Megan Neil
For years it has lived in the shadow of its more famous neighbour Bali.
Now Indonesia’s pristine Lombok Island is making a concerted effort to build itself up as the next Bali, while trying to maintain its natural charm.
Slower to catch the tourism train than its neighbour to the west, Lombok has been promoted as an “unspoiled Bali”.
But a future $US600 million ($A626 million) development may see it emerge on par with Bali as a world-class tourism destination, according to the United Arab Emirates-based developer. (more…)
July 29th, 2008
JAKARTA: Garuda Indonesia says it will allocate the newly-delivered Boeing 737-800 Next Generation series aircraft on the Perth Bali route from August 18.
“This move is in direct response to the resurgence in tourism to Bali from Western Australia,” the company said in a statement. (more…)
July 29th, 2008
Soothe the mind, body and spirit. Experience spa journey in Paradise and stay at the unique feature of luxury resort in Bali.
The package includes:
* Accommodation at Deluxe Studio Room
* Airport transfer to and from the resort
* 1 (One) time Sunrise Yoga & Spa package for 2 persons, comprising 1 hour Surya Chandra yoga session, healthy fruit and vegetables refreshment and 1 hour Shirodara treatment, an ancient Indian spa treatment (more…)
July 28th, 2008
Tony Greenwood of Pinjarra’s Peel Zoo is involved in the sustainable rehabilitation, rejuvenation and revitalisation of Australian and International flora and fauna on a daily basis.
The Bali Zoo will be the main point of discussion at the upcoming Asia for Animals Conference to be held in August 27th-29th 2008, due to its transformation from being dilapidated and often insensitive of the animal’s natural habitat, to being respected and admired around the world. (more…)
July 28th, 2008
Creative Holidays has gone mad! As Bali continues to be in high demand with Australian travellers, Creative Holidays is offering a fantastic opportunity to earn 500 World Rewards points.
Andrew Yell, general manager, sales, marketing and product, Creative Holidays said, “Bali is an incredibly diverse, great value destination which, with the continued support of the travel industry and consumers, will remain a favourite holiday destination for Australians. (more…)
July 25th, 2008
The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival in Bali has scored a coup this year by luring best-selling authors Vikram Seth and John Berendt to head its line-up of participants.
Indian-born Seth leapt to international fame in 1993 with the publication of his extraordinary novel, A Suitable Boy, a sweeping 1400-page saga set in post-independence India. (more…)
July 25th, 2008
Garuda Indonesia’s Bali on ANY budget is offering some very luxurious and beneficial spa treatments complimentary in the latest spa flyer.
When you visit Bali, the ultimate spa destination as voted internationally by many magazines, you will not just feel the pampering hands of your masseuse but also you will feel the benefits to your body. A massage is extremely beneficial to your health. When muscles are stressed they block oxygen and nutrients leading to inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle tissue. A massage will help loosen this tissue, release toxins and get blood and oxygen circulating properly. (more…)
July 24th, 2008
SOAKING up the sun on Bali’s Kuta beach sounds blissful but for Bondi Beach lifeguards on a cultural exchange in Indonesia it has proved an unpredictable exercise that has left them exhausted.
A handful of the larrikin boys in blue, made famous through Logie-winning observational series Bondi Rescue, have been put through their paces battling wild surf and unfamiliar conditions while filming Bondi Rescue: Bali, to screen on Channel 10 later this year. (more…)
July 24th, 2008
New Zealander and President of Skål International, Phillip Sims will be the guest of honor at a luncheon on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, to be held at the Melia Bali Villas & Spa Resort.
The Bali Chapter was singled out for recognition at the last international Skål Congress in Macau where the large and fast-growing Bali chapter was termed a ”Super Hero Club. (more…)
July 22nd, 2008
Governor Beratha Calls on Karangasem’s Regent to Revoke Enabling Regulation and Halt ‘Chateau de Bali’ Project.
With controversy brewing regarding villa projects built in violation of zoning and environmental rules on Uluwatu and Kerambitan Beach, a separate imbroglio is now underway on Bukit Mimba near the east coast port of Padang Bai. (more…)
July 21st, 2008
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