Grand Hyatt Jakarta Wedding Fair 2016

Find Inspiration and Ideas for Celebrating Weddings, 3 – 5 June 2016

For the fifth year, we are proud to present the Grand Hyatt Jakarta Wedding Fair, held this year from 3 to 5 June 2016. The grand event will host two of the most celebrated Indonesian designers, Andreas Odang and Rusly Tjohnardi (see here!), along with the city’s top wedding vendors.

Our function rooms and Grand Ballroom on the 2nd floor will be the setting for this special wedding showcase of the most creative and popular wedding suppliers. More than 30 wedding vendors will be gathered during the three-day event, displaying the latest trends for souvenirs, invitations, cakes, photography, videography and more.

On the 26th floor, the glassed-in terrace of the Penthouse suites will also be available for viewing upon request. Featuring panoramic views of Jakarta’s skyline, the Penthouse terrace is a lovely alternative for more intimate wedding ceremonies and celebrations.

Great prizes and surprises will also highlight this year’s wedding fair, including special benefits from our partners and honeymoon nights at Grand Hyatt Jakarta and Hyatt Hotels & ResortsTM around the world, such as Park Hyatt Mallorca, Grand Hyatt Singapore, Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Grand Hyatt Seoul, Grand Hyatt Guang Zhou, Grand Hyatt Bali, Hyatt Regency Phuket and Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta.

The event is made possible by the full support from our partners and supporters namely EbiMoekti Decoration, Nefi Decoration, Multi Kreasi Enterprise, Plaza Indonesia, Bridestory.com, Indonesia Tatler, Le Mariage, MNC Lifestyle, Athaya Gallery, Pensee, Lightswork Jakarta, Momentochronos, Soundworks Jakarta and The Chronicles. #GHJWeddingFair2016

About Grand Hyatt Jakarta

Grand Hyatt Jakarta opened its doors in March 1991, coinciding with that year’s successful “Visit Indonesia” campaign. Strategically located in the heart of Indonesia’s capital, Grand Hyatt Jakarta is surrounded by office buildings that are home to international companies, embassies and government offices. Offering a dynamic lifestyle for business and leisure travelers, the hotel is conveniently located in an integrated complex of luxurious residential and office towers, adjacent to the Plaza Indonesia shopping centre, where guests can indulge in luxury-brand shopping and enjoy various dining experiences. The hotel has 427 guestrooms, including 37 suites, with award-winning facilities and services, plus six restaurants and a bar, nine function rooms and the Grand Ballroom, which has a total capacity for 2,000 guests. The Residence ONFIVE is the hotel’s multifunctional residential-style event facility that offers a creative alternative to traditional meeting spaces.

About Grand Hyatt

Grand Hyatt hotels provide luxurious accommodation, dramatic architecture and advanced technology in major gateway cities and resort destinations. Sophisticated global travellers stay in Grand HyattTM hotels to experience extraordinary restaurants, bars, spas and fitness centres, as well as comprehensive business and meeting facilities.

Koleksi Rusly Tjohnardi dan Andreas Odang untuk Wedding Fair 2016

Rusly Tjohnardi

Koleksi gaun pengantin Rusly Tjohnardi untuk Wedding Fair Grand Hyatt Jakarta, 3 – 5 June 2016, mengangkat tema regalia Kekaisaran Rusia pada zaman keemasannya. Telur Fabergé yang ditempa dari logam mulia, bertahtakan bermacam berlian dan batu mulia serta desainnya yang sangat rumit adalah salah satu sumber inspirasi utama untuk pembuatan koleksi ini.

Selain terinspirasi Telur Fabergé yang sudah melegenda keindahannya, koleksi ini juga mencerminkan perpaduan berbagai unsur alam, flora, serta fauna yang mengilustrasikan sebuah dongeng yang ingin disampaikan oleh sang desainer.

Rusly Tjohnardi

Pemilihan bahan eksklusif yang unik, dengan berbagai macam tekstur serta teknik produksi yang memadukan kreasi kerajinan tangan serta teknologi modern, menghasilkan karya seni yang akan semakin memperlihatkan kompleksitasnya jika semakin diperhatikan dengan seksama. Koleksi ini sengaja tidak diberikan nama atau judul, karena sang desainer tidak ingin membatasi fantasi maupun imajinasi audience. Demikian juga untuk para calon mempelai wanita yang mendesain gaun pengantinnya dengan Rusly, hanya imajinasilah yang menjadi batas kreasi.

Rusly Tjohnardi

“The Rising Sun” - Andreas Odang

Woman & Bridal Collection Autumn Winter 2016/2017

Japonaiserie menjadi kata yang mewakili inspirasi utama koleksi terbaru dari Andreas Odang yang akan dipresentasikan pada malam pembukaan Grand Hyatt Jakarta Wedding Fair 2016  3 Juni 2016. Japonaiserie merupakan sebuah gaya di dalam bidang seni yang merefleksikan kualitas estetika dan budaya khas negeri Jepang, dapat berupa motif ataupun obyek dekoratif yang memiliki gaya tersebut. Selain itu kata Japonaiserie juga lekat dan mulai popular saat Vincent van Gogh, pelukis post-impressionist asal Belanda, menggunakan istilah tersebut dalam mengekspresikan pengaruh seni budaya dari Jepang.

Ada alasan tersendiri Odang lebih memilih Japonaiserie alih-alih mengangkat budaya dan tradisi Jepang secara langsung. Ketika memulai koleksi ini, Odang terinspirasi dan tertarik dengan kain jacquard dengan motif kimono Jepang dan juga dengan beberapa motif dengan desain kontemporer khas Jepang yang dia temukan dan digunakan di dalam koleksinya kali ini. Alasan lainnya adalah Odang juga ingin memperlihatkan pengaruh dan inkulturasi budaya Jepang di budaya barat, yang mana garis potongan dan gaya busana yang Odang tawarkan masih dipengaruhi gaya klasik cantik Eropa dengan twist detail dan motif pengaruh dari gaya seni budaya Jepang.

Di dalam koleksi dengan total jumlah 30 set busana yang terbagi di dalam 21 set busana gaun cocktail dan gaun malam serta 9 set busana gaun pengantin, kali ini Odang lebih menitikberatkan dalam pengaplikasian motif dan pengeksplorasian tailoring ke dalam potongan gaun klasik yang cantik. Potongan yang terstruktur dan H-line, detail jatuh garis belakang kerah kimono, dan potongan panjang rok 7/8 merupakan beberapa contoh interpretasi Odang selain pengaplikasian motif di dalam menerapkan esensi Japonaiserie ke dalam koleksinya dan juga untuk memberikan kesan modern di dalam potongan dasar busana bergaya klasik dan elegan.

Ramadan di Alun Alun

Main Course - Palalada

Marhaban Ya Ramadan! Menyambut datangnya bulan suci ini, Palalada dan Waroeng Kopi telah mempersiapkan set menu spesial yang bisa dinikmati, 8 Juni – 5 Juli 2016 (Menu Ramadan) dan 6-7 Juli 2016 (Menu Idul Fitri).

“Di tahun kedelapan ini, kami menyuguhkan masing-masing dua menu spesial Ramadan di Palalada dan Waroeng Kopi. Bersinggungan dengan momen ulang tahun Jakarta, salah satu menu yang disajikan terinspirasi dari kekayaan kuliner Jakarta,” ujar Widyastuti Hadisoemarto, Kitchen Coordinator Palalada dan Waroeng Kopi.

Paket Ramadan - Palalada

Ramadan Menu

Paket Ramadan A di Restoran Palalada, terdiri atas Kolak Campur sebagai tajil, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan makanan utama Nasi Uduk yang disajikan lengkap dengan lauk seperti Semur Iga Sapi Kentang, Gurame Goreng Sambal Mangga, Tempe Goreng Tepung, Teri Kacang, Telor Dadar Isi, Acar Kuning dan Lalapan. Hidangan penutupnya adalah Es Palalada.

Paket Ramadhan B terdiri atas Kolak Campur sebagai tajil, Nasi Daun Jeruk dengan lauk pendukung Empal Gepuk, Ayam Woku Suwir, Sambal Goreng Udang, Tempe Orek, Tumis Nangka Muda dan Sambal Matah. Hidangan ditutup dengan Serabi Es Puter. Minuman yang disajikan adalah teh panas. Kedua set menu ini bisa dinikmati dengan harga Rp120.000,++/ orang. “Nasi Daun Jeruk adalah menu nasi andalan terbaru Palalada. Tak hanya lezat, Nasi Daun Jeruk juga punya aroma yang khas,” lanjut Widyastuti.

Menu Ramadan Warung Kopi

Waroeng Kopi juga memiliki dua set menu spesial Ramadan. Paket A terdiri dari Kolak Campur sebagai tajil, Nasi Uduk dengan lauk Ayam Goreng Ungkep, Semur Telor Pindang, Tahu Tempe Goreng, Bihun Goreng dan lalapan untuk hidangan utama. Sebagai penutup, Waroeng Kopi menghidangkan Selendang Mayang. Hadir dengan sedikit variasi, menu Paket B terdiri dari Kolak Campur sebagai tajil, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan makanan utama Nasi Kuning Campur yang disajikan dengan lauk spesial seperti Ayam Suwir Sambal Matah, Sambal Goreng Ati Ampela, Bihun Goreng, Perkedel dan Emping. Menu penutupnya adalah Es Podeng. Minuman yang disajikan adalah teh panas. Harga untuk kedua set menu ini adalah Rp95.000,++.

Menu Idul Fithri

Menu Idul Fitri

“Ketupat sudah pasti menjadi elemen utama di menu Idul Fitri, baik di Palalada maupun Waroeng Kopi. Untuk menu Idul Fitri di Palalada, saya menggabungkan cita rasa kuliner Jawa dan Padang. Sedangkan di Waroeng Kopi, cita rasa yang disajikan terinspirasi dari kuliner Jawa dan Manado. Sesuatu yang berbeda dibandingkan dengan menu Idul Fitri yang awam,” jelas Widyastuti.

Menu Idul Fitri di Palalada terdiri dari Es Buah Segar, Ketupat yang disajikan dengan Rendang Bukittinggi, Ayam Opor Sambal Ijo, Sambal Goreng Udang ditambah telur puyu dan kentang, Gulai Daun Singkong, Bakwan Jagung, Emping dan Sambal. Es Tape Palalada menjadi hidangan penutupnya. Menu ini bisa dinikmati dengan harga Rp120.000,++. Waroeng Kopi akan menyajikan set menu khusus yang terdiri atas Es Timun Suri, Ketupat dengan Sambal Goreng Udang Bumbu Kuning, Ayam Bakar Woku Ijo, Sambal Goreng Perintil, Sayur Labu, Tahu Telur dan Kerupuk Bawang. Hidangan penutupnya adalah Pudding Tape Ijo Sauce Santan. Harga yang ditawarkan untuk set menu ini adalah Rp95.000,++ (Grand Indonesa) dan Rp85.000,++ (Central Park Mall dan Mall @ Alam Sutera).

Untuk reservasi, hubungi: Palalada : +6221 2358 0870; Waroeng Kopi Grand Indonesia: +6221 2358 0875; Waroeng Kopi Central Park Mall: +6221 5698 5755 ext. 415; Waroeng Kopi Mall @ Alam Sutera: +6221 30449253

KATH's

Sejauh Mata Memandang

Indahnya Hari Kemenangan

Selain itu, Alun Alun Indonesia juga mempersembahkan berbagai produk dan penawaran menarik menyambut Idul Fitri mulai tanggal 6 Juni–10 Juli 2016. Pengunjung bisa mendapatkan bingkisan spesial Ramadan dan Idul Fitri di Olah-Oleh dan Wrapp.Inc. Untuk fesyen, koleksi khusus juga akan hadir di Alun Alun Indonesia, antara lain dari label Sejauh Mata Memandang, Giffa Indonesia, Larissa Duliar, Moshaict (Itang Yunasz), Nosa’s, Natalia Liu, Tenun Gaya, Tanda Mata dan Azura. Sedangkan untuk putra-putri Anda, wahana kids menghadirkan koleksi khusus bertema Ramadhan dari KATH’s & CO, Bubble Girl, Petitulun, Saudagar dan Simply Idea.

Sejauh Mata Memandang

Tak hanya itu, ada program spesial Idul Fitri 1–6 Juli 2016. Pengunjung bisa mendapatkan gift voucher senilai Rp100.000,- untuk setiap pembelanjaan minimum Rp1.000.000,-.

Satoo at Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta Presents Ocean’s Magnificence

Crab

The sumptuous and fresh taste of seafood is now available for Thursday dinners during Seafood Night at Satoo, the international open-kitchen restaurant at Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta. Guests can enjoy an added variety of the magnificent seafood selections at all the buffet stations.

Delicacies of the sea ranging from delectable blue swimmer crabs and king crab legs, mouth-watering crayfish and tiger prawn are available in cold dishes, along with the freshness of pacific oyster and clam razor, at the buffet station. Diners may indulge in seafood dishes, such as Seafood Thermidor and Salmon Roll in Spicy Hollandaise Sauce as appetiser, and a Whole Cajun-Roasted Salmon with Duo of Tomato Quinoa Risotto as main. A selection of grilled seafood, such as baby fish, baby calamari, seafood skewer are paired with array of delicious and savoury sauces ranging from peanut sauce, spicy sweet soya sauce and Thai chilli sauce.

Lobster

Sliced Tuna

Guests with an appetite for Asian taste can enjoy Singaporean Chilli Crab and Seafood Kway Tiao from the shi-fu’s hot wok, Mixed Seafood Tempura and Prawn Skewer marinated with Miso as the delicacies from Japan and Fish Curry, Pan-Fried Fish, Seafood Curry, Prawn Tandoori and Biryani for the Indian spice lovers.

Those seeking to indulge in seafood with a lighter taste can titillate their appetite with Seafood Ceviche, Prawn Cocktail Fruit Mayo Wasabi, Seared Baby Fish in Tomato Sauce, Smoked Salmon Rose with Caper Berries, Seared Ahi Tuna with Red Tobikko Cream Yuzu Dressing, Rolled Mop/Herring with Onion Mayo Yogurt and Smoked Mackerel.

Seafood Plater

Salmon

Seafood Night is all about the flavourful, opulent taste of the sea guests can partake in every Thursday night for only Rp352,000++ per person. A house-wine buffet in which guests can choose from any of the free-flowing wines is available at Rp300,000++ person; the rates are Rp500,000++ for a bottle and Rp120,000++ for a glass of wine.

Singapore Chili Crab

For more information, please call (62 21) 2939 9562 or access the website at shangri-la.com/jakarta/shangrila/dining/

Wine Buffet

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages over 95 hotels under the Shangri-La brand with a room inventory of over 39,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Fiji, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. The group has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming projects in mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka.

Premier Inn Surabaya Enters Indonesian Hospitality Market

Holidaymakers and visitors to Surabaya will now be able to enjoy Premier Inn’s quality accommodation and outstanding service at affordable prices. Premier Inn, the UK’s largest and fastest-growing hotel chain announced that it has now expanded its award-winning brand by opening in Indonesia at Surabaya.

The announcement comes at Premier Inn embarks on an expansion programme in Southeast Asia which will include upcoming launches in Singapore, Thailand and further growth in Indonesia. The company is targeting 50 hotels outside its home base of the UK, where it has over 700 hotels, by 2020.

President and Managing Director Ratnesh Verma at Premier Inn International said: “Surabaya remains a top business and leisure destination and we’re confident that our new hotel will set a definitive benchmark in our hospitality sector for Surabaya, becoming the preferred choice for value conscious travellers.”

Premier Inn Surabaya, is a 129-bedroom hotel located a convenient five-minute drive from the Juanda International Airport, making it an ideal stop for business or leisure travellers including those transiting between flights. The hotel is close to other popular attractions including the Surabaya Night Carnival Theme Park, Surabaya City Centre and nearby shopping malls.

Aly Shariff, Chief Branding Officer at Premier Inn International said: “It’s great news that we’re extending the Premier Inn brand to Southeast Asia, which is an exciting and growing market.  We’re confident that what we offer - quality accommodation at affordable prices, supported by our unique Good Night Guarantee - will be a big hit with customers.”

Facilities cover all the essentials for a business or leisure stay including complimentary Wi-Fi, an all-day dining restaurant and bar, swimming pool and meeting facilities.

About Premier Inn

Premier Inn was named the UK’s top rated hotel chain for 2015, according to Which? and with over 700 budget hotels and more than 60,000 rooms across the UK and Ireland, our customers are never far from a great night’s sleep. Our hotels are in more locations than any other UK hotel brand for the ease and convenience of families, couples and business travellers alike.

Internationally, there are six Premier Inns in the Middle East, three in India and three in Southeast Asia with several under construction and a target for 50 hotels outside the UK by 2020. 

Award-winning Premier Inn provides quality accommodation and outstanding service at affordable prices.  Our bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, a comfy beds, TV, complimentary Wi-Fi and in some of our hotels, an all-day dining restaurant and bar, swimming pool, a well-equipped gym and meeting facilities.

For more information, please visit global.premierinn.com

Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta: Embraces the Holy Month

Iftar Buffet

To welcome the holy month of Ramadan, Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta offers guests an extravagant iftar feast and a range of sophisticated Ramadan hampers to share the bliss of the holy month.

SATOO, the hotel’s international buffet restaurant, will bring delightful around-the-world cuisine with extensive Indonesian culinary creations that will take guests on a sumptuous spice journey through the Ramadan iftar feast, available at Rp 380,000++ per person for everyday dinner during Ramadan month.  Guests can enjoy a tantalising “break the fast” buffet experience with options of Indonesia province’s signature dishes – from Soto Bangkong, Nasi Gudeg Jogja, Laksa Bogor, Nasi Timbel, Sop Buntut, Nasi Jamblang, Soto Betawi and many more.

Ramadan Sahoor

The all-time-favourite European specialties, Asian delicacies and appetising Middle Eastern classics will still be served at the restaurant’s vibrant 12 open-kitchen stations. Dishes range from Beef and Chicken Shawarma, Chicken and Fish Tikka, Italian Pasta, Sushi and Sashimi, Roast Beef, Hong Kong Noodles and many others.  During Ramadan dinnertime, an alluring live entertainment will enliven the dining ambiance.

Selections of high-quality tea and coffee are available for guests to savour during break fasting.  Lobby Lounge prepares exclusive Ramadan tea sets complete with sweet and savoury finger food perfect for those looking for an elegant ambiance and light bites prior to a heavy and fulfilling meal.  The tea set is priced at Rp. 185,000++ per person.

For guests staying at the hotel, a special pre-dawn meal is available in set menus with selections ranging from Indonesian, Middle Eastern and Western, and priced at Rp. 285,000++ person.  The full-course set menu comes with appetizer, soup, main and dessert dishes, which will be delivered directly to the guestroom.

Tea Seat 1

To share the holy month’s blessings, SATOO Deli Shop offers Ramadan hampers that will make the perfect presents for family members, friends and business colleagues.  These delicacies will be available to order as a perfect and lovely gesture of appreciation and of embracing this festivity.

The hampers come in four packages, namely, Turban, Tasbeh, Kaftan and Sultan.  All four hampers come in attractive Ramadan-themed designs. The Ramadan hampers are available at prices starting from Rp 688,000++ and include a selection of chocolates, dates, dried fruits, assorted Indonesian cookies, baklava, date cake, macaroons, spiced nuts, sparkling juice and olive oil.

This Ramadhan, the hotel will also feature CSR fundraising initiatives, the proceeds of which will go to Shangri-La’s Care for People programme, Embrace.  In front of SATOO Deli Shop during the month of Ramadhan, the hotel will sell a small box of Ramadan delights ranging from chocolate pralines, nastar, dates, cashew and giant cookies at prices starting from Rp. 85,000 nett per box.  Proceeds from sale will fund the hotel’s CSR programme, Waste Bank, a counselling programme aimed at teaching people residing in the riverbanks of Ciliwung River in the Manggarai and Depok areas about sustainable living by reducing the disposal of household trash, which leads to garbage, lead and water pollution.

Tea Set 2

Aside from the fundraiser, the hotel will also hold the annual Ramadan event ‘Breakfasting and Sharing’.  The hotel will give away 1,000 school shoes for unfortunate students.  The event will be attended by the hotel’s CSR volunteer, students and teachers from SMPN 181 Junior High School.  One evening of “Sahoor on the Road” programme will also be held to distribute a Ramadan pre-dawn meal (Sahoor) to the unfortunate street children and panhandlers.

During the holiday period of Hari Raya Idul Fitri or Eid Al-Fitr, guests with families can enjoy a special room package that includes breakfast at SATOO for two adults and two children under six years old and fun weekend activities for the kids.  This package is available from Rp. 1,750,000++ for Deluxe Rooms per room, per night.

SATOO will offer a special Eid Al-Fitr feast for lunch and dinner during the first and second day of Eid Al-Fitr at Rp. 380,000++ per person for buffet.  Chinese cuisine lovers can enjoy a special Eid Al-Fitr feast for buffet brunch during the first and second day of Eid Al-Fitr, served at Shang Palace with price of Rp. 248,000++ per person.  In addition, staying guests will also get 20 per cent off at Nishimura Japanese restaurant or Rosso Italian restaurant and 20 per cent off at CHI, The Spa.

Hampers

Especially for this season, every Shang Rewards cardholder can earn double points for every purchase of Ramadan-themed products, including hampers, at SATOO Deli Shop.  On the first and fourth week of Ramadan, Shang Rewards members can enjoy the benefit of one person dining for free with every five-person booking for SATOO’s buffet.  Shang Rewards also gives cardholders dining at Rosso double points for the Sunday brunch on Ramadan month and triple points for the Eid Al-Fitr lunch and dinner.

For information, please call (62 21) 2922 9998 and (62 21) 2939 9562 or access here.

Kupu Kupu Barong Unveils Two Ways to Stay ‘Im-Mortelle’ As by L’Occitane’s Fountain of Youth Turns Back The Clock

Kupu Kupu Barong Villas and Tree Spa by L’Occitane, the legendary resort that put Ubud on the luxury travel map over two decades ago, is offering retreat programmes to introduce the miraculous flower power of Immortelle.

Kupu Kupu Barong Villas and Tree Spa by L’Occitane is giving guests the opportunity to rage gracefully against ageing by becoming ‘Immortelle’, just like the rare Corsican flowers which never fade after being picked, and pro-vide the active ingredient in the French beauty house’s signature and much-sought-after Divine range.

The age-defying elixir of essential oils is cultivated in Corsica, perfected in Provence, and now offered in the beating heart of Bali, with options for a four-day retreat to get the optimum start on your transformation or an indulgent full immersion 28-day retreat to turn back the clock as you turn a new page on happiness, wellness and a more glowing, youthful appear-ance.

Immortelle, or Helichrysum italicum, is a small golden bloom with an ambergris fragrance, prized above the rest of the 2,500 wildflowers found in the Corsican Maquis (the dense, pristine shrubland that blankets more than half of the French ‘Scented Isle’, producing an aroma that wafts far out to sea.)  Immortelle’s essential oil fights ageing on five fronts: boost-ing collagen production, improving microcirculation, firming skin, regenerating the protective layer, and providing a power-ful antioxidant effect which counteracts the damage done by free radicals to cell membranes.

Kupu Kupu Barong General Manager Alex Castaldi said the L’Occitane connection was a great benefit for guests interested in the cutting edge of anti-ageing and the quest for everlasting youth. “Where better to experience the magical effects of an ‘Immortelle’ flower than in a resort named for the exotic butterflies of the spectacular Ayung Valley, in a resort perched upon the valley’s most spectacular outlook?” he asked.

“It’s a magical place, with the views that launched a thousand postcards; misty valleys, bright green paddies, and below us the Ayung River, Bali’s longest and Ubud’s lifeline, flowing down from its source on the slopes of sacred Mt Agung.”

Guests who opt for the four-day introductory ‘Immortelle’ escape will be given the remaining 24 days of product to take home, with full instructions for correct continuation of the treatment. For both the long and short versions, there will options to enhance the transformation with other L’Occitane spa treatments and products, and opportunities to see as much or little of surrounding Ubud, Bali’s spiritual and cultural high ground, as guests desire.

Eat, pray … and love the almost instant changes you will witness as you shed your skin and transform into a more radiant version of you. Connect with deeper experiences of the art, culture and vibrant life of Ubud, calling on the local knowledge and passion for hospitality that is the hallmark of our private butlers. Or simply cocoon in your villa as Immortelle Divine works its age-defying magic deep within your skin.

"Immortelle’ initiates may inspire their transformation with a trip to Bali’s butterfly park, or a butterfly walk around our extensive grounds,” Mr Castaldi said. “They can take breakfast in our Bird Nest, suspended in mid-air and serenaded by birdsong, and dine at our Twilight Table upon a reflection pool that floats in the air. Select lunch from our special Immortelle Divine Superfood Selections menu and enjoy dining with a distinctly French flair at La View, our flagship split level restau-rant that has been named as one of world’s top 50 restaurants with spectacular views.”

The ‘Immortelle’ flower has been renowned since antiquity for its powers in healing everything from bruises to cuts and burns, acne, eczema and even stomach aches if consumed as a herbal tea. Homer writes in The Odyssey of Nausicaa, daughter of the Phoenician king, who uses the golden flower to heal stricken Ulysses.

However, it took a visit to Corsica by the founder of L’Occitane, Olivier Baussan, who became entranced by its beauty and rejuvenating powers and made it the focus of the company’s research arm, which found high concentrations of a molecule called neryl acetate, the active ingredient which makes the oil so potent. In 2004, an organic planting program was launched in partnership with local growers. Today, some 50 hectares are farmed sustainably and organically, with three billion flowers harvested per year.

Immortelle Divine 4 Night Escape & Transformation from USD 1,900 net. Offer is available from July 1st 2016, and valid for one year. Includes:

• 4 Nights in a Riverfront Pool Villa
• Sumptuous daily breakfast for two
• 90 minutes’ Immortelle Secret to Everlasting Youth (for two guests) plus take home box with remaining bottles to com-plete the transformation
• 1 Bird Nest dinner for two
• Return airport transfers
• In-room Immortelle flower decorations

For reservations and inquiries about the full 28 Day Retreat: reservation@kupubarong.com

Divine Renewal Programme with organic Immortelle acts in 4 steps, specifically developed to work in tune with the skin renewal cycle. 4 formulas in 4 weeks to enhance overworked skin’s natural ability to regenerate.

Week 1 – Gentle exfoliation: The complexion looks more even-toned, the skin seems smoother and luminous

Week 2 – Hydration & Nutrition: The skin seems nourished and moisturized, its texture appears transformed

Week 3 – Balance: The skin feels stronger, ready for the youthful-skin benefits of the final step

Week 4 – Renewal: The skin looks smoother, more radiant and plumper, as if rebalanced

Alila Anji Opening June 1st 2016 in China’s 1st National Ecological County

A Fitting Debut in Support of Sustainable Environmental Development

Alila Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce the opening of Alila Anji, its first property in China. Anji is China’s first national ecological county, and one of the nation’s sustainable environmental development zones, in the Zhejiang province. The highly anticipated Alila Anji is a private resort situated in the hills overlooking a picturesque lake in the heart of leisure agriculture and rural tourism. Alila Anji will set the standard for eco-luxury in the region with local Alila Anji experiences as a throwback to simple and wholesome country living. Taking into account the area’s outstanding natural beauty, this gem of a resort is built in accordance with Alila’s strict environmental and design standards.

Heritage Inspired Interiors

Alila Anji is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese village with white washed exteriors and sweeping dark-tiled roofs. Set on immaculate grounds with stunning elevated lake views, the resort comprises 74 stately villas and rooms designed to provide understated comfort with warm hospitality within a peaceful oasis that feels a world away from the city. Room interiors combine native woods, bamboo and stone with soft furnishings to create a warm sanctuary of rarefied country living complete with modern luxuries.

Alila WKND Experiences

In celebration of its opening, the Alila Leisure Concierge team invites guests to appreciate and explore the charm of Anji through the Alila WKND Experiences for amazing weekends tailored for friends, family and couple bonding.

The Alila WKND Experiences include a minimum 2-night stay, daily breakfasts and a full day of destination experience with lunch and dinner. Select from a choice of four weekend lifestyle experiences namely:

1) Destination Journey

2) A Rarefied Rural Experience

3) Kids’ Journey

4) Couple Celebration.

Whether it is fruits or white tea picking, cycling or cooking, these tailored activities are a great introduction to Anji, ensuring a memorable experience in the great outdoors enjoying its fresh local produce. The first Spa Alila in China will be a destination in itself. Within its tranquil setting, Spa Alila includes seven treatment rooms providing an extensive menu of health, beauty and restorative treatments, including traditional Chinese healing therapies. Room packages start from RMB 2088 nett per night and Villa packages from RMB 2888 nett per night for minimum stays of two nights per booking.

Delectable Chinese Cuisine

With a main restaurant serving international cuisine and a Chinese restaurant with five private dining rooms, Alila Anji caters to all palettes and promises to stimulate the senses and tantalise the appetite. To further expand on the resort experience, the restaurant will provide an authentic Chinese farm-to-table cuisine incorporating the best of Anji County, freshly prepared and presented by top chefs in an elegant and refined style. For special occasions, Alila Anji will create a magical dining experience with a gourmet picnic or a candlelit dinner at a venue of choice including by the lake, on the jetty or even in the lush bamboo forest. To accommodate corporate meetings, private events and weddings, the Conference Centre comprises several meeting rooms, an exclusive VIP lounge and a luxurious ballroom.

Beautiful Bamboo Groves and White Tea Plantations

Anji County is renowned for its exceptional natural beauty with over 60,000 hectares of bamboo groves and more than 40 species found in the region. It is also home to the famous tea plantations that produce the best white tea in China. At 1,600 m, with its fresh, crisp mountain air and boundless greenery, Anji was designated a pilot county for ecological and green building construction which underscores a magnificent setting for Alila Anji. As the location for the Oscar winning movie ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’, guests will marvel at the green and lush natural paradise that provides a calm, unspoilt backdrop for the area’s first eco-luxury resort.

BOOK NOW for an Alila WKND Experience Package from RMB 2088 per night for a Lakeview Room or RMB 2888 for a Villa.

Package is based on two people sharing for a minimum booking of 2 nights, available from now till 31 August 2016 for stays from 1 June to 31 December 2016.

Inclusions for Two Adults:

Minimum 2-night stay in Lakeview Room

Daily Breakfasts

Choice of One Alila WKND Experience inclusive of Lunch & Dinner

Email Booking: anji@alilahotels.com

Call Reservations: +86 572 5133566

For more information, visit www.alilahotels.com/anji

Ramadan @ Holiday Inn Jakarta Kemayoran

One memorable moment during Ramadan is the moment to break the fast together. Celebrate your Iftar moment this year by gathering with family, friends and loved ones, while enjoying sumptuous Iftar Buffet at Botany restaurant, located on Lobby Level of Holiday Inn Jakarta Kemayoran Hotel. 

Welcoming Ramadan, this year Botany Restaurant brings Peranakan cuisine combined with Indonesian and Asian flavors. For only Rp 238.000 ++ per person, you can enjoy "Ramadan Feast" Buffet from 6 June – 7 July 2016 that has more than 30 kinds of dishes ranging from takjil, main courses, live cooking station to a craving dessert station that will certainly make your Iftar more enjoyable.

Peranakan special dishes that will be presented including: Fish Head Curry, Chicken Pongteh, Tamarind Prawn, Penang Asam Laksa, Fish Carp with Tauco Sauce, Kerabu Bee Hoon and many more. For the traditional menu, Botany will present some appetizing Iftar menu, including Lumpia Semarang, Lontong Cap Go Meh, Krengsengan Beef Ribs and various typical Iftar menu.

Botany Restaurant with the concept of contemporary urban style also gives 20% discount for a minimum booking of 20 persons. You can also bring along your child under 12 years old to get half-price.

For more info, please contact on 021-2956 8800 or email to info.jktky@ihg.com. Reservations can also be made through botany-jakarta.com.

About Holiday Inn®: With over 1,100 hotels worldwide, the Holiday Inn® brand is the most widely recognised lodging brand in the world. In fact, the Holiday Inn brand was one of the first international hotel brands to establish a presence in China in 1984. The Holiday Inn brand provides the services that business travellers need, while also offering a comfortable atmosphere where all people can relax and enjoy amenities such as restaurants and room service, swimming pools, fitness centres and comfortable lounges. The casual atmosphere and amenities such as meeting and on-site business facilities, Kids Eat and Stay Free programme, and KidSuites rooms at every Holiday Inn Resort hotel demonstrates the long-standing commitment of the Holiday Inn brand to serving. The Holiday Inn brand has been ranked “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-scale Full Service Hotel Chains,” according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011, 2012 and 2013 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. 

For more information, visit holidayinn.com. 

About IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group): IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of nine hotel brands, including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites®, Candlewood Suites®, EVEN™ Hotels and HUALUXE™ Hotels & Resorts.

IHG manages IHG® Rewards Club, the world’s first and largest hotel loyalty program with over 77 million members worldwide. The program was re-launched in July 2013, offering enhanced benefits for members including free internet access across all hotels, globally.

IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns 4,700 hotels and 688,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories. With more than 1,100 hotels in its development pipeline, IHG expects to recruit around 90,000 people into additional roles across its estate over the next few years.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.

Ramadan @ Fairmont Jakarta

Menyambut bulan suci Ramadan, Fairmont Jakarta, hotel megah yang terletak di kawasan Senayan, menawarkan berbagai pilihan menu istimewa baik lokal maupun internasional untuk berbuka puasa.

Terletak di lantai 2, Spectrum, sebuah restoran yang mengusung konsep all-day-dining, memberikan penawaran menarik selama bulan suci Ramadan berupa variasi menu makanan buka puasa yang dihidangkan secara prasmanan. Dengan harga Rp 375.000++ per orang, para tamu dapat menikmati buka puasa dengan beragam pilihan menu makanan mulai dari masakan Indonesia, masakan Barat dan masakan Timur Tengah, termasuk menu favorit Lamb Ouzi, yang disajikan dengan konsep ‘Teater Kuliner” secara prasmanan.

Di restoran Sapori Deli, para tamu dapat berbuka puasa dengan set menu khas Italia yang cocok dinikmati bersama keluarga dan kerabat. Terdiri dari lima pilihan menu, para tamu dapat mencicipi hidangan salad, sup, pasta dan berbagai pilihan menu makanan berat dan makanan penutup. Set menu dengan harga Rp 280.000++ per orang ini juga sudah termasuk tajil yang disajikan secara prasmanan seperti Kolak, Bubur Kacang Hijau, Es Campur, Italian Soda, cookies, kopi dan teh. Sementara bagi tamu yang hanya ingin menikmati hidangan tajil, cukup membayar Rp 80.000++ per orang.

Sementara itu, Peacock Lounge yang terkenal akan kue-kue cantik nan lezat untuk Afternoon Tea turut menghadirkan penawaran istimewa selama bulan Ramadhan. Para tamu dapat menikmati hidangan tajil yang terdiri dari aneka kue dan kurma, sandwich a la Timur Tengah, coklat artisan, dan makanan ringan lainnya. Tajil ini disajikan dalam kotak cantik khas Peacock Lounge dan tersedia mulai jam 5 sore hingga 9 malam dengan harga Rp 380.000++. Setelahnya, tamu dapat menikmati makanan utama yang khusus disiapkan oleh Chef handal di Peacock Lounge.

Untuk info lebih lanjut, hubungi  (62 21) 2970 3333 atau reservations.jakarta@fairmont.com.

Bella Pasta @ Sailendra Restaurant

Executive Chef Francisco brings the true aroma of Italian cuisine from 20 – 29 May 2016

Chef Francisco & Fans

“Italian food enthusiasts won’t need to travel far to enjoy their favorite dishes as from 20 until 29 May 2016 Sailendra Restaurant will have Bella Pasta promotion featuring delicious Italian delicacies prepared by our Executive Chef Francisco Holmes-Brown and his team,” said Karan Berry, General Manager of five-star luxury hotel JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta.

Italian cuisine is emphasizing on its simplicity and quality of the ingredients, where most of the dishes having only four to eight ingredients. Italian cuisine is well known for its wide variety of pasta. There are hundreds of different shapes of pasta that both locally and globally recognized, such as penne, macaroni, spaghetti, linguine, fusilli, lasagna and many more varieties that are filled with other ingredients like ravioli and tortellini. Pasta includes noodles in various lengths, widths and shapes

Caprese Salad 

Panzanella Salad

Together with his creative culinary team, Executive Chef Francisco Holmes-Brown will prepare a tantalizing Italian buffet spread such as freshly made ravioli station, bruschetta and pizza. Indulge with his family-secret sauce and experience the authentic Italian family recipe. A vast selection of gelato is available on the dessert station to satisfy the diners’ sweet tooth.  The award winning Sailendra restaurant also prepares fun activities for your little ones.

Tuna Carpaccio

Papa Pomodoro Soup

Wild Mushroom Red Cappelletti

Seafood and Squid Ink Ravioli

Experience this authentic Italian culinary celebration available for dinner only from May 20 – 29 at Sailendra Restaurant. For more info, please call (021) 5798 8889.

Beef Involitini

Baked Mediterranean Style  Red Snapper

Seafood Risotto

About JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta

Ideally located in the heart of the Golden Business Triangle of Mega Kuningan near multinational corporations, embassies and shopping centers, JW Marriott Jakarta indulges guests in a remarkable blend of comfort, luxury and exquisite services with its plush bedding, delightful amenities and superior executive lounge. JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta offers a variety of dining options from Western, Japanese, Chinese and local cuisines. In addition, the hotel is equipped with 23 meeting rooms that could hold up to 1,500 guests, complete with state of the art conference facilities.

Dessert: Tiramisu, Pannacotta, Semifredo Macadamia Coffee

JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta is the winner of NOW! Jakarta’s Best Restaurants Awards 2015 for Sailendra Restaurant, Asuka Japanese Dining and Pearl Chinese Restaurant, 2015 Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence, Green Hotel Award 2015, World Luxury Hotel 2015, Indonesia Leading Business Hotel, Indonesia Leading 5-star Hotel 2015/16 presented by Indonesia Travel & Tourism Foundation, Indonesia Tatler Best Restaurant 2016 and 2015 Golden Circle Awards.