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The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali introduces Flavours of Bali Package start from USD 340++ valid until 23 December 2008

Indulge your taste temptation to experience the epicurean delights from the award winning culinary teams in Balinese contemporary setting.

The package includes:
* Accommodation at Deluxe Lagoon Access Room
* Airport transfer to and from the resort
* 1 (One) time Indonesian dining experience at Mayang Sari, a modern Indonesian restaurant for 2 persons (beverage excluded)
* 1 (One) time Seafood dinner experience at Ocean Terrace, beachfront restaurant for 2 persons (beverage excluded)
* 1 (One) time Balinese cooking lesson with Chef for 2 persons followed by lunch
* Daily tropical fruit in the room
* Daily buffet breakfast at Café Lagoon for 2 persons.
* Daily afternoon tea at Mayang Sari Lounge served by Butler.
* Complimentary coffee and tea delivered to the room by Butler 24 hours.
* Complimentary access to gymnasium, sauna and jacuzzi.
* 24 hour Butler Service.
* Late check out until 2 PM

Terms and conditions:
* Rate is per room per night with minimum stay of 3 (Three) nights and is subject to 21% Government tax and service charge.
* Rate is applicable for single or double occupancy.
* Reservation in advance is required and subject to room availability.
* Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or promotions.
* Credit card is required at time of reservation.
* Hotel cancellation policy applies.
* Not valid for group bookings.

Café Lagoon
Café Lagoon features western and pan-Asian cuisine, with an extensive à la carte menu. Various buffet themes are also offered. Café Lagoon has a spectacular glass show kitchen where you can observe their chefs preparing the best of eastern and western cuisine.

The restaurant has both air-conditioned and al fresco seating areas, furnished in a contemporary style. A lavish breakfast buffet is offered, featuring western and Asian breakfast items, a fresh juice counter, a specialist barista station, and an open bakery. The à la carte menu selected carefully by world renowned chefs features many ingredients of international and traditional flavours. In addition to local Javanese and Balinese specialities, guests can enjoy selected international cuisines such as Indian, Chinese, Japanese, European and many others, which are all distinctively presented. Our warm, friendly staff will be happy to advise you on the house favourites.

Thanks to the spacious wine cellar inside the restaurant, guests can enjoy world class wines selected from around the world. As well as being spoilt for choice of cuisine, guests will be able to treat their eyes to a spectacular fresh view of lush tropical gardens and the blue lagoon while enjoying their meal.

Mayang Sari Restaurant
The many and varied flavours of Indonesian cuisine are presented in an exciting new way at Mayang Sari Restaurant. The hotel’s signature restaurant offers a unique modern Indonesian dining experience, drawing on authentic and traditional recipes.

Using locally-grown fruits and vegetables and the full range of Indonesian herbs and spices, the selection of dishes presents familiar flavours in a way more suited to the modern restaurants for which Bali is quickly gaining an international reputation.

Award-winning executive chef I Made Putra has drawn inspiration from traditional menus. He imbues each dish with a presentation worthy of the major trophies and awards, which he and his team have repeatedly accrued in culinary competitions both in Indonesia and abroad. Service is exceptional, as befits the luxury surroundings of The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali, and the expansive glass frontage of the restaurant looks out onto one of the lagoons from which the hotel takes its name.

The restaurant is accessible from two levels, with a winding circular stair creating the impression of a meal to remember as it descends. An adjacent lounge is used to await seating, for pre-dinner drinks, cigars, and a selection of daily afternoon tea delicacies.

Ocean Terrace
Ocean Terrace, the beachfront dining restaurant and oyster bar features a choice of Continental & Asian creative dishes as well as ultra fresh and live seafood located at the beachfront, affording spectacular ocean views.

Bastian Mantey, Chef de Cuisine of Ocean Terrace bringing a wealth of knowledge gained from working in some of Europe’s finest Michelin-starred restaurants. Bastian transfers his innovative and creative talents to Ocean Terrace to ensure that every meal is a culinary experience, styled to perfection.

Should you have any special dietary requests or gourmet preferences, please do not hesitate to ask Bastian – he will be delighted to create a “tasting journey” for you to experience.

Live seafood, fresh from the local fisherman, is one of the specialties. Make your selection from the live seafood aquarium and have it prepared to your liking by the chefs. The restaurant also features an extensive grill menu.

The fresh seafood here gives a nod to the expected fish and lobster beloved of menus worldwide, each with an unexpected twist. The local content of this menu selection cannot be discounted. Bali’s rock Lobster, Ocean crab, river prawn and Mahi-Mahi fish as well as oysters are a few choices for guests to enjoy while being embraced by the Nusa Dua fresh air.

For enquiries or bookings, please contact +62.361.771327 or email: thelaguna.nusaduabali@luxurycollection.com

Source: http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com

Add comment August 19th, 2008

Kuta Karnival Announces Program – 9 Days of Fun on the Beach October 18-26, 2008

Graha Wicaksana, the head of Community Development for Kuta, Bali’s most famous beach area, has confirmed that the Kuta Karnival returns for nine days from October 18-26, 2008.

Initially organized as a response to the Bali terrorist attack of October 2002, the event has now become a regular fixture on Bali’s busy calendar of yearly events. This year’s event has been given the motto of “A Celebration of Life” reflecting the nine days of traditional art performances, sunset dances on the beach, sports activities, and an entire bazaar of culinary kiosks located in tents up and down the beach.

Following the first Kuta Karnival held in 2003, this will represent the sixth year for the festivities which now garners national and international press coverage. The 2008 Karnival will also feature Balinese dance competitions, environmental conservation exhibits, a fun cycle show, seminars and a mass street parade. Based on past years, the Kuta Karnival is expected to draw more than 90,000 people.

Some of the highlights of this year’s Kuta Karnival:

● Opening Ceremony - Held on the first day of the event, this day will be marked by a traditional Sekar Jagat dance and “Bali Paddle for Peace” in which 1,000 surfers will take to the ocean to spread flower pedals on the waves. 500 turtles will also be released back into the local seas.

● Food Festival - Tentatively set for day 8 and 9 of the Kuta Karnival more than 60 of Bali’s best restaurants will set up kiosks along Kuta Beach. A children’s play area will be in operation and live entertainment will be on offer from a central stage during these two days when more than 30,000 visitors are expected to attend.

● Tebs Shocking Games - Tebs will be offering samples of their beverages and a number of adventure activities including rope climbing and rope games offered under the careful supervision of the professionals from Tree Top Bedugul.

● Beach Volley Ball Competitions - Volley Ball competitions between both local and international teams at the competition arena on each day of the Kuta Karnival.

● Beach Soccer - Held on “Surf Family Day” informal soccer matches for all those who wish to take part.

● Sand Creations - School children will have the opportunity to compete for prizes as they display their ability to build sand-based sculptures.

● Life Guard Demonstrations - See life-saving techniques demonstrated by the Kuta Life Saving Association.

● Surfing and Body Building - Competitions to be held at “Halfway Point” on Kuta Beach.

● Skate Ramp - Bali’s landmark skate arena located on the beach will allow everyone a chance to try their skill at skateboarding. Day 3 will be dedicated to a final skate boarding competition.

● Tug-of-War- See companies, clubs and community groups compete.

● Traditional Dance and Music - Scheduled for every afternoon of the Karnival - a different traditional Balinese dance each day.

● Surfer Girl Balinese Dance Competition - Traditional dance competition for children.

● Traditional Kite Flying - Scheduled for day 2, some 3,200 kites are targeted to participate. at the Bali Garden Hotel.

● Arts Attractions - Alumni from Bali’s Indonesian Arts Institute (ISI) will perform during the Karnival.

● Bali Islamic Festival - Islamic-themed activities will be on offer at the Discovery Shopping Mall.

● Beach Stalls - Local merchants and organization offering knowledge and goods from their bazaar stalls stretched along the beach.

● Suzuki Music Festival - scheduled for each day of the Karnival, see new products and national bands perform.

● IndieFez XL - Sponsored by XL on the music stage, Day 5.

● Cardinal Awards - A competition between local bands and models. Winners will compete in Bandung, West Java in a national competition later in the year.

● Karnival Parade - Set for the last day of the Karnival in the parade will include decorated floats, roller skaters, cyclists, big bikes, antique cars, gamelan orchestras, and horse-drawn carts.

● Jalan Santai - A fun walks by more than 2,000 people through Kuta Beach.

For more information contact Mr. Graha Wicaksana at telephone ++62-(0)815575222.

Source: www.balidiscovery.com

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