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The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali takes great pleasure to welcome Chef Davide Allievi to its culinary team. He has arrived on the island direct from a stint as Chef de Cuisine for the Michelin Plate winning Limoni Italian Restaurant at The Ritz Carlton Guangzhou, China. As a young and contemporary Italian Chef, Davide is expected to bring passion, energy and innovation to his new role at the resort. He comes with an impressive background and valuable Michelin Star kitchen experience. Born and raised in Italy, Chef Davide has a Culinary Arts Diploma from the Instituto Paritario Professionale “Michele Pinto”. Now Chef Davide finds himself on the island of Bali where he is responsible for Prego, a Westin concept restaurant that puts the fun back into Italian dining. This fam ily-friendly venue satisfies appetites with its generous portions of classic pasta dishes, regional specialities and pizzas that represent real value for money. Chef Davide All ievi to Lead Pre go at The Wes tin Resor t Nusa Dua, Bal i

Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, BTDC Lot N-3, Nusa Dua, Bali | Ph: +62 361 771 906 www.westinnusaduabali.com

The Gar cia Ubud , A Br and Ne w Five Star Bo utique Resor t Experience contemporary Balinese elegance and island-inspired sophistication with gracious hospitality and personalized services. Located in the charming village of Lodtunduh, The Garcia Ubud is the perfect place for a romantic break, a quiet getaway or quality time with family. There are 58 luxurious guestrooms and pool villas; deluxe rooms, suites, pool access suites and one to three-bedroom pool villas designed with meticulous attention to detail to ensure absolute comfort and convenience. Each accommodation enjoys verdant views of greeneries and surrounding rice fields. The interior is design-driven, with unfinished concrete walls, woven rattan ceilings and customized timber. Two sophisticated dining destinations here at the resort are The Ksuna Restaurant; an all-day dining, farm-to-table restaurant and Camellie; an intimate fine dining restaurant for FrenchJapanese fusion open for dinner.

16 | BALIPLUS March 2020 Mövenpick Resor t & Spa Jimbar an Bal i Wel co mes Two Ne w Senior Executives Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali takes great pleasure to announce the recent appointments of Mr. Adi Karang as Director of Revenue and Mr. Made Susanta as Director of Engineering. Adi Karang is a highly experienced hotel professional and revenue leader. He began his career in Bali’s evolving hos pitality industry with Accor Hotels. Adi’s first role was as a Reservation Agent at Sofitel Seminyak Bali in 2006, a luxury property which was later rebranded as The Royal Beach Seminyak. The other newcomer to Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali is Mr. Made Susanta as Director of Engineering. Made is no stranger to Bali and he has worked ex clusively in the island’s luxury hotel sector for almost a decade in the area of engineering. His career with Accor Ho tels began in 2015 where he handled Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua for four years.

Awar d-winning GM hel ms The Ritz-Carl to n, Bal i

Luxury beachfront resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, is delighted to welcome John Woolley as their new General Manager from January 20th 2020. Bringing over 20 years’ experience with Marriott International to his new role, John’s illustrious career has taken him around the globe, most recently to the island of Gods in 2015. As General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Resort from 2015 to 2019, he enjoyed tremendous success and was recognized as ‘Courtyard General Manager of the Year’ in 2018, and ‘APAC Sales General Manager of the Year’ in 2016. A dynamic, adaptable and result-driven leader, John’s leadership roles have spanned multiple disciplines, including sales and marketing, operations and regional team, across four continents. Career highlights include positions of Area Director of Sales and Marketing, South Asia and then the Caribbean.

Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan Lot III, Sawangan Nusa Dua, Bali Ph: +62 361 849 8988 | www.ritzcarlton.com

Stress Tes t For Yo ur He ar t at BIMC Hos pital Nusa Dua

If you’re looking to conduct a Stress Test while you’re here in Bali, look no further than the internationally accredited, state-of-the-art and awardwinning BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua. The Exercise Stress Test, which is also sometimes known as the Treadmill Test, is used to provide information on how a patient’s heart response to exertion. Throughout the duration of the test, the patient will be asked to walk on a treadmill, or pedal a stationary bicycle with increased levels of difficulty. The patient’s symptoms, electrocardiogram, heart rate and blood pressure are monitored carefully by the attending Cardiologist. Indonesian KTP & KITAS Holders can take advantage of the affordable “Paket Jantung Prima”, or “Prima Heart Package” priced at only IDR 499,000 per person inclusive of consultation with a Cardiologist, Lab Test (total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL and HDL), EKG test and Treadmill Test.

17 | BALIPLUS March 2020 Steak Night Ever y Tues day & Thurs day at Co coo n Be ach Cl ub Enjoy a succulent and juicy steak at Cocoon Beach Club every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 PM! There are plenty of exciting choices on the menu including Porterhouse 200rg, Porterhouse 400gr, Rib Eye on Bone 450gr, Tenderloin 250gr, Scotch Fillet 250 gr, T-Bone, Pork Chop 300gr and 1kg Tomahawk Prime Rib. While you’re there, don’t miss out on the Cocktails Day & Night offer! Enjoy 2 for 1 cocktails all day and all night at just IDR 110,000++ each. Bali’s hottest and most popular venue famous for its weekly epic parties, sexy sojourns, fabulous cocktails and sultry days and nights by the poolside is also a sports bar and a top destination for delicious dining and gourmet with plenty of exciting choices to suit meat lovers, vegetarians and pescetarians. There are local food, selection of tapas, international favourites and healthy meals. For bookings and more info, drop an email to info@cocoon-beach.com.

Nyepi Cele br atio ns at No vo tel Bal i Nusa Dua

Experience the very best of Nyepi in the beautiful and tranquil resort town of Nusa Dua where you can immerse yourself in this one-of-a-kind Balinese tradition with the Nyepi Escape Package at Novotel Bali Nusa Dua. Packages available are: Deluxe Room Package at IDR 3,900,000 nett (2 nights stay for 2 adults); 1 Bedroom Suite Package at IDR 4,800,000 nett (2 nights stay for 2 adults), or 2 Bedroom Suite Package at IDR 8,200,000 nett (2 nights stay for 4 adults). You’ll get amazing inclusions and benefits including Welcome Drink upon arrival, daily buffet breakfast for 2 adults and up to 3 children under 16yo per room (based on room category), one-time lunch and dinner on 25 March 2020, a 50% discount on Food and Beverages for children under 12yo, daily complimentary activities based on schedule, free access to Fitness Center and Sauna, entrance to Kids Club and free Wi-Fi.

Jalan Pantai Mengiat, ITDC Complex Nusa Dua Bali P: +62 361 848 0555 | www.novotelnusaduabali.com

30 Ye ars With Bal i Hai Cr uises Bali Hai Cruises is proud to announce its 30th anniversary this month, reaffirming its position as Indonesia’s leading marine tourism company, based in Benoa Harbour. It now offers a huge variety of day cruises, water sports and diving activities, as well as chic accommodation and dining experiences on Nusa Lembongan - welcoming just over 3 million guests since it began in 1990. Over the years, there has been a continuous stream of innovation to always remain relevant and exciting to guests, these include a complete renovation of Hai TIde Beach resort, two restaurants with the build of Hai Bar & Grill set right on the beach, and then later Hai Ri Zen offering a high-end dining experience, all in keeping with the Balinese style and island-life ambience. This month, Bali Hai Cruises is launching a new adventure day tour over to the stunning Nusa Penida coastline hotspots, offering a full day out with lunch, snorkelling, and sightseeing opportunities from the perspective of the cool blue water and impressive cliff tops. www.balihaicruises.com

While on holiday here in Bali, you might need to change your foreign currency into rupiahs – but where can you go to accurately and safely change your money at the best market rates here in Bali? Thousands of satisfied customers are recommending Central Kuta Money Exchange, Bali’s most credible and trusted money changer since 1985. Legitimate, trustworthy, credible and secure, Central Kuta Money Exchange has over 55 branches in Bali with new branches opening all the time; the most recent being Sidewalk Mall in Jimbaran, Pantai Jerman in Kuta and SPBU Gatsu, Denpasar. Central Kuta Money Exchange is also in Seminyak near Motel Mexicola and Ubud near the Monkey Forest. Its headquarter is along Sunset Road. Whether in Canggu, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, Sanur or Ubud, all branches are equipped with CCTV and the most up-to-date systems for your benefit. Bal i’s Mos t Rel iable & Tr usted Mo ney Changer