Liburan Hemat Backpacker Gaya Koper

Sumber: tribunnews.com

Hallo guys, kamu yang sedang jenuh dengan hiruk-pikuk Jakarta dengan segala kesibukannya, mungkin ini sudah waktunya untuk liburan. Gak ada waktu? Ambil cuti di hari kerja mungkin gak ada salahnya ya guys. Gak punya cukup banyak uang? Gak masalah juga, karena sekarang ini banyak sekali fasilitas yang mendukung kamu untuk mendapatkan harga termurah untuk liburan.

Mau tahu gimana caranya bisa berlibur dengan hemat meski menggunakan koper? Tenang guys, berikut ini akan dijelaskan mengenai tips liburan murah dan hemat dengan gaya koper. Penasaran? Check this out!

1. Mencari Tujuan Liburan

Sebelum kamu pergi liburan, kamu harus tahu dulu nih guys mau pergi ke mana. Yang pasti, tujuan kamu harus tempat yang tenang dan nyaman. Karena liburan ini memang menjadi momen khusus untuk menyegarkan pikiran, bukan sebaliknya ha-ha-ha...

Sumber: rfberjangka.com

Nah, kalau kamu masih bingung mau ke mana, kamu bisa googling mengenai tempat-tempat yang cenderung tidak terlalu ramai dan memang sengaja dibuat untuk orang-orang yang menyukai suasana tenang. Nusa Dua, Bali, misalnya, terkenal dengan kawasan eksklusif nan tenang.

Tapi, bukan cuma Nusa Dua guys, kamu juga bisa mencari tempat lain, seperti Lombok, atau tempat lainnya yang belum banyak dikunjungi orang. Nah, hal seperti ini biasanya dapat kamu ketahui melalui survei online, di review para blogger. Hmm, review mereka biasanya recommended banget, karena mereka gak cuma menceritakan tentang yang baik-baik saja selama perjalanan, tapi juga minusnya.

Kamu juga bisa nih guys menjadikan review para blogger ini untuk referensi liburan kamu kali ini.

2. Manfaatkan Smartphone Kamu

Yup, kamu harus bisa memaksimalkan fungsi media sosial yang ada di smartphone kamu. Seperti menjadi pengikut atau fans maskapai tertentu maupun online travel agent tertentu di media sosial. Dengan begitu, kamu pun bisa selalu mendapatkan informasi mengenai promo tertentu maupun potongan harga.

Sumber: okezone.com

Kamu juga bisa mendapatkan informasi mengenai tiket promo Air Asia, Lion Air, Citilink ataupun maskapai lain yang cenderung low-cost dan menjadi favorit banyak orang, guys. Tapi biasanya, bagi kamu yang menginginkan liburan hemat, kamu bisa terbang murah dengan Air Asia.

Maskapai ini bisa dibilang memang cocok banget untuk para backpacker dengan gaya koper, guys. Karena maskapai ini memang terkenal dengan maskapai yang bertarif murah. Eits, murah bukan berarti murahan lho, ya.

Well, selain menjadi pengikut di media sosial, kamu juga bisa bergabung dengan komunitas traveler yang ada di media sosial tersebut, guys. Di sini kamu pastinya bisa mendapat bocoran mengenai promo di hari-hari tertentu.

3. Booking dari Jauh-jauh Hari 

Nah, jika kamu ingin berlibur di musim liburan, sebaiknya kamu booking online tiket pesawat dan hotel mulai dari jauh-jauh hari. Paling nggak enam minggu sebelum keberangkatanlah, atau kalau perlu setahun sebelumnya biar harganya lebih murah lagi he-he-he…

Sumber: news.hargatop.com

Tapi untuk kamu yang mau liburan di hari kerja juga gak ada salahnya guys untuk memesan dari jauh-jauh hari. Meskipun kemungkinan kehabisan tiket dan kamar jika memesan langsung di hari H juga lebih kecil dibanding ketika peak season.

4. Hindari Musim Liburan

Sumber: ungasan.com

Ya guys, jika kamu ingin mencari ketenangan, berlibur di hari kerja adalah pilihan yang lebih tepat ketimbang berlibur ketika weekend atau ketika musim liburan. Karena tempat-tempat wisata umumnya lebih sepi dibanding biasanya. Terlebih segala biaya dari mulai tiket pesawat, hotel sampai beberapa akomodasi pendukung di tempat wisata pun biayanya bisa lebih mahal dibanding hari biasa.

Dan pastinya gak sesuai dengan prinsip liburan murah dan hemat sesuai tema awal kamu ya guys, yaitu liburan hemat.

5. Belanja

Belanja adalah yang sangat penting ketika traveling, guys, terlebih jika kamu ingin traveling murah dan hemat, maka ada beberapa hal yang harus kamu perhatikan mengenai belanja. Yang pertama, kamu sebelumnya harus membuat daftar belanja serinci mungkin, usahakan jangan membeli sesuatu di luar daftar belanja selama kamu gak benar-benar membutuhkannya.

Sumber: amabeltravel.com

Yang kedua, adalah mengakhirkan jadwal belanja. Gak bisa dipungkiri, belanja ketika traveling adalah hal yang cukup menghabiskan banyak uang. Nah, maka dari itu, kamu harus mengakhirkan jadwal belanja, karena jika kamu belanja di awal atau di tengah-tengah traveling kamu bisa kehabisan uang di tengah jalan, kan gak lucu jadinya. Nah, itulah, mengapa belanja harus direncanakan dan diakhirkan, guys.

Mungkin segitu aja, guys, tips mengenai liburan hemat backpacker gaya koper guys, apapun yang terjadi kita tetap bisa traveling kok guys. Come on and let’s go!

Chef Enrico Bartolini @ Shangri-La International Festival of Gastronomy 2016

Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta invites food lovers to share a passion for the culinary arts at the Shangri-La International Festival of Gastronomy from 25 to 29 October 2016

Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta will take part in the excitement of the acclaimed Shangri-La International Festival of Gastronomy by presenting the Michelin two-starred Chef Enrico Bartolini, who will travel from Devero Restaurant in Milan, Italy to showcase his unique menu at Rosso, the hotel’s Italian restaurant, from 25 to 29 October 2016.

The festival will celebrate an illustrious line-up of 12 chefs at 11 Shangri-La hotels. The 12 chefs – three of whom have restaurants listed in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants – will headline Shangri-La’s culinary event.

Anca di Polo Arrosto con Aalsa Allo Yuzu

The festival is on its second running since its first inception in 2015 and will be simultaneously launched at 11 of the group’s hotels in 10 cities: Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, London, Manila, Paris, Taipei, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Singapore.

Returning to the gastronomy festival for the second year, Chef Bartolini will present his flawlessly executed contemporary classic cuisine that is inspired by the past and present. His dishes are intensely flavoured and aesthetically perfect for photography. Born in 1979 and brought up in Pescia, in the province of Pistoia, Chef Bartolini is lauded by food and wine critics as one of Italy’s most talented young chefs.

Risotto with Red Turnip & Gorgonzola Sauce

Chef Bartolini honed his culinary craft across Europe under world-class masters, such as Carlo Petrini, Mark Page and Massimiliano Alajmo, before taking up creative direction of Le Robinie Restaurant. Since 2010, he has been at the helm of the Devero Restaurant and Dodici 24 Quick Restaurant in Cavenago di Brianza, near Milan.

Octopus

He received his first Michelin star when he was just 29 and his second at 33. Along with three Gambero Rosso forks and three L’Espresso Guide chef hats, the stars sealed his reputation as an internationally renowned chef.

Spaghetti with Prawn & Vegetable

Ever enterprising and imaginative, Bartolini has collaborated on a variety of culinary projects, including partnering with Krug Champagne on its ‘pop-up’ restaurant in Italy, developing a menu for first-class travellers on the airline Emirates, launching a line of beers with the Angelo Poretti Brewery and working with fashion brand Hermes to create dishes for its collection launch in Milan. In 2014, Bartolini developed the menu for Hong Kong’s first regional Italian concept restaurant called Sepa.

Soft Potato Egg & Eggs

Chef Bartolini’s style is contemporary classic – a merging of modern innovative culinary techniques and traditional culinary values. This gastronomic merger of present and past to create original flavours has led to Bartolini being described as innovative, balanced and meditative.

Slow Cooked Veal with Pantelleria Capers and Tuna Sauce

Chef Bartolini’s creation can be enjoyed during lunch and dinner, with prices start from IDR398,000 (US$30) and IDR1,098,000 (US$83) including pairing wines. For more information on Chef Bartolini’s visit or to make a reservation, please contact (021) 2922 9999 or email to rosso.slj@shangri-la.com

Information on the menus, prices and chefs will be available on ShangriLaLovesFood.com from 1 September 2016. Reservations for each event can be made at the individual hotel’s website at www.shangri-la.com.

Gambero Mezzo Fritto Con Salsa al Tamarindo

About Shangri-La International Festival of Gastronomy


The Shangri-La International Festival of Gastronomy, co-sponsored by evian® and BADOIT, will spotlight the chefs’ remarkable talents and techniques as they elevate guests’ dining experiences through culinary artistry and excellence from 25 October to 1 November 2016. Join the excitement of the worldwide week-long culinary festival celebrating 12 world-acclaimed chefs: Frédéric Anton, Stefano Baiocco, Mauro Colagreco, Ip Chi Cheung, Samuel Lee Sum, Virgilio Martinez, Mok Kit Keung, Christophe Moret, Giancarlo Perbellini, Gaetano Trovato, and Mitsuharu Tsumura. This year, the festival will be simultaneously launched at 11 of the group’s hotels in 10 cities: Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, London, Manila, Paris, Taipei, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Singapore.

Cioccocolato with Hazelnut and Ice Cream

Yoghurt, Raspberry and Licorice

About Shangri-La


Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 98 hotels under the Shangri-La brand with a room inventory of over 40,000. 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.

Penfolds Saint-Louis Collaboration

Penfolds Aevum Imperial Service Ritual

Penfolds is celebrating a collaboration with Europe’s most respected French glassmaker, Saint-Louis to acknowledge the art and culture of a service ritual long associated with the flagship Grange. This collaboration also recognises the first commercial release of only five 2012 Grange Imperial 6 litre bottles available on the planet.

The distinctive hand-made crystal objet d’art service vessel, Penfolds Aevum Imperial Service Ritual, was designed exclusively for the 2012 Grange Imperial.  It precisely balances and elevates the Imperial to facilitate the perfect pour. This statuesque design reflects a powerful and passionate union and painstaking hours of crafting and refining the perfect piece.  It also ratifies Penfolds reputation of innovation and experimentation while respecting customs of the past and the rarity and splendour of every drop of Grange.

“Care, double decanting and ceremony is woven into the fabric of Penfolds and transcends the ordinary. The elevation of the service ritual by way of the Penfolds Aevum Imperial Service Ritual enhances the enjoyment of Grange to release aromas and flavours through aeration, and importantly delivers an unforgettable visual experience and sense of occasion,” says Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker.

This is the first time Saint-Louis, who has been making handcrafted crystal objects in France since 1586, has collaborated with a global brand outside of Europe. “When talent, heritage and know how come together, the journey from craft to ritual can be truly extraordinary. The collaboration between Penfolds and Saint-Louis represents a marriage of two masters of their crafts. This is the first time something of this calibre has taken place and the first time that we have collaborated with a winemaker at this level,” says Jérôme de Lavergnolle, Chief Executive Officer of Saint-Louis. 

As part of the collaboration, a limited edition release of smaller sculptured decanters Penfolds Aevum Crystal Decanter, accompany the 750ml 2012 Grange and are also available. Each decanter features the striking diamond cut, a signature hallmark of Saint-Louis. Hand-blown, hand crafted. 

2012 Grange leads The Penfolds Collection 2016, a family of fine wines released annually from Penfolds. The Penfolds Collection 2016 is made up of 19 wines spanning five different vintages. Available from Thursday 20th October.

The Penfolds and Saint-Louis Collaboration

1. Penfolds Aevum Imperial Service Ritual: A distinctive service vessel that facilitates a perfect pour from the 2012 Grange Imperial (6 litre) A distinctive service vessel that holds the 2012 Grange Imperial to facilitate the perfect pour. Only five available globally. The Penfolds Aevum Imperial Service Ritual showcases craftsmanship, expertise and tradition. Rare and refined, this masterpiece is hand-blown for elegant balance, captivating movement and precision. The crystal objet d'art respects the rarity of each drop of Grange. Sale Price: $185,000. This price includes the 2012 Grange Imperial.   Available exclusively from the Magill Estate Cellar Door, South Australia, from the 20th October 2016

2. Penfolds Aevum Limited Edition Crystal Decanter (750ml). An exquisite and visually enchanting decanter which features the striking diamond cut, a signature hallmark of Saint-Louis crystal. The decanter accompanies the 750ml, 2012 Grange. Hand-blown by Saint-Louis master craftsmen, each decanter is artistically designed to delicately aerate the wine. Only a limited number available. This item is only available together with the purchase of the 2012 Grange 750ml bottle. Recommended Retail Price - $2,100. This price includes the 2012 Grange 750ml. Available exclusively from select retailers, globally from the 20th October 2016.

About Penfolds

Since 1844, Penfolds has played a pivotal role in the evolution of winemaking with a history and heritage that profoundly reflects Australia’s journey from colonial settlement to the modern era. Penfolds collection of benchmark wines were established in a spirit of innovation and the constant and endless pursuit of quality, evidenced from the secret bottling of Grange in 1951 and the unbroken line of vintages of what is now Australia’s most iconic wine.

Now, the collection continues to display the distinctive and consistently recognisable Penfolds ‘House Style’; the ultimate expression of Penfolds time-honoured tradition of sourcing the best fruit from the best regions. Historic blends, significant milestones and heritage vineyards have been honoured by a lineage of custodians whose courage and imagination, precision and humility have ensured Penfolds remains true to its original values while remaining relevant for current and future generations. The stories and philosophies behind each label bring a timeless quality, making Penfolds wines special and compelling for collectors and drinkers the world over.

About Grange

Grange is an Australian icon - a National Trust heritage-listed wine - which captures both a ‘sense of place’ and the essence of Australian agricultural ingenuity and innovation. The story of Grange is steeped in the Australian ethos. It has a history, prestige and lasting quality that interconnects with the great wines of Bordeaux. For many wine collectors and observers it remains a defining wine.  The 2012 Grange is 98% Shiraz, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale.

About 2012 Grange Imperial

This is the first time Penfolds has commercially released Grange in this rare bottle format, an imperial. The 2012 Grange Imperial towers over a standard 750ml bottle, enveloping 6 litres. Offering further aging potential, presence, and prestige, the Imperial is a special format for a treasured wine celebrated for its cellaring potential.

About Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis is one of the most prestigious crystal houses in the world. Every day since 1586, Saint-Louis has made crystal creations crafted by master glassblowers and cutters considered to be among the very best in France (“Meilleurs Ouvriers de France”). All possess irreplaceable knowledge and ancestral skills that have been enriched from generation to generation: crystal is mouth-blown, hand-cut, hand-engraved and hand-decorated using 24-carat gold or platinum. Entering the Saint-Louis universe is a demystifying experience – a discovery of unique objects, whose beauty magnifies the everyday moments of pleasure and conviviality. Their shapes, curves and colours are invitations to converse and engage. Saint-Louis nurtures its most iconic creations: the famed diamond cut that gives the majestic Versailles vase its imposing power, the play of intense colours that make Tommy glasses the vessels of celebration on a table, and the pure gold frieze that has richly decorated the Thistle range for a century. Yet, while the crystal manufacture has its imposing looks, no one look is ever imposed. Indeed, it is thanks to its hereditary ability to adapt and constantly innovate that Saint-Louis has skilfully sidestepped any risk of being engulfed by fashion or trends. For existing within one’s time also means escaping the ephemeral. 

Wonderfruit Festival 2016

LIVE. LOVE. WONDER.

WONDERFRUIT FESTIVAL THAILAND ADDS FURTHER LIVE ACTS AND DJS TO 2016 LINE UP

15 – 18 DECEMBER 2016 AT THE FIELDS AT SIAM COUNTRY CLUB, PATTAYA, THAILAND

‘Wonderfruit represents a new chapter in the country's electronic scene - one where partying can be positive for both humanity and the Earth.’ - VICE thump

‘Boasts respect, transformation, education, introspection and enlightenment through music, art, healing, and teaching. Wonderfruit will inspire others to party with mindfulness’ - Huffington Post

‘Surrealism combined with sustainability and sufficiency…Wonderfruit Festival can be best described in just one word - otherworldly’ - Mixmag Asia

Wonderfruit Festival, Thailand’s pioneering sustainable, eco-friendly, cross-cultural live celebration of art, music and life, today announces further live and DJ additions to the 2016 line up.

Lianne La Havas, Shura, Stephan Bodzin, YokoO, Marc Antona, Uone, Blitzen Trapper, Buke & Gase and Eric Volta have all been added to the musical line up on the Wonderfruit’s Living Stage, Farm Stage, Solar Stage, The Quarry and Forbidden Fruit – joining the previously-announced acts including Rudimental, Young Fathers, Wolf + Lamb, Mad Professor, Matador and more.

[LIVING STAGE] Having released two UK top 5 albums to date and performed on stage with the likes of Prince and Coldplay - MOBO and Grammy-nominated artist Lianne La Havas is confirmed to perform Wonderfruit’s Living Stage this year. 2015 BBC Sound Poll artist Shura will play the also play the Living Stage, with her acclaimed debut album ‘Nothing’s Real’ released earlier this year. Mercury Prize-winning trio Young Fathers are set to headline the stage, as well as Rudimental, who will be performing songs from their UK number 1 albums ‘We The Generation’ and the platinum-selling ‘Home’. Other highlights on the Living Stage this year include Buke and Gase, multi-instrumentalist duo from Brooklyn, and experimental alternative country band Blitzen Trapper.

[FORBIDDEN FRUIT] Among the acts confirmed to play the Forbidden Fruit at Wonderfruit this year include New York duo Wolf + Lamb and Uone - who will present a tribute to David Bowie and Prince.

[SOLAR STAGE] During sunset and sunrise at Wonderfruit, the only activity on site will be the acts performing on the Solar Stage. Chicago-born house and techno producer Kate Simko will bring her acclaimed electronic-meets-classical live show with the London Electronic Orchestra to the Solar Stage, along with dub producer Mad Professor and house DJ/producer YokoO. These sunset and sunrise sets on the Solar Stage will create an opportunity for Wonderers to come together at the beginning and end of each day. The Solar Stage will also host Wonderfruit 2016’s closing party, with Music On stalwart Marc Antona and Eric Volta - the producer behind one of 2013’s most-played tracks - bringing an end to the festival’s music programming for another year.

WATCH VIDEO HERE - https://youtu.be/oLMniCPV1f4

[FARM STAGE] Wonderfruit’s Farm Stage will play host to acts including Thai live favourite The Superglasses Ska Ensemble - one of the many local artists confirmed for this year’s line up. And to celebrate one of Thailand’s greatest exports and mark the village’s annual harvest, the Farm Stage will be completely covered in un-milled rice from local farmers. After the event the rice will be milled ready for eating and donated back to the local community.

[THE QUARRY] Irish techno DJ and producer Matador will play the The Quarry at Wonderfruit this year, alongside Ukrainian DJ and Propaganda Records boss Nastia, German techno innovator Stephan Bodzin and the US-based DJ Dragon.

Wonderfruit is like no other festival: incredible natural adventures, art installations from the world’s leading architects, sustainability, local and global community, Thai culture, health, wellness and an incredible music line up. Four days that perfectly combine the best elements of a festival and the ideal holiday destination.

Wonderfruit takes place from 15 to 18 December in The Fields at Siam Country Club, Pattaya, just 150 kilometers (two hours’ drive) southeast of Bangkok. First wave ticket pricing begins at £223 Baht for an adult 4-day pass, which includes general camping. Luxurious boutique and RV camping is available for booking and hotel packages are also available with partner properties in Pattaya.

ABOUT WONDERFRUIT/ SCRATCH FIRST

Wonderfruit is produced by Thai-based SCRATCH FIRST, which seeks to provide a platform for creative cultures to come together and to be a catalyst for positive change. SCRATCH FIRST is a global pioneer in experiential movements, responsible for Asia’s first entry into the transformational lifestyle festival arena. It leads the way with stunningly built environments, highly curated festival offerings, and socially conscious and eco-friendly policies.

Grand Mercure Jakarta Kemayoran: Discover A New Authentic

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Berlibur di Jakarta? Why not? Ketika orang Jakarta menyerbu Puncak, juga Bandung, yang sekarang makin macet. Saya, dan keluarga, di suatu akhir pekan, memutuskan berlibur di Jakarta, tepatnya staycation di Grand Mercure Jakarta Kemayoran. Bahkan, ini ibaratnya hanya beberapa langkah dari tempat tinggal saya, Apartemen Green Lake, Sunter, Jakarta.

Tentu, namanya juga staycation, maka tinggal di hotel di bawah jaringan hotel internasional, AccorsHotels ini, kami nikmati setiap momennya. Mulai dari check in, menikmati welcome drink di lounge, santai di kamar dan tidur tentu saja, sarapan pagi keesokan harinya, hingga brunch dengan menu dim sum menjelang check out.

Lobby

Keramahan para pegawai hotel ini sudah terasa sejak tamu menginjakkan kaki di pintu masuk. Semua awak hotel mengenakan busana batik, sesuai dengan slogan hotel, "Discover A New Authentic" – yang dipertegas lagi dengan penggunaan interior hotel yang serba etnik Nusantara. Selain artistik, lobi hotel ini sangat luas. Lantai marmernya yang mengkilat memantulkan keindahan dekorasi hotel ini. Lux and beautiful!

Plumeria Lounge

Proses check in berlangsung dengan cepat.  Dan welcome drink menanti kami di Plumeria Lounge, dengan pilihan kopi, teh, jus, atau mocktail. Lounge ini terletak di area lobi dengan kapasitas 148 tempat duduk, dan sangat cocok untuk bersantai ria dan hi-tea di sore hari.

Wellcome Drink

Fasilitas Leisure dan Bisnis
Well, pada awalnya hotel yang berlokasi di dekat Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO) Kemayoran ini adalah apartemen dengan 505 unit kamar, yang dengan investasi Rp 500 miliar, diubah menjadi hotel mewah, legkip dengan berbagai fasilitasnya. Nama resminya Grand Mercure Mahacipta, merupakan hotel kedua dengan label Grand Mercure di Indonesia – alias hotel kelas atas yang ditujukan untuk kepentingan bisnis dan liburan.

Sebagai city hotel, Grand Mercure Jakarta Kemayoran mempuyai akses yang gampang ke berbagai tujuan di Ibu Kota, ada berbagai transportasi untuk mencapainya. Hotel ini terletak strategis di kawasan bisnis Kemayoran, Sunter, dan pusat perbelanjaan, dan paling dekat ke wisata kuliner Kelapa Gading. Terintegrasi di Area Kemayoran, tamu bisa berjalan kaki ke MGK (Mega Glodok Kemayoran), Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran di dekatnya, Bandar Golf Kemayoran, hanya 5 menit berkendara ke gerbang tol Kemayoran – akses yang paling mudah ke Bandara Internasional Soekarno-Hatta.

Discover A New Authentic

Hotel ini dilengkapi dengan fasilitas Cattapa Restoran, Plumeria Lobby Lounge, pusat kebugaran, kolam renang outdoor, dan juga sauna. Fasilitas tersebut dapat digunakan oleh para tamu yang menginap di sini.

Santai bisa, bisnis juga bisa. Yup, selain fasilitas leisure, hotel ini memiliki fasilitas yang dapat digunakan untuk kegiatan MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Conference, Exhibition), yakni Magnolia Grand Ballroom yang dapat menampung hingga 2.000 orang dan Lotus Sky Ballroom dengan kapasistas 1.200 orang. Selain itu juga terdapat 25 ruangan yang dapat digunakan sebagai ruang pertemuan dan rapat.

View from the top!

Kamar Berkelas

Grand Mercure Maha Cipta menyediakan 505 kamar berbagai tipe, yakni Superior (183 kamar), Deluxe (133), Classic (103), Executive (28), Business Suites (30), Executive Suites (26), dan Penthouse (2).

Executive Suites

Semua tipe kemar sangat berkelas. Executive Suites seluas 50 m², misalnya, menawarkan pemandangan kota yang tak terlupakan. Interior dengan dekor bergaya dan perabot kontemporer, menyediakan tempat utk bersantai bagi tamu bisnis dan rekreasi. Sementara di Penthouse yang seluas 170 m² di lantai teratas  mempunyai pemandangan cakrawala dramatis bagi tamu yang menghargai selera kehidupan mewah.

Yang jelas, di setiap kamar tipe apa pun, dilengkapi TV LED 42" dengan saluran TV kabel, konektor multimedia, minibar, pengering rambut, sofa, brankas, dan koneksi Internet WIFI.

Sarapan pagi adalah salah satu momen yang ditunggu-tunggu para tamu. Pilihan di Catappa Restaurant sangat variatif.  Restoran ini terletak di area Lobi dengan kapasitas 162 tempat duduk, menyajikan pilihan berbagai hidangan internasional, Asia dan Indonesia yang bisa Anda pilih. Pokoknya, lengkaplah. Tersedia outdoor yang berfungsi sebagai area merokok.

Catappa Restaurant

Di restoran ini saat ini (sepanjang Oktober 2016) juga ada program “Dim Sum Brunch” yang dibanderol Rp 298++/orang, all you can eat!

Dim Sum Brunch

Dim Sum, All You Can Eat

Dim sum adalah masakan khas China yang mayoritas bahan bakunya terbuat dari seafood. Makanan yang digoreng maupun dipanggang, disajikan dalam wadah terbuat dari bambu, serta dapat disantap sembari meminum teh dan ramai-ramai bersama keluarga atau rekan-rekan Anda. (Burhan Abe)

Grand Mercure Jakarta Kemayoran

Jl H Benyamin Sueb Kav B6

Superblok Mega Kemayoran

Kota Baru Bandar Kemayoran

Jakarta 10610

Tel: (+62) 21 22601111

Faks: (+62) 21 22602222

Marathon and Chef Temptation

Bertepatan dengan digelar event Mandiri Jakarta Marathon 2016 pada 23 Oktober mendatang, Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta memberikan serangkaian promo berupa Stay and Run Package dan beberapa hidangan favorit ala chef profesional. Promo ini berlangsung selama bulan Oktober yang dipersembahkan khusus bagi  pecinta kuliner dan para runners.

Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta memberikan penawaran khusus bagi para pecinta marathon berupa ‘Stay and Run Package’ yang dibuat khusus untuk memeriahkan festival Mandiri Jakarta Marathon 2016. Harga yang ditawarkan pun cukup terjangkau, yaitu mulai dari IDR 650.000 nett tanpa minimal booking bagi pemegang Mandiri Credit Card. Harga tersebut sudah termasuk early breakfast, pengantaran menuju pintu masuk Mandiri Jakarta Marathon, akses internet, pengantaran menuju pusat perbelanjaan, serta tidak ketinggalan late check out hingga pukul 16.00 WIB.

Selain promo kamar, Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta juga menghadirkan aneka hidangan andalan dengan kelezatan dan citarasa khas nusantara dengan perpaduan bumbu yang kaya dan disajikan dengan istimewa oleh chef yang berpengalaman. Menu andalan di bulan Oktober adalah Aromatic Beef Ribs yang dibuat dari daging sapi segar dengan sensasi rasa pedas manis dan gurih. Selain itu juga ada menu Bebek Sirih yang dihidangkan dari daging bebek impor pilihan yang diolah dengan perpaduan bumbu dan rempah-rempah sehingga menghasilkan kelezatan yang kaya akan rasa.

Tak mau ketinggalan, menu di Lobby Lounge juga tak kalah menggoda dengan menu di Café Sirih. Menu tersebut di antaranya adalah Smoothielicious yakni merupakan minuman yang terbuat dari campuran buah-buahan dan yogurt dengan pilihan rasa blueberry, mangga, atau stroberi. Untuk penganan ringan dihadirkan Chicken Curry Puff yang sangat lezat dan Choco Brown Melt yang tentu saja dapat menggugah selera.

“Suatu kesempatan yang baik bagi kami untuk turut memeriahkan Jakarta Marathon 2016 dengan menghadirkan promo menginap ‘Stay and Run’ bagi para runners. Tak lupa kami juga menyediakan hidangan-hidangan khas ala Café Sirih dan Lobby Lounge yang tentu saja bercitarasa tinggi dan telah dipersiapkan khusus oleh tim kuliner kami,” ujar Elsa Amalo, Marketing Communication Manager Millennium Hotel Sirh Jakarta.

Promo kuliner menarik tersebut dapat dinikmati selama bulan Oktober 2016, sedangkan untuk promo Stay and Run Package dapat dipesan mulai dari sekarang dengan periode menginap mulai tanggal 21 hingga 23 Oktober 2016. Untuk info, silahkan menghubungi 021 230 3636 ext.1733/1616 (reservasi kamar), 1715 (Café Sirih), 1713 (Lobby Lounge) atau email ke: reservations.mhsj@millenniumhotels.com

Etihad Airways Celebrates World Animal Day #Etihad4wildlife

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched a new Animal Welfare and Conservation Policy and an #Etihad4wildlife social media competition as part of the airline's ongoing efforts to promote wildlife conservation.

The policy establishes best practice for excursions offered by Etihad Holidays involving animals, and also outlines new criteria for the carriage of endangered and threatened species, hunting trophies containing any animal parts, shark fins and live animals intended for use in scientific research, which will not be permitted on aircraft. The policy also sets out commitments to the Declaration of the United for Wildlife International Taskforce on the Transportation of Illegal Wildlife Products, to which Etihad Airways became a signatory in March 2016 at an official ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Six equity partner airlines followed suit in April and June to support efforts to prevent the growing trade in wildlife products.

To mark World Animal Day, Etihad Airways is running a social media competition until 6 October, to win a trip to Sri Lanka, including flights, hotels, tours and transfers. To be in with a chance of winning, entrants should share their best travel photos of animals in the wild using the #Etihad4wildlife hashtag on Instagram and Twitter.

Peter Baumgartner, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “Our airline is committed to the welfare and protection of wildlife. Our new policy has been developed over several months to minimize our ‘animal footprint’ and will ensure that we continue to meet the highest standards of animal welfare. By hosting the #Etihad4Wildlife campaign online, we also hope to raise awareness among our guests of the important issue of wildlife conservation.”

On 10 October, Etihad Airways will host a discussion on wildlife within the airline industry with Will Travers OBE, President of the Born Free Foundation and internationally renowned wildlife expert. The Born Free Foundation has provided technical assistance in developing the airline’s new policy by offering best practice criteria on holiday activities that involve viewing or interacting with animals. Etihad Holidays has reviewed its offerings in accordance with the Association of British Travel Agents’ (ABTA) Global Welfare Guidance of Animals in Tourism.

In addition, the airline is supporting the Born Free Foundation’s Travelers’ Animal Alert – an online tool that gives holiday-makers around the world an opportunity to raise concerns about any cases of animal suffering encountered on their trips. Guests who wish to support the charity in the air can purchase a bracelet, featuring a silver African lion charm, or donate their Etihad Guest Miles when on the ground.

Michelin-starred Chef Francesc Rovira @ VIEW, Fairmont Jakarta

Chef Rovira

Fairmont Jakarta dengan bangga menghadirkan Michelin-starred Chef Francesc Rovira di restoran VIEW untuk menyajikan makan malam ekslusif dengan wine pairing, pada 12 Oktober 2016.

Chef Francesc adalah pemilik restoran La Fonda Xesc yang terletak di Girona, Spanyol. Chef yang telah meraih penghargaan bintang Michelin pada tahun 2009 ini, akan berkolaborasi dengan Andrew Zarzosa, Executive Chef di Fairmont Jakarta untuk menghadirkan cita rasa otentik masakan Spanyol yang dikemas dengan apik untuk makan malam istimewa. 

Adapun menu yang akan dihadirkan terdiri dari menu-menu populer dari restaoran La Fonda Xesc seperti Lobster with Season Vegatable and Wild Mushroom dan Sea Bass with Zucchini, Peach, Grape and Fennel. Sementara itu chef Andrew akan menghadirkan menu andalannya dari restoran VIEW seperti Wagyu Beef Sirloin dengan King Trumpet Tobanyaki, Lemongrass-Sweet Corn dan Kale, serta Vegetable Harvest yang terdiri dari berbagai jenis sayuran yang dimasak dengn berbagai teknik. Hidangan akan ditutup dengan menu Sauce Red Berries dengan Lychees dan Lemon Verbena dari Chef Francesc.

Untuk melengkapi makan malam ini, setiap hidangan akan disandingkan dengan berbagai jenis wine dari brand-brand terkemuka di Spanyol seperti Segura Viudas, Orube, Valdubon dan Mas de Subira. Sagura Viudas merupakan jenis minguman anggur sparkling atau disebut juga cava dari daerah Penedes di Spanyol. Minuman ini memiliki rasa yang elegan sehingga sangat cocok dinikmati dengan menu pembuka dari chef Francesc. Hidangan Lobster dan Sea Bass masing-masing akan dipadukan dengan Orube dan Mas De Subira. Sementara itu, red wine dari Valdubon akan menyempurnakan menu utama Wagyu beef. Pengalaman bersantap ini ditutup dengan nikmatnya Segura Viudas Rose yang disajikan dengan hidangan penutup.

Layaknya chef terkemuka lainnya di dunia, Chef Francesc mempelajari teknik memasak dari sang ibu ketika ia bekerja di penginapan milik keluarga bernama “La Fonda”. Chef Francesc kemudian mengambil alih usaha keluarga tersebut dan mengubah dapurnya menjadi restoran. Ia senang memasak menggunakan bahan-bahan lokal dan mengubahnya menjadi hidangan Spanyol yang lezat, otentik namun dikemas dengan teknik yang mutakhir. Masakannya dikenal memiliki cita rasa yang bersahaja dan terdiri dari perpaduan berbagai rasa dan tekstur. Hal inilah yang membuat para pecinta kuliner rela melakukan perjalanan jauh untuk mengunjungi restorannya di Pyrenan Hills.

Para tamu dapat menikmati pengalaman kuliner yang istimewa ini dengan harga Rp. 990.000++ per orang, sudah termasuk enam hidangan dan wine pairing di VIEW Restoran & Bar sambil menikmati panorama kota Jakarta dari lantai 22 Fairmont Jakarta. Tempat duduk terbatas.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut dan pemesanan, hubungi +62 (21) 2970 3333 atau email diningreservations.jakarta@fairmont.com.

Tentang Fairmont Jakarta

Terletak di kawasan Senayan dan dekat dengan Area Pusat Perkantoran (CBD), Fairmont Jakarta adalah hotel bintang lima yang memiliki 488 kamar. Hotel ini berada dalam kompleks Senayan dan memiliki akses langsung ke Plaza Senayan dan perkantoran Sentral Senayan melalui terowongan bawah tanah. Di antara fasilitas yang dimiliki adalah 108 Sky Suite, yaitu apartemen untuk tamu yang tinggal dalam jangka waktu lama (long stay), 10 restoran, lounge dan bar serta tempat pertemuan seluas 3.500 meter persegi yang dapat digunakan untuk resepsi pernikahan dan konvensi dalam skala berbeda. Fairmont Jakarta juga memiliki Willow Stream Spa dengan sembilan ruangan perawatan. Beragam fasilitas mewah siap melayani Anda.