Bali & Beyond Magazine January 2013

THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS

JANUARY 2013 VOLUME 14 NO. 152

KILUAN BAY EXCITING DOLPHIN DANCES IN THE LAMPUNG PROVINCE OF SUMATRA

WELLNESS SANCTUARY

HYPNOTHERAPY AND TRANSPERSONAL HEALING IN SINGAPADU

NIGHT OF

SIVARATRI A TIME OF REDEMPTION FOR BALINESE HINDUS

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HELLO, 2013!

‘Om Swastiastu...’

We’ve made it to January 2013, which means that the world didn’t end last December after all! Even though we weren’t very convinced of the idea to begin with, we still think it’s a nice reason to feel thankful for 2013 and the chance to begin anew.

To help you focus on your well-being, we’ve prepared some articles on intriguing therapeutic techniques. We’ll show you the benefits of Sound Therapy, which you can find in Jakarta. We’ll also share with you a sneak peak of a Wellness Sanctuary in Singapadu, which is scheduled to open by March 2013. Lydia Wilson has been helping people find their true potential through Hypnotherapy and Transpersonal Healing for the past 14 years, and with the opening of the Sanctuary, people who come from far and wide to seek guidance will now have a relaxing place to lay their heads.

We hope you take the opportunity to try something new this year! For coffee lovers, no longer do you have to wait for your cappuccino while wondering what the barista is up to. Check out Lifestyle & Leisure to learn more about Udc dell’ Indonesia, where you too can learn how to perfect your own cup of Italian espresso. As for food lovers, stop researching your next culinary outing and let Bali’s Best Chefs do the work for you. A great meal, a stunning view, and good company are guaranteed.

In this issue you’ll also find articles on the deep blue sea – from dolphins to diving we’ve got you covered. Enjoy the humbling feeling of being immersed in nature, and embrace all that the sea has to offer. Whatever you do to help start off this year on the right foot, we hope you end up feeling fresh and rejuvenated so you can tackle your goals for 2013. Good luck!

‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ The Team

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1 Ni Luh Dian Purniawati was once part of the B&B editorial team. These days she writes for several publications, including our beloved magazine.

2 Shinta Eka is a blog writer disguised as a merry young journalist in Japanese media. She also freelances for UK-based and Indonesia-based agencies.

3 Novena Assen is a Yogyakarta-based photographer who likes to share scenes of her city and other environs.

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4 Meliza Sopandi is a producer for a radio station in Jakarta who enjoys music and books, is passionate about movies, and is addicted to traveling.

5 Roxanne Streatfeild and John Olewicz consider Bali their favorite dive location, and it is where they do most of their underwater photography. In September 2012 they spent two months exploring northeast Bali.

6 IB Ngurah Primarta took up photography while studying at the Denpasar Institute of Arts and Graphic Design.

He now shoots freelance and actively participates in various competitions.

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INVITEINDULGE ASHOKA SPA COVER

A rejuvenating spa experience at Bali Dynasty Resort

Morning Offering

by IB Ngurah Primarta

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RESTRELAXATION A WELLNESS SANCTUARY

CRAFTCULTURE SIVARATRI A night of redemption for Balinese Hindus

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PONDERINGPOINT A FRESH WAY TO START Start 2013 by sorting through your things and giving some away

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18 PRIMEPROMOTION Hot deals and promotions of the month that shouldn’t be missed.

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UDC DELL’ INDONESIA

This month’s select news updates from the island’s tourism industry and what’s new around the island.

A chance for coffee lovers to learn more about their favorite beverage

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News updates from the tourism industry and what’s new beyond Bali.

DINEDELIGHTS BALI'S BEST CHEFS

70 COMMUNITYCALENDAR Schedules, calendar highlights and various happenings of interest, from art exhibitions to special events.

Mingle and dine without the hassle of planning

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Snapshots of events and happenings within the preceding month.

74 BALIMAPS Map of Bali showing specific tourism areas and places of interest, as well as a distance scale between the island’s main destinations.

78 INFOINDEX Useful directory of companies and island-based businesses.

FIRST COLUMN PHOTO BY MUTIA ADISOMA, SECOND COLUMN PHOTO BY ROXANNE STREATFEILD, THIRD COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF IBIS STYLES

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Hypnotherapy, Transpersonal Healing, and a tranquil place to stay opening soon in Singapadu

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Head to the Lampung province of Sumatra to witness the exciting dolphin dances

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ACTIONATTRACTION JUKUNG JUNKIES

Traditional fishing boats that give access to stunning dive sites in Tulamben

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CAPITALCORNER SVANA SPA

Innovative treatments utilizing sound and massage

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PRIMEPROMOTION

GROOVE AT ZJ’S ZJ’s Bar & Lounge at The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas, presents the GROOVE LINE Band throughout the month of January. Enjoy the band’s dynamic performances of the most famous groovy tunes and Top 40 hits along with the resident DJ spinning your favorite dance music. First Drink Charge (FDC) applies to non in-house guests, so try a Cincao Long Island Iced Tea or a Cendana, an intriguing mix of fifteen secret spirits and

SUNDAY BRUNCH

liqueurs. ZJ’s Bar & Lounge is a stylish

Tapping Shoes at the Potato Head Beach Club now offers a Sunday Brunch from

and hip sanctuary for the

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chef Take, who has extensive experience from a number of

fashionable crowd. For

Michelin-starred restaurants, brings you beautiful dishes with only the freshest

reservations, please email

ingredients. Feast on as many exquisite appetizers as your little heart desires – it’s

reservation@themulia.com.

unlimited! Some noteworthy examples are the Foie Gras Revelation with mango

Mulia Resort & Villas

and sauternes flavor and the Grilled King Prawn with tabouli, garden greens,

Jalan Raya Nusa Dua

gazpacho sauce, and balsamic reduction. Make sure to leave room for your choice

Selatan, Kawasan

of one mouthwatering main course and table side desserts to finish. Brunch is Rp.

Sawangan, Nusa Dua

550,000++ per person; add a beverage package with free flow wines and juices

(0361) 301-7777

for Rp. 380,000++ per person. Tapping Shoes at Potato Head Beach Club

www.themulia.com

Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak,- (0361) 473-7979; www.tappingshoes-bali.com

WESTIN WELLNESS The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali offers an array of healthy initiatives such as energizing yoga by the beach, the wholesome SuperFoodsRX breakfast rich in antioxidants and nutrients, and insightful sessions with beauty specialists from Skin Nutrition™. This is directly in line with the Westin concept of Preserving Wellness in Travel, as the brand aims for guests to enjoys a prime beachfront location in the exclusive Nusa Dua enclave with 334 cozy rooms; a place where you can be at your best and experience total renewal. The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali

A SHADY SHACK

Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, BTDC Lot N-3, Nusa Dua

The Shack, Waterbom Bali’s latest addition, is

(0361) 771-906; www.westin.com/bali

an escape within an escape. The rustic wooden structure offers a break from all the water slides with a full service bar where you can enjoy refreshing Mojitos made with mint picked from Waterbom’s own garden. The Shack offers a place to chill out in a hammock, play a game of backgammon or chess, or have reflexology treatment. Waterbom Bali is home to 20 slides with another slide on the books, which is said to be a bigger, faster and crazier slide than any other currently in the park.

Waterbom Bali, Jalan Kartika, Tuban, Kuta (0361) 755-676; www.waterbom-bali.com

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TAPPING SHOES PHOTO BY MUTIA ADISOMA, ALL OTHERS COURTESY

feel quietly recharged during their stay. The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali

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NEW&NEWS

AN INNOVATIVE APP Conrad Bali announced its next leap in intuitive, personalized service to accommodate the luxury traveler: Conrad Concierge. It is the first service-enabled technology to be completely integrated with hotel management systems across a brand’s portfolio. Conrad Concierge invites travelers to customize their accommodations through a smartphone or tablet across more than 20 Conrad hotels and resorts. With this app guests now have the ability to ensure their stay at Conrad is as unique and individualized as they are.

Conrad Bali, Jalan Pratama No. 168, Tanjung Benoa, (0361) 778-788; www.conradhotels.com/conradconcierge

IT’S RAINING AWARDS! The 101 Legian won four awards in December: the Gold Circle Award 2012 by Agoda; The Best Choice Hotel in Hospitality Service 2012 presented by Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry; third place for health and safety from the National Occupational Safety & Health Committee, and their first gold category from the Tri Hita Karana Tourism Awards, recognizing the achievement of incorporating sustainable spiritual, social and enviråonmental principles and practices into Bali businesses.

The 101 Legian Jalan Raya Legian No. 117, Badung (0361) 300-1101; www.the101bali.com

We want to apologize for not giving complete accreditation to the Dec. ’12 cover! Please note the outfit was ALL COURTESY PHOTOS

by Espen Salberg, the model was Naida (Balistarz), and the location was Bulgari Resort, Bali. Also note that the kebaya top on pg. 61 of FASHIONFOLIO is by Dwi Iskandar.

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NEW&NEWS

EASY BREEZY FUN The beachwalk celebrated its Grand Opening after two years in the making. The formal inauguration took place on December 7 for the 3.7 hectare contemporary retail and lifestyle hub, built as part of the Sahid Kuta Lifestyle Resort complex. The beachwalk offers 200 retail stores and eateries within a breezy open-air environment architecturally inspired by the gentle contours of rice terraces. beachwalk, Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta (0361) 846-4888; www.beachwalkbali.com

MOVING FORWARD Waka Hotels & Resorts has been chosen as the new corporate brand name for the Waka Group’s resorts, cruises, and beach clubs. Guided by a Balinese business family in Denpasar, the Waka Group has been involved with Bali tourism since development opportunities on unique beachfront sites to showcase the best of Bali’s architecture

TREASURE HUNTING

and the tropical landscape. Waka Hotels &

Hotel Horison Seminyak had its grand opening on December1

Resorts now plans to refurbish, upgrade and

with a ceremony where the owner officially handed over the hotel

add new projects to its existing properties. After

to PT Metropolitan Graha Management to manage his hotel’s

repositioning the existing units in 2013, Waka is

operations. The opening festivities included a Treasure Hunt

considering various proposals to expand beyond

on November 30 with 100 enthusiastic foreign and domestic

Bali to other exotic locales in Indonesia.

participants. Various challenges tested their knowledge of Balinese

Waka Hotels & Resorts

culture and cuisine, and included activities such as cleaning litter

Jalan Imam Bonjol No. 467, Denpasar

from Kuta Beach.

(0361) 484-085; www.wakahotelsandresorts.com

Hotel Horison Seminyak Bali, Jalan Arjuna (Double Six), Seminyak (0361) 730-733; www.horisonseminyak.com

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the early 1970s, seeking environmentally sensitive

FRESH NAME, NEW GAME Accor shared the news on November 28 of their brand revitalization plans for ibis. Going forward their economy hotels will keep the name ibis, however their budget economy hotels known as ‘Formule 1’ will now be called ibis budget and their premium economy hotels known as ‘All Seasons’ will now be called ibis Styles. The most recent opening was the ibis Styles Bali Kuta Circle, a part of Accor’s goal to operate 28 ibis hotels in Indonesia by 2015.

Ibis Styles Bali Kuta Circle Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai - Simpang Siur, Kuta; (0361) 894-8999 www.ibisstyles.com

EMERALD HONOR The Elysian has just received another gold award at the Tri Hita Karana awards ceremony 2012. Since it was their third time to receive it, they were also presented with the coveted and much respected Emerald Award, which honors consistency. The Elysian’s philosophy is to ensure they never exploit Bali and strive to preserve the island’s traditions and nature for sustainable tourism.

The Elysian Jalan Sari Dewi No. 18, Seminyak (0361) 730-999 www.theelysian.com

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CRAFT&CULTURE

NOT EVERYONE BELIEVES THAT SINS CAN BE DIMINISHED OR REMOVED, BUT THOSE WHO DO CONSIDER SHIVARATRI A NIGHT OF REDEMPTION. unintentionally extended his worship

his soul reached hell, the Lord Shiva

you do if

to Shiva.

came to his rescue and freed him.

you were

It was getting dark when Lubdaka

This was all because Lubdaka had

lost in the

realized that he had entered deep

worshiped Shiva during the night of

jungle

into the jungle, and it was too dark

Shivaratri, which meant he had also

as darkness grew nearer? Would

for the hunter to go any further.

carried out the rituals of redemption.

you A) shout for help, just in case

Worried about the wild animals

you could be heard from within

that roamed the forest, he decided

RITUALS OF SHIVARATRI

the dense wilderness; B) grab your

to climb up a tree. Night fell and

The great work of the sage named

phone and immediately call a friend;

Lubdaka got sleepy but he tried

Shivaratri Kalpa became the pivot

or C) check your GPS to figure out

to stay alert. He worried that if he

point for the rituals of Shivaratri

your location?

fell asleep he would fall from the

centuries later. Shivaratri falls on the

tree and become prey to the wild

seventh month of the Saka calendar,

have control of technology. But

beasts. So in order to stay awake,

which coincides with January on

can technology really save us from

he picked leaves from the tree one

the Gregorian calendar. It is also

all our difficulties, answer all our

by one and dropped them to the

known as Panglong sasih kapitu or

questions, and keep us from getting

ground.

Eve of the New Moon. This night

It all becomes clearer when we

lost? Being lost in the jungle is much

When he looked down, to

easier to overcome than being lost in

his astonishment below the tree

is believed to be the darkest of all nights in the whole year.

our mind. What happens when the

was a lingam, the symbol of the

latter occurs?

Lord Shiva. In addition, that time

it can be concluded that three

happened to be the night of Shiva,

main points must be carried out

during the age of the Kediri kingdom

known as Shivaratri. This accidental

during the night of Shiva: fasting,

in the 10th century, wrote a story

worshipping became very significant

staying awake the whole night, and

about being lost and discovering a

to Lubdaka’s adventure. It is told

refraining from conversation. These

way of attaining redemption. The

that later when he died, the god of

three things are what Lubdaka had

story is about Lubdaka, a hunter

death ordered his subjects to send

endured that night.

who got lost in the forest and

Lubdaka to hell. However, before

Mpu Tanakung, a sage who lived

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From the tale of Mpu Tanakung,

Yet those three things are not

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One thing that has gone off track recently is that the Shivaratri rituals usually lack the monabrata, or refraining from speech aspect.

On the contrary, religious teachers and leaders are invited to provide Shivaratri discourse or give religious or moral lectures.

Differing from other religious holidays in Bali, there are no offerings during Shivaratri. It has become a general presumption that during holidays, various banten or offerings of different types and sizes are made from coconut leaves, flowers and fruits. However, on the night of Shiva, Hindus usually only present a single canang flower offering – a return to the most basic offering as stated in the holy book Bhagawadgita: incense, flower and water.

In Hindu mythology, Shiva is considered the ‘destroyer’. In relation to the concept of Tri Murti or three main pillars, Shiva is not only the destroyer but He is also the force that brings back the universe to its basic form, which is emptiness.

What came from the void returns to the void.

The night of Shiva is believed to relieve oneself of one’s sins. Not absolute requirements. There are three levels that can be chosen

the entire night.

Balinese Hindus carry out

everyone believes that sins can be diminished or removed, but those

by Balinese Hindus in celebrating

the ritual in groups. Students

who believe so consider Shivaratri

the night, according to their own

celebrate the night at their schools.

a night of redemption. At the very

capabilities. The first level is by

Meanwhile, adults generally

least, if we have an entire night

staying awake the whole night. The

celebrate at temples or in their

of silent contemplation and self-

second is fasting for a whole day

own households. Villagers, in

introspection, we will be less likely to

and night. The third level, which is

coordination from their banjar

repeat the same acts of sin in

also the most difficult, is to also keep

communal groups, usually flock to

the future.

silent and refrain from conversation

the village temples.

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LIFESTYLELEISURE

ESPRESSO EXPERT

IF YOU’VE EVER SECRETLY WISHED YOU KNEW HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT CAPPUCCINO WITH A FLOURISH OF THE HAND, JUST LIKE YOUR FAVORITE BARISTA, HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT!

W

hen I

is offered by illy, and who hasn’t

that I found surprising was that

was first

heard of illy? That solid red square

they do not discriminate – even if

offered the

with four italicized letters is so iconic

your establishment does not sell

opportunity

and very prevalent in Bali, not to

illy products you are still welcome

to take part

mention around the world.

to take the course and learn their

in Università del caffè, I must admit

techniques.

my heart did a little flutter. I once

UNIVERSITÀ DEL CAFFÈ (UDC)

lived in a city with a strong coffee

Udc is a training ground created

useful in the long run. The Rollins

culture where I spent a good amount

by illy for industry professionals

College, a renowned MBA school

of time staring at the baristas in

and coffee enthusiasts seeking

in the United States, carried out

awe. I couldn’t help it – they would

in-depth knowledge of the world

a detailed survey from 2005 to

make my cappuccinos and lattes

of coffee. Udc has twenty-six

2008 and found that a year after

with such style and pizzazz that I

subdivisions around the world, and

attending a single Udc course,

could only describe them as, well,

has connected novices with coffee

baristas and restaurateurs were

dreamy.

These techniques no doubt prove

experts and professional baristas

able to sell an average of 13.6%

The idea that I would be able

for over 10 years. Their aim is to

more coffee.

to learn the secrets of their ways

improve your quality, distinguish

seemed too good to be true. To

you from rival establishments, and

Indonesia, was created by illy and

add to my excitement, this course

increase your business. Something

PT Bahana Genta Viktory to promote

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Udc dell’ Indonesia, or Udc of

PHOTOS BY MUTIA ADISOMA

LEFT instructor showcasing his coffee art skills; CENTER cups upon cups of rookie practice; RIGHT a wall at Crema Café Sanur

and disseminate the culture of quality

a budding entrepreneur and myself

Point presentation, but necessary in

coffee in Indonesia. According

(coffee enthusiast disguised as

order to have a good foundation.

to East Area Manager Pramudya

journalist). The class was small – less

Bevan, their main idea in teaching

than 20 people – and there was no

later in the afternoon that we were

the ‘Espresso Expert’ course is to

rigid classroom feel whatsoever.

able to get our anxious hands on the

offer participants a wider view of

It actually felt more like a friendly

espresso machine. I don’t know why

both the theoretical and practical

conversation.

this surprised me, but getting that

It was not until after lunch and

elements of coffee making, and to

We spent most of the first day

spread the culture of Italian coffee,

learning about the history of coffee

especially since there are so many

in general, the history and specifics

different perceptions about espresso

of illy coffee, the habits and customs

try, try, and try some more, and

and Italian coffee. Another reason is

related to coffee, the physiological

were in no way stingy regarding this

for the love of the coffee, of course!

effects of coffee, coffee botany,

matter. At one point I looked across

basic and advanced espresso

the room only to see tables covered

COFFEE LOVERS CONVERGE

making and understanding the

with cups upon cups of cappuccinos

When I took the course my group

grinders, coffee machines, and

sacrificed for the sake of helping us

consisted of baristas-in-training,

parameters necessary for making a

learn. Some cups looked lopsided

lecturers from tourism schools

truly superb espresso. It was a lot of

with too much foam, some didn’t

looking to expand their knowledge,

information, delivered via a Power

taste quite right, and some had the

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tiny cup of espresso just right is a lot harder than it looks.

At Udc they encouraged us to

wrong espresso and foam ratio.

and cappuccino practice, we

whether they live here or are just

But they made us practice our milk

learned about various kinds of ice

traveling through. If you’ve got a

texturing and pouring until we

cappuccino, from shakarato to fredo

flexible schedule and a couple days

improved with each and every cup.

to frappe, then rounded off the day

to spare, this course may be just

with coffee art.

what you are looking for.

On the second day we continued practicing our espresso making

I thoroughly enjoyed my two-day

By Mutia Adisoma

skills. A good espresso is the

course with Udc dell’ Indonesia. In

base for many other drinks, so we

my opinion, what makes the course

weren’t allowed to proceed until

fun is the casual atmosphere and

Class: Espresso Expert

everyone felt comfortable with all

the fact that you don’t have to have

Duration: 2 days

the required steps. They worked

previous experience. The fee to

Language: English

with us one-on-one to correct our

attend Udc dell’ Indonesia includes

(Bahasa Indonesia upon request)

mistakes – in my case it was that I

all lunches, coffee breaks, snacks,

When: Monthly (inquire for schedule)

wasn’t ‘tamping’ enough. When I

and a certificate but does not

Where: Crema Café in Sanur, Bali

found a way to fix this I managed

include travelling expenses and hotel

Price: Rp. 1,250,000 per pax

to produce a cup with a beautiful

accommodation.

illy client price:

aroma and ‘tigerskin’ appearance.

Success! After some more espresso

I recommend Udc dell’ Indonesia for all coffee lovers in Indonesia,

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Rp. 1,000,000 per pax Email: barista_bali@bahanagv.co.id

PHOTOS BY MUTIA ADISOMA, RIGHT PHOTO COURTESY OF UDC DELL’ INDONESIA

AFTER SOME MORE ESPRESSO AND CAPPUCCINO PRACTICE, WE LEARNED ABOUT VARIOUS KINDS OF ICE CAPPUCCINO, FROM SHAKARATO TO FREDO TO FRAPPE, THEN ROUNDED OFF THE DAY WITH COFFEE ART.

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DINE&DELIGHTS

THERE’S NO SHAME IN HAVING SOMEONE ELSE PLAN FOR YOU. THAT’S THE BEAUTY OF VACATION PACKAGES OR EVEN HONEYMOON PACKAGES. THEY ENABLE YOU TO SIT BACK, RELAX, AND TRULY ENJOY YOUR EXPERIENCE WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT WHAT COMES NEXT. IF THIS IS THE SORT OF THING THAT APPEALS TO YOU, BALI’S BEST CHEFS IS RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY.

B

ali’s Best Chefs will curate your entire dining experience from start to finish. They will pick out a property with

stunning views, find an amazing chef and sommelier to work with, find the most beautiful wine glasses and table décor, and make sure everything is taken care of – from your first bite of canapés to your very last crumb of dessert.

You don’t have to worry about

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF BALI COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 2012

THE JOYS OF POP-UP DINNERS

a thing. All you have to do is make

aim is quite obvious from its name –

of Pecatu. It was the fourth dinner

your reservation and wait until 48

to showcase the chefs here in Bali,

ever, taking place at The Edge, a

hours before the event when the

many of whom are well known in

spectacular property in the southern

details of your evening are finally

their home countries but might not

tip of Bali. The Edge’s Chef Giles

disclosed. At that point, the only

yet have reached the same level of

Greenwood presented a fantastic

thing left for you to arrange will be

fame here. It is an opportunity to

six-course menu including Carpaccio

transportation to the newly unveiled

expose their talents to the community

of Fois Gras with Figs, Walnuts &

location.

at a more personal level, while

Truffled Brioche as a starter, and

drawing visitors to the many luxury

Beef Cheek & Fillet with Local Garlic

properties on the island.

Snails Parsnip & Beef Tea as one of

Deborah Cayetano started these pop-up dinners in 2012 as a way to eliminate the problem of dining for

Since Bali’s Best Chefs started, all

one, while creating a way to meet

the locations have been magical; the

with a choice of six desserts and

new like-minded people. The other

most recent dinner being on the cliffs

everything was paired beautifully

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the main courses. The meal ended

the chance to meet both tourists and residents from various countries, backgrounds and occupations.

Dining at a restaurant doesn’t usually give you the opportunity to interact with the rest of the diners, but at Bali’s Best Chefs it is not only possible, it is encouraged. Guests are asked to do a little “musical chairs” so that with every course comes a new set of faces and even take part in.

Deborah Cayetano likes to keep her future locations and plans a secret, so we don’t know what’s in with imported wines by ZeroSpirits,

from the personal collection of Pak

store for upcoming pop-up dinners.

who specialize in South African

I Wayan Dupa Suciptra. These

However, judging from the previous

wines.

selected artifacts were made

ones, it looks like we can expect

This dinner was the first time

available for silent auction, with the

good things to come. Attend alone

that Bali’s Best Chefs collaborated

proceeds benefiting the restoration

or bring a friend, and embrace the

with an organization. Through the

and reopening of a gallery holding

surprises at Bali’s Best Chefs.

efforts of the onARTBALI project,

thousands of his other rare artifacts.

By Mutia Adisoma

guests were able to have an up-

Another perk of this monthly

close look at Indonesian artifacts

dining experience is that you get

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF BALI COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 2012

more interesting conversations to

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INVITE&INDULGE

ASHOKA SPA THE NEW SPA AT THE BALI DYNASTY RESORT IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR HOLIDAYMAKERS TO GET PAMPERED, EITHER ALONE OR AS QUALITY TIME SPENT WITH A PARTNER OR DAUGHTER. into the resort you’ll see even more

first enter

families, laughing and splashing

the Bali

in the large pool equipped with

this year and offers a complete

Dynasty

an impressively tall slide. But what

range of treatments, from traditional

Resort, one

after a full day of family fun.

Ashoka Spa opened in June of

you might not expect to find is an

Balinese massage to refreshing

of the first things you’ll see as your

excellent spa tucked away in a quiet

facials to manicures and pedicures.

eyes scan the lobby are families

and cool area just a few steps away

Also offered are unique treatments

with young children, usually giddy

from the pool. This new spa is the

designed for men as well as a

with excitement. As you walk further

perfect little place to get pampered

massage specially crafted for kids. In

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PHOTO COURTESY OF ASHOKA SPA

W

hen you

addition, the therapists are trained in

which is a lovely jasmine scent that

filing, shaping, cleaning the cuticles,

Thai, Aromatherapy and Reflexology

is indeed very calming.

soaking the hands and feet, and skin

therapies.

Another great option is the

exfoliation as well as an arm and

Ashoka Signature Massage, which is

foot massage.

TREATMENTS FOR ONE

the perfect treatment to diminish the

Ashoka Spa’s Traditional Balinese

effects of jet lag. This massage uses

popular amongst the spa’s guests,

Massage is a wonderfully

a special blend of aromatherapy

especially after spending long hours

rejuvenating experience, combining

oils to stimulate the respiratory and

in the pool. Ear candling helps

stretching, long strokes, skin rolling,

central nervous system, enhancing

prevent ear infections by removing

and palm and thumb pressure

your sense of well being.

excess wax and debris from the

techniques to relieve tension,

The above treatments can be

The Ear Candling treatment is also

inner ears.

improve blood circulation, ease

enjoyed by both women and men,

stress and calm the mind. There are

but since a visit to the spa isn’t

TREATMENTS FOR TWO

three different oils you can choose

usually on the top of most men’s lists,

If you are looking to spend some

from for this massage – “relaxing”,

the Ashoka Spa offers a no-hassle

quality time with a loved one, the

“energizing”, and “reviving”. For my

Men’s Hands and Feet treatment.

Ashoka Spa has specially designed

spa experience I chose “relaxing”,

This one-hour treatment involves

spa packages for two that can be

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enjoyed in any one of the couple’s rooms or adjoined rooms. The Tropical Romance package begins followed by the Ashoka Signature

wonderfully for hours after my rose

Massage. Women will be treated

petal bath.

to a Javanese lulur while men get

Another option for two is the

The Ashoka Spa is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is the perfect way to revive and

an exfoliating coffee scrub, after

Mother and Daughter package,

reenergize after a day packed with

which yoghurt will be applied to

which is a great way to bond with

activities. For more information

refresh and revitalize the skin. After

your daughter. The treatment starts

on spa packages, please visit the

a carrot body wrap and a shower,

with a footbath ritual and is followed

Bali Dynasty Resort website. To

you will enjoy a floral bath whilst

by a traditional Balinese massage. If

book an appointment, email info@

sipping refreshing herbal tea. The

your daughter is still young, simple

balidynasty.com.

treatment ends with a traditional

Balinese massage techniques can be

By Mutia Adisoma

Indonesian facial, enabling you both

used to support your child’s muscle

to leave the spa feeling refreshed

growth. After your relaxing massage

Ashoka Spa at Bali Dynasty

and relaxed. I highly recommend

you will both have the choice of

Resort

this package, as my skin felt very

either a facial or a manicure and

Jalan Kartika, Tuban, South Kuta

soft after the body scrub and

pedicure, with fun nail colors from

(0361) 752-403

yoghurt application and it smelled

Revlon and O.P.I.

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with a footbath cleansing ritual

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REST&RELAXATION

lucky enough to get the chance to

sit down with this lovely Indonesian lady over coffee to learn more about her unique methods. Below we share

A WELLNESS SANCTUARY LYDIA WILSON’S REPUTATION FOR HEALING AND HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE INNER TRANQUILITY AND HARMONY TRAVELS BY WORD OF MOUTH, AND MADE IT ALL THE WAY TO OUR EARS AT BALI & BEYOND.

with you our conversation, as well as give you some sneak peak photos of the soon-to-open Blue Light Health and Wellness Sanctuary at the Nature’s View Resort in Singapadu, which Lydia will open in early 2013.

How long have you been practicing Hypnotherapy and Transpersonal Healing? Tell us, how did it all start?

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W

e were

It’s been over 14 years since I started my Hypnotherapy practice.

I have always been very curious about the human mind and wanted to understand “why people are they way they are”. For more than 30 years I have learned many different methods of healing from different teachers, but have found that Hypnotherapy and Transpersonal healing have been the most effective ones that I can use to assist clients in overcoming their recurring physical, emotional, spiritual and relationship issues.

How long have you lived in Bali?

Why did you decide to move to Bali after practicing in so many places

Most of my clients know me through

around Asia?

recommendation from previous

negative imprints.

After living overseas for 18 years,

clients or they have found my

healing the Body, Mind and Spirit. A

I decided to settle down in Bali.

website on the Internet and made the

complete healing is achieved when

I moved here in January 2007. I

effort to come to Bali to see me. They

this basic human trinity is correctly

chose Bali because Bali has always

are of different nationalities from all

balanced. This method of healing

been a very special place for me.

over the world.

will help us establish a state of ideal

Transpersonal Healing involves

health and inner tranquility as well

The first time I came to Bali was in 1974. I fell in love with the place,

Could you please explain what

as maintain balance and harmony

the friendly people and their unique

Hypnotherapy and Transpersonal

in all areas of our life. Some of the

tradition as soon as I arrived here.

Healing entails?

techniques used in Transpersonal

Since then I have always dreamt

Our subconscious mind is like a

Healing involve Past Life Regression,

of living in Bali. I have also chosen

super computer within us. All our life

Future Progression, Forgiveness

Bali as the base for my practice,

experiences – whether good or bad

Therapy and Omega Therapy.

because it is a great tourist

– are imprinted and stored within it.

The latter two are techniques

destination, and people from all

These imprints become our internal

that I have developed through the

over the world know Bali. It is very

representation. Negative imprints

experiences I have had with clients.

convenient for my clients to come to

are like viruses in a computer that

Forgiveness Therapy assists in

Bali to see me because it has all the

create havoc in the system. Most of

releasing one’s painful past, which

facilities that a visitor would need to

our physical, emotional, and mental

can negatively affect one physically,

stay comfortably.

problems in life are created by

emotionally and mentally. It is very

these. Hypnotherapy is one of the

effective for stress, anger, and

How do people hear about your

fastest and most effective methods

depression cases. Omega Therapy

practice and what countries do they

of healing we can use to access our

helps us to balance, accept, and

come from?

subconscious mind to change these

love our self.

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Tell us why you decided to start

bedroom suites, two bedrooms by

to experience. We will help them

the Blue Light Health and Wellness

the 28 meter long swimming pool

create a package to suit the time

Sanctuary at the Nature’s View

and one wooden villa with two

they stay in the Sanctuary. Our

Resort in Singapadu? Why did you

bedrooms, a café by the pool that

guests can expect many different

choose this specific location?

serves organic food and drinks,

services such as Hypnotherapy, Past

For ten years, it has been my dream

a dining room in the main house,

Life Regression, Acupuncture, Cranio

to start a place where people from

practice rooms, and one large

Sacral, Yoga and Taichi exercises,

all over the world can come for

meeting room for seminars and

Detox treatment, Aromatherapy,

complete holistic treatments in one

workshops.

Crystal Healing, different kinds

place. I chose Singapadu because

When we open in March this

of Body Massages, Meditation,

it is a quiet and peaceful place, a

year, we are aiming to provide

Numerology, Tarot reading, etc. We

rural village away from the traffic

full service such as Wi-Fi, pick up

will also provide different kinds of

jams and the busy tourist places,

service from the airport, car hire with

holistic self improvement workshops

but can easily be reached. It is

driver, laundry, spa, and restaurant

and seminars for individuals, as

only 40 minutes from Ngurah Rai

facilities. A vegetarian menu will

well as professional Certification

International Airport, 15 minutes

also be available.

Trainings.

from Sanur and 15 minutes from Ubud.

What other things can guests expect from the Wellness Sanctuary in the

Nature’s View Resort

What kind of facilities will the Blue

future?

Banjar Kutri Tengah

Light Health and Wellness Sanctuary

Guests will be able to choose for

Singapadu, Gianyar

provide?

themselves the different series of

Mobile +62 081805411317

In the main house we have four

Holistic treatments that they wish

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PONDERINGPOINT

A FRESH WAY TO START

H

ow many times have you made a New Year’s resolution, only to break it a few weeks later? In my observation, people aren’t able to follow through with their resolutions because they aren’t serious

about them to begin with, or they aim for a goal so lofty they have no idea where to start to make it happen. This year, I’m offering an easy and achievable resolution that I hope you will try: Sort through your clutter and give some away.

TAKE A LOOK AT ALL THE THINGS YOU HAVE ACCUMULATED OVER THE PAST YEAR. IT’S MORE THAN YOU REALIZED, ISN’T IT? IN BALI, THERE IS A SIMPLE SOLUTION TO YOUR PROBLEM.

If you’re human and not living an ascetic life, it’s only natural that you accumulate stuff. Even if you aren’t the hoarding type, piles will amass. You might stick them in plastic bags and hide them away in dark corners of closets or shove them under beds. Or perhaps you’re so busy that the piles remain in plain sight, nagging at you every time you sit down to unwind.

There is a simple solution to this. No need to call a certain number or haul your things to a specific donation center. In Bali, it is as easy as stepping outside your front door and offering them to one of your neighbors.

I recently moved into a new place, and as I cleaned up and settled in I noticed I had double of a lot of useful things such as brooms and doormats. When I was about to toss out what I didn’t need, the caretaker of the building stopped me midway. She told me she would happily take anything that I didn’t need, if not to keep, then to give to people she knows. So remember to offer

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around before you toss, especially if what you have is in good condition.

This goes for big pieces too. After I moved I bought a shiny new wardrobe but wasn’t sure what to do with my old one. It still looked great but was falling apart inside and because of this I wasn’t sure if anyone would want it. When the delivery boys arrived with my new one, I tried offering it to them. To my surprise they were really excited, viewing it as a fun fix-up project. Not only did I solve the problem of getting the heavy piece of furniture down three flights of stairs, but I also made some delivery boys very happy campers.

You can give even if you are not living in Bali and are just here for holiday. A few years ago when I was backpacking with a friend, I found at the end of our trip that my backpack was super heavy due to the added weight of souvenirs and a semi-wet sarong and bathing suit. When I dug through my bag I noticed some clothes that I had hadn’t worn at all and didn’t see a reason to keep them as I hardly wore them back home either.

The front desk of our little hostel on Poppies Lane was staffed only by young men, but when I timidly asked if any of them had a sister or cousin who might like to have my clothes, I immediately got an enthusiastic “YES!” in return.

So don’t be shy – it’s okay to ask! If your offer is politely declined, then at least you tried. However, I am pretty sure that more often than not, your question of “Do you know anyone who might like this?” will be met with a wide and grateful grin.

This lovely island gives us so much on a daily basis – inspiration, hospitality, friendly smiles, and more. There are multitudes of ways to give back, whether grand gestures or small ones. How will you give back to Bali this year? If you’re incapable of something grand, then I hope you at least start the New Year off by going through your belongings and making someone’s day with some free goodies.

By Mutia Adisoma

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FOTOFOLIO

SEA LIFE

AT THE BIO WRECK

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LEFT A colorful little mandarin fish living amongst regenerated coral RIGHT A hairy squat lobster passing within the confines of a barrel sponge

Photographer Roxanne Streatfeild shows us the sea life around the Bio Wreck, a man-made structure created by Chris Brown, the owner and operator of Reef Seen Aquatics at Pemuteran Bay in Bali. The wreck has water currents passing through the metal structure, which stimulates coral growth. It already has considerable hard and soft coral growth over it only after a short period of time. The amount of fish that cascade in and around the artificial reef is a testament to the success of this coral reef rejuvenation effort at Pemuteran Bay.

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A close up of the mantle of a clam at the Bio Wreck

A spotted hawk fish nestled in the coral abode that has grown on the Bio Wreck

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A Co’s Chromodoris near the Bio Wreck

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ACTION&ATTRACTION

JUKUNG JUNKIES THERE ARE A NUMBER OF MEMORABLE DIVE SITES IN THE TULAMBEN AREA THAT ARE ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY JUKUNG, PERFECT FOR DIVERS AND UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIASTS.

ukung are the colorful

Although jukung may appear

be cut down on a certain date in

traditional fishing boats that

simple enough to travelers, there is

accordance to the ancient Balinese

you can find lining the coastal

an underlying religious symbolism

calendar and a special day is

shores of Tulamben. These

associated with how they are built,

also prescribed for construction to

graceful vessels usually use

as is the case with most things in

commence. All members of the local

only one main cloth sail and in

Bali. When a fisherman decides to

fishing community offer their building

favorable winds they can skim the

build a new boat he must carefully

skills to construct the new boat. This

surface at a fairly decent pace.

choose the tree that will be used

social interaction is essential to the

These days jukung are also fitted

for its timber. The Balinese prefer

Balinese Hindu culture.

with a petrol motor and long tail

to use the wood from local trees,

shaft so they putter across the water

which are light, strong and ideal for

jukung for fishing. These boats will

if the winds are not strong enough.

boat building. Such trees can only

venture out onto the coastal waters

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The Balinese generally use

PHOTOS BY ROXANNE STREATFEILD

J

Close up, the mantle of a clam at the Bio Wreck

in the morning prior to sun up, and fisherman return midmorning with

rest of the gear is passed to them.

Divers who visit the Tulamben

between 10 to 30 or more meters.

These vibrantly coloured formations

tuna and mackerel to sell at the local

area to enjoy the fantastic diving

are host to many different species

markets. However, the impact of

sites such as the Liberty Wreck,

of reef fish, which with their many

tourism has meant that many of the

Coral Garden, and the Dropoff

vivid colours continually bewitch the

island’s traditional fishermen can

sometimes neglect other sites that

eye. There are also varying species

now supplement their limited income

Tulamben has to offer. If you want

of wrasse, bumphead parrotfish,

by taking paying passengers to dive

to extend your adventures and

and reef sharks that call this area

sites, on fishing trips, or on scenic

dive some pristine reefs, organize

home. This site is perfect for macro

tours aboard their jukung.

a jukung and get the skipper to

photographers.

Most jukung are fairly small

take you out along the coastline

and light; this enables them to be

to experience the incredible

ALAM ANDA

hauled out of the water and parked

underwater world that was created

Alam Anda is a pleasant five minute

on the beach with relative ease.

by the eruptions of Mount Agung.

jukung ride from the Dropoff. As

The average length of a jukung is

you descend onto the edge of a

approximately five meters and the

PALUNG-PALUNG

steep and rocky reef, at about 15

width is just one meter. They can

Palung-Palung starts around the

to 20 meters you will see large

safely carry two or three divers and

corner from the Dropoff, just a few

and impressive gorgonian sea fans

their gear. Divers are able to put

minutes away. There you can dive

and sometimes you will find pygmy

their mask and fins on in the jukung

a steep slope full of untouched hard

seahorses amongst the security of

and then enter the water, where the

and soft coral formations, from

the fans. Large schools of reef fish,

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wrasse, butterfly and angelfish

depths of 30 plus meters, and this is

started near the point to the left

inhabit the area. The striking

where sharks and pelagic are often

of the resort, as the deep slope

difference between the white sand

sighted. Batu Kelebit and its white

has majestic soft and hard coral

bottom and the dozens of species

sand between the coral outcrops

formations. In and amongst these

of hard and soft corals in a glorious

lends itself to more of a traditional

you will find huge elephant ear

abundance of shades makes it unlike

coral reef – the shallows are heavily

sponges protruding out of the

anything else in the area, good

encrusted with hard coral outcrops

volcanic rock wall. At 30 meters

for both wide angle and macro

where damselfish and anthias

you will find a car wreck. This site

photography. You do require some

swarm in an array of colours,

generally has the same pelagic and

depth in order to get to the best of

scorpion fish meander amongst the

marine life as the other sites.

the life so be mindful of this and

coral, and bumphead parrotfish

watch your gauges.

are often seen feeding here. This

Tulamben by jukung is a fascinating

site offers exceptional wide angle

and surreal experience, and can

photography.

certainly become very addicting.

This site is a personal favorite. Two

Tulamben is a leisurely three hour

protruding rocks mark the site,

EMERALD

trip north of Denpasar, passing

just a few hundred meters along

Emerald is located a few hundred

through places like Candidasa,

the coast from Alam Anda. Deep

meters further along the coast

Amlapura and Amed. „

ridges of coral reef drop steeply to

from Batu Kelebit. The dive is best

By John Olewicz

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PHOTOS BY ROXANNE STREATFEILD

BATU KELEBIT

Cruising the warm blue waters of

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BEYONDBALI

KILUAN BAY

WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT KILUAN BAY IN THE PROVINCE OF LAMPUNG? THE DOLPHINS OF COURSE!

K

iluan Bay, which

can be found at Kiluan Bay: spinner

is located in the

dolphins (Stenella longirostris)

tourists at Kiluan Bay. The name

Tanggamus regency of

and bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops

of the area sounded foreign even

the Lampung province

truncattus). They live in warm

to Lampung residents, so before

in South Sumatra, is

tropical waters such as the Indian

the establishment of an ecotourism

not as well known as Lampung Bay

Ocean, and have chosen Kiluan Bay

project named Cikal in 2005, Kiluan

in Bandarlampung, Tomini Bay in

as a resting point between Semaka

was an isolated area. Cikal, which

Central Sulawesi, or Lovina Beach

and Lampung Bay.

is chaired by Riko Stefanus, has

in Bali. However, some tourists say

The Kiluan Bay area is home to

Ten years ago it was rare to see

been instrumental in introducing the

that the Kiluan Bay dolphin dance

the residents of the Bandung Jaya

is actually more exotic than the one

hamlet, which is part of the village

at Lovina Beach, where only one

of Kelumbayan. About 200 families

sight of wild dolphins swimming,

species of dolphin is found.

live in the area, consisting mostly of

jumping, and dancing around the

fishermen and farmers.

bay on any given day, tourists can

Besides enjoying the breathtaking

PHOTOS BY MALIK HIZBULLAH

There are two dolphin species that

site to the outside world.

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also enjoy Kiluan Fishing Week,

night, so I could get to Kiluan Bay

are two routes to Kiluan Bay from

which takes place annually in

by Saturday morning. At Merak

Bakauheni Harbor: over land or

August.

Harbor we rested for a few hours

by sea.

while enjoying the beauty of the

If I had picked the land

GETTING THERE

Sunda Strait port in the evening.

route, which would have taken

I had never had the chance to

Then we took a ferry from Merak

approximately 5 hours from

explore the beaches along the coast

Harbor to Bakauheni Harbor, which

Bakauheni Harbor, I might have

of Sumatra before, so that’s why I

took about 3 hours. We spent the

come across the damaged roads like

was so excited to go to Kiluan Bay.

night on board the ferry, arriving

what many people warned about on

For those of you who would like to

at Bakauheni Harbor around 5 am.

the Internet. Luckily our party chose

go, I suggest traveling with a group.

Then we continued to Canti Dock.

to go by land and sea (known as the

My friends and I set out from Jakarta

Based on the information I

sea route). Although it requires more

on a Friday night. We left at 8 p.m.

had gotten, traveling to Kiluan

time, the benefit was that we could

and it took about three hours to get

Bay requires patience because

go through the waters off shore of

to Merak Harbor. You can take a

of damaged and rocky roads.

the South Lampung regency.

bus from Slipi, or if you are coming

However, during the course of our

from the Soekarno Hatta Airport, it

one hour drive from Bakauheni

Kiluan Bay from Canti Dock, we

is better to go to terminal Kalideres

Harbor to Canti Dock, I didn’t

stopped as some small islands. Most

and take a bus from there.

find the roads to be so bad. I

notable is Legundi Island, located

subsequently learned that there

northeast of Sebesi Island. From the

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The next day, on the way to

time you set foot on it, the beauty and charm of the island will instantly entice you to explore it. The trekking activities will provide you with picturesque pastoral scenes, clean water, fresh air, and a beautiful sky.

Our journey continued west, and several times we saw groups of dolphins swimming not far from our boat. After three hours of sailing we arrived at Kiluan Bay. There, we went straight to Kelapa Island where we spent the afternoon enjoying the After exploring, prepare yourself

will be serenaded by the sound of

to meet the main attraction, the

for the majestic beauty of the sunset

waves roaring and birds chirping.

dancing dolphins. Taking a jukung

that will definitely take your breath

Take it all in and don’t forget to

(small boat), we departed from

away. As the sun moves into the

set up your camera to capture this

Kiluan Bay and out into the Sunda

western horizon, a tinge of red falls

inspirational moment.

Strait. From about 7 a.m. we sat waiting anxiously but there were

dramatically onto the sides of the hills. While your eyes feast on this

MEET THE DOLPHINS

no signs whatsoever of any activity.

magnificent parade of colors, you

On Sunday morning we got ready

We waited and waited and moved

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beautiful green sea and white sand.

INDONESIA

the boat to several spots until finally the dolphins appeared, teasing the groups here and there.

As if knowing they had an audience, the dolphins swam

LAMPUNG PROVINCE

vigorously. To see the dolphins jump and dance in the wild gave me such a rush – I was filled with wonder and joy.

Many say that the number of dolphins in Kiluan Bay is the largest

our homestay, then continued our

jumped in the lagoon straight away.

journey to the lagoon.

Some went straight to their cameras,

in Asia, even in the whole world.

busily taking pictures. All I could

You might even be able to watch

THE LAGOON

think of was how lucky the Kiluan

green turtles come up to the sea

There is a small lagoon located

people are to have quiet Kiluan Bay

surface, checking out the commotion

between the cliffs in the southern

as their front yard and the beautiful

made by their dolphin friends and

part of Kelapa Island. To get there

lagoon as their backyard.

human guests.

you have to wear comfortable and

After all of those adventures, it

I realized immediately that this

sturdy shoes – the track is long and

dawned on me how important the

was an irreplaceable experience.

full of steep terrain and huge rocks.

ocean is as a home for dolphins and

Although we felt we could never

After twenty minutes of working

other sea life. I hope everyone will

get enough of it, we finally left the

our way down the cliff, we arrived at

do their part to preserve this piece of

dancing dolphins and went back to

the mesmerizing lagoon. Some of us

paradise. By Meliza Sopandi

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CAPITALCORNER

A Sound Journey to Harmony WITH ALL THE TRAFFIC JAMS AND HONKING HORNS, LIFE IN THE CITY CAN BE TAXING ON THE BODY. IF YOU OFTEN FEEL OUT OF SORTS DUE TO THESE STRESSORS, SOUND THERAPY IS ONE METHOD OF GETTING YOUR BALANCE BACK. 62

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A

delicate energy

when the singing bowls are played

system, the human

the sound creates energy fields that

body is influenced by

fill the room, and the body absorbs

its surroundings. Our

them. Deep stress is neutralized in

bodies have their own

cells and organs, enabling them to

built-in healing and repairing system,

return to a healthy state.

but the perpetual stress of a strident

Singing bowls produce sounds

environment takes balance out of the

that invoke a deep state of

body. Soothing sounds and music

relaxation. This naturally assists

can be very helpful in getting our

in entering into meditation, the

physical, psychological and spiritual

ultimate goal of enlightenment.

wellness back.

Singing bowls are a quintessential

The recognition of how sounds

aid to meditation and can be found

and music impact the human body

on private Buddhist altars and in

is what motivated Fiona Amiadji

temples, monasteries and meditation

Sjamsul to establish Svana in 2011.

halls throughout the world. In

Svana, a word taken from ancient

addition to their traditional usage

Sanskrit, means “sound.� According

for meditation, Tibetan singing

to Svana’s spokesperson Susanti

bowls are used for deep relaxation,

Hasanuddin, everything in the

and massage journey, bringing the

stress reduction, holistic healing,

world has its own vibration, which

body waves back to equilibrium,

Reiki, chakra balancing and world

resonates according to its character.

creating serenity and tranquility in

music. Many people find that the

Balance can be achieved if the

both the mind and body.

rich blend of harmonic overtones

vibrations of all elements resonate at a similar frequency.

Svana utilizes the centuries-old

that the bells produce have a direct

tradition of East Asian Buddhist

affect upon their chakras. Playing the

monks, where singing bowls are

bells usually causes an immediate

healing the imbalances within the

used in meditation and combined

centering effect.

body through a therapeutic sound

with the ringing of bells. At Svana,

Svana exists for the purpose of

For their signature sound therapy

INTERESTING BOWL FACTS:

I

t is necessary to strike a

No two bowls are alike. One of

(yang) and female (yin). A male

bowl on its rim to get the full

the most obvious differences when

singing bowl gives a strong,

potential of sound. The ring

comparing singing bowls to each other

direct, straightforward sound. A

of a singing bowl is always

is the duration of the sound. Some

female bowl gives a soft, indirect,

focused near the rim, where the

have a long sustained ring, while

encompassing sound that envelops

maximum elastic movement and

others stop within a few seconds. The

and nurtures. A female bowl has

resonance occurs. Each bowl has

duration of the ring is dependent upon

a rim with the same thickness as

unique patterns of vibrations that

material, size and profile.

the rest of the wall of the bowl,

produce a great number of sound frequencies.

The most fundamental way of

whereas a male bowl has a rim that

differentiating bowls is as male

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Svana has several packages,

stress and tension and even help the

television and other electrical

from the 90 minute Sound Journey

body’s immune system.

appliances. These sounds create

All packages are recommended

imbalances and can ignite stress,

options that use different natural

for guests 17 years and above.

irritation, aggression, depression and

ingredients such as lavender, green

Reservations can be made from 9

other negative responses. We need to

tea and local spices.

am to 9 pm, and guests are advised

find time for peace and quiet, or look

to notify the therapists if they have

for opportunities to enjoy the sounds

thorough regiment to restore and

special needs such as allergies or if

of nature like the chirping of birds,

refresh body balance, starting

they are pregnant, and are expected

the sounds of crickets and the sigh

with a foot and lower leg massage

to arrive 15 minutes prior to their

of the wind. If you find that this still

and followed by body polish and

appointment time.

isn’t enough to make you feel better,

Each package consists of a

exfoliation. A soothing massage

People are often unaware that

Svana in Jakarta is waiting for you.

By Shinta Eka

is next along with the playing of a

they’re being constantly bombarded

singing bowl to equalize the body

by vibrations with different resonances

with nature. The treatment is finished

such as the buzz of air conditioners,

Svana Spa

with a shower and bath. Svana

the sound of industrial noise and

Jalan Senopati No. 52, Jakarta

also has other treatments to relieve

machinery, and the murmurs of

(021) 723-5870

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package to three other 210 minute

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...Entirely Unique Adhi Jaya Sunset Hotel, it’s a unique modern minimalist Hotel with a glazed of Balinese touch designed to accommodate every occasion needed. Located right on a very strategic area at Sunset Road in among vibrant and dynamic area such as Kuta, Seminyak and Legian. The great combination of our design with friendly and helpful staff would make your stay memorable.

Where business and pleasure mix with the touch of Balinese Culture.

Strategically set in the heart of Sunset Road Kuta Bali bustling cultural and shopping district, Adhi Jaya Sunset Hotel gives you easy access to a vibrant mix of commercial, retail and entertainment choices. Whether you are a seasoned business traveler or just a visitor wanting to discover more about Bali, Adhi Jaya Sunset Hotel is the ideal place for you to stay and your business meeting.

Explores more in this website about our hotel room and variety of business meeting package , fullboard package , fullday and halfday.

Room Category: • Deluxe Terrace • Deluxe Pool • Executive Suite

: 51 Rooms : 16 Rooms : 2 Rooms

Meeting Room Capacities: Amanta Ballroom • U-shape : 100 persons • Class Room : 150 persons • Round Table : 100 persons • Theater : 300 Persons

Adhi Jaya Sabha • U-shape • Class Room • Round Table • Theater

: 50 persons : 50 persons : 40 persons : 70 Persons

Ambassador Restaurant..

The Ambassador restaurant, offers you the opportunity to create indulgences to suit your mood, preferences and taste. Enjoy sumptuous grill, variety of salad, gourmet pizzas and sandwiches with Mediterranean and Asian specialties.

This open kitchen concept restaurant gives a fresh impression and vibrant atmosphere also create an attractive ambience to the restaurant. The guest can have interaction with the chef while cooking and serving the food. Start the day with lingers casually for a tempting exotic lunch and over a relaxed dinner. Open 11 am to 11 Pm. 66 BALI&BEYOND JANUARY 2013 Adhi Jaya Sunset Hotel | Jl Sunset Road, Kuta-Bali | Tel. +62 361 8947171 | Fax. +62 361 8947172 | info@adhijayasunsethotel.com | www.adhijayasunsethotel.com Adhi Jaya Hotel | Tel. +62 361 756 884 | info@adhijayahotel.com | www.adhijayahotel.com

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BEYONDUPDATES

SAIL AWAY Alila Purnama, the luxury Phinisi ship launched by Alila Hotels & Resorts, had its inaugural expedition in December around the stunning islands of Raja Ampat in Indonesia’s West Papua province. The islandhopping adventure included opportunities to dive by day and night, picnic on golden sandy beaches, and glimpse birds of paradise in their natural habitat. The 46 meter long ship was built by hand in the traditional style used by Bugis seafarers from South Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is the most luxurious live-aboard Phinisi in the region, providing ultra modern accommodations for up to 10 guests and pampering by a crew of 16. www.alilahotels.com/purnama

SURABAYA’S STAR Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers has been awarded Indonesia’s Leading City Hotel – Surabaya 2012/2013 by the Indonesia Travel and Tourism Award (ITTA) Foundation. This is the third time in a row they have received this award, which was presented to them on December 10 at the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Jakarta. It is in recognition of the high level of hard work, skill and professionalism that the staff and management always strive for.

VIGOROUS EXPANSION

Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers

Aston International announced its plans to open 40 new hotels in 2013 during Aston Week Surabaya, an annual

Jalan Embong Malang 25 - 31, Surabaya (031) 546-8000; www.sheraton.com

trade show that brings representatives of more than 60 Astonmanaged hotels and East Java’s travel and media communities together. The new hotels include several 4 star Aston and 3 star Aston City Hotels set to open in Belitung, Bekasi, Solo; one trendy 3 star Quest Hotel on Jalan Mangkubumi in Yogyakarta; and numerous select service favehotels and superior select service Hotel NEOs including 9 in Jakarta, 5 in Bali and others in Balikpapan, Bandung, Lampung, Malang, Medan, Palembang, Samarinda and Semarang. www.Aston-International.com

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR

THE PAINTINGS OF BATUAN ARMA Museum, Ubud is holding an exhibition of contemporary Batuan Paintings from the Baturulangun Artist’s Community, Batuan Bali.

Batuan artists create paintings that show the everyday environment of their village, synthesized with images inspired by the spirit world. Batuan paintings are at once recognizable, and at the same time startling and surrealistic. The painters start with an empty page and build their paintings step by step into complex images.

The opening of this exhibition was held in conjunction with the launching of the book Inventing Art, the paintings of Batuan Bali. The book consists of 337 pages and includes 327 full color reproductions, 24 illustrations, maps and diagrams. It was written and illustrated by long term Bali resident Bruce Granquist, and is published in five colors by the renowned printing company CS Graphics in Singapore.

The book was launched in an exhibition on December 15 with the Governor of Bali, the Honorable Made Mangku Pastika attending, and the exhibition will be open to the public until January 14.

ARMA Museum, Jalan Pengosekan, Ubud, (0361) 976-659

ALL COURTESY PHOTOS

www.armabali.com/museum; www.inventing-art.com

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Maxi Hotel & Spa The Maxi Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart of Bali’s shopping and nightlife district. Centrally located, the property offers an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore Bali while keeping all the island’s best shops, bars, restaurants and beaches within easy walking distance.

Hotel facilities and services include restaurant, bar, meeting room, massage and spa, room service, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, children’s pool, laundry and dry cleaning service, airport pickup and transfer, snack bar, tour desk, doctor on call, free car park, baby sitter upon request, broadband internet connection, major credit cards accepted, individually controlled air-conditioning, local and IDD telephone, satellite TV, daily mineral water, private bathroom with bathtub and shower, mini bar, personal electronic safe deposit, tea & coffee maker. The balcony overlooking the swimming pool and landscaped tropical garden offers a private area for relaxing.

The hotel is less than 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport; 20 minutes drive to Denpasar, 30 minutes from Sanur, Nusa Dua and within 45 minutes drive to the artistic centre of Ubud and about 350 meters from Bali’s famous Kuta Beach.

Jl. Legian 83A, Legian Tel: (0361) 754-082 Fax: (0361) 750-792 E-mail: info@maxi-hotel.com Website: www.maxi-hotel.com

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SEE&SEEN KEEPING BALI CLEAN Quiksilver Indonesia, Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia, and Garuda Indonesia came together on December 18 at Kuta Beach to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, another giant step forward in the fight to preserve Bali’s environmental future. Garuda, the newest member in the partnership, donated two revolutionary Barber Surf Rake units costing approximately US$ 50,000 each to groom the beaches of Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Jimbaran and Kedonganan. http://www.facebook.com/quiksilver.id

A PRESIDENTIAL VISIT President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited The Stones Hotel Legian, Bali, marking the official opening of this landmark property. The opening on December 12 also marked the launch into Asia of the Autograph Collection, a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International portfolio. Pictured is Peter Brampton, general manager of The Stones Hotel, introducing the President of Indonesia to Don Cleary, CFO for Marriott International Asia Pacific. www.stoneshotelbali.com

WINE AND DINE The Bulgari Resort, Bali held a fabulous Telmo Rodriguez Wine Experience dinner on December 4. The Spanish wine collection was presented by Telmo Rodriguez himself and was showcased with the culinary creations of Il Ristorante Chef de Cuisine Maurizo Bombini, accompanied by Spanish sommelier Francisco Galdeano from Waku Ghin Singapore. www.bulgarihotels.com

MEET RICK PRICE Fonterra Foodservices held a Pastry Class on November 28 and 29 as part of their commitment to supporting the growth of the culinary and food service industry in Indonesia. Chef Manfred Kohlen, Senior Advisory Chef for Fonterra brands in Asia and the Middle East, shared his knowledge with this year’s class at the Conrad Bali Resort & Spa. www.fonterrafoodservices.co.id 72

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PASTRY PERFECTION

SEE&SEEN

HANDY WALKIE TALKIES The South Kuta Beach Business Association (SKBBA) donated over 24 walkie-talkie units to the Satgas Pantai and Bendesa Adat Kuta to help them maintain the safety and security of the South Kuta Beach strip. The donation handover took place on December 12 at the Waterbom. www.southkutabali.com

COOKING WITH FRIENDS Tapeo Gastrobar and beachwalk held a cooking session with Masterchef Indonesia winner Chef Desi Trisnawati, Chef Victor Taborda of Tapeo, and Chef Melati Gaymans from the Netherlands.

Also present at the event was Chef Degan, judge of Masterchef Indonesia Season 2 and owner of Café Degan. www.beachwalkbali.com

KINTAMANI’S KIDS Rumah Belajar Scott Thompson, built by the YCAB to help underprivileged children and high school dropouts in Kintamani, was recently inaugurated on November 22. It was built using funds from “Berlari Terus: Bali – Jakarta,” a 1,250 kilometer journey that Scott Thompson undertook to raise money for Indonesian children. He ran for 25 days and passed through more than 30 cities, raising Rp. 3.8 billion. www.ycabfoundation.org

MEET RICK PRICE Hotel Santika Kuta, Bali proudly accommodated international singer Secondhand Serenade on December 9. The singer is from Menlo Park, California, USA and visited recently to perform at one of Bali’s biggest clubs. Hotel Santika Kuta has also been chosen in the past to accommodate several local artists from Indonesia. www.santika.com BALI&BEYOND JANUARY 2013

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WHERE SINGERS STAY

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RECHARGEPARTY

SLEEK IN BLACK Recharge Night took place on December 8 at Hotel Santika Siligita, Nusa Dua and the crowd looked gorgeous in their black attire!

We hope you all had a great time at our event. A big thank you goes to Bapak Sang Gunarta and the whole team at Hotel Santika Siligita for hosting the party, and of course to our generous sponsors Artisan, Heineken, Cuervo, CV Pelangi, Flash Bali Management, Piduh Restaurant, Krisna Oleh-Oleh, and Sydney Cupcake. Thanks again and we hope to see you at the next Recharge Night!

MEET RICK PRICE

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Sweden & Finland Consulate

Jl. Sindu

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INFOINDEX

AIRLINES Tel: (0361) 751-011

Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur.

Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: (0361) 286-408 E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz

■ THAILAND Jl. Puputan Raya No. 81, Renon, Denpasar Fax: (0361) 263-310 E-mail: rtc_bali@thaimail.com

■ CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS

■ FRANCE

■ TIMOR LESTE

Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor Ngurah Rai International Aiprort Call Centre: 0804-1-888888

Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: (0361) 286-406 E-mail: consul@dps.centrin.net.id

Jl. Prof. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpsar Tel: (0361) 235-093, Fax: (0361) 235-092 E-mail: cgtl@dpsbali.com

■ CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: (0361) 768-369

■ GERMANY

■ UNITED STATES

Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Batujimbar, Sanur Tel: (0361) 288-535, Fax: (0361) 288-826 Email: germanconsul@bali-ntb.com

Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 233-605, Fax: (0361) 222-426 E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id

■ AIRPORT OPERATOR

■ ROYAL BRUNEI Tel: (0361) 757-292

■ CZECH REPUBLIC

HEALTH&MEDICAL

■ HUNGARY ■ SINGAPORE AIRLINES Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport Tel: (0361) 936-8388, Fax: (0361) 936-8383

■ GARUDA Jl. Jalan Sugianyar 5 Denpasar Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: (0361) 226-298 24-hour access: 08071-807-807 ■ MERPATI Jl. Melati No. 51, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 235-358 Airport Tel: (0361) 751-011, ext. 5240/5242 Hotline: Tel: (0361) 722-740, 722-741 ■ MANDALA AIRLINES Komp. Plaza Kertawijaya, Jl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar, Reservation Call center 08041234567

■ NGURAH RAI AIRPORT Tel/Fax: (0361) 759-761

Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur.

Tel: (0361) 287-701, Fax: (0361) 287-456 Email: huconbali@telkom.net

■ ITALY Lotus Enterprises Building Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran Tel: (0361) 701-005, Fax: (0361) 701-005 E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org

■ JAPAN Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 227-628, Fax: (0361) 265-066 E-mail: denpasar@mofa.go.jp ■ MALAYSIA Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jl. Pantai Kuta Tel: (0361) 752-520, Fax: (0361) 766-373 E-mail: info@consulmalaysia-bali.com

■ MEXICO ■ THAI INTERNATIONAL Grand Bali Beach Sanur, Tel: (0361) 288-141

■ QATAR AIRWAYS Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, South Kuta Beach Tel: (0361) 752-222; Fax: 753-788 Wisti Sabha Building, 2nd Floor, Ngurah Rai International Aiprort, Tel: (0361) 760-274 Fax: (0361) 760-275

PT Puri Astina Putra Building Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 223-266, Fax: (0361) 244-568 E-mail: consulmex@astinatravel.com

■ NETHERLANDS KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta Tel: (0361) 761-502, Fax: (0361) 752-777 E-mail: dutchconsulate@kcb-tours.com

CLINIC&HOSPITAL

■ DEPARTURE

■ ROYAL DANISH

Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure.

A Rp. 150,000 international departure tax is required. Domestic departure fee is Rp 40,000.

No Fiscal tax-exempt to pay for Indonesian and expatriates holding KITAS for International departure. Ngurah Rai Intíl Airport, Tel: (0361) 751-011

Sunset Road No. 89 Ruko Sunset Indah I Kav. 3 Tel: (0361) 821-6979, Fax: (0361) 7666-38 E-mail: danishconsbali@gmail.com

CONSULATES

■ POLAND Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 11, Block I/C, Banjar Umasari, Kerobokan Tel: (0361) 732-165, Fax: (0361) 732-165 E-mail: consul@balipolandconsulate.com

■ AUSTRALIA, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND

■ SLOVAKIA

Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234 Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: (0361) 221-195 E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au www.bali.indonesia.embassy.gov.au

Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118 Tel: (0361) 426-171, Fax: (0361) 426-477 E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com

■ SPAIN ■ BRITAIN Jl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 270-601, Fax: (0361) 287-804 E-mail: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id

Istana Kuta Galeria, Blok Vallet 2, No. 11 Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Tel: (0361) 769-296, Fax: (0361) 769-296 E-mail: espana_bali@blueline.net.id

■ BRAZIL

■ SWEDEN & FINLAND

Jl. Raya Legian No. 186, Kuta Tel: (0361) 757-775, Fax: (0361) 751-005 E–mail: brazilconsul@bali.net

Segara Village Hotel, Jl. Segara Ayu Tel: (0361) 282-211, Fax: 282-211 E-mail: sweconsul@yahoo.com

■ CHILE

■ SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12, Kuta Tel: (0361) 751-735, Fax: (0361) 754-457 E-mail: bali@honorarvertretung.ch

Jl. Jl. Pengembak Gg 1 No. 3, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 756-781, Fax: (0361) 756-783 E-mail: chilehonconsulate@bali-villa.com

Call an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a lot more practical and quicker to hire a taxi. Most hotels have on-call doctors on standby. For “Bali Belly”, Lomotil and Imodium eliminate symptoms, but not gastro-related infections. A fever along with symptoms requires doctor-prescribed antibiotics.

Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonic drinks under various brand names are widely available and are known to replenish body hydration and replace fluids. For discomfort, diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; avoid fruits and spicy foods.

Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas. Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is not required.

Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasions easily become infected in the tropics. Treat them immediately.

Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel fruit before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe.

Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun.

Use high SPF sunblock and a hat.

AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers have multiple partners from around the world. They are not checked for sexually transmitted diseases. Act responsibly and use condoms, available over the counter at pharmacies.

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■ RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT SANGLAH (General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro, Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15

MUSEUMS ■ AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART (ARMA) Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229.

Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm

■ ABIAN KAPAS Jl. Nusa Indah, East Denpasar, Tel: (0361) 227-176 ■ ANTONIO BLANCO Tel: (0361) 975502, 975-551, Ubud, open daily 8 am-5 pm ■ ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Tel: (0361) 942-352, Pejeng. Open 8 am - 3 pm weekdays ■ GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL LIBRARY Tel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran, Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday - Thursday, until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends ■ GALLERY SENIWATI Jl. Ubud Raya, Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485 ■ MUSEUM BALI Tel: (0361) 235-059, 222-680, Jl. Let. Kol Wisnu, Denpasar ■ MUSEUM LE MAYEUR Tel: (0361) 286-164, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur.

Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday.

■ MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYA Mengwi, open daily, but often unattended ■ MUSEUM NEKA Tel: (0361) 975-074, 975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud open daily 9 am - 5 pm.

■ MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN Tel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com

■ MUSEUM RUDANA Tel: (0361) 975-779, 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud

■ INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC

■ MUSEUM SUBAK Tel: (0361) 810-315, Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan

24-hour emergency medical clinic services, medical evacuation, multilingual staff.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361.

Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: (0361) 710-515.

■ INTEGRATED TOURISM

■ BIMC Hospital Kuta 24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h Medical Centre, international standard hospital with fully equipped ambulances, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology and pathology, ward rooms, international and multilingual team of medical experts, CosMedic Centre for non-invasive and invasive cosmetic and aesthetic treatments.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta 80361 Tel: (0361) 761 263, Fax: (0361) 767 701

TOURIST INFO. INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC) A one-stop tourist information complex of ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali, Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Jogjakarta. Jl. Raya Kuta 2, Kuta, 80361; Tel: (0361) 766-188

■ NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Tel: (0361) 751-011 ■ BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE Jl. Kuta Raya 2, Kuta Tel: (0361) 756-175/76

■ BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua

■ BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE

24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h Medical Centre, international standard hospital with fully equipped ambulances, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology and pathology, ward rooms, international and multilingual team of medical experts, CosMedic Centre, Dialysis Centre, Dental Centre.

Kawasan BTDC, Blok D, Nusa Dua 80363

Jl. Supratman, Niti Mandala, Renon, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 222-387

Tel: (0361) 3000 911, Fax: (0361) 3001 150

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■ SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja Tel: (0362) 251-41 ■ UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm

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