8 BALI’S BEST CULTURAL FESTIVALS

There is no better way to immerse yourself in the Balinese culture than by attending some of the island’s colourful festivals, which is when the true spirit and traditions of Bali come alive. These important features in the social landscape are either determined by the Balinese calendar, or are scheduled to take place during specific months each year. The great thing is that you can time your holiday to coincide with these events. Nyepi Nyepi marks the Balinese Saka New Year, and the way in which…Continue Reading “8 BALI’S BEST CULTURAL FESTIVALS”

THE TOP FIVE QUIET & PEACEFUL BEACHES OF SOUTHERN BALI

Just short drives from InterContinental Bali Resort are some of the island’s most idyllic beaches. Getting to them isn’t always easy as many of these out-of-the-way beauty spots are positioned at the base of towering cliffs. However, when you make the effort to get there, you will be rewarded with glorious views from the cliff-tops, panoramic vistas along the coastline, hidden coves, and secluded stretches of white-gold sand. Pock-marked with crystalline rock pools at low tide, these southern beaches are pounded by some of the…Continue Reading “THE TOP FIVE QUIET & PEACEFUL BEACHES OF SOUTHERN BALI”

CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR OF THE ROOSTER AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT

At InterContinental Bali Resort, we invite you to join us in celebrating the most important festival in the Chinese calendar – Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is a family affair, a time of reunion and thanksgiving, steeped in many traditions and themes of good luck, fortune, happiness, wealth and longevity. The New Year’s Eve feast symbolises family unity while honouring past and present generations. On New Year’s Day, families gather, clean their houses and sweep away bad fortune. 2017, the Chinese Year of the…Continue Reading “CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR OF THE ROOSTER AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT”

INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT LAUNCHES ‘ROOMS WITH A SOUL’ WHERE TRADITION MEETS LUXURY

InterContinental Bali Resort is renowned for showcasing the best of Bali, with the essential components of Balinese Hindu philosophies, imagery and symbolism prevalent throughout its design. The Resort follows the principals of ‘Tri Hita Karana’, which is the balance and harmony between the three sources of life – humans, nature and God, while the architecture also honours the sacred axis between the holy mountain and the sea. InterContinental Bali Resort now continues this tradition with a comprehensive guestroom redesign programme, which sets new standards for…Continue Reading “INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT LAUNCHES ‘ROOMS WITH A SOUL’ WHERE TRADITION MEETS LUXURY”

RAISE A GLASS TO BEING GLUTEN-FREE AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT

On a gluten-free diet? Here, at InterContinental Bali Resort, we understand your dietary restrictions, and guarantee that we will do our very best to accommodate your needs. We are proud to announce that this service extends to our bar menu, with a new gluten-free cocktail list, which will be launched in January 2017 at Sunset Bar & Grill. Navigating the gluten–free liquor shelf can be a challenge, especially as the myths and misconceptions about gluten and alcoholic beverages are as common and as numerous as…Continue Reading “RAISE A GLASS TO BEING GLUTEN-FREE AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT”

STAY, SHARE, AND WIN 1,000,000 IHG REWARDS POINTS

STAY, SHARE AND WIN 1,000,000 IHG REWARDS POINTS! This 1 Million Bonus points are worth of 22 nights at InterContinental Bali Resort or 16 nights at the famous InterContinental New York Times Square or the iconic InterContinental Carlton Cannes and also at more than 4600 IHG hotels and resorts. All you have to do is to book and stay in our newly refurbished Singaraja Room, and simply by doing what you’re good at capturing an amazing image of the new room, then share it! More…Continue Reading “STAY, SHARE, AND WIN 1,000,000 IHG REWARDS POINTS”

INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT ENHANCES ITS RAW FOOD MENU  IN RESPONSE TO CUSTOMER DEMAND

More and more people are turning to raw food diets in order to achieve optimum health, while many others recognise the wellness benefits of consuming raw foods for at least part of the time. At InterContinental Bali Resort, we are pleased to incorporate a range of raw food dishes into the menus of both Jimbaran Gardens and Bella Cucina. Our aim is to provide guests with the option of fresh, local, sun-ripened fruits and vegetables, and delicious unprocessed foods, which provide the body with the…Continue Reading “INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT ENHANCES ITS RAW FOOD MENU IN RESPONSE TO CUSTOMER DEMAND”

 ‘GIVINGTALES’ – EXCITING NEW CHILDREN’S APP – AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG GUESTS AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT

InterContinental Bali Resort is delighted to initiate in-room educational entertainment for its young guests, with the provision of a dedicated in-house TV channel, which will be delivering engaging and entertaining versions of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tales for children, read out loud by celebrity narrators. This exciting new collection of animated stories, known as ‘GivingTales’ and supporting the UNICEF children’s charity, is a highly acclaimed children’s app that was launched earlier this year. In addition to its availability on InterContinental Bali’s Resort’s in-house TV…Continue Reading ” ‘GIVINGTALES’ – EXCITING NEW CHILDREN’S APP – AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG GUESTS AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT”

IHG® FOUNDATION GIVES BALI LIFE FOUNDATION A GRANT OF US$17,000 TO SUPPORT THE UNDERPRIVILEGED

InterContinental Bali Resort is proud to be associated with Bali Life Foundation, a non-profit organisation with the vision to provide hope, dignity, and purpose to unprivileged people; especially to children who have been orphaned, abandoned, or rejected. This is done by providing basic needs, by teaching good morals and values, by providing training, and giving skills for the future. For the last few years, InterContinental Bali Resort has been actively involved in supporting Bali Life’s community activities and projects as well as providing training, work…Continue Reading “IHG® FOUNDATION GIVES BALI LIFE FOUNDATION A GRANT OF US$17,000 TO SUPPORT THE UNDERPRIVILEGED”

CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT

The Festive Season calls for merriment and joy; so this year make it special by celebrating at InterContinental Bali Resort, which is offering a whole host of exciting culinary events and leisure activities for couples, families, and children.   The festivities will begin on Christmas Eve, with complimentary Christmas Cocktails served in the Saraswati Lounge accompanied by Christmas Carols performed by the children of Panti Salam orphanage. In the evening, guests have the choice of two exceptional Christmas Eve dining options: Bella Cucina Restaurant will serve a…Continue Reading “CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT”