Asia World Indonesia News Bulletin Magazine - April 2018 - Luxury Products & Services

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Issue #28|April 2018

General Manager’s

MESSAGE Dear valued partners Welcome into the month of April.

This month’s edition is a very special one as we are focusing entirely on Asia World Indonesia and our products and services.

As the leading luxury travel agency in Indonesia we would like to showcase what Asia World Indonesia has to offer.

Asia World Indonesia is operating on the highest service levels possible and can offer your clients pure luxury when traveling with us.

From a flawless VIP arrival service, 7 Star Butler Guides, Private Jets & Helicopters, Private Islands, Private Cruises to Private Villas….here is a sneak peek into taking luxe to the next level.

I do hope that this April edition of our monthly News Bulletin will help to entice your clients to book their stay in Indonesia with us.

Our credo is….only the best of the best is good enough for your esteemed clients.

I hope you enjoy reading our latest News Bulletin and please feel free to reach out to me should you have any question.

Kind regards,

Marcel Barmettler General Manager

CON TENTS 10

VIP Airport Assistance

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Butler Guide Service

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AWI Fleet

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AWI Special Vehicles

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Bodyguard Service

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Private Jets

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Private Helicopters

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Charter Cruises

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Private Islands

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Diving Spots

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Beach Clubs

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Private Villas

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Wellness Products

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Best Selling Signature Experiences

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Best Golf Courses

CEO Renato Domini|renato@asiaworldindonesia.com General Manager Marcel Barmettler|marcel@asiaworldindonesia.com

Business Development Manager Slava Dyugaev|slava@asiaworldindonesia.com Customer Service Manager Benjamin Pigneguy |benjamin@asiaworldindonesia.com Finance and Accounting Manager Maruli H. Hutauruk|maruli@asiaworldindonesia.com MICE Manager Wahyu Listyo Adi|wahyu@asiaworldindonesia.com IT Manager Paulus Wirya Adhi S|wirya@asiaworldindonesia.com

Logistics Manager I Gusti A.A. Sunu|sunu@asiaworldindonesia.com Manager Travel Designer & Reservations Africa and Europe Welly Jayapranatha|Welly@asiaworldindonesia.com Team Leader Americas, Australia & Virtuoso Ira Sukma Utami|ira@asiaworldindonesia.com Manager Travel Design & Reservations Asia / Middle East Ribut Dwi Santoso|ribut@asiaworldindonesia.com Manager Travel Design & Reservations France Rudi Sulistyawan| rudi@asiaworldindonesia.com

Team Leader Product Rina Dewi|rina@asiaworldindonesia.com Market Manager France Geoffrey Berdal|geoffrey@asiaworldindonesia.com Representative for Australia,New Zealand and Virtuoso Scott Cammell|scott@asiaworldindonesia.com The Americas Representative Douglas Vogl|doug@asiaworldindonesia.com

Questions & Feedback Phone: +62 361 722 188 Fax: +62 361 722 187 E-mail: info@asiaworldindonesia.com Address: Panorama Building 4th Floor, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 620, Denpasar, Bali, 80228 - Indonesia

Member of:

VIP Airport Assistance

VIP Arrival Assistance Experience the true VIP service on your arrival. Meet and greet with our representative as soon as you arrive at the arrival hall.

Our team will assist you through the immigration and customs formalities without hassle, collect your luggage and escort them to the public sector of the terminal where your vehicle awaits.

VIP Departure Assistance Experience the true VIP service on your departure. On your departure savor your last moments while relaxing in a comfortable environment. As soon as you arrive at the airport, our representative will assist you through the checked in process, as well as immigration and security without hassle. And then you will be escorted to the Premier Lounge where complimentary refreshments, beverages, spa and other facilities are available for you to enjoy until your flight departs.

BUTLER GUIDE

Doubling as personal assistant, travel facilitator, guide and attentive holiday manager, every butler guides at Asia World Indonesia is trained to attend to you and your needs.

7 Star Service Training Specialist - Magnums Butlers International In order to maintain and improve our services, every guide received the best training from one of the best butler trainer such as Ms. Josephine Ive from “SEVEN STAR BUTLERS”. Ms. Ive is UK’s first female butler working with the British High Court Judges which its clients and guests included the Queen Elizabeth and many other notable personalities. She also trained many butlers from luxury hotels around the world.

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Asia World Indonesia Fleet

Avanza The Avanza is a mini MPV designed by Toyota. This entry-level MPV is equipped with Dual front SRS air bags and ELR seatbelts, immobilizer, remote central locking, air conditioner and roomy cabin seating up to 2 passengers on board. Intimate yet comfortable, this is the perfect way to travel in private and arrive in style.

Because we know how important your time and comforts, our priority is to deliver you with the best options of vehicles along with great private chauffeur.

Innova The Innova is an elegant and urbane multipassenger vehicle (MPV) sedan, with up to 4 passengers on board in 3 rows of seating, sporty design and curves, aerodynamically shaped exterior, panoramic windows, remote central locking, SRS air-bags, dual air conditioner and ABS. The finest family car to be found anywhere.

Commuter - Hiace Getting you from A to B in comfort and style, Hiace is a Toyota Commuter Bus, seating up to 12 passengers on board with Dual SRS airbags, remote central locking, Bus rear cooler air conditioner, slide and recline front seats and ABS. A smooth and speedy option to get you there faster together.

Power Bank & Wi-Fi To ensure you are always connected

we

provide

on board mobile WiFi and Power Banks in all of our fleet.

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Special Vehicles

Our special fleet collection designed to fulfill the needs for luxury travel in style. From a deluxe MPV to SUV capable off-road are ready to deliver the best on board service.

Alphard / Vellfire

Mercedes A-class

This sleek and spacious minivan is perfect for families and groups of friends, with enough room for everyone. A luxury Toyota MPV, Alphard fits up to 4 passengers on board. With a spacious interior infused with quality and style, Alphard features a moon roof, safety belts, air conditioner with cabin air filter, dual SRS airbags and ABS system with EBD.

A small elegant family car integrated with blue efficiency engine and comfort features such as multimedia systems, air conditioner, electronic assistants, climate control and seats. It is also equipped with safety features such as Pre-Safe anticipatory system, ABS, Distronic plus and SRS airbags for safety driving..

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Hyundai H1

Wrangler Rubicon (JEEP)

H-1 is the answer when a regular, car-based station wagon is just not big enough. This luxury MPV delivers excellent performance with dynamic urban design, the convenience of users inside the spacious space, high safety standards, efficient technologies and robust stability. The comfort features such as air conditioner, AUX terminal, anti-corrosion treatment, audio system, sliding doors on both sides. H-1 has been optimized for the protection of driver and passengers with Disc Brakes, Back-up Warning System, and Airbag System.

One of finest Jeep and Indonesia’s favorite 4x4 vehicles. Blending the reliability and durability of the world’s toughest cars with the comfort, convenience and technology. A Wrangler Rubicon (JEEP), a luxury type 4-wheels drive SUV with off-road capability, fits up to 2 passengers for single cabin and 4 passengers for double cabin onboard with luxurious quality interior, safety belts, air conditioner, side-supplemental airbags with sensor, dual SRS airbags and ABS system with EBD

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Mercedes E-class A stylish executive car with E-220 CDI powerful yet efficient engine, sporty design, hi-tech technology, exquisite materials and finishes throughout the cabin and extensive safety equipment such as Attention Assist drowsiness detection and Collision Prevention Assist

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Special Vehicles

Mercedes Sprinter MotorHome

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otorhome, house on the wheels based on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter. Enjoy the feeling of

freedom and comfort during your holiday with Motorhome which fully equipped with kitchen, bathroom with toilet and a flatbed fits up to 2 adults for a good nice sleep. There are also fully functional daily living essentials which ready to be used such as microwave, refrigerator, LED TV with BOSE sound system, Coffee & Tea Maker and also a Working Desk with internet connection via wifi and wireless printer and a fax machines.

Imagine a relaxed breakfasts, hot meals at lunchtime and having a tea or coffee served by on-board private guide butler at any time you desire whilst your private chauffeur drove you to your destinations - you always have everything on board.

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Bodyguards Service

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sia World Indonesia is also offering your clients special assistance during their stay

in Indonesia.

A Team of highly trained security personnel is available for your clients. From a personal bodyguard to a team of multiple security members, Asia World Indonesia can offer several options.

Please contact us at info@asiaworldindonesia.com for more details.

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Private Jets

Asia World Indonesia enables you to travel in luxury and style in a selection of Private Jets.

The Embraer Legacy 600, the Gulfstream G550 or the Bombardier Global 5000 offer maximum comfort and service.

Please contact us at info@asiaworldindonesia. com for more details.

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Helicopters

Asia World Indonesia enables you to beat the traffic by transferring you with a helicopter to the destination of your choice.

The Augusta 109 or the Airbus Eurocopter AS350 B2 are designed to offer you the best comfort.

Please contact us at info@asiaworldindonesia. com for more details.

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Mutiara Laut

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iterally, Mutiara Laut means “Pearl of The Sea�, Mutiara Laut is a twomast schooner built to model an

18th

century

North

Atlantic

schooner

combined with Indonesian Phinisi boat style. The Mutiara Laut is built to a high level of exclusive design standards by renowned Dutch architects and boat builders using only super-yacht quality equipment and fittings. Everything from the meticulously detailed

interior

engineered

to

the

hull-design

professionally

and

European

quality rigging is specifically crafted to make it one of the most luxurious, efficient and safest vessels at sea.

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Mutiara Laut offer luxury cruise itineraries throughout the year, these exclusive cruise expeditions will vary from visits to the Komodo Dragons, a cultural experience with the Asmat Warrior Tribes in Papua, a trip to the Spice Is-lands in Banda, a gypsy village in Wakatobi or just experience the best diving in the world on the untouched coral reefs around the various islands of Indonesia, and they do it all in style.

In short, the Mutiara Laut is one of the most superblyengineered charter vessels in Indonesian Waters with its highly experienced Captain and professional crew of 13 guaranteed to give you a

comfortable

and

safe

adventure.

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Alila Purnama

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lila Purnama, translated as The Full Moon, is one of the most luxurious live-aboard Phinisi ships in Asia. Built to a model of a traditional Indonesian

Phinisi-boat, the 46 meters long Alila Purnama emphasis on style and sustainability equipped with all custom-made furniture from locally sourced materials such as teak wood and rattan.

Onboard are five stylish and surprisingly spacious ensuite bedrooms. The design of this luxury vessel recalls a proud heritage of the Indonesian maritime kingdoms that flourished in the Archipelago. The Cirebon suite is inspired by the West Java Kingdom, the Sumenep by Madura, the Mataram reflects Central Java and the Klungkung from Bali. The best of them is Sriwijaya, a master suite that reflects the legacy of the Sriwijaya Empire. The cabin pro-vides the ultimate space for relaxation, with private balcony, large sundeck with daybed and deckchairs and bathroom featuring shower, two sinks, a full-size bathtub.

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Newly launched at the third quarter of 2012, Alila Purnama is open for Limited Edition voyages which cater to individual reservations (two persons sharing a suite). Set itineraries can take guests to sail to the famous Komodo islands from May to September in a 6 nights and 7 days sailing trip. Next, it is scheduled to sail to the volcanic landscape of Ambon in October before departing to explore the wildlife-chain of Raja Ampat Island in November until March.

The

vessel

can

be

also

chartered privately for tailormade

cruises

(minimum

four nights). Alila Purnama can sail to any of the 17,000 islands in the Indonesian archipelago, which consists mostly of uninhabited islets.

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Silolona

S

ilolona is an incarnations of the traditional Indonesian ships, originally used for trade along the historic spice routes, these mini

yachts offer comfort and experiences that can compete with some of the most modern yachts of today. The sailing boats are designed to offer unparalleled luxury onboard with all modern comforts while sailing, but also assured its guests of a rich traditional experience. Through the journey, guests get the opportunity to travel to remote places on the archipelago, experiencing the diverse traditions and cultures. From diving, snorkeling around the best reefs in the world or simply relaxing under the shade of the vessel’s splendid sails on its elegant teak deck, passengers aboard can experience a variety of activities.

You can enjoy a scrumptious meal cooked by the Executive Chef on-board.

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Made

from

powerful

hand

crafted traditional wooden, this sailing vessel newly build from the finest tropical hard-woods to German Lloyds specifications by the Master Konjo boat builders of Sulawesi. This magnificent boat melds the best of the traditional spice island sailing vessels with all of the modern amenities and safety features one would expect in a vessel of her quality.

Built in the time-honored traditions of the Buginese Phinisi schooners, the vessel has been outfitted to provide a high level of safety and comfort to its 10 pas-sengers and crew of 16.

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Katharina

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he Katharina is a traditional Indonesian “Phinisi� built in 1995 in Kalimantan using the best grades of iron wood .

Her slim hull was originally being planned for commercial sailing before we spotted her in the making and fitted her as a cruising vessel.

Not only is the Katharina very elegant on the water, she is also fast becoming a classic yacht as very few of these original designs remain.

Katharina’s overall length is 40 meters, providing comfort-able accommodation for up to 14 guests in 6 cabins located below deck . All cabins offer all necessary amenities including private bathrooms, individually controlled AC and storage space including a safe.

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The “Katharina� Phinisi vessel is

already

specialized adventure

for

many

in

culture

cruises

years and along

inaccessible and remote areas of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It has been conceived and equipped to accommodate small groups of passengers for cruising along the

Indonesian

archipelago,

offering an excellent standard of reliability, safety and comfort.

Led by Captain Iwan, the Katharina is catered for by an all Indonesian crew of 12, dedicated to make your stay aboard truly memorable.

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Alexa

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ouples seeking the ultimate in luxury, can now explore the Indonesian Archipelago aboard a traditional sailing vessel built just

for two.

With only one expansive cabin on the 31-meter Alexa, cruises are individually tailored to couple’s wishes, from surfing in Sumbawa, trekking and diving in Komodo National Park, or swimming with dolphins in the Flores Sea. Walk on a deserted beach in a farflung exotic island or just kick back and do nothing at all, aboard what is essentially a luxury floating resort for two.

Alexa has been built by hand in a Phinisi boat style and the design is mixes between the traditional with the new refinished original teak, glass and sleek stainless steel, primitive sculpture and well-chosen antiques.

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Alexa once carried cargos of spices between Sumba, Flores, Sumbawa and Sulawesi, and is now docked in Flores.

Itineraries are entirely flexible and the ship’s has 7 crews includes a Cruise Director who is a certified dive instructor, a Resident Spa Therapist, Private Chef and Captain with 15 years navigating experience.

The main deck offers several open lounge areas and on the lower deck is a library stocked with travel books and maps, along with a big screen TV. The original ship’s galley has been replaced with a modern open galley.

Alexa is a totally unique experience,

to

have

an

entire ship for you and your partner to play on, to sail stylishly amongst sun-kissed islands, nothing could be more exciting.

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s a country with more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is surely the most perfect place for a private island

resort. Just try to imagine there are thousands of smaller island archipelagos which delight with crystal clear turquoise waters; white sand beaches, variety of exotic flora and fauna – and most of all peace, privacy and luxury.

Want to escape from the world and just spend some time by yourself amongst nature?

Book out a whole island and enjoy feeling like the whole world is yours. Just for you, we have chosen the best private island resorts in Indonesia.

Pangkil Island

P

ulau Pangkil Kecil is a delightful little island in Indonesia located close

to

Singapore.

‘Pulau’

means ‘island’ and ‘Kecil’ means ‘small’ in Indonesia. When you hire Pangkil you get everything: all the driftwood palaces (luxury accommodation), the bar, the sound system, the pool, kayaks, snorkeling

equipment,

speedboats,

kitchen, and more than twenty staff to provide you with excellent service.

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Guests accommodation are Driftwood Palaces constructed using logs salvaged from the sea and the surrounding islands. There are ten Palaces, none of them are more than five paces from the beach. The Palaces are all elevated from the ground and are openly constructed to take advantage of the tropical breezes and stunning views. They are sufficiently far apart and cleverly designed to ensure complete privacy. They all feature at least one, large four-poster bed. The four-posters have a small fan and reading lamps inside, enclosed within a mosquito netting for maximum convenience. They have roof-mounted fans and they all have their own adjacent bathrooms.

Full board meals included.

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Krakal Island

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ituated

in

Karimunjawa

the Marine

midst

of

National

Park, happy to announce that

we have another gorgeous Island to offer you a unique tropical experience.

Krakal is a pristine desert Island with crystal clear waters and the stuff of romantic dreams. Located 30 minutes away from Kura kura Resort which used solely for day-trip excursions, but now extend to the Guests the opportunity for an exclusive overnight stay.

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This extension from Kura Kura Resort is offered for one night although additional nights could be arranged if desired. Krakal is an unspoiled location of natural beauty with no electricity or kitchen facilities so you will be provide petrol lamps (torches, candles and so on), which makes the intimate focus with your loved ones !

Without kitchen facilities available on the island, staff from Kura Kura Resort will provide a picnic hamper with your choice of specially prepared food for overnight stays and transfers (from/to Kura Kura Resort).

As for the activities, Karimunjawa is known for the richness of its marine life, and your main itinerary will includes lots of snorkeling through one of Indonesia’s best coral reefs, diving, island hopping or island cruises.

Full board meals included.

Note: you will be provided with a mobile phone to contact Kura Kura Resort at any time.

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Isle East indies

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sle East Indies, originally named Pulau Kaliage Kecil, a petite jewel in the Thousand Islands, a collection

of tropical islands in the Java Sea near to Jakarta. Isle East Indies is a totally private island, so when you book your stay, you have the luxury of the entire island paradise awaiting you. There are four houses dotted around the island, enhancing

the

feeling

of

absolute

privacy and serenity. The main Joglo houses a large living and dining pavilion, two master suites and two bathrooms.

The Malay style guesthouse includes a master suite with an adjacent bathroom and the Balinese Lumbung has a double bed and separate toilet and shower area. There is a fantastic freestanding pavilion to convene at for dinner and drinks.

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A sustainable ecological haven, this unparalleled private island rental experience offers the chance for a holiday of a lifetime. Your journey to paradise begins on the Radan Mas – a vintage yacht commissioned and built in Cowes over forty years ago by a British aristocrat. Aboard the Radan Mas you will enjoy luxurious surroundings, made all the more impressive by the breath-taking scenery of Indonesia and her many islands. As you take in the magical views, you may enjoy a light meal and a glass of champagne served by professional team, before retiring to make the most of the stunning sights from the decadent seating area on deck.

Full board meals included.

All that’s left to do is to unwind and enjoy your incredible private island holiday experience !!

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Bali & Nusa Penida

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iven the title “one of the most beautiful islands in the world”, Bali is also a popular dive travel destination

in Indonesia. Many visitors find the attraction of good shore-based resort diving set against a stunning back drop of huge, magnificent volcanoes and picturesque rice paddy terraces, simply irresistible. Others enjoy the island’s charms and then hop on board a liveaboard cruise departing from Bali.

The

waters

of

this

island

are

surprisingly

unheralded. Bali scuba diving isn’t simply the holiday ‘extra’ that some people might imagine.

Previously the preserve of surfers and beach vacation types, nowadays the island sees an increasing number of tourists hauling dive bags around.

Indeed, one of the greatest features of Bali are the incredibly rich and varied dive sites. Deep drop-offs and steep banks, coral ridges and bommies, one of the most famous wrecks in the world, volcanic outcrops and seagrass beds are all part of the underwater tapestry. With its colorful and diverse marine life, there’s enough here to keep you coming back for more.

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To the east of the island lies the Lombok Strait, the first deep

Diving Season:

water trench directly to the east of the Asian continental shelf.

The dive season is year round in Bali although

Through this channel flows the greatest volume of tidal water

conditions do vary from time to time and location

on earth. This Pacific Ocean can create some powerful currents

to location. December to March is rainy season

and rollercoaster rides that characterize some of the dive sites.

(although most days it doesn’t rain) and there are

It also means regular visits from large and unusual pelagic fish

fewer scuba divers around. However, visibility is

like the incredible mola mola, or sunfish. The strong currents can

sometimes a little reduced around the north and

also clean the water and create fantastic visibility.

west of the island.

The best conditions to dive in Tulamben can

There is something for everyone; allow yourself to be surprised

be found early April – October. It is dry season

for you never really know just what you might see in this ever-

during these months and visibility can reach a

changing underwater kingdom. Experienced divers will enjoy

spectacular 40 metres at this time of year.

the thrill of the currents around Nusa Penida, beginners will love

The diving around Nusa Penida is good all year

the simplicity of the locations in Tulamben Bay incl. USAT Liberty

round and visibility is generally 20-30 metres.

Shipwreck and Padang Bai, and photographers will flock to the

Water temperatures are usually 25-26°C except

muck diving sites of Tulamben area (Seraya) and Amed.

during mola mola season when it can drop to the

All of this combined with the friendliness of the Balinese people,

low 20’s. Sunfish, sharks and other large pelagics

glorious weather, white sandy beaches and recent marine

are best spotted between June and October

protection measures make Bali an increasingly sought after

which is also the time when seas might be both

destination by scuba divers from across the world.

disturbed and enriched by the monsoon winds.

The best time to see mantas is from April until June, although they are present all year round.

Dive Certificate Requirements: Tulamben Bay, Padangbai and Menjangan: All level certification including beginner (non-certified diver).

Nusa Penida, Mimpang, Tepekong, Gili Biaha, Amed: Advanced Open Water Certified Diver with minimum log dives 35 dives.

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Komodo Island

T

he national park reserve of Komodo Island offers the liveaboard diver just about every type of tropical scuba diving imaginable

- from warm, calm and colorful shallow reefs alive with hundreds of colorful reef fishes and crammed with invertebrates, to current-swept deep cool water sea mounts, walls and pinnacles patrolled by sharks, tuna and other big fish.

The variety of marine life that you can see in Komodo rivals the world’s best dive destinations.

This is close to the world’s epicenter for marine diversity and you’ll see loads of stuff here on a liveaboard diving cruise that you just won’t see anywhere else in the world.

From sunfish, mantas, dolphins and eagle rays to pygmy seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, clown frogfish, nudibranchs and blue-ringed octopus, all are at home amongst a spectacular range of colorful sponges, sea squirts, tunicates and corals; Komodo is a macro enthusiast’s heaven.

Geologically, Komodo Island and Rinca are part of Flores, separated from Sumbawa to the west by the Sape Strait. In the middle of the strait, the bottom drops to almost 300 meters. The many islands and relatively shallow seas between Flores and Komodo’s west coast mean very fast currents at tidal changes, especially when the higher tidal waters of the Pacific Ocean in the north flow through into the Indian Ocean to the south. The upwellings from the deep surrounding seas bring nutrients and plankton to keep these waters rich and well-fed, which makes perfect conditions for some spectacular scuba diving.

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Diving Season: Geologically, Komodo Island and Rinca are part of Flores, separated from Sumbawa to the west by the Sape Strait. In the middle of the strait, the bottom drops to almost 300 meters. The many islands and relatively shallow seas between Flores and Komodo’s west coast mean very fast currents at tidal changes, especially when the higher tidal waters of the Pacific Ocean in the north flow through into the Indian Ocean to the south. The upwellings from the deep surrounding seas bring nutrients and plankton to keep these waters rich and well-fed, which makes perfect conditions for some spectacular scuba diving.

Dive Certificate Requirements: Only experienced divers (minimum Advanced Open Water with 50 log dives)

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Raja Ampat

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ocated off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is

an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small isles, cays and shoals surrounding the 4 main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo. It is a part of the newly named West Papua Province of Indonesia which was formerly Irian Jaya and is mostly the domain of liveaboards, however there are also a very limited number of dive resorts available too.

Simply put, Raja Ampat is the bees knees in the world of scuba diving. If you don’t enjoy your dives here, you may as well sell your equipment!

According to the Conservation International Rapid Assessment Bulletin and their more recent 2006 scientific surveys, the marine life diversity in West Papua is considerably greater than all other areas sampled in the coral triangle of Indonesia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea. It is quite simply the cream of the crop in world diving!

Over 1,200 fish species - a world record 284 on 1 single dive at Kofiau Island, the benchmark figure for an excellent dive site of 200 fish species surpassed on 51% of Raja Ampat dives (another world record), 600 coral species (a remarkable 97% of all scleratinia recorded from Indonesia are likely to occur in these islands), 699 mollusk species - again another world high. It is believed that the region will soon receive protected area status.

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The term “Frontier Diving” seems to have been invented for the

Diving Season:

Raja Ampat islands. To visit these waters is to feel at the edge

Most Indonesian liveaboards visit Raja Ampat

of the earth. To gaze over the crystalline seas from onboard a

during the months of October until the end of

liveaboard at the beehive-shaped, largely uninhabited islands

April, although it is possible to find a few boats

is to be as far away from it all as you can imagine. At many

running trips all the year round. During the months

places on the sea in Asia, the night sky is lit up like Piccadilly

of July to mid-September, strong winds and rain

Circus by fishing boats. At night time in Misool you can peer out

can cause rough seas, causing boats to schedule

at the horizon and maybe see one or two distant specks of light.

other areas to visit and closing some of the dive

Scuba diving in West Papua mostly takes the form of drift

resorts in this period.

dives due to the moderate currents prevalent in the area,

However, it is possible to enjoy scuba diving in West

which provide nutrients for the myriad fish and coral. The

Papua all year round since several boats leave

variety of marine life can be staggering. Some areas boast

the islands of Raja Ampat and move east along

enormous schools of fish and regular sightings of sharks, such

the north coast of Papua into Cenderawasih Bay.

as wobbegongs. At Mansuar it’s highly likely you’ll encounter

Here you can find whale sharks at any time of the

large groups of manta rays and turtles. From the boat and often

year and many of the dive sites are sheltered from

close to shore you may get the chance to don your snorkeling

rough seas.

gear for some unforgettable interaction with resident pods of

October to April is a time when plankton blooms

dolphins or even some passing whales.

reduce visibility but bring greater numbers of

Due to the sometimes strong currents, diving in Raja Ampat is

manta rays to the area.

not really considered a good choice for absolute beginners, rather for scuba divers with a few dives under their weightbelts looking to get away from the crowds. Visibility is normally very good but can vary and is normally at its best earlier in the day so your pre-breakfast dives are not to be slept through!

Dive Certificate Requirements: TAll level certification (from Open Water Certified Divers to Dive Master)

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Wakatobi

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ising from the depths of the Banda Sea, south east of the mainland of Sulawesi, the main islands of Wangi, Kaledupa,

Tomea, Binongki - WaKaToBi - dish up large portions of all the world’s reef types - fringing, atoll and barrier - and are served with lashings of healthy corals and dense schools of fish. Jacques Cousteau was sufficiently moved to claim this area the finest dive site in the world and the area is now regularly visited by several Indonesian liveaboards.

The reefs for Wakatobi diving are unlike any others in the region because of the drier climate and uplifted limestone. Or, in other words, these are fossilized reefs. This means there is an exceptionally clean environment due to the lack of soil erosion.

Being a national park, fishing is strictly limited and the reefs of

Diving Season:

Wakatobi are protected, meaning plenty of action for you the

Located just south of the equator, Wakatobi has

scuba diver. These superb reefs are supported and protected

an even, tropical climate with air temperatures

by the local fishing communities who obtain a fair share of the

around 32°C all year round. It is best dived

income generated by Wakatobi dive tourism in exchange for

between March and December - it’s the high

adopting more sustainable practices, such as leaving large

season here (most busy around April/May and

stretches of reef completely untouched. Other contributions

September/November) during which the scuba

go towards education and strengthening local support for the

diving is consistently good. July and August, while

marine park.

the water temperature may drop a little along

Word is beginning to spread about Wakatobi but it is still relatively

with the visibility, is the best time for big numbers

new. Indeed there are even new sites out there waiting to be

of fish as it’s coral spawning season. July/August

discovered, particularly in the outer atolls which are virtually

can also see some stronger winds and surface

untouched. Dive in and discover the animal attractions here in

movement.

the Banda Sea.

January and February normally see the wet season here but rain is not as heavy here as in other parts of Indonesia. In fact it is said to be 4 times lower than the national average. So rain does not greatly affect the Wakatobi dive sites and visibility rarely, if ever, suffers from river run-off.

Dive Certificate Requirements: All level certification (from Open Water Certified Divers to Dive Master)

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Bunaken

M

anado is among the highlights of diving in Indonesia and has earned plaudits throughout the world. When

you’re scuba diving in Bunaken National Marine Park you’ll witness some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world, with outstanding fish variety and world-class walls. The clear, warm waters contain astonishingly high numbers of species, whether corals, sponges or fish.

The park is located just out of Manado Bay in the Sulawesi Sea, off the northern tip of Sulawesi, and features some 2 dozen diving sites spread across an area of 75,000 hectares and the 5 islands of Bunaken, Siladen, Manado Tua, Montehage and Nain.

Explore the deep waters of Bunaken from your choice of dive

Diving Season:

resort and you can see 7 times more genera of coral than

You can enjoy Bunaken Island diving all year

Hawaii, 33 species of butterflyfish and over 70% of all fish species

round but overall the best season for dive

known to the Indo-western Pacific.

conditions are from March to October. November

Oceanic currents sweep past Bunaken Island bringing a steady

to late-February sometimes sees winds and rains

supply of nutrients. It’s a sure certainty that where there is plenty

so surface conditions can be occasionally rough

of food in the sea, there will be an abundance of marine life,

with 1 or 2 metre swells at that time. Litter washed

and you can be here to witness this rich harvest too. From the

up from the mainland can also be a problem in

smallest commensal shrimp to black tip reef sharks and eagle

rainy season too.

rays, there is something for everyone in this very special dive

Water temperature (27-30°C) and visibility (20-

destination.

35m) are pretty constant all year round. The

Manado is very popular with fun divers and marine biologists

rainy season of November to late February is less

both of whom can take great pleasure from the diversity of

pronounced than at some other places in the

coral and fish found here. You will surely encounter marine life

region although showers are not unusual during

here that you have not come across elsewhere.

this time. Visibility is reduced when it rains, more so

The most notable recent find within the park was in 1997, when

around Manado bay sites than those at Bunaken.

the coelacanth was discovered living in the lava tubes of

Many creatures here are year round, such as the

Manado Tua. This ‘living fossil’ fish brought international media

amazing array of giant clams and nudibranchs.

attention to Bunaken Island. Unusual mammals that can be

Resident dugongs as well as barracuda and

seen include dugongs, which feed on the sea grass beds in the

tuna appear throughout the year. June is a good

south of the park, and sperm whales, which travel through the

months for sharks, July for dolphins and whales.

area on their way to calve in the Sangihe Archipelago.

Sperm whales migrate through the region to calf in the Sangihe region in March and July/August.

This period also happens to be the time when homosapiens are present in the area in large numbers.

Dive Certificate Requirements: All level certification (from Open Water Certified Divers to Dive Master) 51

Finn’s Beach Club Canggu

F

inns Beach Club is a chic hangout now located at Berawa Beach in Canggu, where you can relive the fun dining and lounging

vibe from the heydays of its former ‘hidden’ location near Uluwatu. With a magnificent allbamboo structure that is spacious and airy, and an adjacent blue-tiled freeform infinity pool, you can stay either in our out of the sun, or simply soak in the pool while taking in wide ocean views.

The Berawa Beach location also offers regulars of the former Finns Beach Club to a new hotspot that is now within easier reach from the main resort areas of Kuta and Seminyak. Being on an absolute beachfront that faces the main Berawa surf break, the beach club welcomes surfers, who can paddle in for a cold beer and a bite after each session on the waves. For sunset lovers, it is one of the best lounging spots in Canggu for just that, with signature cocktails at hand.

When you’re not chilling out on their single or double parasol-shaded daybeds, hit the 30m infinity edge

At the circular Surf Bar, you can choose a

pool, order up your drink from a swim up bar, and

seat with the best view over the pool and

enjoy cool tunes fed through underwater speakers.

the surf, and ask for any of Finns Beach

There’s daybeds and beanbags on the sand.

Club’s signature (IDR 110,000 or USD 8.25

These are available for a minimum spending of

each). Refreshing selections include the

IDR 250,000 (USD 18.75) per person and includes

blackberry smoothie booze, which is a

a towel. Groups of up to six can opt for double

blend of vodka, blackberry liqueur, yoghurt

daybeds at only twice the price.

and apple juice, with a dash of cinnamon.

An all-day dining menu at Finns Beach Club

For something fizzy and uplifting, try the

features simple food, with a good mix of local,

Hollywood bubbles, made of Benedictine

international and fusion cuisine. A grazing menu

herbal liqueur, raspberry, pomegranate

consists of a tasty assortment such as chicken

juice and sparkling wine.

wings with barbecue glaze, grilled squid with salt and Szechuan pepper, a fish basket with beer battered snapper served with tartar sauce and arancini or risotto croquettes with edamame and cheese, each at IDR 55,000 (USD 4). They also have a kids menu, too.

The venue is a good spot to spend your whole day in Canggu, as it opens until midnight. Their roster of resident DJs hit the booth and turntables from 16:00 daily, playing tunes to help you chill out all night.

You can also watch out for their night surfing unfold right at front from sunset time, when the flood lights are switched on over the rolling waves. Head up to the Sunset Lounge on the second level of Finns Beach Club for the best views over the breaks.

Opening Hours: 09:00-24:00 Location: Semara Beach House, Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu

Kudeta

K

u De Ta Bali is one of Bali’s most prominent hotspots, often considered the trendsetter for upscale nightlife and beach dining

venues in Seminyak, which eventually inspired other similar enterprises all over the island.

The black-clad staff and the unique layout features a main restaurant area, a dedicated bar, a centerpiece lawn bordering the beachfront where all special events take place, and a special private loft for secluded VIP-style moments. All combine to give this one-stop dining and chill-out spot its island- and nationwide reputation.

Ku De Ta Bali continues to appeal to the Bali international dining and nightlife scene with its lively setup in a gorgeous beachside setting with ‘French bistro-esque’ features and many different favorite cozy corners to discover. Ku De Ta is also home to Mejekawi, a modern restaurant offering locally-influenced haute cuisine.

Besides Chef Davenport’s vast array of international selections in which he also incorporates the latest

by candlelight in the evenings or in a semi-

approaches in food preparations, such as ‘sous

formal atmosphere for long brunches by

vide’ low-temperature cooking, Ku De Ta Bali

day, or a more intimate extension of the

is best known for its lounge-style large parasol-

main dining room – the pergola.

shaded beachfront-bordering lawn and area, host

Another extension is Fidel’s, a place to meet,

to various private and international scale fashion

be seen and rendezvous with friends on

shows, splurges, as well as community and charity

the expansive leather couches. Sexion 9 is

events.

an open-style feasting hall; the lawn and

Ku De Ta’s main restaurant features a modern and

the day beds on the beachfront is where

minimalist approach to architecture, with clean

all the excitement and scheduled events

lines and uninterrupted flow of energy from the

take place while a dedicated sunset box is

coast to the lawn and gardens as well as throughout

positioned to provide the perfect vantage

the dining areas. Various separate dining sections

point to appreciate the sun going down.

coexist within such as a Tree Bar featuring playful shades and textures reminiscent of a tropical forest setting, a high-ceilinged Wantilan pavilion roof with a spacious canopy under which guests dine

Ku

De

Ta

Bali

has

its

own

in-house

international DJ team who compile its own series of compilation albums. It has also teamed up with local English-language radio dedicated to lounge and chill-out music, with its own FM airwaves and internet live streaming KDT Radio, reaching a world audience.

Opening Hours: 08:00 - midnight Location: Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak

Artotel Beach Club

A

RTOTEL

Beach

Club

in

Sanur-Bali.

Commanding jaw-dropping views, the 7000 square-meter beachfront oasis offers

an unparalleled new beach club experience.

With direct access to the beach, the ARTOTEL Beach Club (or ABC for short) features a designer swimming pool, a boutique store and tantalizing food and drink options – from its two-story restaurant to four stunning bars, surrounded by lush gardens, manicured lawns and a white sandy beach.

Created by PBM Architecture (Nihiwatu-Sumba, The Finn’s Beach Club Canggu), the design-led beach club will enhance its natural environment with modern edges, effortless style and a youthful playfulness. Redefining the traditional beach club offering, ARTOTEL Beach Club will feature its signature giant bamboo tree house; built around hundred years old Banyan Tree, a manicured multifunction lawn and absolute beachfront views.

The spacious manicured open lawn is also available for various functions such as weddings, a corporate function, a product launching or a get-together, with a large outdoor space to cater all type of event needs. The beachfront area of the ARTOTEL Beach Club can be booked in conjunction with the restaurant and it can turn to a multi-purpose usage for large functions with proper dining and both indoor and outdoor separate events. Theme based events will be held regularly to provide guests with more excitement and entertainment. To set it apart from the competition, ARTOTEL Beach Club will also feature art-infused programs and activities on its premises in line with the ARTOTEL Group’s DNA in putting art as an integral part of its core values.

Belgian born Chef Manuel Effendi alongside his talented culinary team are excited to bring the ultimate dining experience through ABC’s Tropical Comfort Cuisines.

Featuring extensive usage of fresh produce, exotic fruits, vegetables and herbs available abundantly in Bali and its neighboring islands ready to tantalize your taste-buds.

Opening Hours: Mon – Sun, 08:00 - 22:00 Location: Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur, South Denpasar Bali

Potato Head Beach Club

P

otato Head Beach Club is one of the most happening chill-out venues in Seminyak, joining the array of world-class hotspots that

line this upscale, cosmopolitan coastal village. The venue is next door to the W Retreat, and its access from the main Jalan Petitenget road is similar to W’s, with a long and narrow lane that transports you to a world of drinks, dining and partying on a large lawn beachfront.

From the end of the driveway, you’ll see the quirky architecture of the beach club, particularly its trademark towering feature comprising a patchwork of old and worn teakwood window shutters. Designed by ‘cinematic’ architect Andra Matin, the signature structures and main venue resembles a stadium or coliseum, and the thin curved path into the beach club even makes you feel like a gladiator entering battle.

And that’s where the excitement takes place.

The beachfront bar and flat 500sqm lawn flanked by an infinity pool is all within the grounds of this

families. A few steps down from the pool,

delightful ‘amphitheatre’. This artistic approach to

you hit the sandy coast. The main Potato

an exciting venue was set up by two passionate

Head bar and bistro serves pastas and grills

Indonesian art collectors. The colourful painted

together with a selection of cocktails.

shutters of different sizes that form the facade’s

At front is a neat boutique called Eleven,

patchwork were collected items from all over the

decorated

archipelago.

curious fixtures, featuring a range of select

At

scheduled

events,

international

DJs

and

with

retro

motorbikes

and

tropical, resort and beach wear labels.

celebrities take the stage in front of an ocean

Among

backdrop, while lively crowds gather over the

Dannika Zen, Emmelyn, Dr Martens and the

central lawn. Among those who have graced the

kids’ wear line Cereal Nation. There’s even a

agenda are Mark Ronson, Foster the People and

selection of quality jewellery that you can’t

Fat Boy Slim. Potato Head Beach Club is also the

find elsewhere, such as Venessa Arizaga

regular host for the Ultra Beach Bali EDM festival.

designed stone studded necklaces.

Occasional bar tables and setups are arranged around the infinity pool. There’s even a small pool for kids too, so it’s a great escape for weekending

these

include

Clover

Canyon,

On the first floor of the club there will be Kaum (formerly Lilin), which offers a more laid-back option serving home cooked styled Indonesian cuisine. On the upper floor there was Tapping Shoes, a restaurant that combines its founders’ passion in arts, good food and fine wines. The fine-dining restaurant served French cuisine prepared by a talented Japanese chef, but now is slated to serve as an extension floor to Kaum.

Opening Hours: Mon – Sun, 11:00 - 02:00 Location: Jalan Petitenget 51B, Seminyak

Karma

K

arma Beach Bali (formerly Nammos Beach Club) is part of Karma Kandara’s main food and beverage outlets and entertainment

venues, set out as Bali’s most exclusive beach club.

The club features an alang-alang grass roof and a raised bamboo platform, where patrons enjoy the nuances of a secluded beach and lagoon.

The beach club’s exclusiveness, though public guests are also welcome, is further supported by a single access via a private funicular, which transfers guests to the venue 100 metres below the limestone rock face. Karma Beach Bali is open for beach picnics, as well as beach activities and water sports.

Karma Beach Bali features a laid-back tropical beach setting and five-star services for guests who wish to sip signature cocktails and indulge in a Mediterranean-inspired menu of selections prepared from a kitchen housed under the raised bamboo structure.

The kitchen at Karma Beach Bali features a traditional wood-fired oven that produces delicious pizzas, and a bar that stocks quality liquors, champagne and cold beer.

A well-stocked oyster bar is also present, augmenting the beachside Aegean Seainspired facility. Guests lounge on daybeds, in intimate pavilions or at the bar.

Neat places to dine around the club include two lawns complete with loungers. Karma Beach Bali offers fresh-caught seafood selections; lobster, shrimp and shellfish are farmed in the lagoon from where diners may take their pick.

Opening Hours: 09:00-24:00 Location: Semara Beach House, Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu

Sundays Beach Club

S

undays Beach Club is a favorite venue on Bali’s Bukit peninsula. The beach club is part of The Ungasan Clifftop Resort and is located

in the namesake village of Ungasan. It’s where to go if you’re seeking a beach retreat with a pristine stretch of sand and swimmable waves. Here you can also enjoy Mediterranean cuisine under breezy, thatched-roof shades with ocean views.

With five-star services easily at your call, Sundays Beach Club is a great option for a laid-back day on a clean and quiet coast, with fun beach activities to keep you and your family or friends busy. These include sea kayaking, beach volleyball, snorkeling and kite flying, while sun loungers under wide beach parasols provide perfect timeout spots.

The Beach Club Sundays Beach Club’s only access is via a funicular, a two-minute descent between two hillsides that you embark a few steps from the resort’s main pool

Dining at Sundays Beach Club

and lobby. As you step into the cabin, the beach

The casual restaurant offers a large variety,

club’s thatched roofs look like tiny pyramids below

from light salads to main dishes and hearty

the valley’s greenery from this vantage point.

pizzas. Choosing from the all-day menu,

Upon entering the round bar, a team of hosts

we had the penne carbonara and an icy

welcomed us while offering a drink at the bar, or

granita of pomegranate and mint that

a table at the main dining area adjacent to its

helped keep us nice and cool. The little

semi-open kitchen. The rule here is ‘first-come,

ones love the ‘Oreo crazy’ and ‘the bounty’

first-served’, which also applies for the parasols

shredded coconut-topped milkshakes.

and sun loungers. Thus, it is best to come earlier to

Order a pizza selection, and soon you’ll

guarantee one of the coveted spots at the front.

see the kitchen crew snap into action

Further to the east is Sunday Beach Club’s mini-lawn

rolling fresh dough through the kitchen’s

platform where you will find the best combination

wide service window. The king prawn

of shade and open views. At the end are Sundays’

pizza, with red onion, capsicum, tomato

Bale, two raised seaside huts that offer elevated

and fresh coriander is a must-try. For a

views and the ultimate private space for a full-day

unique experience, try the Rendang pizza,

retreat.

comprising the Padang-style stewed beef with onion and mixed capsicum.

Sunday Beach Club’s wine of the month, a South African Mooiplaas Pinotage paired well with a tenderloin steak. They can also arrange private romantic candlelit dinners on the beach with a three-course menu and a bottle of champagne. Other nights, the well-equipped bar and DJs at their turntables help up the ante.

Those staying at the cliff-top resort are in for this privileged treat. For outside guests, its only downside is the rather far-off location...

Nevertheless, that simply keeps the hefty crowds away.

Opening Hours: 09:00 – 21:00 Location: Jalan Pantai Selatan Gau, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan

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Spa Here at Asia World Indonesia, we offers you the best luxury spa treatments in all around Indonesia for spa lovers. Experience the healing benefits of touch treatment to diminish the harsh effect caused by sitting on a plane for long periods of time and let your mind, body and soul be revitalized. Pamper yourself in sessions of relaxation and wellness in a luxurious spa setting with skilled therapist.

From 2 hours spa treatment to 6 days wellness package, Asia World Indonesia can offer several options.

Please contact us at info@asiaworldindonesia.com for more details.

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Inspiring Central Bali Unfold some of Bali’s best treasures on this experiential day crafted for you by Asia World Indonesia. The journey includes lunch amidst the rice terrace of Jatiluwih and a sunset overlooking the shimmering Indian ocean.

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DETAILS: he experience starts with a pick up at approximately 08.00 hrs at your hotel in south Bali and depart with our guide

to-wards the central highlands. Pass through Kapal village known as the center of shrines production. Stop at Tabanan market for a glimpse of Balinese life. Next, head towards Batukaru and arrive at Pura Luhur ready to explore the temple and learn a little about the different roles in Balinese life. Drive towards Jatiluwih to observe closely the beauty and majesty of the UNESCO listed man made marvel of the rice terraces stretching as far as the eye can see. Lunch will be served at a private venue amidst the rice fields available to Asia World Indonesia guests only. Drive back to the south with stops at Taman Ayun royal temple and enjoy a sunset at the Tanah Lot temple and . Return at your hotel approx. at 19.00 hrs

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Suitable for:

Individual Travelers or Small Group (ideal maximum - 4 persons)

Advance Booking:

Minimum 48 hours

Transportation:

Private AC vehicle

Seat-in-Coach:

None

Operation time:

Daily

Meals:

Lunch included

What to wear:

Casual clothes and sport shoes

What to wear:

Insect repellent, hat and sunscreen

Complimentary:

Cold towel and mineral water 73

Temple and Gods Immersive purification

experience journey

of

rediscovering Balinese

the

people

through a traditional Balinese bathing ritual at one of Bali’s most sacred grounds. An authentic journey to rediscover your inner soul and mind.

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DETAILS: he experience starts with pick up from your hotel in south Bali at approx. 07.30 hrs by our guide. Drive to-wards Tirta

Empul where you will meet with a Balinese priest who will then guide you through the ritual. Immerse in the peace and serenity of religious prayers and pre-sent your offering to the Gods. You will then be guided to the holy water springs for a purifying bathing ritual.

Next, enter the sacred area of the temple to follow a cleansing ritual ending with a taste of the holy water. The day will continue with a visit to Gunung Kawi temple, a royal complex of 10 shrines impressively built on a river valley.

Lunch will be served at a restaurant by the Bridges in Ubud. The day will ended with a visit to Goa Gajah. Transfer back to your hotel at the end of the day.

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Suitable for:

Individual Travelers or Small Group (ideal maximum - 4 persons)

Advance Booking:

Minimum 48 hours

Transportation:

Private AC vehicle

Seat-in-Coach:

None

Operation time:

Daily

Meals:

Lunch included (Bridges Restaurant)

What to wear:

Casual clothes and sport shoes

What to wear:

Change of clothes, towel, Insect repellent, hat and sunscreen

Complimentary:

Cold towel and mineral water

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Breakfast Atop Batur A unique way to enjoy the magnificent sunrise atop Mt. Batur Volcano. Trek up to the summit and enjoy your picnic breakfast whilst witnessing the dawning of a new day in Bali. A truly signature experience.

W DETAILS:

ake up very early and pick up from your hotel in south Bali by our guide at approximately 02.00 hrs.

A 90-minutes drive will take you to the starting point. After a safety briefing, along with a local guide, trek up the volcano’s cone for 2 hours.As you arrive at the top, you will be guided to our Asia World picnic spot where our butler will serve you a light breakfast of tea/coffee and pastries. Relish the moment when the sun is moving up over the horizon with the shimmering view towards the vast crater lake. After breakfast, descend by the same route to arrive back at the starting point. Along the way, you will see the path of destruction created by the lava flows from the former volcanic eruptions. The experience ends with a drive back to your hotel.

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Suitable for:

Individual Travelers or Small Group (ideal maximum - 4 persons)

Advance Booking:

Minimum 48 hours

Transportation:

Private AC vehicle

Seat-in-Coach:

None

Operation time:

Daily

Meals:

Lunch included (Bridges Restaurant)

What to wear:

Casual clothes with shorts and sport / trekking shoes

What to wear:

Sweater / Jacket, Insect repellent, hat and sunscreen

Complimentary:

Cold towel and mineral water

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Semana High Tea Experience an idyllic afternoon for tea lovers.

In the rural outskirts of Ubud, enjoy a picnic experience in a beautifully set up tented house as the sun is slowly setting on the horizons behind the valley.

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DETAILS: he experience starts with pick up at your hotel in south Bali at approximately 13.00 hrs. Depart with our guide to Semana

village where the tented house is set up for the high tea picnic. Along the way, you will pass through handicrafts villages among which are Batubulan and Singapadu where stops can be made at the silver or gold workshops to see the artisans in action.

As you arrive in Semana village, take a short scenic trek to the picnic spot on the Ayung river bank where you will be welcomed with a foot bath experience before enjoying a 60 minutes session of Balinese massage. Next, lay back and relax in the set up tent and enjoy your picnic experience with lavish choices of tea, fruit juices, mineral water, chilled white wine and canapĂŠ. As the sun goes down, appreciate the beauty of a small traditional dance performance by local kids from the nearby village. Transfer back to your hotel afterwards.

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Suitable for:

Individual Travelers or Small Group (ideal maximum - 4 persons)

Advance Booking:

Minimum 48 hours

Transportation:

Private AC vehicle

Seat-in-Coach:

None

Operation time:

Daily

Meals:

Light meals

What to wear:

Casual clothes and sport shoes

What to wear:

Insect repellent, hat and sunscreen

Complimentary:

Cold towel and mineral water

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Batukaru and Jatiluwih Cycling A moderate cycling adventure to unravel another beautiful façade of Bali. Discover the ancient temple of Batukaru, the jaw dropping scenery of Jatiluwih rice terrace, and the daily life of rural Balinese in their villages.

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DETAILS: ick up at approx. 07.30 hrs at your hotel in south Bali and drive up north to arrive at Batukaru Temple, the starting point

of today’s adventure. Explore this ancient temple with our guide before participating in a short safety briefing. Then it is time to start pedaling for the next 2 hours to complete the 20 Kms route. With the professional guide, cycle through the plantations of Vanilla, Coffee, and Cacao before reaching the UNESCO listed site of Jatiluwih rice terrace where you can discover the beauty of this man made marvel as far as the eyes can see. Lunch will be served at a private venue amidst the rice fields available to Asia World Indonesia guests only. Next, continue pedaling and arrive at the bamboo for-est. A short trek will take you to the Angseri Natural Hot Spring with its little lovely waterfall, you may choose to dip your feet or your entire body to refresh. Transfer back to your hotel as the day is about to end.

Arrive at your hotel approx. at 17.30.

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Suitable for:

Individual Travelers or Small Group (ideal maximum - 4 persons)

Advance Booking:

Minimum 48 hours

Transportation:

Private AC vehicle

Seat-in-Coach:

None

Operation time:

Daily

Meals:

Lunch included (Private venue)

What to wear:

Casual clothes and sport shoes

What to wear:

Insect repellent, hat and sunscreen

Complimentary:

Cold towel and mineral water

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Bali National Golf Club A Robin Nelson and Rodney Wright designed Hawaiian-styled golf course, Bali National Golf Club re-opened in 2013 after undergoing extensive renovations. Bali National Golf Club is located at the southern tip of the island near Bali’s top hotels. It is only a short 15 minute drive by new 4-lane toll way from the Bali International Airport.

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golf

to over 7100 yards

course

now

from the tips.

features

new

In

turf,

incarnation,

he

Bali

Paspalum with

scalloped

bunkering

lining

its

previous Bali

Nation hosted the 1994 Asian Dunhill

most fairways and

Masters

elevated

greens.

Nick Faldo shot the

Many of the newly

course record 63

routed holes have

and in 1997 the Bali

lengthened

to

golf club was voted

championship

one of Asia’s top

distances

5 golf courses by

as

the

course now plays

where

Fortune Magazine.

Designer:

Nelson-Haworth Redesign (Nelson and Wright Original)

Holes / Par / Yardage:

18 holes par 72 (7166 yards)

Established:

2013

Location:

Nusa Dua

Distance:

20 minutes from Kuta and 30 minutes from Seminyak

Closed on:

Open everyday

Driving Range:

Yes

Facilities:

Restaurants

Hole Pro Tee Champ Tee Men Tee Women Tee Par S.I.

Hole Pro Tee Champ Tee Men Tee Women Tee Par S.I.

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1 558 528 516 432 5 7

10 395 352 341 284 4 14

2 362 342 327 211 4 15

11 498 486 470 439 5 18

3 405 388 365 350 4 1

12 182 152 136 85 3 8

4 153 142 135 121 3 17

13 523 497 481 411 5 6

5 417 390 373 324 4 5

14 410 396 363 328 4 16

6 175 146 130 106 3 9

15 199 184 172 121 3 10

7 580 545 504 480 5 13

16 458 435 410 350 4 2

8 409 385 275 259 4 3

17 361 339 311 269 4 12

9 395 376 362 334 4 11

18 408 386 365 304 4 4

Out 3454 3242 2987 2617 36

Out

In

Total

In 3434 3227 3049 2591 36

Rating

Total 6888 6469 6036 5208 72

Slope

Rating

Slope

Two distinct terrains have

might just inspire a kind of

been used to create Bali

longing for a good old-

National.

fashioned bunker.

The

outward

nine plays up through the

The inward nine at Bali

Expert

superintendent

hills with lush tropical and

National plays on level

superb

maintenance

jungle fauna. Spectacular

land

year

views of Indian Ocean and

trees and a series of man-

playing conditions. The new Bali

the Nusa Dua area are

made lakes. Hole 17, one

National Golf Club has a modern

afforded

through

coconut

round

and ensure

championship

on

practically

of the signature holes, is

clubhouse and restaurant with

hole.

Hand-built

Bali’s answer to the famous

spectacular views of the golf

local stone walls have been

TPCC Sawgrass #17. The

course and the Indian Ocean.

incorporated into the golf

dangerous par-3 played

There is a grass driving range with

course design to terrace

to an island green requires

chipping and putting greens to

the sides of fairways and

a well-struck tee shot to

warm-up at before your round.

tee boxes. This gives one

avoid a watery beginning.

the impression of being

The final hole is an excellent

in the typical rice field

dogleg left which sets up

terraces that characterize

for good birdie possibilities

the Bali countryside. The

with

longest hole is the 618 yard

the finish from the modern

par-5 7th. Watch out for

clubhouse.

every

some

unusual

spectators

viewing

terraced

landscaping hazards that

Shared golf carts are compulsory and one caddy is provided for each golfer. The mature natural setting of Bali National Golf Club provides golfers with the best playing experience on the island.

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Bali Handara Kosaido Country Golf Handara Golf & Resort Bali must be one of the most astonishing golf courses on Bali if not around all of South East Asia. The Bali golf course is set in the lush highlands of Bali and nestled in the crater of a volcano in the mountains of Bedugul; a 2 hour drive from Nusa Dua and 1 hour from Ubud.

T

he long-journey

Bedugul.

is

This Bali golf course

definitely

worth it. From

the

low

coastal

is

located

altitude

on

of

an 1,142

regions the road to

meters (3,750 feet)

the golf course winds

above

around

and

traditional

Balinese rice

villages,

paddies

and

sea

level

temperatures

moderate between 14 and 20 degrees

ascends towards the

Celsius.

The

volcanic mountains.

course

The entrance to the

to play due to mild

Bali Handara Golf &

temperature and the

Country Club Resort

overwhelming

is just past the Lake

of lush tropical forest.

is

golf

pleasant

view

Designer:

Peter Thompson & Michael Wolveridge

Holes / Par / Yardage:

18 holes par 72 (7024 yards)

Established:

1974

Location:

Near Lake Bedugul

Distance:

2 hours from Nusa Dua & 1 hour from Ubud

Closed on:

Open everyday

Driving Range:

None

Facilities:

Accommodation, Golf Academy, Restaurants, Spa, Tennis

Hole Champ Tee Men Tee Women Tee Par S.I.

Hole Champ Tee Men Tee Women Tee Par S.I.

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1 500 480 427 5 9

10 412 360 330 4 8

2 180 175 155 3 17

11 180 170 150 3 18

3 450 405 330 4 1

12 410 360 345 4 14

4 180 175 160 3 15

13 410 365 330 4 4

5 400 370 325 4 5

14 180 160 140 3 16

6 410 400 350 4 13

15 540 483 427 5 10

7 400 360 300 4 7

16 432 380 380 4 2

8 411 385 350 4 11

17 442 412 375 4 12

9 527 472 450 5 3

18 560 498 467 5 6

Out 3458 3222 2847 36

Out

In

Total

In 3566 3188 2944 36

Rating

Slope

Total Rating Slope 7024

6410

5791

72

The 300 yard driving range is

The 18-hole championship

on both sides by orange

an excellent place to warm up.

golf course was designed by

flowering trees that make

Additional practice facilities at

Australians Peter Thompson

you feel like you are hitting

Bali Handara include 3 putting

and

Wolveridge

down a long shoot in a real

greens,

in 1974. Mature tree-lined

golf tournament. The par-3

several bunkers to test your sand

fairways, indigenous flowers,

14th is the signature hole at

skills prior to your round.

and

Michael

chipping

greens

203 yards. Hitting to an uphill

The

the

layout.

green with huge mountains

dated, is adequate and features

Notable holes include the

in the background make

an

3rd a long 435 yard par-4 that

you really appreciate how

However, for those looking for

pays downhill to a 90-degree

special Bali Handara really

something more local, there are

dogleg to the right. The creek

is. The finishing hole a 560

some

along the right side of the

yard par-5 plays downhill

10 minutes from Bali Handara

fairway prevents cutting over

on the drive and then uphill

overlooking Lake Bedugul. Next

the dogleg and the left side

to the clubhouse for the

to the restaurant you can find

is well guarded by bushes.

second

shots.

the club’s hotel with bungalows

Driving accuracy is a must to

Fairway bunkers come into

and even villas, but they are

par this hole. The second shot

play on the drive and once

not recommended as they are

must carry across the water

successfully past them you

overpriced and in need of major

with a long iron to the green.

are set up for a good birdie

renovations.

Another

opportunity.

characterize

par-4,

the

7th

and

third

Japanese

Indonesian

while

and

grass

Bent

clubhouse,

area,

quite

restaurant.

restaurants

plays 375 yards uphill and a dogleg left. The hole is lined

Nevertheless, a day at Bali Handara Golf & Country Club Resort makes for a relaxed round of golf in an exotic natural setting.

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New Kuta Golf Located on Bali’s southern shore in the Pecatu compound at Dreamland Beach is one of Bali’s finest and most spectacular golf courses; New Kuta Golf. Carved out of harsh limestone between the brilliant white cliffs and the blue waters of the Indian Ocean, New Kuta Golf ranks among Asia’s most spectacular.

N

New

ew Kuta was

of many of the holes.

awarded

The

as the Best

includes rolling links-

International

styled fairway, semi-

Course

by

Links

landscape

rough

of

natural

Magazine 2008 and

grasses

10th Best Course in

and

Indonesia

Golf

greens. From its five

Digest in 2009. That

sets of tees, New

same year the Asian

Kuta Golf Club plays

Tour

various

by

Indonesian

and

sand

undulated

distances

Open was held at

ensuring

New Kuta.

from

beginners

The Bali New Kuta golf

low

handicappers

course is surrounded

will be adequately

by breathtaking sea

challenged.

views

with

players to

waves

crashing at the base Designer:

Golfplan; Ronald Fream

Holes / Par / Yardage:

18 holes par 72 (7515 yards)

Established:

2007

Location:

Pecatu area near Dreamland Beach

Distance:

20 minutes from Bali Airport and Nusa Dua

Closed on:

Open everyday

Driving Range:

Yes

Facilities:

Restaurants, Spa

Hole Men Tee Women Tee Par

Hole Men Tee Women Tee Par

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1 270 240 4

10 290 270 4

2 480 450 5

11 320 295 4

3 370 350 4

12 150 125 3

4 258 230 4

13 350 330 4

5 320 282 4

14 315 300 4

6 175 120 3

15 105 85 3

7 330 270 4

16 480 425 5

8 127 110 3

17 350 280 4

9 450 415 5

18 500 480 5

Out 2780 2467 36

Out

In

Total

In 2860 2590 36

Rating

Total 5640 5057 72

Rating

Slope

Slope

The outward nine ventures inland

feet above Dreamland Beach.

and plays over varied terrain. At the

Similar to Amen corner of Augusta,

Along

191-yard 6th hole, the flamboyant

these three holes also offer the

challenges, New Kuta Golf is also

putting surface - multi-tiered and

highest difficulty level where only

recognized for its environmental

angled away from the tee - is literally

accurate shot making will suffice

conservation. In October 2008,

surrounded by a sea of sand. It’s an

to prevent lost balls into the sea

the New Kuta Golf was awarded

island green essentially, encircled

below. The remarkable par-4 14th

certificate of “IGOLF Laureate

by

of

tumbles some 438 yards downhill

Course” from the International

extreme

with the aqua-blue waters of the

Golf and Life Foundation (IGOLF)

bunker depth places a premium on

Indian Ocean as backdrop. The

for environmental conservation.

accuracy; miss anywhere and par is

putting surface sits directly at cliff

An ample clubhouse is located

a chore. At the par-4 7th, a beautiful-

side, fronted by a menacing pot

near the 9th and 18th greens,

but-brutish

sheer

bunker. Fifteen plays just 153 yards,

though it is a shame that the

length (470 yards) is compounded

but it occupies the treeless, exposed

location affords no views of

by a well bunkered landing area

headland dividing New Kuta Beach

the ocean as do many of the

and an elevated green guarded by

from Balangan Beach. The 16th is

closing holes on the course. The

a phalanx of hillside bunkers.

another long par-4 that requires

clubhouse

On the inward nine, in addition to

a drive down the right side of the

mainly Indonesian food with the

the unique landscape, prevailing

fairway. The approach in front of

western choices limited and less

sea breezes factor heavily on each

the green is narrow and a layup

tasty.

hole. The winds never stop blowing

might not be a bad idea to still have

here, a blessing in the tropical heat

a chance for par with a straight

but a complication on holes 14, 15

forward up and down.

an

uninterrupted

uncommon

depth.

dogleg

bunker

The

right,

with

beauty

restaurant

and

serves

and 16, perched on cliffs some 200 Insiders tip, tee-off around 2:00PM in the afternoon to catch a magical sunset typical of Bali. Just spend too much time taking pictures or talking in the scenery. Otherwise you might forget about your game just when your attention is needed most. The final holes need good concentration to finish off a great Bali golf experience.

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Bukit Pandawa Golf and Country Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club opened in Gunung Payung (South Kuta) in 2016. And the 18hole. par-3 layout is a big hit with golfers who swing by Bali in search of an enthralling getaway.

The captivating short course is situated on a limestone cliff-top overlooking the world-famous surf breaks of Bukit Peninsula. It’s the first 18-hole, par-3 championship course in Indonesia.

S

Bob

3s. The opening two holes

Moore. a Partner at

measure 178 meters and 223

the JMP Golf Design

meters

culpted

by

respectively.

Both

picturesque

holes require a long Iron or a

layout weaves its way from

wood to reach their distant

elevated ridges to ocean

greens.

cliff edges and features 10

The course is routed through

holes with Indian Ocean

dramatic rock outcroppings.

views. The course measures

Wall structures are a feature

2,767 meters from the tips.

as evidenced at the tricky

And while its total length is

121-metre fourth hole. With

dwarfed by the enormous

its narrow green cleverly

distances

modem

positioned between a series

designs. Bukit Pandawa is

of limestone shelves, careful

not short on challenge. The

dub selection is required to

layout boasts 18 testing par-

avoid a rocky landing.

Group.

the

of

Designer:

JMP Golf Design

Holes / Par / Yardage:

18 holes par 54 (2178 yards)

Established:

2016

Location:

South Coast on Bukit Peninsula

Distance:

10 minutes from Nusa Dua

Closed on:

Open everyday

Driving Range:

None

Facilities:

Restaurants

Hole Champ. Tee Men Tee Women Tee Par Hdcp

Hole Champ. Tee Men Tee Women Tee Par Hdcp

90

1 178 147 124 3 3

10 140 119 99 3 12

2 223 206 185 3 1

11 166 149 130 3 2

3 154 139 115 3 17

12 107 95 71 3 14

4 121 98 91 3 11

13 170 144 127 3 4

5 162 132 113 3 13

14 138 120 101 3 18

6 191 169 146 3 5

15 164 155 137 3 10

7 141 123 95 3 7

16 129 112 100 3 8

8 150 129 101 3 15

17 112 103 85 3 16

9 167 150 124 3 9

18 154 135 116 3 6

Out 1487 1293 1094 27 81

Out

In

In 1280 1132 966 27 90

Total

Total 2767 2425 2060 54

Rating

Rating

Slope

Slope

The fifth is played over a ravine.

by the ancient temples and

At 162 meters, it’s another

towers of Bali. The imaginative.

demanding mid-iron tee shot

twin-block

that requires good judgment

designed to blend into its

and solid contact to find the

natural surroundings through

All

putting surface.

the liberal implementation of

Pandawa

The front nine, which is the

local materials.

This includes

golfing experience. This Balinese

longer of the two nines. rounds

stone.

and

native

beauty boasts a brilliant layout.

off with a pair of spectacular

grasses. Water flows seamlessly

stunning coastal surrounds and

par 3s. Holes eight and nine

through many of the building’s

au naturel clubhouse.

run adjacent to each other

spaces. The facility’s signature

From

and measure 150 meters and

draw

magnificent

ocean

views

167 meters respectively. Both

restaurant. The al fresco dining

to

nestled

within

holes offer a thrilling tee-shot

and lounge areas overlook the

lush

settings,

each

over water. At the ninth green,

ocean and the course. It’s the

magnificent

a right hand side pin position

ideal spot to relax after your

different experience.

places the cup precariously

round with playing partners

within meters of the lake. It’s a

and recap Bukit Pandawa’s

memorable hole with plenty of

stunning holes.

wow-factor.

And when it comes to great

The route to the tenth hole

holes, the back nine at Bukit

meanders past the impressive

Pandawa

clubhouse-a

genuine rippers.

metre

3,000-square-

construction

structure

wood

card

is

the

includes

was

rooftop

things

considered. offers

stunning fairways tropical

a

wonderful

holes

course

Bukit

with

offers

some

inspired

If you are looking for a destination that offers peace and quiet. five-star accommodation and a quality golfing experience, you’ll love Nusa Dua.

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