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Sanur is Bali’s oldest upscale resort area and is a mature beach-side town. Despite the abundance of restaurants and accommodation, it has a quiet and relaxed feel to it. In general terms, it is more expensive than Kuta but cheaper than Seminyak. Sanur tends to appeal most to middle-aged and older families, especially Europeans. Derived from the two words “Saha” and “Nuhur” which means having passion to visit a certain place, Sanur represents a name that carries important history for tourism in Indonesia, specifically for…Continue Reading “SANUR” →

Holidays with Kids Congratulates InterContinental Bali Resort on being voted into the Top Ten resorts for families! We would like to thank you for your support and for voting for us #HWKTOP10 http://bit.ly/hwktop10

Another privilege for us that we are nominated for Condé Nast Johansens Awards 2015, an award of excellence for luxury hotels, spas, and venues.Cast your valuable vote here:http://www.johansens.com/asia/indonesia/bali/intercontinental-bali-resort

IHG Race Around the World is a week-long global awareness raising and fundraising event for IHG Shelter in a Storm. This year, our IHG employees participate in as many activities as you can during the week. They don’t have to be a fitness fanatic to take part, they just have to be imaginative – host a bake sale, organize a sponsored lunchtime walk or think about a challenge that the whole team can get involved in. For each act of participation, IHG will make a…Continue Reading “IHG Race Around the World” →

COOKING CLASS 3 & 5 September 2014 Chef Takagi explained about why he use the Tuna Bonito as his main ingredients, how to make a lobster sauce, not also teach us but also told us wonderful stories of being Japanese Chef.  The second Group of Cooking Class with Chef Takagi Kazuo has been a fun and fruitful day yesterday. We can see the excitement of the participant. They asked many questions as they are so curious how to make an authentic Japanese food. They took…Continue Reading “Special Event with 2 Star Michelin Chef Takagi Kazuo 3-7 September 2014” →

It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It’s also a very clear path to happiness – Sheryl SandbergWith proud and honor we receive Seven Star from Global Luxury Award 2014. We dedicate this award to all of our team who have been passionate in their job delivering the excellent service to our guest.   Congratulation to you all, keep up the good work!

Green Week is an event to celebrate IHG Green Engage program. We celebrate it with fun activities and healthy lifestyle. Keep your environment clean everyone! Green Guided Tour   Be Creative: our staff is using their creativity to make a handcraft from recycle material. They are so excited to make it! IC Green Garden From Kitchen Department

Rang-rang Rang-rang (slit-tapestry) is an unusual textile produced by weavers on Nusa Penida, Bali that was endanger as very few weavers were left to produce the cloth. Unlike most weaving techniques, rang-rang which has diamond patterns, are created by using several weft threads that are woven in more complicated way. Now the number of weavers has expanded as the technique is being taught to some local young women, thereby ensuring the re-emergence of rang-rang. These textiles have become very popular and are sought after by…Continue Reading “The Revival of Traditional Weaving Techniques in Bali” →

“Rempah” is Indonesian word for spice, while “bumbu” is the Indonesian word for spices mixture or seasoning, and it commonly appears in the names of certain spice mixtures, sauces and seasoning pastes. Known throughout the world as the “Spice Islands”, the Indonesian islands of Maluku contributed to the introduction of its native spices to world cuisine. Spices such as pala (nutmeg/mace), cengkeh (clove),daun pandan (Pandan leaves), kluwek (Pangium edule) and laos (galangal) are native to Indonesia. It is likely that lada hitam (black pepper), kunyit (turmeric), sereh (lemongrass), bawang merah (shallot), kayu manis (cinnamon), kemiri (candlenut), ketumbar (coriander), and asam jawa (tamarind) were introduced from India, while jahe (ginger),  daun bawang (scallions) and bawang putih (garlic) were…Continue Reading “Indonesian Spices” →

To our fellow Moslem who celebrate: We wish you Happy Idul Fitri. Minal Aidin Wal Faidzin, May Allah accept your good deeds, forgive your transgression, and bring peace to the world….