DOUBLE WIN FOR INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT AT THE 2016 WORLD LUXURY RESTAURANT AWARDS

InterContinental Bali Resort has scooped two more prestigious international awards to add to its impressive collection of accolades. The Resort’s two fine-dining outlets: ‘KO Restaurant, Teppanyaki & Cocktail Lounge’ and‘Bella Cucina’ are both ‘Country Winners’ in the respective Japanese and Italian categories of the esteemed 2016 World Luxury Restaurant Awards. The winners were announced at a gala event hosted by The Grand Kronehof Hotel, Pontresina, Switzerland. The World Luxury Restaurant Awards were set up to inspire excellence and ignite healthy competition within the luxury restaurant…Continue Reading “DOUBLE WIN FOR INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT AT THE 2016 WORLD LUXURY RESTAURANT AWARDS”

HONEYMOON AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT

Planning a honeymoon on the sun-kissed island of Bali? Offering style, sophistication, and romance, combined with glorious views and an absolute beachfront location, InterContinental Bali Resort ticks all the boxes as the resort of choice for couples on their first journey together as newlyweds. Accommodation at InterContinental Bali Resort is undoubtedly romantic, especially at Club InterContinental where newlyweds can opt for a canopied four-poster bed and a traditional Balinese bathroom with an indulging soaking tub and flower-scented luxury amenities. Here, behind closed wooden doors, relaxation,…Continue Reading “HONEYMOON AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT”

Resort Sculpture: Kul-Kul at InterContinental Bali Resort

THE BALINESE KUL-KUL When you’re a guest at InterContinental Bali Resort, you might be surprised at how many elements of the Balinese culture you can find within the hotel and its gardens. A good example of this is the ‘kul-kul,’ a traditional communication system in the form of a wooden bell positioned at the top of a tower. There are two kul-kul bell towers at InterContinental Bali Resort, the most prominent of which can be seenat the entrance, located to the left hand side when…Continue Reading “Resort Sculpture: Kul-Kul at InterContinental Bali Resort”

TURTLE RELEASE PROGRAMME AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT

The Green Sea Turtles that inhabit Indonesia’s coastal waters are now considered an endangered species. Sadly, this is because of harvesting for meat, eggs, and shells.  Additionally, their existence is threatened by the loss of nesting grounds, water pollution, and entrapment in fishing equipment, marine debris and plastic bags. Yet the strength of the sea turtles’ maternal instincts makes them seem invincible. Turtles are believed to have an expected life span of 80 years or more; it takes 15 – 30 years for the female…Continue Reading “TURTLE RELEASE PROGRAMME AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT”

ART COMES TO THE CLUB AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT

As part of its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility, InterContinental Bali Resort is proud to support the charitable foundation ‘Chairity’ – Arts and Design Against Cancer. Chairity is a wonderfully beautiful fundraising idea; a collaborative platform for artists and designers to express their thought-provoking artwork on classical, European-styled, wooden armchairs. The reason why chairs have been chosen as the medium for this project is because a chair is probably the most essential piece of furniture used by everyone, regardless of wealth, origin or status….Continue Reading “ART COMES TO THE CLUB AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT”

Resort Sculpture: Trimurti

Trimurti (oneness of the three (3) Hindu Gods: Brahma; Shiwa; and Wisnhu) united in harmony with each other, acts as the most supreme Gods in the Hindu religion in Bali and as such are very much exalted by the Balinese communities. These statues are prominently located at the entry to the hotel, as meant to be out of respect to the faith / confidence given to Trimurti by Balinese community.

SAY “I DO” TO A ‘TRESNA SUNSET WEDDING’ AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT

Taking its name from the Balinese word for love, the ‘Tresna Sunset Wedding’ package at InterContinental Bali Resort is designed for weddings of up to 40 guests. This new custom package is coordinated by a highly professional team of wedding planners who will handle every detail of your celebration from start to finish leaving you to relax and enjoy the most memorable day of your lives. Choose a romantic garden or beachside venue at InterContinental Bali Resort, oriented to capture the sweeping views and stunning…Continue Reading “SAY “I DO” TO A ‘TRESNA SUNSET WEDDING’ AT INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT”

BALI’S MOST FAMOUS MOUNTAINS

Bali is part of a volcanic belt that stretches from Sumatra through Java and Bali to the Banda Sea. At 3,014 metres high, Gunung (Mount) Agung is Bali’s tallest and holiest mountain, its resplendent summit dominating much of the island. It is not surprising, therefore, that it is the dwelling place of the gods, with Pura Besakih, the island’s largest and most important Hindu temple located on its slopes and attracting both pilgrims and tourists. The Balinese treat this volcano with the greatest respect and…Continue Reading “BALI’S MOST FAMOUS MOUNTAINS”