The third annual MRA Bali International Triathlon will take place on June 28, 2009 at the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay. This Olympic distance event, the only triathlon ever to be held in Bali, is a unique destination race combining a luxurious race setting with a challenging course. Be among the first to complete a race sure to grow in popularity and athlete participation.
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Saturday, June 13 2009
Activity : Opening Parade Of The 31st Bali Arts Festival 2009
Time : 15.00
Place : Renon Square Denpasar
Activity : Opening Ceremony Of The 31st Bali Arts Festival 2009 Presenting Colossal Exhibition Dance
Time : 19.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra
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The Bali Arts Festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the city to present its offerings of dance, music and beauty. On display are trances from remote mountain slopes, forgotten or recently revived village dances, food and offering contests, classical palace dances, stars of Balinese stage, odd musical performances, “kreasi baru” (new creations) from the dance schools of Denpasar, as well as contemporary choreography and dance companies from other islands and from abroad.
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Bali Handicraft
The Trade Ministry’s Director General of Foreign Trade, Diah Maulida, said Thursday that despite a decrease in the value of exports, by the end of this year Indonesia will have achieved a 2.5 percent growth in the economy while a large number of countries will have experience negative downturns.
Bali’s strength as a desirable destination was its diversity. With so much to do and see Bali continues to attract both new and repeat visitors alike. Mention Bali and images of beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes and exotic temples come to mind. The jewel of the Indonesian islands, it draws millions of visitors to its sundrenched shores. Get on tours the island and discovers 10 good reasons why Bali is still tops.
Bali defies simple descriptions. Travellers who make the trip are bound to find Bali irresistible. The island’s soaring seaside cliffs, green rice-terraced valleys and mystical temples hidden in traditional villages always mesmerise. It also remains an excellent value-for-money holiday destination.
Over 3000 registered delegates, 119 scientific sessions with over 580 top-notch international and Indonesia speakers delivering over 910 presentations in 18 subspecialties. Over 150 free papers, 800 posters and 70 videos have been accepted. 14 Package Sponsors and over 100 exhibiting companies.
The joint congress offers an opportunity to explore Bali, “a truly beautiful tropical island with unique art and culture, plus breathtaking panoramas of cultivated rice terraces, awesome volcanoes, pristine beaches and thousands of temples – all blended with the traditional hospitality of Balinese people.”
Congress Venue
Bali International Convention Center (BICC)
Kawasan BTDC, Lot N3
Nusa Dua,
Bali 80363, Indonesia
The Opening Ceremony will be held on May 17, 2009 (Sunday) at 09:00, Nusantara Room. A number of spectacular performances have been arranged for the Opening Ceremony. Seating capacity in Nusantara Room is limited; delegates are thus advised to arrive early.
APAO-AAO 2009 Scientific Programme.
Bali – A Tropical Island Paradise
APAO 2009 e-newsletter
With a vision to bring health and vitality into the lives of people around the world, Bagus Jati Spa in Tegalalang Gianyar has created a unique platform for people who wish to escape the stress of daily life and learn a better way of living through “lifestyle training”. Bagus Jati offers guests a global palate of world class health and wellbeing with programs covering nutrition, Detox, Pilate’s, Yoga, stress relief, Anti-aging, nature-trekking and healthy cooking workshops. With eighteen private and luxurious villas, a gourmet restaurant serving organic fruits and vegetables grown on site and a complete health and wellbeing centre this healthy hideaway offers guests the true spirit and grace of Asian inspired traditional healing.
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Where : Jl. Laksamana Oberoi, Seminyak
Operating hours : 13pm-3am
Food price range :
Style of food : Moroccan
Recommended dishes :
Entertainment : Belly Dance every Friday and Saturday at 8pm
Facillities : Back and Front Terrace, Free Wi-Fi, Magazines, Private parking, Shisha Pipe, Smoking area, Valet service
Jimbaran Bay has become world renowned for its gently lapping waves, golden sands and magnificent sunsets. A haven for honeymooners and travelers on a quest for that quintessential romantic ocean-side dinner, Jimbaran is also the site of choice for a number of Bali’s most lavish hotels and spas. One of them is The Ahimsa Beach.
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Where : Jln Camplung Tanduk 15X Seminyak – Bali. Phone :0361-730372 Fax:0361-730853
Operating hours : 8am – 2am
Food price range : Food 20k – 145k
Beverages : 25k – 65k
Style of food : Indonesian, western, Chinese
Recommended dishes : Kare ayam 27K++ , Black Pepper steak 100K++, Beef Stroganoff 45K++
Recommended cocktail : Mojito 65K++
Entertainment : Back and Front Terrace, Free Wi-Fi, Magazines, Private parking, Shisha Pipe, Smoking area, Valet service
Facillities : Billiards, Front Terrace
at Jl BeneSari 16, Legian.
Call : +62 361 757409
Room
Single : $ 25.00
Double : $ 36.00
Call : +62 361 751249
Single fan $ 8.00
Double fan $ 10.00
Single a/c $ 25.00
Double a/c $ 30.00
Call : +62 361 757234 or +62 361 765896
Single fan Rp 130.000
Double fan Rp 160.000
Single a/c Rp 160.000
Double a/c Rp 225.000
The only South East Asian conference centre offering an exotic, yet safe and comfortable environment. The largest, best equipped and most flexible conference and exhibition facilities on Bali. Easy walking distance of deluxe hotels offering literally thousands of guest rooms. Beachfront location in a tropical setting with numerous
outdoor activities and programs available. An exclusive bonded warehouse greatly facilitating custom clearance and delivery.
The Bali International Convention Centre (BICC), is Asia’s premier beachfront convention facility and has earned a sound reputation over the past decade as a major convention destination South East Asian region.
It is exceedingly rare to find a convention centre in such a world-class resort setting. The facility, surrounded by tropical gardens, lies on an exquisite white sand beach in the self-contained resort area of Nusa Dua just 10 kilometres from the Ngurah Rai International Airport.
The BICC is linked to the Westin Resort and is within convenient walking distance of other luxury hotels; fantastic and diverse shopping areas, exciting entertainment venues; superb restaurants; a championship golf course and a host of recreational facilities.
Also within easy reach is the magnificent Balinese Hindu culture and picturesque inland areas where life has little changed for hundreds of years. No other convention centre in the world offers such a unique and comprehensive blend of attractions and amenities.
Facilities and Services
Linked to the Westin Resort’s 355 rooms via an air conditioned arcade, the BICC is in close proximity to 3,000 five-star hotel rooms. Within 10 to 30 minutes by car or luxury shuttle bus are another 25 top-rated hotels. Easily accessible are a total of 12,000 international standard rooms.
BICC offers unmatched customer service in a modern, fully-equipped that provides professional, courteous and personal attention to clients. A highly trained audio-visual team, using advanced technology, assures the smooth presentation of audio visual materials.
The BICC features a bonded warehouse for the acceptance and storage of equipment and materials safely and efficiently, greatly facilitating freight forwarding and customs clearance and handling.
The centre’s 2,394-square-metre Nusa Indah Hall is the largest in Bali and one of the largest among Asian resort destinations, seating 2,500 theatre style and 1,200 classroom style. An unusually high 10-metre ceiling accommodates virtually any kind of production or exhibit.
Meeting Planning Support
BICC offers an array of printed marketing materials to assist in the planning and execution of events, including convention centre facilities brochures, incentive brochures, banquet menus, lists of outside vendors and a comprehensive list of services offered.
The professional management team is available to help your staff during each phase of the process, from preparation to set up right through to break down. Our highly trained team of convention executives include convention services managers, audio-visual support technicians and a creative artists department.
All the necessary conference equipment is available in-house and ready to go at a moment’s notice. The latest high-tech audio-visual technology is provided by a carefully selected and dependable group of local suppliers offering state of the art equipment at competitive prices.
Conferences & Banquets
Exhibitions
Business & Communication Centre
A comprehensive business centre geared for the needs of meeting organisers and conference attendees alike. Amenities include:
Incentive Offerings
Bali, the ‘Island of the Gods’ is blessed with a number of reputable professional destination management companies ready to meet your requirements and ensure the complete success of your programme. These Bali-based companies are experts in assisting conventioneers with in-country arrangements, ground operations, transfers, and off-site event planning.
Bali International Convention Centre
PO.Box 36, Nusa Dua Beach 80363 Bali, Indonesia
Tel: (62 361) 771 906 Fax: (62 361) 772 047
Email: info@baliconvention.com
Website: www.baliconvention.com
It’s Melka Hotel is located in Kalibukbuk – Lovina – Bali, just five minutes walking distance from the beach, 10 km west of Singaraja.
The hotel have their own small zoo, and the best part is the hotel have the pool with the dolphin inside it. They also have a dolphin show.
Public Accommodation Rates
Superior Room U$ 30
DeLuxe Room U$ 45
Suites U$ 78
President Suite U$ 100
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From the Legian enter Poppies I and turn right at the first corner.
51 Cottage : too expensive if you want a swimming pool, Secret or AP Inn are much better. [hotel code]
Puri Agung: near poppies Lane I, T750054 f ab 30,000 d40,000 tea C4 no garden but comfortable 2F terrace.Rec [hotel code]
Mahenbra: in the middle of this street. f ab 30,000 d40,000 bf tea C3 [hotel code]
Ronta Bungalows: T751855, near Poppies II
f ab s35,000 d50,000 bf tea C4 clean and comfortable garden GH Rec [hotel code]
From Legian Street, enter to Gang Poppies I. The entrance is very small.
From S end of Legian street(Bemo corner), walk N for 1 min. The entrance is on the left side.
Komala Indah: #2 Poppies Lane I, T751422, f ab s40/d60,000Rp tea C4 Nicely decorated rooms with large comfortable porches. Rec [hotel code]
Secret Garden: off Poppies Lane I to N, T763051, secretgarden_inn@yahoo.com a/c HW ab s125/d150,000Rp sw C4 [hotel code]
AP Inn: T765662, apinn-bali.com, f HW ab(tub) d100,000, a/c d150,000 sw C4 [hotel code]
La Walon: T752463, www.lawalon.com a/c ab s150/d180,000 STV fr HW C4 excellent view from 3 rd floor Rec [hotel code]
Ayu Beach Inn: f ab s60/80,000, a/c 130/150,000 sw C4, the rooms are old but this is the cheapest with w/swimming pool. [hotel code]
Kein’s Inn: T756771, f ab 50/d60,000 C3 Old but huge rooms [hotel code]
Pesona Beach Inn: T750014, f ab 53/95,000 a/c 70/120,000 HW C5 new guest house. Large rooms, excellent value for singles. [hotel code]
Mase/Oneka: too expensive [hotel code]
Kuta Puri Bungalows: T752585, kuta-puri@hotmail.com, a/c ab $35/d40 HW fr sw TV C5 but TV is local. Very beautiful spacious gardens and a swimming pool is in center. Credit cards 3% extra [hotel code]
From Legian Street, enter to Gang Poppies 1 and walk down near the beach. Turn right between Kebins’s GH and Tree House Restaurant. Then small alley to the right, 4 guest houses The quality is low but the price are cheap.If you want to stay in a cheap GH near the beach. this may be yours.
Rudy Pantai Kuta: off gang Poppies I f ab s50,000 d90,000 bf tea C3 no value [hotel code]
Ayu Beach inn II: off gang Poppies I f ab s30,000 d40,000 tea C2 [hotel code]
San Jaya II: f ab s30,000 d35,000 tea C2 small garden The best GH in this alley [hotel code]
Sosem Rempen: T758320 f ab 40,000 d50,000 tea C3 Cheap but breakfast not included.
From legian Street, enter to Gang Poppies 1 and walk down near the beach. Turn right between Kebins’s GH and Tree House Restaurant. A few good GHs, middle class budget rooms can be found here. [hotel code]
Berlian Inn: T751501, f CW s/d 50/60,000, HW 90/120,000 bf tea C3 Large rooms + garden. [hotel code]
Sari Jaya: T756909 f ab s/d 100/120,000, a/c 150/180,000 bf sw C4 The rooms are ordinary. the swimming pool is nice. [hotel code]
Mimpi Bungalows: T751848, kumimpi@yahoo.com, f ab s/d 10+/150,000+bf sw C4 Many types of rooms. Most of them have extra space rather than bed rooms. $20 room has excellent outside relaxing space Rec. [hotel code]
New Arena: T752974, hotelarena-in-kuta@yahoo.com, www.newarenahotel.com
a/c d$20, STV HW bf sw C5 large rooms around a large swimming pool. Currently promotional period Highly Rec
After New Arena, the street bends to right.
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Hotel Sorga Cottages Kuta: T751897, sorga@dola.net.id, www.angelfire.com/nb/sorgacott, f s/d 76+/110,000, HW sw C4
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Kebin’s Inn 2: T763554, f ab s/d 70/90,000 sw(small but relaxing) small but well designed GH. Very relaxing
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Suji: expensive and low quality. No value
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Sari Bali: T756911,
f CW s/d 60/80,000, HW 80/100,000 bf sw C4 large garden. Excellent value Highly Rec
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dr : dorm bed
s : single room
d : double or twin room
tr : triple room
qu : quad room
sb : separate bath/shower
ab : attached bath/shower
/p : per person
IYH : IYH member price
NIYH : IYH non-member price
f : fan
a/c : air-conditioned room
HW : hot-water shower
sb-HW : hot water shower available only in separate bath
r : in house restaurant
bf : breakfast included
La : laundry service available
I : Travel Information available/ travelers notes
TV : television
CTV : cable TV
STV/CTV : satellite TV
CNN : Cable News Network
K : kitchen facility
Fr : fridge
PTCH : Porch with a table, chairs, a hammock
Cleanliness level
C1 : very dirty
C2 : dirty
C3 : acceptable
C4 : very clean
C5 : immaculate
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Jl. Double Six
7424466
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