Bali is Top Asian Holiday Destination

Bali is Top Asian Holiday Destination

The readers of an online travel magazine have named Bali as the top holiday destination in Asia for 2011.

The poll, conducted by Smart Travel Asia, also picked out several Bali resorts as the top places for a relaxing break.

Bali took the top spot from Kerala, India, which was bumped down to No. 4. Phuket, Thailand, and Hong Kong were the runners-up, respectively. 

In terms of top places to stay, a number of Bali resorts were included in the top 25 list, including the Bulgari Resort Bali and the Four Seasons Resort Bali at spots 2 and 3, respectively.

The poll also reported on preferred budget airlines, with AirAsia getting the gold star. Indonesia’s own Lion Air failed to chart.

The poll did not specify the number of voters, but the demographics skewed upscale. According to the magazine, voters took an average of 15.75 air trips over the past year and earned an average annual income of $150,000

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The Year of the Rabbit. The Chinese New Year begins on Feb 4 this year

The Year of the Rabbit conjures images of fluffy bunnies, but fortunetellers in Asia predict that the coming year on the Asian lunar calendar will be anything but cuddly.



Among key predictions for the new year beginning Feb. 3: terrorist threats, continuing tensions between China and the United States, natural disasters around the world and wobbly global markets.

Even Hollywood celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is not immune from the grim predictions. Both were born in Rabbit years, and one fortuneteller sees their longtime relationship coming under increasing strain as the year wears on.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, Asians from Hanoi to Harbin put great stock in the soothsayers' predictions using feng shui - the traditional practice of foretelling events through dates and classical texts.

In feng shui lore, the Year of the Rabbit is associated with the natural elements of metal and wood. This is a likely recipe for conflict, according to Hong Kong-based feng shui consultant Raymond Lo.

Taipei-based colleague Tsai Shang-chi goes even further.

This year the West will suffer from a vicious energy and will be prone to more terrorist attacks," Tsai said. "The East will also be affected by a negative energy, reflected in ongoing tensions on the Korean peninsula."

While Tsai and Malaysian prognosticator Rev Yong offer assurances that the problems between North and South Korea won't escalate into all-out war, Yong is less sanguine about the chances for avoiding an onslaught of natural disasters. He foresees severe flooding around the world, a powerful earthquake in Japan and the emergence of a number of worrisome new diseases.

One of the upshots, he says, will be big problems for the global economy and the possibility of a major stock market plunge toward the middle of the year.

"People think the rabbit is very gentle, but it's not going to be a mild year at all," Yong said. "It won't be a good year. There will be a lot of world conflicts."

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Sekar Nusa Villas - A Low Key Luxury Resort

Sekar Nusa Villas is “Flower of the Island” a low key luxury resort. Inspired by traditional Balinese architecture, Sekar Nusa Villas set to be one of the most exquisite villas in the traditional village of Nusa Dua. It is perched high on a hill with Indian Ocean view. There are 24 Padma Villas, 22 Sekar Villas, and 21 Villas on Progress. Enriched by two categories villas, Sekar Nusa is perfectly suited to families, honeymooners, wedding venue and pre-wedding venue, providing the exclusive, privacy of your own villa in serene setting the whole resort.



This is a complex of stylish individual villas with one, two and three bedrooms. The villas have all the luxury finishes with Balinese gates, pool and gazebo areas, and intricately carved teak furniture. The complex is in the Nusa Dua enclave but situated at a quiet end, further from the amenities and restaurant complexes. Consequently, guests are always having to use the shuttle service. However, that also means seclusion and a sandy beach all to yourself.

Sekar Nusa Villas sets to be one of the most exquisites villas in the traditional village of Nusa Dua, the villas perched high above the Indian Ocean with view’s to Bali’s sacred volcano, Gunung Agung, is a secluded hilltop resort, conceived as “Village of Villas” inspired by traditional Balinese courtyard architecture.

ROOMS



The Padma Villas

Set on a hill of Sawangan, at the southern coast of Bali, Villa Padma provides you a luxury Jacuzzi, surrounding by beautiful garden view.

Category : One Bedroom with Jacuzzi
Size : 93.50 m²

Benefit :
1. Free Welcome drink upon arrival
2. Free Fruit Basket upon arrival
3. Free 2 (two) bottles of refreshing water change daily

The Sekar Villas

Located in the beautiful area of Sawangan - Nusa Dua, Villa Sekar offers you a gorgeous combination of Indian Ocean and Agung Mountain View
Category : One Bedroom with Private Pool
Size : 93.50 m²

Benefit :
1. Free Welcome drink upon arrival
2. Free Fruit Basket upon arrival
3. Free 2 (two) bottles of refreshing water change daily

FACILITIES

Restaurant



Swimming Pool



Spa



Facilities :
1. Internet connection available
2. Restaurant & Public Pool
3. Laundry Services, dry cleaning & express laundry on request
4. Baby Sitting, available with additional cost
5. Spa / Massage, available in-villa services
6. 24 hours security services
7. Secure & Wide Parking Area

Extra Services :
1. Free Pick-up & Drop services
2. Free welcome drink upon arrival
3. Free Fruit Basket upon arrival
4. Free 2 (two) botle of refreshing water change daily
5. Transports & Car rental at additional cost
6. Tours Activities at additional cost

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