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K IL N Petitenget’s hot new spot for drinking and dining
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4 8 H OU R S IN BA NG KOK Discoveries from the food markets
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SE ASA LT Alila Seminyak’s new seafood concept
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The man behind the wine at KU DE TA
CA N G G U IN D U L G E N C E
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The best of Canggu’s spas and salons
L A G O O N L IFE Visit a stunning new resort in the Maldives
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MAJESTIC VIL L AS See some of the finest Bali villas
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LU X URY IN SE Y C H E L L ES A beautiful villa right on the beach
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FR E NC H L IVING Luxurious getaways in the Bordeaux region
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E N D L ES S S U M M E R Berawa beach looks so good
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E R ICA P E N A Style with a Puerto Rican touch
THE B OX E R A boxer’s eye for fashion
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VE RY MA RY Up-cycled fashions
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SOUT H W EST COAST AUST RA L IA A world of wine and deserted beaches
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Explore a quieter part of Bali
ROA D TR IP S A N D W E D D IN G S
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An adventure in the USA
BA L I S U STA IN A B IL IT Y Staying green on the Island of the Gods
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E D I TOR’S NOT E FRV Bali – IT TAKES YOU PLACES
Summer time and the feeling’s easy. The dry season has well and truly kicked in and we are looking at another high season, bigger than ever before, on the island of Bali. It is a great time of year to be here and all you lucky souls reading this right here on the island should feel grateful to be part of it. If you’re not here, tickets are readily available, online or from your agent. This year is already very busy on the island with more foreign and domestic tourists than every arriving to our shores. While the roads are being filled with oversized busses full of bucket-shop tourists staying in two or three stars hotels, there still is a large number of higher end visitors too. Bali, in the over 37 years I have known it personally, has always managed to contain all sorts of people and walks of life with relative ease. It has always been a cosmopolitan part of the
world, where people from all nations are on holidays or live here permanently. You can hear just about every language of the world spoken here just walking down the street. It’s a place where people learn to live together mixed harmoniously with the influences of the local culture. There aren’t many places like it. The latest influx of northern Asian tourists is definitely having an impact on the demographic picture of tourism here, but I’m sure it’s an impact that Bali will manage to contain as it has done for the past century. And I’m sure also these new tourists will learn a thing or two on their stay and take those influences back home with them possibly creating a better, more understanding world for it.
Inside this edition, FRV Bali is once again featuring more outstanding articles on dining, accommodation, fashion and travel. We visit two new restaurants in Petitenget, one a casual topnotch dining and drinking establishment, KILN and the other on the beach at Alila Seminyak, Seasalt. Both are exciting new venues. We re-check five of the best luxury villas, and take a look at new pampering options in trendy Canggu. New scribe Duncan Murry Kirk, better know as Muz, takes a look at the sustainablity of Bali. There’s plenty of fashion and also an impressive line-up of getaway travel stories this edition from West Australia, USA, Maldives and even just around the corner, East Bali. We hope you will enjoy reading through this edition of FRV Bali magazine. If you have any comments please direct them to editor@ frvbali.com
F RV C O N T R I B U TO R S
DAVID TRAUTS This English correspondent founded The Beat magazine and then the group’s flagship, FRV. He always enjoys new experiences and the freedom of the getaway – sometimes far, sometimes close, but always fun. Good food, good wine, good people and times are the essence of an enjoyable life—you don’t need many or much, it’s the quality that counts.
VERONIKA K Veronika is not only a journalist, but also a professional mermaid and a travel junkie. Praguebased, she has been living life in flip-flops since 2008. If not on her laptop forging words, she can be found playing in the ocean or practicing her headstands. Vero’s hobbies are breakfast, lunch & dinner and writing about herself in the third person.
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RACHEL LOVE Told by a fortune teller that her life would take a dramatic change in a move to the East, she arrived in Bali with a few hundred pounds and a vision to fulfill a lifelong dream of being a writer on a tropical island. FRV’s resident arts writer, Rachel writes extensively on all things lifestyle and travel related.
NICK WALTON Nick has been writing on travel for over 10 years, including most recently as the travel editor for the South China Morning Post. From his home in Hong Kong he regularly travels throughout Asia and beyond, looking for new experiences, trends and destinations, both for his travel pieces in over 60 magazines globally, as well as his weekly radio show.
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Bits & Pieces WHAT’S NEW AT EL KABRON El Kabron restaurant and cliff club overlooking Bingin beach down Uluwatu way has been going from strength to strength over the past years and has now reached a standard to which few can come close. Right from the front entrance guests are made to feel special and treated with the utmost attention, and this flows through to every level of the Spanish restaurant experience. They have been busy recently upgrading the facilities including a new swimming pool, a second story terrace for diners and tiered seating around the pool area so everyone gets a great view of the magnificent sunsets for which El Kabron is so famous. I was told by GM Paolo that they also have
ARTURRO SUMMER PARTY AND MORE AT ALILA SEMINYAK Arturro Summer Party, one of the highlights of the Bali high season, is back again at Alila Seminyak on August 18. The event was a major success last year showing Arturro’s latest collection in the main ballroom of the famed Seminyak resort. Arturro has also just opened a new store in the W Bali too. Also at the Alila Seminyak on 27 July is the return of the prestigious and very glamorous gala night, The Bali Ball. Now in its sixth year The Bali Ball has raised over $500,000 which has gone to charity groups around the island. Looks like Alila Seminyak is well and truly ready for the coming high season. www.alilahotels.com/seminyak
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“Brand new toilets and eight meter EL Kabron head spitting fires on the edge of the cliff.” Now if you are like me and wondering what that kind of fire may be, they are launching the whole new look venue at their 6th Anniversary on Wednesday, June 14. Things to look forward to during this year’s party season at El Kabron are more dancers, fashion shows, champagne showers and live acoustic music to accompany special set dinners crafted by Executive Chef Marc Torices. Transport to and from El Kabron will be available with Exotic Rides and Bali Concierge. www.elkabron.com
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Bits & Pieces SOFITEL NUSA DUA RAMADAN Embark on a story of 1001 nights at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua! Discover the Ramadhan festive atmosphere at Kwee Zeen Restaurant from IDR 390,000++ per person and delight your taste buds with a unique Ta’Jil corner during Iftar. Book for 10 and pay for 8. Also enjoy your favourite shisha flavours or a tantalizing mezze platter of 9 types of delightful dish starting from IDR 199.000++ for each in the relaxing L’oh Pool Bar. This promotion is available until June 24th 2017. For reservation, please call 0361 849 2888 ext. 4607
JI TERRACE BY THE SEA
Ji Terrace by the Sea takes you on a journey to the heart of Indonesia, Japan, India, and Thailand with contemporary and playful Japanese & Asian inspired dishes and a 180 degrees undisturbed view over the sparkling Indian Ocean and Canggu Beach. The food served at Ji Terrace by the Sea is going to be a modern interpretation of ancient Asian cultures. Whereas the
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already existing JI at Bale Sutra 1706 celebrates classical Japanese cuisine with fusion from other Asian cultures, they detour from this route at JI Terrace by the Sea. Their team of Japanese & Asian-trained chefs, led by Chef Colin Buchan (previously chef of Gordon Ramsay restaurants in London as well as Jason Atherton’s Pollen in Singapore), had fun experimenting with creating dishes that are global, contemporary
and playful. The cocktails take a similar inspiration as the food – with Asian infusions of their premium spirits, the cocktails at Ji Terrace by the Sea are 200% seductive in flavours as well as presentation. On the 2nd and 3rd floor, as the DJ plays seductive tunes from sunset to evening, Ji Terrace by the Sea celebrates Bali beach life to the fullest! www.tuguhotels.com
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Bits & Pieces AYANA RESORT AYANA Resort and Spa is offering special packages during Lebaran – one of Indonesia’s most celebrated holidays – for stays from June 20 – July 14 2017. Starting from only US$170++, packages give guests VIP treatment and access to the resort’s 18 restaurants, 12 swimming pools and two spas. During Lebaran, guests will be spoilt with a delicious daily breakfast buffet and a one-time wellness and relaxation session at the award winning Aquatonic Seawater Therapy Pool. Guests who stay for three nights or longer will also receive priority access and table reservation as well as a complimentary mocktail at the famous Rock Bar – one of the most iconic venues in Bali for sunset. For larger groups, or those wanting more privacy, red carpet service awaits at The Villas at AYANA, starting from US$700++ per night.
CHAMPAGNE AND CAVIAR DREAMS DINNER KAYUPUTI RESTAURANT AT THE ST. REGIS Embark on a spectacular culinary journey on Friday, 9 June 2017 featuring world renowned Champagne pioneer, Duval- Leroy and France’s leading caviar producer, The Sturia caviar, at the St Regis Bali Resort, Nusa Dua. This bespoke culinary event entices culinary connoisseurs with a remarkable sixcourses of culinary creations handcrafted by Executive Chef Agung Gede and expertly paired with Duval-Leroy Champagne by our award-winning Chief Sommelier Harald Wiesmann at Kayuputi Restaurant, the 8-time Wine Spectator award-winning specialty oceanfront restaurant. In traditional St. Regis style, this enchanting dinner will commence with cocktails and canapés, served at 7:00 pm in Kayuputi Bar. Reservations: stregisbali.com/kayuputirestaurant. Tel +62 361 300 6786
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THE ST. REGIS BALI RESORT ANNOUNCES NEW HOTEL MANAGER The St. Regis Bali Resort proudly welcomes Nico Alexander Braunwalder as Hotel Manager. Prior to his appointment at The St. Regis Bali Resort, Nico joined Marriott International in 2015 as Director of Food & Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka in Japan. Nico’s affinity for Asian culture and hospitality has established him on the continent for nine years, working in leadership roles in major Asian cities including Hong Kong and Beijing. Nico brings a wealth of experience to lead the resort in delivering the brand promise of St. Regis and contribute to the brand’s uncompromising service and legendary experiences.
MICHELIN-STARRED WONDERS WINE DINNER AT THE LAGUNA On Saturday, 17 June 2017, Arwana restaurant at The Laguna Resort & Spa lures culinary and wine enthusiasts to savor a uniquely Balinese-inspired French cuisine, whilst savouring the atmosphere of this ocean front restaurant. The evening comprises of of a six-course degustation menu complete with wine pairing. The distinctive gastronomic affair will be meticulously prepared by Michelin-star Chef Florian Muller and seamlessly paired with Domaine de Baronarques wines by the talented chief sommelier, Harald Wiesmann from the Nusa Dua complex sister resort, The St. Regis Bali Resort. The cost of the evening is IDR 1,300,000 ++ per person, including pre-dinner champagne and canapés. For reservations call +62 361 5635 or email fb.reservations@luxurycollection.com
WAKALANDCRUISE INTRODUCES TWO NEW ITINERARIES WakaLandCruise is introducing two new adventures by Land Rover or Land Cruiser, allowing visitors to experience the natural beauty as well as cultural and traditional aspects of Bali. One trip day trip offers guests the chance to explore Kintamani – the area surround Gunung Batur Volcano and Lake Batur, situated within a 25 thousand year old caldera. The iconic views from here are some of the most photographed landscapes in Bali. The second new trip focuses on the Ubud area and Bali’s central highlands. Starting off at Teba Sari Coffee Plantation, you’ll then enjoy a gentle paved walked along the Campuhan Ridge. On both trips, guests will also enjoy lunch at legendary Murni’s Warung, the first real restaurant in Ubud, which was created in 1974 by Ibu Murni who still owns and runs it. Visit www.wakahotelsandresorts.com 18
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