Hard Rock Hotel Bali, would like you to show your affection to your MOM by sending her a letter to let her know that you care. 5 – 9 years old (1^st category) or 10 – 12 years old (2^nd category); Write an Essay, between 100 – 150 words and written on white paper with black ink; Essay must be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia; Start your essay with: ‘I love my MOM because…’; Essay writing and photo (Mom and writer) must be sent to Hard Rock Hotel Bali before 10^th May 2007. Please write “Mother’s Day Competition” on the top right of the envelope and send to the Marketing Communications Department, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Jalan Pantai, Banjar Pande Mas, Kuta – Bali.

Prizes, 1^st place – 2 nights stay in a Family Suite; 2^nd place – 2 nights stay in a Deluxe Room; and 3^rd place – 1 night stay in a Deluxe Room. All winners will receive complimentary Mother’s Day Lunch for winner and Mom. Winners will be announced at Starz Diner, 3^rd Level, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, on 13^th May 2007, during the lunch.

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Warm greetings from the gangsa,

“in harmony with the gangsa” is our very own newsletter designed to keep guests and travel associates informed of recent news from the gangsa. for this 4^th edition I would like to take the opportunity to thank readers for the positive response shown towards this update.

I sincerely believe that the gangsa is continuing to lead the way in the resort destination of Sanur by taking a progressive approach towards Bali’s evolving tourism industry. in recent months we have taken the initiative to create a new in-villa dining menu and upgrade existing guest services and facilities.

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The Balé, a Lifestyle Retreat and Member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is excited to announce the appointment of Brandon Huisman as its new Executive Chef. Brandon joins The Balé Family with vast cooking and educational experience from around the globe.

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One of Bali’s finest gourmet retreats, ‘CasCades Restaurant’ at Ubud’s ‘The Viceroy Bali’, has announced the arrival of their new international executive Chef, Jean Francois Brouck.

Jean Francois graduated from Ecole Hoteliere Provinciale de Namur in Belgium and spent the next six years working with great Chefs such as Freddy Van Decasserie in the two starred Michelin restaurant La Villa Lorraine. He also refined his craft alongside Yves Mattagnes at the Sea Grill.

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Orient-Express Hotels has announced that it has reached agreement to accelerate its planned acquisition of the Pansea group of hotels in South East Asia.

Orient-Express Hotels’ relationship with Pansea dates back to 2004 when Orient-Express invested funds to assist the original owners with the development of the business. The structure of the deal allowed for Orient-Express Hotels to acquire 100 per cent of Pansea after five years, in 2009.

There are six Pansea Orient-Express hotels. They are La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang, the ancient royal capital of Laos; The Governor’s Residence in Rangoon, Burma, a former palace; La Résidence d’Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia, close to the famous temples of Ankor Wat; Napasai in Koh Samui on the Gulf of Siam in Thailand; and Bali, Indonesia where there are two hotels, Jimbaran Puri Bali in an exceptional beach location and the other, Ubud Hanging Gardens, on the spectacular Ayung river gorge.

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Grand Hyatt Bali proudly announces the opening of the new spa, Kriya, now open.

Reflecting its name Kriya, which represents ‘healing rituals’ in Sanskrit - this unique Spa will feature authentic Balinese healing forms with treatments based on ‘wellness rituals’ to promote positive health. Inspired by the magnificent architecture of an ancient Balinese water palace, each spa villa reflects contemporary Zen inspired sanctuaries of solitude and offers twin indoor treatment facilities, private outdoor wet treatment area, a traditional relaxation bale, custom-designed soaking bath tub and plunge pool. The spa is conveniently located next to the tennis courts in West village, within the resort grounds.

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