Text by Sudibyo M. Wiradji. Photos by Foued Kaddachi. Published in The Jakarta Post on June 5, 2014. Underwater installations for an artificial reef park not only attract fish and divers but also benefit locals. Senggigi Beach in Lombok, one of Indonesia’s emerging tourist destinations, is on its way to regaining it lost heyday as a habitat for shrimp, lobster, squid, jelly fish and other unique marine species. The beach lost its appeal years ago due to the destruction of coral as a … [Read more...]
‘Heritage hospitality is a potential trendsetter for tourism’
The art deco telefoongebouw, a Dutch telecommunications office in the 1920s, still stands in a prime area of Menteng, Central Jakarta. The building has now been transformed into The Hermitage, a recently opened luxury boutique hotel that blends culture and heritage with five-star amenities. The Jakarta Post’s Aulia R. Sungkar spoke with the hotel’s general manager, Eleonore Astier-Petin, about what makes the hotel stand out from the crowd and the future of heritage hospitality as a tourist … [Read more...]
An art tour shows Vietnamese history in full color
Five years in Ho Chi Minh City, working as a hotel manager in the city once named Saigon, I’ve explored this city’s alleys, its boulevards, its riverfront, its museums, pagodas, temples, churches and palaces. I’ve pieced together a pretty solid picture of Vietnamese history. I know what events followed each other, as well as the crucial names, dates and figures along the way, and even some of the lesser-known details peppering the country’s past. But what I didn’t know much of were the … [Read more...]
Stunning Samosir
Once ruled by kings for nearly 400 years, this ancient island at the centre of the world’s largest volcanic lake is a wonderland of nature and culture Words: Aulia R. Sungkar Photography: Suwandi Chandra Jetstar Asia Magazine, February 2014 A four-hour drive from Medan to Parapat, a small town on the Uluan peninsula, followed by a 45-minute ferry ride, takes me to Samosir Island, a wedge-shaped landmass roughly the size of Singapore at the centre of Lake Toba. It’s a tiring … [Read more...]
Mulia Villas Bali wins TripAdvisor 2014 Awards
Mulia Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali has earned TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards after one year of the resort’s opening. The annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travellers. The winners are based on millions of genuine reviews and opinions from travellers around the world. Opened on December 1, 2012, Mulia Villas is located in an exclusive area of Nusa Dua offering a breathtaking panorama of … [Read more...]
The ancient Fez
Making the most of a short hop to Morocco’s oldest imperial city By Mylda Sadrach As I walked through the urban labyrinth of narrow streets and alleys, I was taking a step back in history. Just like other cities in Morocco, Fez has a medina, a walled city which dates back as far as 1,000 years. The houses in the medina are built around courtyards with an Arabic style of archways and detailed mosaics. While exploring one of the neighborhoods, I was stunned by a traditional Moroccan home … [Read more...]
Top Ten Countries to Visit in 2014
These 10 countries, according to Lonely Planet, are destined for an epic year, whether they’re hosting festivals, cutting the ribbon on new attractions or simply raising their game for travellers. Feast your eyes on 2014's most unmissable destinations. 1. Brazil All eyes on the pitch for 2014’s World Cup As if endless strands of sun-toasted coast, mountains splashed with Crayola-green rainforest and some of the planet’s most beautiful colonial villages didn’t already add up to an unfair … [Read more...]
Beer+Meat Festival = #beergasmbali
Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran will hold a four-day Beer and Meat Festival at the Smoqee Sky Bar every Saturday starting from October 19 all the way until November 9 “We are excited to introduce the Beer & Meat Festival or as we call it #beergasmbali for the first time in Jimbaran, drawing people’s root of beer lovers and also getting them to enjoy entertainment with a band and DJ playing. It is something different, never done before. It cannot be missed! The party will continue afterwards at … [Read more...]
Home to the Rich & Famous
Text: Chris Andre. Published in 3S Newsletter,Jan-Mar 2012. Photos: Photolibrary, Getty Images & visitmonaco.com This jet setter’s haven, Monaco basks in ostentatious luxury of the royals, fancy autos and roulettes Located along the famous French Riviera, the sovereign city state Monaco possesses all the dazzles that have enticed many men of means to splurge and enjoy a little slice of worldly heaven. With no government tax levied upon the residences, life on the 1.98-square-kilometer … [Read more...]
J-Walking
Jakarta is getting merrier with more F&B and entertainment establishments to keep you up all night 7pm: Arguably the busiest eatery in town, Kitchenette lets you experience the concept of ‘dining inside a kitchen’. Cosy, comfy and casual, this new F&B establishment offers French and Italian fare served fresh directly from the kitchen into a social space. Plaza Indonesia Extension 1st Floor, Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav. 28-30, tel:+6221 2992 3580 9pm: Just walk to the adjacent building, … [Read more...]
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