperFoodsRX breakfast rich in antioxidants and nutrients, and insightful sessions with beauty specialists from Skin Nutrition. This is directly in line with the Westin concept of Preserving Wellness in Travel, as the brand aims for guests to feel quietly recharged during their stay. The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali enjoys a prime beachfront location in the exclusive Nusa Dua enclave with 334 cozy rooms; a place where you can be at your best and experience total renewal. The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, BTDC Lot N-3, Nusa Dua (0361) 771-906; www.westin.com/bali
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A SHADY SHACK
The Shack, Waterbom Balis latest addition, is an escape within an escape. The rustic wooden structure offers a break from all the water slides with a full service bar where you can enjoy refreshing Mojitos made with mint picked from Waterboms own garden. The Shack offers a place to chill out in a hammock, play a game of backgammon or chess, or have reexology treatment. Waterbom Bali is home to 20 slides with another slide on the books, which is said to be a bigger, faster and crazier slide than any other currently in the park. Waterbom Bali, Jalan Kartika, Tuban, Kuta (0361) 755-676; www.waterbom-bali.com
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AN INNOVATIVE APP
Conrad Bali announced its next leap in intuitive, personalized service to accommodate the luxury traveler: Conrad Concierge. It is the rst service-enabled technology to be completely integrated with hotel management systems across a brands portfolio. Conrad Concierge invites travelers to customize their accommodations through a smartphone or tablet across more than 20 Conrad hotels and resorts. With this app guests now have the ability to ensure their stay at Conrad is as unique and individualized as they are. Conrad Bali, Jalan Pratama No. 168, Tanjung Benoa, (0361) 778-788; www.conradhotels.com/conradconcierge
We want to apologize for not giving complete accreditation to the Dec. 12 cover! Please note the outt was Naida (Balistarz), and the location was Bulgari Resort, Bali. Also note that the kebaya top on pg. 61 of FASHIONFOLIO is by Dwi Iskandar.
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MOVING FORWARD
Waka Hotels & Resorts has been chosen as the new corporate brand name for the Waka Groups resorts, cruises, and beach clubs. Guided by a Balinese business family in Denpasar, the Waka Group has been involved with Bali tourism since the early 1970s, seeking environmentally sensitive development opportunities on unique beachfront sites to showcase the best of Balis architecture and the tropical landscape. Waka Hotels & Resorts now plans to refurbish, upgrade and add new projects to its existing properties. After repositioning the existing units in 2013, Waka is considering various proposals to expand beyond Bali to other exotic locales in Indonesia. Waka Hotels & Resorts Jalan Imam Bonjol No. 467, Denpasar (0361) 484-085; www.wakahotelsandresorts.com
TREASURE HUNTING
Hotel Horison Seminyak had its grand opening on December1 with a ceremony where the owner ofcially handed over the hotel to PT Metropolitan Graha Management to manage his hotels operations. The opening festivities included a Treasure Hunt participants. Various challenges tested their knowledge of Balinese culture and cuisine, and included activities such as cleaning litter from Kuta Beach. Hotel Horison Seminyak Bali, Jalan Arjuna (Double Six), Seminyak (0361) 730-733; www.horisonseminyak.com
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The Elysian has just received another gold award at the Tri Hita Karana awards ceremony 2012. Since it was their third time to receive it, they were also presented with the coveted and much respected Emerald Award, which honors consistency. The Elysians philosophy is to ensure they never exploit Bali and strive to preserve the islands traditions and nature for sustainable tourism. The Elysian Jalan Sari Dewi No. 18, Seminyak (0361) 730-999 www.theelysian.com
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NOT EVERYONE BELIEVES THAT SINS CAN BE DIMINISHED OR REMOVED, BUT THOSE WHO DO CONSIDER SHIVARATRI A NIGHT OF REDEMPTION.
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unintentionally extended his worship to Shiva. It was getting dark when Lubdaka realized that he had entered deep into the jungle, and it was too dark for the hunter to go any further. Worried about the wild animals that roamed the forest, he decided to climb up a tree. Night fell and Lubdaka got sleepy but he tried to stay alert. He worried that if he fell asleep he would fall from the tree and become prey to the wild beasts. So in order to stay awake, he picked leaves from the tree one by one and dropped them to the ground. When he looked down, to his astonishment below the tree was a lingam, the symbol of the Lord Shiva. In addition, that time happened to be the night of Shiva, known as Shivaratri. This accidental worshipping became very signicant to Lubdakas adventure. It is told that later when he died, the god of death ordered his subjects to send Lubdaka to hell. However, before
his soul reached hell, the Lord Shiva came to his rescue and freed him. This was all because Lubdaka had worshiped Shiva during the night of Shivaratri, which meant he had also carried out the rituals of redemption.
as darkness grew nearer? Would you A) shout for help, just in case you could be heard from within the dense wilderness; B) grab your phone and immediately call a friend; or C) check your GPS to gure out It all becomes clearer when we have control of technology. But can technology really save us from all our difculties, answer all our questions, and keep us from getting lost? Being lost in the jungle is much easier to overcome than being lost in our mind. What happens when the Mpu Tanakung, a sage who lived during the age of the Kediri kingdom in the 10th century, wrote a story about being lost and discovering a way of attaining redemption. The story is about Lubdaka, a hunter who got lost in the forest and
RITUALS OF SHIVARATRI
The great work of the sage named Shivaratri Kalpa became the pivot point for the rituals of Shivaratri centuries later. Shivaratri falls on the seventh month of the Saka calendar, which coincides with January on the Gregorian calendar. It is also known as Panglong sasih kapitu or Eve of the New Moon. This night is believed to be the darkest of all nights in the whole year. From the tale of Mpu Tanakung, it can be concluded that three main points must be carried out staying awake the whole night, and refraining from conversation. These three things are what Lubdaka had endured that night. Yet those three things are not
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One thing that has gone off track recently is that the Shivaratri rituals usually lack the monabrata, or refraining from speech aspect. On the contrary, religious teachers and leaders are invited to provide Shivaratri discourse or give religious or moral lectures. Differing from other religious holidays in Bali, there are no offerings during Shivaratri. It has become a general presumption that during holidays, various banten or offerings of different types and sizes are made from coconut leaves, owers and fruits. However, on the night of Shiva, Hindus usually only present a single canang ower offering a return to the most basic offering as stated in the holy book Bhagawadgita: incense, ower and water. In Hindu mythology, Shiva is considered the destroyer. In relation to the concept of Tri Murti or three main pillars, Shiva is not only the destroyer but He is also the force that brings back the universe to its basic form, which is emptiness. What came from the void returns to the void. The night of Shiva is believed to relieve oneself of ones sins. Not absolute requirements. There are three levels that can be chosen by Balinese Hindus in celebrating the night, according to their own capabilities. The rst level is by staying awake the whole night. The second is fasting for a whole day and night. The third level, which is also the most difcult, is to also keep silent and refrain from conversation the entire night. Balinese Hindus carry out the ritual in groups. Students celebrate the night at their schools. Meanwhile, adults generally celebrate at temples or in their own households. Villagers, in coordination from their banjar communal groups, usually ock to the village temples. everyone believes that sins can be diminished or removed, but those who believe so consider Shivaratri a night of redemption. At the very least, if we have an entire night of silent contemplation and selfintrospection, we will be less likely to repeat the same acts of sin in the future. By Ni Luh Dian Purniawati
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IF YOUVE EVER SECRETLY WISHED YOU KNEW HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT CAPPUCCINO WITH A FLOURISH OF THE HAND, JUST LIKE YOUR FAVORITE BARISTA, HERES YOUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT!
ESPRESSO EXPERT
hen I was rst offered the opportunity to take part is offered by illy, and who hasnt heard of illy? That solid red square with four italicized letters is so iconic and very prevalent in Bali, not to mention around the world. techniques.
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that I found surprising was that they do not discriminate even if your establishment does not sell illy products you are still welcome to take the course and learn their These techniques no doubt prove useful in the long run. The Rollins College, a renowned MBA school in the United States, carried out a detailed survey from 2005 to 2008 and found that a year after attending a single Udc course, baristas and restaurateurs were able to sell an average of 13.6% more coffee. Udc dell Indonesia, or Udc of Indonesia, was created by illy and PT Bahana Genta Viktory to promote
in Universit del caff, I must admit my heart did a little utter. I once lived in a city with a strong coffee culture where I spent a good amount of time staring at the baristas in awe. I couldnt help it they would make my cappuccinos and lattes with such style and pizzazz that I could only describe them as, well, The idea that I would be able to learn the secrets of their ways seemed too good to be true. To add to my excitement, this course
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LEFT instructor showcasing his coffee art skills; CENTER cups upon cups of rookie practice; RIGHT a wall at Crema Caf Sanur
and disseminate the culture of quality coffee in Indonesia. According to East Area Manager Pramudya Bevan, their main idea in teaching the Espresso Expert course is to offer participants a wider view of both the theoretical and practical elements of coffee making, and to spread the culture of Italian coffee, especially since there are so many different perceptions about espresso and Italian coffee. Another reason is for the love of the coffee, of course!
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a budding entrepreneur and myself (coffee enthusiast disguised as journalist). The class was small less than 20 people and there was no rigid classroom feel whatsoever. It actually felt more like a friendly conversation. We spent most of the rst day learning about the history of coffee in general, the history and specics of illy coffee, the habits and customs related to coffee, the physiological effects of coffee, coffee botany, basic and advanced espresso making and understanding the grinders, coffee machines, and parameters necessary for making a truly superb espresso. It was a lot of information, delivered via a Power
Point presentation, but necessary in order to have a good foundation. It was not until after lunch and later in the afternoon that we were able to get our anxious hands on the espresso machine. I dont know why this surprised me, but getting that tiny cup of espresso just right is a lot harder than it looks. At Udc they encouraged us to try, try, and try some more, and were in no way stingy regarding this matter. At one point I looked across the room only to see tables covered with cups upon cups of cappuccinos sacriced for the sake of helping us learn. Some cups looked lopsided with too much foam, some didnt taste quite right, and some had the
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AFTER SOME MORE ESPRESSO AND CAPPUCCINO PRACTICE, WE LEARNED ABOUT VARIOUS KINDS OF ICE CAPPUCCINO, FROM SHAKARATO TO FREDO TO FRAPPE, THEN ROUNDED OFF THE DAY WITH COFFEE ART.
wrong espresso and foam ratio. But they made us practice our milk texturing and pouring until we improved with each and every cup. On the second day we continued practicing our espresso making skills. A good espresso is the base for many other drinks, so we werent allowed to proceed until everyone felt comfortable with all the required steps. They worked with us one-on-one to correct our mistakes in my case it was that I wasnt tamping enough. When I found a way to x this I managed to produce a cup with a beautiful aroma and tigerskin appearance. Success! After some more espresso
and cappuccino practice, we learned about various kinds of ice cappuccino, from shakarato to fredo to frappe, then rounded off the day with coffee art. I thoroughly enjoyed my two-day course with Udc dell Indonesia. In my opinion, what makes the course fun is the casual atmosphere and the fact that you dont have to have previous experience. The fee to attend Udc dell Indonesia includes all lunches, coffee breaks, snacks, and a certicate but does not include travelling expenses and hotel accommodation. I recommend Udc dell Indonesia for all coffee lovers in Indonesia,
whether they live here or are just traveling through. If youve got a exible schedule and a couple days to spare, this course may be just what you are looking for. By Mutia Adisoma
PHOTOS BY MUTIA ADISOMA, RIGHT PHOTO COURTESY OF UDC DELL INDONESIA
Class: Espresso Expert Duration: 2 days Language: English (Bahasa Indonesia upon request) When: Monthly (inquire for schedule) Where: Crema Caf in Sanur, Bali Price: Rp. 1,250,000 per pax illy client price: Rp. 1,000,000 per pax Email: barista_bali@bahanagv.co.id
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curate your entire dining experience from start to nish. They will pick out a property with
stunning views, nd an amazing chef and sommelier to work with, nd the most beautiful wine glasses and table dcor, and make sure everything is taken care of from your rst bite of canaps to your very last crumb of dessert. You dont have to worry about
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THERES NO SHAME IN HAVING SOMEONE ELSE PLAN FOR YOU. THATS THE BEAUTY OF VACATION PACKAGES OR EVEN HONEYMOON PACKAGES. THEY ENABLE YOU TO SIT BACK, RELAX, AND TRULY ENJOY YOUR EXPERIENCE WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT WHAT COMES NEXT. IF THIS IS THE SORT OF THING THAT APPEALS TO YOU, BALIS BEST CHEFS IS RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY.
a thing. All you have to do is make your reservation and wait until 48 hours before the event when the details of your evening are nally disclosed. At that point, the only thing left for you to arrange will be transportation to the newly unveiled location. Deborah Cayetano started these pop-up dinners in 2012 as a way to eliminate the problem of dining for one, while creating a way to meet new like-minded people. The other
aim is quite obvious from its name to showcase the chefs here in Bali, many of whom are well known in their home countries but might not yet have reached the same level of fame here. It is an opportunity to expose their talents to the community at a more personal level, while drawing visitors to the many luxury properties on the island. Since Balis Best Chefs started, all the locations have been magical; the most recent dinner being on the cliffs
of Pecatu. It was the fourth dinner ever, taking place at The Edge, a spectacular property in the southern tip of Bali. The Edges Chef Giles Greenwood presented a fantastic six-course menu including Carpaccio of Fois Gras with Figs, Walnuts & Trufed Brioche as a starter, and Beef Cheek & Fillet with Local Garlic Snails Parsnip & Beef Tea as one of the main courses. The meal ended with a choice of six desserts and everything was paired beautifully
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the chance to meet both tourists and residents from various countries, backgrounds and occupations. Dining at a restaurant doesnt usually give you the opportunity to interact with the rest of the diners, but at Balis Best Chefs it is not only possible, it is encouraged. Guests are asked to do a little musical chairs so that with every course comes a new set of faces and even more interesting conversations to Deborah Cayetano likes to keep her future locations and plans a secret, so we dont know whats in with imported wines by ZeroSpirits, who specialize in South African wines. This dinner was the rst time that Balis Best Chefs collaborated with an organization. Through the efforts of the onARTBALI project, guests were able to have an upclose look at Indonesian artifacts from the personal collection of Pak I Wayan Dupa Suciptra. These selected artifacts were made available for silent auction, with the proceeds beneting the restoration and reopening of a gallery holding thousands of his other rare artifacts. Another perk of this monthly dining experience is that you get www.balisbestchefs.com store for upcoming pop-up dinners. However, judging from the previous ones, it looks like we can expect good things to come. Attend alone or bring a friend, and embrace the surprises at Balis Best Chefs. By Mutia Adisoma
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BALI COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 2012
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ASHOKA SPA
THE NEW SPA AT THE BALI DYNASTY RESORT IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR HOLIDAYMAKERS TO GET PAMPERED, EITHER ALONE OR AS QUALITY TIME SPENT WITH A PARTNER OR DAUGHTER.
in the large pool equipped with an impressively tall slide. But what you might not expect to nd is an excellent spa tucked away in a quiet and cool area just a few steps away from the pool. This new spa is the perfect little place to get pampered
this year and offers a complete range of treatments, from traditional Balinese massage to refreshing facials to manicures and pedicures. Also offered are unique treatments designed for men as well as a massage specially crafted for kids. In
of the rst things youll see as your eyes scan the lobby are families with young children, usually giddy with excitement. As you walk further
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addition, the therapists are trained in Thai, Aromatherapy and Reexology therapies.
which is a lovely jasmine scent that is indeed very calming. Another great option is the Ashoka Signature Massage, which is the perfect treatment to diminish the effects of jet lag. This massage uses a special blend of aromatherapy oils to stimulate the respiratory and central nervous system, enhancing your sense of well being. The above treatments can be enjoyed by both women and men, but since a visit to the spa isnt usually on the top of most mens lists, the Ashoka Spa offers a no-hassle Mens Hands and Feet treatment. This one-hour treatment involves
ling, shaping, cleaning the cuticles, soaking the hands and feet, and skin exfoliation as well as an arm and foot massage. The Ear Candling treatment is also popular amongst the spas guests, especially after spending long hours in the pool. Ear candling helps prevent ear infections by removing excess wax and debris from the inner ears.
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enjoyed in any one of the couples rooms or adjoined rooms. The Tropical Romance package begins with a footbath cleansing ritual Massage. Women will be treated to a Javanese lulur while men get an exfoliating coffee scrub, after which yoghurt will be applied to refresh and revitalize the skin. After a carrot body wrap and a shower, you will enjoy a oral bath whilst sipping refreshing herbal tea. The treatment ends with a traditional Indonesian facial, enabling you both to leave the spa feeling refreshed and relaxed. I highly recommend this package, as my skin felt very soft after the body scrub and yoghurt application and it smelled petal bath. Another option for two is the Mother and Daughter package, which is a great way to bond with your daughter. The treatment starts with a footbath ritual and is followed by a traditional Balinese massage. If your daughter is still young, simple Balinese massage techniques can be used to support your childs muscle growth. After your relaxing massage you will both have the choice of either a facial or a manicure and pedicure, with fun nail colors from Revlon and O.P.I. Ashoka Spa at Bali Dynasty Resort Jalan Kartika, Tuban, South Kuta (0361) 752-403 www.balidynasty.com from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is the perfect way to revive and reenergize after a day packed with activities. For more information on spa packages, please visit the Bali Dynasty Resort website. To book an appointment, email info@ balidynasty.com. By Mutia Adisoma
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sit down with this lovely Indonesian lady over coffee to learn more about her unique methods. Below we share
A WELLNESS SANCTUARY
LYDIA WILSONS REPUTATION FOR HEALING AND HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE INNER TRANQUILITY AND HARMONY TRAVELS BY WORD OF MOUTH, AND MADE IT ALL THE WAY TO OUR EARS AT BALI & BEYOND.
with you our conversation, as well as give you some sneak peak photos of the soon-to-open Blue Light Health and Wellness Sanctuary at the Natures View Resort in Singapadu, which Lydia will open in early 2013. How long have you been practicing Hypnotherapy and Transpersonal Healing? Tell us, how did it all start?
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Its been over 14 years since I started my Hypnotherapy practice. I have always been very curious about the human mind and wanted to understand why people are they way they are. For more than 30 years I have learned many different methods of healing from different teachers, but have found that Hypnotherapy and Transpersonal healing have been the most effective ones that I can use to assist clients in overcoming their recurring physical, emotional, spiritual and relationship issues. How long have you lived in Bali? Why did you decide to move to Bali after practicing in so many places around Asia? After living overseas for 18 years, I decided to settle down in Bali. I moved here in January 2007. I chose Bali because Bali has always been a very special place for me. The rst time I came to Bali was in 1974. I fell in love with the place, the friendly people and their unique tradition as soon as I arrived here. Since then I have always dreamt of living in Bali. I have also chosen Bali as the base for my practice, because it is a great tourist destination, and people from all over the world know Bali. It is very convenient for my clients to come to Bali to see me because it has all the facilities that a visitor would need to stay comfortably. How do people hear about your practice and what countries do they come from? Could you please explain what Hypnotherapy and Transpersonal Healing entails? Our subconscious mind is like a super computer within us. All our life experiences whether good or bad are imprinted and stored within it. These imprints become our internal representation. Negative imprints are like viruses in a computer that create havoc in the system. Most of our physical, emotional, and mental problems in life are created by these. Hypnotherapy is one of the fastest and most effective methods of healing we can use to access our subconscious mind to change these Most of my clients know me through recommendation from previous clients or they have found my website on the Internet and made the effort to come to Bali to see me. They are of different nationalities from all over the world. negative imprints. Transpersonal Healing involves healing the Body, Mind and Spirit. A complete healing is achieved when this basic human trinity is correctly balanced. This method of healing will help us establish a state of ideal health and inner tranquility as well as maintain balance and harmony in all areas of our life. Some of the techniques used in Transpersonal Healing involve Past Life Regression, Future Progression, Forgiveness Therapy and Omega Therapy. The latter two are techniques that I have developed through the experiences I have had with clients. Forgiveness Therapy assists in releasing ones painful past, which can negatively affect one physically, emotionally and mentally. It is very effective for stress, anger, and depression cases. Omega Therapy helps us to balance, accept, and love our self.
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Tell us why you decided to start the Blue Light Health and Wellness Sanctuary at the Natures View Resort in Singapadu? Why did you choose this specic location? For ten years, it has been my dream to start a place where people from all over the world can come for complete holistic treatments in one place. I chose Singapadu because it is a quiet and peaceful place, a rural village away from the trafc jams and the busy tourist places, but can easily be reached. It is only 40 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, 15 minutes from Sanur and 15 minutes from Ubud. What kind of facilities will the Blue Light Health and Wellness Sanctuary provide? In the main house we have four
bedroom suites, two bedrooms by the 28 meter long swimming pool and one wooden villa with two bedrooms, a caf by the pool that serves organic food and drinks, a dining room in the main house, practice rooms, and one large meeting room for seminars and workshops. When we open in March this year, we are aiming to provide full service such as Wi-Fi, pick up service from the airport, car hire with driver, laundry, spa, and restaurant facilities. A vegetarian menu will also be available. What other things can guests expect from the Wellness Sanctuary in the future? Guests will be able to choose for themselves the different series of Holistic treatments that they wish
to experience. We will help them create a package to suit the time they stay in the Sanctuary. Our guests can expect many different services such as Hypnotherapy, Past Life Regression, Acupuncture, Cranio Sacral, Yoga and Taichi exercises, Detox treatment, Aromatherapy, Crystal Healing, different kinds of Body Massages, Meditation, Numerology, Tarot reading, etc. We will also provide different kinds of holistic self improvement workshops and seminars for individuals, as well as professional Certication Trainings.
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ow many times have you made a New Years resolution, only to break it a few weeks later? In my observation, people arent able to follow through with their resolutions because they arent serious
about them to begin with, or they aim for a goal so lofty they have no idea where to start to make it happen. This year, Im offering an easy and achievable resolution that I hope you will try: Sort through your clutter and give If youre human and not living an ascetic life, its only natural that you accumulate stuff. Even if you arent the hoarding type, piles will amass. You might stick them in plastic bags and hide them away in dark corners of closets or shove them under beds. Or perhaps youre so busy that the piles remain in plain sight, nagging at you every time you sit down to unwind. There is a simple solution to this. No need to call a certain number or haul your things to a specic donation center. In Bali, it is as easy as stepping outside your front door and offering them to one of your neighbors. I recently moved into a new place, and as I cleaned up and settled in I noticed I had double of a lot of useful things such as brooms and doormats. When I was about to toss out what I didnt need, the caretaker of the building stopped me midway. She told me she would happily take anything that I didnt need, if not to keep, then to give to people she knows. So remember to offer
TAKE A LOOK AT ALL THE THINGS YOU HAVE ACCUMULATED OVER THE PAST YEAR. ITS MORE THAN YOU REALIZED, ISNT IT? IN BALI, THERE IS A SIMPLE SOLUTION TO YOUR PROBLEM.
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around before you toss, especially if what you have is in good condition. This goes for big pieces too. After I moved I bought a shiny new wardrobe but wasnt sure what to do with my old one. It still looked great but was falling apart inside and because of this I wasnt sure if anyone would want it. When the delivery boys arrived with my new one, I tried offering it to them. To my surprise they were really excited, viewing it as a fun x-up project. Not only did I solve the problem of getting the heavy piece of furniture down three ights of stairs, but I also made some delivery boys very happy campers. You can give even if you are not living in Bali and are just here for holiday. A few years ago when I was backpacking with a friend, I found at the end of our trip that my backpack was super heavy due to the added weight of souvenirs and a semi-wet sarong and bathing suit. When I dug through my bag I noticed some clothes that I had hadnt worn at all and didnt see a reason to keep them as I hardly wore them back home either. The front desk of our little hostel on Poppies Lane was staffed only by young men, but when I timidly asked if any of them had a sister or cousin who might like to have my clothes, I immediately got an enthusiastic YES! in return. So dont be shy its okay to ask! If your offer is politely declined, then at least you tried. However, I am pretty sure that more often than not, your question of Do you know anyone who might like this? will be met with a wide and grateful grin. This lovely island gives us so much on a daily basis inspiration, hospitality, friendly smiles, and more. There are multitudes of ways to give back, whether grand gestures or small ones. How will you give back to Bali this year? If youre incapable of something grand, then I hope you at least start the New Year off by going through your belongings and making someones day with some free goodies. By Mutia Adisoma
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LEFT A colorful little mandarin sh living amongst regenerated coral RIGHT A hairy squat lobster passing within the connes of a barrel sponge
Photographer Roxanne Streatfeild shows us the sea life around the Bio Wreck, a man-made structure created by Chris Brown, the owner and operator of Reef Seen Aquatics at Pemuteran Bay in Bali. The wreck has water currents passing through the metal structure, which stimulates coral growth. It already has considerable hard and soft coral growth over it only after a short period of time. The amount of sh that cascade in and around the articial reef is a testament to the success of this coral reef rejuvenation effort at Pemuteran Bay.
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JUKUNG JUNKIES
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF MEMORABLE DIVE SITES IN THE TULAMBEN AREA THAT ARE ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY JUKUNG, PERFECT FOR DIVERS AND UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIASTS.
only one main cloth sail and in favorable winds they can skim the surface at a fairly decent pace. These days jukung are also tted
Bali. When a sherman decides to build a new boat he must carefully choose the tree that will be used for its timber. The Balinese prefer to use the wood from local trees, which are light, strong and ideal for boat building. Such trees can only
shing community offer their building skills to construct the new boat. This social interaction is essential to the Balinese Hindu culture. The Balinese generally use jukung for shing. These boats will venture out onto the coastal waters
with a petrol motor and long tail shaft so they putter across the water if the winds are not strong enough.
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ukung are the colorful traditional shing boats that you can nd lining the coastal shores of Tulamben. These graceful vessels usually use
Although jukung may appear simple enough to travelers, there is an underlying religious symbolism associated with how they are built, as is the case with most things in
be cut down on a certain date in accordance to the ancient Balinese calendar and a special day is also prescribed for construction to commence. All members of the local
in the morning prior to sun up, and sherman return midmorning with tuna and mackerel to sell at the local markets. However, the impact of tourism has meant that many of the islands traditional shermen can now supplement their limited income by taking paying passengers to dive sites, on shing trips, or on scenic tours aboard their jukung. Most jukung are fairly small and light; this enables them to be hauled out of the water and parked on the beach with relative ease. The average length of a jukung is approximately ve meters and the width is just one meter. They can safely carry two or three divers and their gear. Divers are able to put their mask and ns on in the jukung and then enter the water, where the
rest of the gear is passed to them. Divers who visit the Tulamben area to enjoy the fantastic diving sites such as the Liberty Wreck, Coral Garden, and the Dropoff sometimes neglect other sites that Tulamben has to offer. If you want to extend your adventures and dive some pristine reefs, organize a jukung and get the skipper to take you out along the coastline to experience the incredible underwater world that was created by the eruptions of Mount Agung.
between 10 to 30 or more meters. These vibrantly coloured formations are host to many different species of reef sh, which with their many vivid colours continually bewitch the eye. There are also varying species of wrasse, bumphead parrotsh, and reef sharks that call this area home. This site is perfect for macro photographers.
ALAM ANDA
Alam Anda is a pleasant ve minute jukung ride from the Dropoff. As you descend onto the edge of a steep and rocky reef, at about 15 to 20 meters you will see large and impressive gorgonian sea fans and sometimes you will nd pygmy seahorses amongst the security of the fans. Large schools of reef sh,
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Palung-Palung starts around the corner from the Dropoff, just a few minutes away. There you can dive a steep slope full of untouched hard and soft coral formations, from
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wrasse, buttery and angelsh inhabit the area. The striking difference between the white sand bottom and the dozens of species of hard and soft corals in a glorious abundance of shades makes it unlike anything else in the area, good for both wide angle and macro photography. You do require some depth in order to get to the best of the life so be mindful of this and watch your gauges.
depths of 30 plus meters, and this is where sharks and pelagic are often sighted. Batu Kelebit and its white sand between the coral outcrops lends itself to more of a traditional coral reef the shallows are heavily encrusted with hard coral outcrops where damselsh and anthias swarm in an array of colours, scorpion sh meander amongst the coral, and bumphead parrotsh are often seen feeding here. This site offers exceptional wide angle photography.
started near the point to the left of the resort, as the deep slope has majestic soft and hard coral formations. In and amongst these you will nd huge elephant ear sponges protruding out of the volcanic rock wall. At 30 meters you will nd a car wreck. This site generally has the same pelagic and marine life as the other sites. Cruising the warm blue waters of Tulamben by jukung is a fascinating and surreal experience, and can certainly become very addicting. Tulamben is a leisurely three hour trip north of Denpasar, passing through places like Candidasa, Amlapura and Amed. By John Olewicz
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BATU KELEBIT
This site is a personal favorite. Two protruding rocks mark the site, just a few hundred meters along the coast from Alam Anda. Deep ridges of coral reef drop steeply to
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WHATS SO SPECIAL ABOUT KILUAN BAY IN THE PROVINCE OF LAMPUNG? THE DOLPHINS OF COURSE!
KILUAN BAY
can be found at Kiluan Bay: spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) and bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncattus). They live in warm tropical waters such as the Indian Ocean, and have chosen Kiluan Bay as a resting point between Semaka and Lampung Bay. The Kiluan Bay area is home to the residents of the Bandung Jaya hamlet, which is part of the village of Kelumbayan. About 200 families live in the area, consisting mostly of shermen and farmers.
iluan Bay, which is located in the Tanggamus regency of the Lampung province in South Sumatra, is
Ten years ago it was rare to see tourists at Kiluan Bay. The name of the area sounded foreign even to Lampung residents, so before the establishment of an ecotourism project named Cikal in 2005, Kiluan was an isolated area. Cikal, which is chaired by Riko Stefanus, has been instrumental in introducing the site to the outside world. Besides enjoying the breathtaking sight of wild dolphins swimming, jumping, and dancing around the bay on any given day, tourists can
not as well known as Lampung Bay in Bandarlampung, Tomini Bay in Central Sulawesi, or Lovina Beach in Bali. However, some tourists say that the Kiluan Bay dolphin dance is actually more exotic than the one at Lovina Beach, where only one species of dolphin is found. There are two dolphin species that
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also enjoy Kiluan Fishing Week, which takes place annually in August.
night, so I could get to Kiluan Bay by Saturday morning. At Merak Harbor we rested for a few hours while enjoying the beauty of the Sunda Strait port in the evening. Then we took a ferry from Merak Harbor to Bakauheni Harbor, which took about 3 hours. We spent the night on board the ferry, arriving at Bakauheni Harbor around 5 am. Then we continued to Canti Dock. Based on the information I had gotten, traveling to Kiluan Bay requires patience because of damaged and rocky roads. However, during the course of our one hour drive from Bakauheni Harbor to Canti Dock, I didnt nd the roads to be so bad. I subsequently learned that there
are two routes to Kiluan Bay from Bakauheni Harbor: over land or by sea. If I had picked the land route, which would have taken approximately 5 hours from Bakauheni Harbor, I might have come across the damaged roads like what many people warned about on the Internet. Luckily our party chose to go by land and sea (known as the sea route). Although it requires more time, the benet was that we could go through the waters off shore of the South Lampung regency. The next day, on the way to Kiluan Bay from Canti Dock, we stopped as some small islands. Most notable is Legundi Island, located northeast of Sebesi Island. From the
GETTING THERE
I had never had the chance to explore the beaches along the coast of Sumatra before, so thats why I was so excited to go to Kiluan Bay. For those of you who would like to go, I suggest traveling with a group. My friends and I set out from Jakarta on a Friday night. We left at 8 p.m. and it took about three hours to get to Merak Harbor. You can take a bus from Slipi, or if you are coming from the Soekarno Hatta Airport, it is better to go to terminal Kalideres and take a bus from there. I purposely chose to travel at
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time you set foot on it, the beauty and charm of the island will instantly entice you to explore it. The trekking activities will provide you with picturesque pastoral scenes, clean water, fresh air, and a beautiful sky. Our journey continued west, and several times we saw groups of dolphins swimming not far from our boat. After three hours of sailing we arrived at Kiluan Bay. There, we went straight to Kelapa Island where we spent the afternoon enjoying the beautiful green sea and white sand. After exploring, prepare yourself for the majestic beauty of the sunset that will denitely take your breath away. As the sun moves into the western horizon, a tinge of red falls dramatically onto the sides of the hills. While your eyes feast on this magnicent parade of colors, you will be serenaded by the sound of waves roaring and birds chirping. Take it all in and dont forget to set up your camera to capture this inspirational moment. to meet the main attraction, the dancing dolphins. Taking a jukung (small boat), we departed from Kiluan Bay and out into the Sunda Strait. From about 7 a.m. we sat waiting anxiously but there were no signs whatsoever of any activity. We waited and waited and moved
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the boat to several spots until nally the dolphins appeared, teasing the groups here and there. As if knowing they had an audience, the dolphins swam vigorously. To see the dolphins jump and dance in the wild gave me such a rush I was lled with wonder and joy. Many say that the number of dolphins in Kiluan Bay is the largest in Asia, even in the whole world. You might even be able to watch green turtles come up to the sea surface, checking out the commotion made by their dolphin friends and human guests. I realized immediately that this was an irreplaceable experience. Although we felt we could never get enough of it, we nally left the dancing dolphins and went back to our homestay, then continued our journey to the lagoon.
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jumped in the lagoon straight away. Some went straight to their cameras, busily taking pictures. All I could think of was how lucky the Kiluan people are to have quiet Kiluan Bay as their front yard and the beautiful lagoon as their backyard. After all of those adventures, it dawned on me how important the ocean is as a home for dolphins and other sea life. I hope everyone will do their part to preserve this piece of paradise. By Meliza Sopandi
THE LAGOON
There is a small lagoon located between the cliffs in the southern part of Kelapa Island. To get there you have to wear comfortable and sturdy shoes the track is long and full of steep terrain and huge rocks. After twenty minutes of working our way down the cliff, we arrived at the mesmerizing lagoon. Some of us
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delicate energy system, the human body is inuenced by its surroundings. Our bodies have their own
when the singing bowls are played the sound creates energy elds that ll the room, and the body absorbs them. Deep stress is neutralized in cells and organs, enabling them to return to a healthy state. Singing bowls produce sounds that invoke a deep state of relaxation. This naturally assists in entering into meditation, the ultimate goal of enlightenment. Singing bowls are a quintessential aid to meditation and can be found on private Buddhist altars and in temples, monasteries and meditation halls throughout the world. In addition to their traditional usage for meditation, Tibetan singing bowls are used for deep relaxation, and massage journey, bringing the body waves back to equilibrium, creating serenity and tranquility in both the mind and body. Svana utilizes the centuries-old tradition of East Asian Buddhist monks, where singing bowls are used in meditation and combined with the ringing of bells. At Svana, stress reduction, holistic healing, Reiki, chakra balancing and world music. Many people nd that the rich blend of harmonic overtones that the bells produce have a direct affect upon their chakras. Playing the bells usually causes an immediate centering effect. For their signature sound therapy
built-in healing and repairing system, but the perpetual stress of a strident environment takes balance out of the body. Soothing sounds and music can be very helpful in getting our physical, psychological and spiritual wellness back. The recognition of how sounds
and music impact the human body is what motivated Fiona Amiadji Sjamsul to establish Svana in 2011. Svana, a word taken from ancient Sanskrit, means sound. According to Svanas spokesperson Susanti Hasanuddin, everything in the world has its own vibration, which resonates according to its character. Balance can be achieved if the vibrations of all elements resonate at a similar frequency. Svana exists for the purpose of healing the imbalances within the body through a therapeutic sound
t is necessary to strike a bowl on its rim to get the full potential of sound. The ring
No two bowls are alike. One of the most obvious differences when comparing singing bowls to each other is the duration of the sound. Some have a long sustained ring, while others stop within a few seconds. The duration of the ring is dependent upon material, size and prole. The most fundamental way of differentiating bowls is as male
(yang) and female (yin). A male singing bowl gives a strong, direct, straightforward sound. A female bowl gives a soft, indirect, encompassing sound that envelops and nurtures. A female bowl has a rim with the same thickness as the rest of the wall of the bowl, whereas a male bowl has a rim that is much thicker than the walls.
of a singing bowl is always focused near the rim, where the maximum elastic movement and resonance occurs. Each bowl has unique patterns of vibrations that produce a great number of sound frequencies.
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Svana has several packages, from the 90 minute Sound Journey package to three other 210 minute options that use different natural ingredients such as lavender, green tea and local spices. Each package consists of a thorough regiment to restore and refresh body balance, starting with a foot and lower leg massage and followed by body polish and exfoliation. A soothing massage is next along with the playing of a singing bowl to equalize the body with nature. The treatment is nished with a shower and bath. Svana also has other treatments to relieve
stress and tension and even help the bodys immune system. All packages are recommended for guests 17 years and above. Reservations can be made from 9 am to 9 pm, and guests are advised to notify the therapists if they have special needs such as allergies or if they are pregnant, and are expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to their appointment time. People are often unaware that theyre being constantly bombarded by vibrations with different resonances such as the buzz of air conditioners, the sound of industrial noise and machinery, and the murmurs of
television and other electrical appliances. These sounds create imbalances and can ignite stress, irritation, aggression, depression and other negative responses. We need to nd time for peace and quiet, or look for opportunities to enjoy the sounds of nature like the chirping of birds, the sounds of crickets and the sigh of the wind. If you nd that this still isnt enough to make you feel better, Svana in Jakarta is waiting for you. By Shinta Eka Svana Spa Jalan Senopati No. 52, Jakarta (021) 723-5870
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...Entirely Unique
Adhi Jaya Sunset Hotel, its a unique modern minimalist Hotel with a glazed of Balinese touch designed to accommodate every occasion needed. Located right on a very strategic area at Sunset Road in among vibrant and dynamic area such as Kuta, Seminyak and Legian. The great combination of our design with friendly and helpful staff would make your stay memorable. Where business and pleasure mix with the touch of Balinese Culture. Strategically set in the heart of Sunset Road Kuta Bali bustling cultural and shopping district, Adhi Jaya Sunset Hotel gives you easy access to a vibrant mix of commercial, retail and entertainment choices. Whether you are a seasoned business traveler or just a visitor wanting to discover more about Bali, Adhi Jaya Sunset Hotel is the ideal place for you to stay and your business meeting. Explores more in this website about our hotel room and variety of business meeting package , fullboard package , fullday and halfday. Room Category: Deluxe Terrace Deluxe Pool Executive Suite : 51 Rooms : 16 Rooms : 2 Rooms Adhi Jaya Sabha U-shape Class Room Round Table Theater
Meeting Room Capacities: Amanta Ballroom U-shape : 100 persons Class Room : 150 persons Round Table : 100 persons Theater : 300 Persons
Ambassador Restaurant.. The Ambassador restaurant, offers you the opportunity to create indulgences to suit your mood, preferences and taste. Enjoy sumptuous grill, variety of salad, gourmet pizzas and sandwiches with Mediterranean and Asian specialties. This open kitchen concept restaurant gives a fresh impression and vibrant atmosphere also create an attractive ambience to the restaurant. The guest can have interaction with the chef while cooking and serving the food. Start the day with lingers casually for a tempting exotic lunch and over a relaxed dinner. Open 11 am to 11 Pm.
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SAIL AWAY
Alila Purnama, the luxury Phinisi ship launched by Alila Hotels & Resorts, had its inaugural expedition in December around the stunning islands of Raja Ampat in Indonesias West Papua province. The islandhopping adventure included opportunities to dive by day and night, picnic on golden sandy beaches, and glimpse birds of paradise in their natural habitat. The 46 meter long ship was built by hand in the traditional style used by Bugis seafarers from South Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is the most luxurious live-aboard Phinisi in the region, providing ultra modern accommodations for up to 10 guests and pampering by a crew of 16. www.alilahotels.com/purnama
SURABAYAS STAR
Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers has been awarded Indonesias Leading City Hotel Surabaya 2012/2013 by the Indonesia Travel and Tourism Award (ITTA) Foundation. This is the third time in a row they have received this award, which was presented to them on December 10 at the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Jakarta. It is in recognition of the high level of hard work, skill and professionalism that the staff and management always strive for. Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers Jalan Embong Malang 25 - 31, Surabaya (031) 546-8000; www.sheraton.com
VIGOROUS EXPANSION
Aston International announced its plans to open 40 new hotels in 2013 during Aston Week Surabaya, an annual trade show that brings representatives of more than 60 Astonmanaged hotels and East Javas travel and media communities together. The new hotels include several 4 star Aston and 3 star Aston City Hotels set to open in Belitung, Bekasi, Bojonegoro, Jambi, Jember, Kupang, Lampung, Madiun and Yogyakarta; and numerous select service favehotels and superior select service Hotel NEOs including 9 in Jakarta, 5 in Bali and others in Balikpapan, Bandung, Lampung, Malang, Medan, Palembang, Samarinda and Semarang. www.Aston-International.com Solo; one trendy 3 star Quest Hotel on Jalan Mangkubumi in
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KEEPING BALI CLEAN
Quiksilver Indonesia, Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia, and Garuda Indonesia came together on December 18 at Kuta Beach to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, another giant step forward in the ght to preserve Balis environmental future. Garuda, the newest member in the partnership, donated two revolutionary Barber Surf Rake units costing approximately US$ 50,000 each to groom the beaches of Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Jimbaran and Kedonganan. http://www.facebook.com/quiksilver.id
A PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited The Stones Hotel Legian, Bali, marking the ofcial opening of this landmark property. The opening on December 12 also marked the launch into Asia of the Autograph Collection, a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International portfolio. Pictured is Peter Brampton, general manager of The Stones Hotel, introducing the President of Indonesia to Don Cleary, CFO for Marriott International Asia Pacic. www.stoneshotelbali.com
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KINTAMANIS KIDS
Rumah Belajar Scott Thompson, built by the YCAB to help underprivileged children and high school dropouts in Kintamani, was recently inaugurated on November 22. It was built using funds from Berlari Terus: Bali Jakarta, a 1,250 kilometer journey that Scott Thompson undertook to raise money for Indonesian children. He ran for 25 days and passed through more than 30 cities, raising Rp. 3.8 billion. www.ycabfoundation.org
Hotel Santika Kuta, Bali proudly accommodated international singer Secondhand Serenade on December 9. The singer is from Menlo Park, California, USA and visited recently to perform at one of Balis biggest clubs. Hotel Santika Kuta has also been chosen in the past to accommodate several local artists from Indonesia. www.santika.com
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SLEEK IN BLACK
Recharge Night took place on December 8 at Hotel Santika Siligita, Nusa Dua and the crowd looked gorgeous in their black attire! We hope you all had a great time at our event. A big thank you goes to Bapak Sang Gunarta and the whole team at Hotel Santika Siligita for hosting the party, and of course to our generous sponsors Artisan, Heineken, Cuervo, CV Pelangi, Flash Bali Management, Piduh Restaurant, Krisna Oleh-Oleh, and Sydney Cupcake. Thanks again and we hope to see you at the next Recharge Night!
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Jl. Danau Poso
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Jl. Danau Tamblingan
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Melia Benoa
Legian Beach
Jl. Melasti
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The Laguna
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Jl. Kurusetra 3
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Jl. W
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Village Market
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Clinic
Jl. P anta i Pem
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Hard Rock
Bali Collection
Kuta beach
Corps Diplomatique
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Ayodya Resort bali
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Kuta Center
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The St. Regis Bali Resort
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To Kintamani
KEDEWATAN
Jl. Campuhan
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Jl. Sandat
Neka Museum
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Four Season
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Jl. Hano
Jl. Mo
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Monkey Forest
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PELIATAN
BEDULU
KATIK LANTANG
TEGES
To Denpasar To Kemenuh
To Denpasar
NYUH KUNING
PANGOSEKAN
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INFOINDEX
AIRLINES
AIRPORT OPERATOR
Tel: (0361) 751-011
CZECH REPUBLIC
Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur. Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: (0361) 286-408 E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz
THAILAND Jl. Puputan Raya No. 81, Renon, Denpasar Fax: (0361) 263-310 E-mail: rtc_bali@thaimail.com TIMOR LESTE
Jl. Prof. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpsar Tel: (0361) 235-093, Fax: (0361) 235-092 E-mail: cgtl@dpsbali.com
MUSEUMS
AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART (ARMA)
Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229. Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm
FRANCE
Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: (0361) 286-406 E-mail: consul@dps.centrin.net.id
CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: (0361) 768-369 ROYAL BRUNEI Tel: (0361) 757-292 SINGAPORE AIRLINES
Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport Tel: (0361) 936-8388, Fax: (0361) 936-8383
GERMANY
Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Batujimbar, Sanur Tel: (0361) 288-535, Fax: (0361) 288-826 Email: germanconsul@bali-ntb.com
UNITED STATES
Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 233-605, Fax: (0361) 222-426 E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id
ABIAN KAPAS Jl. Nusa Indah, East Denpasar, Tel: (0361) 227-176 ANTONIO BLANCO Tel: (0361) 975502, 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.
HUNGARY
Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur. Tel: (0361) 287-701, Fax: (0361) 287-456 Email: huconbali@telkom.net
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 uids. For discomfort, diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; avoid fruits and spicy foods. Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue 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.
GARUDA Jl. Jalan Sugianyar 5 Denpasar Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: (0361) 226-298 24-hour access: 08071-807-807 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 MANDALA AIRLINES
Komp. Plaza Kertawijaya, Jl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar, Reservation Call center 08041234567
ITALY
Lotus Enterprises Building Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran Tel: (0361) 701-005, Fax: (0361) 701-005 E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org
JAPAN Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 227-628, Fax: (0361) 265-066 E-mail: denpasar@mofa.go.jp MALAYSIA
Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jl. Pantai Kuta Tel: (0361) 752-520, Fax: (0361) 766-373 E-mail: info@consulmalaysia-bali.com
MEXICO
PT Puri Astina Putra Building Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 223-266, Fax: (0361) 244-568 E-mail: consulmex@astinatravel.com
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: (0361) 760-275
NETHERLANDS
KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta Tel: (0361) 761-502, Fax: (0361) 752-777 E-mail: dutchconsulate@kcb-tours.com
MUSEUM RUDANA
Tel: (0361) 975-779, 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud
DEPARTURE
Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure. A Rp. 150,000 international departure tax is required. Domestic departure fee is Rp 40,000. No Fiscal tax-exempt to pay for Indonesian and expatriates holding KITAS for International departure. Ngurah Rai Intl Airport, Tel: (0361) 751-011
ROYAL DANISH
Sunset Road No. 89 Ruko Sunset Indah I Kav. 3 Tel: (0361) 821-6979, Fax: (0361) 7666-38 E-mail: danishconsbali@gmail.com
CLINIC&HOSPITAL
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: (0361) 710-515.
MUSEUM SUBAK Tel: (0361) 810-315, Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan
TOURIST INFO.
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
POLAND
Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 11, Block I/C, Banjar Umasari, Kerobokan Tel: (0361) 732-165, Fax: (0361) 732-165 E-mail: consul@balipolandconsulate.com
CONSULATES
AUSTRALIA, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND
Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234 Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: (0361) 221-195 E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au www.bali.indonesia.embassy.gov.au
SLOVAKIA
Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118 Tel: (0361) 426-171, Fax: (0361) 426-477 E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com
NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Tel: (0361) 751-011 BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM
OFFICE Jl. Kuta Raya 2, Kuta Tel: (0361) 756-175/76
SPAIN BRITAIN
Jl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 270-601, Fax: (0361) 287-804 E-mail: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id Istana Kuta Galeria, Blok Vallet 2, No. 11 Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Tel: (0361) 769-296, Fax: (0361) 769-296 E-mail: espana_bali@blueline.net.id
BRAZIL
Jl. Raya Legian No. 186, Kuta Tel: (0361) 757-775, Fax: (0361) 751-005 Email: brazilconsul@bali.net
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
CHILE
Jl. Jl. Pengembak Gg 1 No. 3, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 756-781, Fax: (0361) 756-783 E-mail: chilehonconsulate@bali-villa.com
SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12, Kuta Tel: (0361) 751-735, Fax: (0361) 754-457 E-mail: bali@honorarvertretung.ch
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