Paradises

Hotel Experience: Affordable Treat

Affordable Treat

The Seminyak

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The Seminyak is a stylish beachfront resort set amidst lush native greenery, lily ponds and traditional thatched pavilions. With distinct Balinese touches, this modern retreat provides a welcome escape.

Stylish Balinese luxury

A choice of stylish accommodation has been designed for optimal comfort to accommodate the needs of today’s savvy travellers. Each room features a 42” LCD TV with satellite channels, DVD player, Wi-Fi internet connection, in-room safety deposit box, IDD phone, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, a private balcony and pillow options.

The Beach Wing Room categories feature elegant decor complete with lavish bathroom facilities and a private balcony. The Ocean Suite category celebrates island sophistication with modern furnishings, and a jacuzzi overlooking the ocean provides the ultimate in bathing luxury. One-Bedroom Garden Pool Villas and One-Bedroom Ocean Pool Villas, available with garden or beach views, perfectly embody the concept of tropical living with an open-style design that incorporates a generously sized swimming pool and a shaded pavilion. Bedrooms feature an indulgent en suite and jacuzzi. The Two-Bedroom Garden Pool Villa is a haven of relaxation nestled within the confines of a Balinese-style garden. With a spacious living environment, family-sized swimming pool and shaded outdoor pavilion, it is the perfect setting to enjoy quality leisure time in the company of loved ones.

The Santan Restaurant, a collection of modern dining pavilions surrounded by lush tropical scenery, conveniently features an all-day dining menu of authentic Balinese and South-East Asian dishes. Unwind and enjoy Bali’s celebrated sunset over a refreshing drink at The Sanje Restaurant & Lounge that boasts prime ocean views. A poolside bar serves an extensive beverage menu including beer, exotic cocktails and blends of seasonal fruit juice. Adjoining Klass & Brass is a private dining room and wine cellar. It is perfect for birthday parties and family celebrations, where you can enjoy exemplary personal service, fine wines and elaborate Rijsttafel feasts, comprising a medley of intriguing traditional dishes showcasing the diverse cuisines of the Indonesian archipelago.

The sensational Purnama Beachfront Pavilion offers a romantic wedding venue. Its glass walls, roof and façade, provide a full view of the ocean and sky from every angle.

Leisure activities include an impressive infinity pool, and bicycles are available for rental. Keep active at the resort’s fitness centre, or find balance, peace and tranquillity at the Kahyangan Spa, a sanctuary that embraces your wellbeing with a concise treatment menu.

Tropic Towers Apartments

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For families, business travellers, tour groups or holidaymakers wishing to experience the cosmopolitan culture, shopping and tropical nightlife that Suva has to offer, Tropic Towers Apartments has a range of reasonably priced accommodation to suit all needs.

Located in a quiet, peaceful area in Suva, high on a hill overlooking the beautiful harbour and environs, the apartments are only a relaxing three-minute walk from the thriving city centre. Discover Fiji’s cosmopolitan capital, Suva, known as the hub of the Pacific, that offers visitors a range of activities. Visit colonial buildings, museums, botanical gardens or enjoy shopping and the bustling nightlife.

At Tropic Towers there are 47 spacious and fully serviced single, double and three-bedroom apartments. All units are self-contained with full kitchen facilities including stove, refrigerator, kitchen utensils, radio, telephone and air-conditioning.

The complex has recently been expanded with new budget accommodation which is ideal for backpackers and provides serviced separate rooms with telephones and airconditioning. However, the bathroom and kitchen facilities in the new wing are shared.

Ideally located

Additional facilities available to guests at Tropic Towers Apartments range from a freshwater swimming pool, bar and Sky TV to a guest laundry complete with irons in addition to a seven-day laundry service.

Guests will enjoy comfort and convenience in this lively area of Suva.

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo

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Only a short ride from the airport at Male, this hotel embodies themes of indulgence throughout, and focuses on giving guests unparalleled service to match the amazing visual treat offered by the Maldives.

Beauty beyond imagination

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo offers a Premium All-Inclusive package and 50 beautifully appointed overwater villas. Setting the standard for new levels of luxury, villas feature teak wooden floors, generous, comfy beds, ample sun decks and plunge pools that offer sweeping views of the warm Indian Ocean that encompasses you. A splash of colour adds punctuation to the cosy living spaces, where a barefoot, simple lifestyle of basking in the sun’s rays prevails. All villas include private butler service. For newlyweds looking for the perfect getaway, exclusive Honeymoon Villas offer private retreats complemented by premier services and amenities.

Set amongst exquisitely landscaped gardens with a magnificent swimming pool and exclusive spa facilities, Adaaran Prestige Vadoo is a name synonymous worldwide with luxury and satisfaction. Enjoy the cleansing and rejuvenating treatments offered by Chavana Spa, which are guaranteed to leave you blissfully relaxed and refreshed. In lush surroundings, allow traditional therapeutic methods to naturally cleanse both body and mind to create a purifying spa experience.

The island of Vadoo does not disappoint with expanses of pristine beach and glistening seas under the radiance of idyllic tropical skies. Adaaran Prestige Vadoo is a diver’s paradise with a beautiful house reef offering different dives for both experienced and novice divers. Swimming and snorkelling are also among the leisure options available. The picturesque coral reefs in the inviting waters shelter a myriad of marine life including colourful fish, vibrant coral and other denizens of the deep.

You will be spoiled for culinary choice at Adaaran Prestige Vadoo. Enjoy gourmet cuisine, fine dining options and refined service at the Farivalhu Restaurant or Japanese cuisine and the freshest seafood, a signature delicacy, at the resort’s Kithajima restaurant. The main bar is situated on the turquoise waters of the island in close vicinity to the Water Villas while the beach bar is located on the far side of the atoll and offers a prime beach location atop soft, golden sands.

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo follows heightened safety practices. For more details, please check out Spencesafe on the website www.aitkenspencehotels.com/spencesafe

Prince Waikiki

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Discover spectacular oceanfront accommodation and world-class service at one of the most desirable and convenient locations in Waikiki.

Absorb breathtaking panoramas of the Pacific Ocean from all of the spacious, renovated guestrooms which feature floorto- ceiling windows with expansive views that open and invite tropical breezes into the entire room. Marble bathrooms feature separate showers and bathtubs, as well as signature, locally sourced amenities made by Kauai-based Malie Organics.

Enjoy Hawaii’s mesmerising sunsets, gentle trade winds and stunning turquoise horizon from the signature infinity pool deck. Reserve a poolside cabana for a relaxing, private view of the harbour while enjoying cocktails and appetisers from the new poolside, Hinana Bar.

Take in dramatic floor-to-ceiling harbour vistas at the completely reimagined 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar. Treat yourself to sushi perfection at the first U.S. location of the famous Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo or enjoy coffee and light bites at the relaxing indoor and outdoor lobby lounges. Versatile oceanfront meeting venues and distinctive outdoor event space offer the perfect place to gather and celebrate.

Prince Waikiki is perfectly positioned at the epicentre of Honolulu’s vibrant and diverse neighbourhood, just around the corner from Ala Moana Shopping Centre and Hawai‘i Convention Centre. The hotel is just a short stroll to Ala Moana Beach Park, Waikiki’s Kahanamoku Beach and mere steps from shopping, nightlife and islandstyle entertainment.

Travelling foodies will delight in the many styles of cuisine found throughout surrounding neighbourhoods, whether Hawaiian, Korean, American, Mediterranean or something in-between. Adventurists can conveniently access popular landmarks such USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head from the resort.

Take the hotel shuttle and escape to the Prince Waikiki Golf Club in the sunny ‘Ewa Plain, the island’s only 27-hole championship course. Golf packages make it easy to play three challenging interchangeable nines and enjoy postgame refreshment at on-site Bird of Paradise restaurant.

Indulge in personal concierge service and exclusive dining and cocktails at the poolside Prince Waikiki Club lounge and lanai. Venture out with a Prince Waikiki picnic for a day of beachcombing, or just stay in and watch the sunset from the comfort of your bed.

Sun Island Resort & Spa

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For those seeking a relaxed, funfilled tropical holiday in paradise, Sun Island Resort & Spa is nestled on Nalaguraidhoo, in the South Ari Atoll.

Sun Island Resort & Spa boasts 462 beautifully furnished guestrooms and suites, all offering striking views of the sapphire Indian Ocean, as well as a host of modern conveniences for the contemporary traveller. Indulge in the sumptuous luxury of the expansive, two-bedroom Presidential Suite, featuring a private beachfront terrace and jacuzzi tub. Or make the most of the island location with the unique Water Bungalows, perched on stilts above a tranquil lagoon with private stairways leading to the water.

All rooms and bungalows at the resort are comfortably furnished and feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, IDD phone, email, minibar, in-room safe, open-air shower and room service.

From invigorating activities to precious tranquillity, Sun Island Resort & Spa will captivate the heart with extraordinary experiences and unforgettable memories. Cruise along the stunning sapphire lagoons by jet-ski, canoe, windsurf or catamaran, explore the spectacular local scenery and culture with excursions to neighbouring islands, or simply relax and let the ocean breeze caress you as you sway gently in your hammock.

A host of facilities include a flood-lit tennis court, badminton, volleyball and squash, and a freshwater swimming pool and children’s pool are set in landscaped grounds, and beach lovers will enjoy snorkelling and diving. Additional facilities include a gym, beauty salon, video games, in-house doctor, and currency exchange.

Visit the Araamu Spa and indulge and rejuvenate the body and mind. Special treatments use flower, marine and plant essences and include Ayurvedic and Ytsara treatments. Spa packages are also available.

Inspire the palate with the rich flavours and innovative cuisine of Sun Island Resort & Spa. There is a myriad of bars and nightspots, as well as five restaurants, each showcasing a different aspect of Maldivian dining, from fresh, locally caught seafood to exotic Thai and Oriental influences. Enjoy beach barbecues, Maldivian theme nights, karaoke rooms and disco.

From the international airport, the island can be accessed via a 17-minute domestic flight followed by a 10-minute boat ride. Sun Island Resort & Spa boasts unique Ultra Gold and Ultra Platinum packages for guests.

Paradise Island Resort & Spa

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Paradise Island Resort & Spa offers a tropical escape in the middle of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by white-sand beaches and a lagoon awash in cobalt blues and aquamarines.

Tropical splendour

This luxurious resort features a network of paved pathways that wind through the lush grounds connecting oceanfront accommodations. Blending modern luxury and comfort with tropical allure, a wide range of accommodation is available to suit all types of travellers. There are 220 Superior Beach Bungalows and 40 Water Villas offering sweeping ocean views and a host of superb luxuries including air-conditioning, minibar, in-house movies and satellite TV. Each bungalow boasts an open-air shower as well as stunning ocean views and beach access.

The exclusive Haven Suites each feature a plasma TV with satellite channels, spacious private veranda with cushioned daybeds, a freshwater bath and panoramic vistas of the blue sea that extends from right under your feet. With their own private swimming pools, the two magnificent Ocean Suites are perched at the edge of the reef and have breathtaking views of the crystal clear lagoon and ocean.

No island holiday would be complete without experiencing the colour and life of this vibrant underwater world. The Maldives is a spectacular destination to enjoy snorkelling and diving, windsurfing, waterskiing, jet-skiing, windsurfing, canoeing and much more.Satisfy your appetite at Al Tramonto Italian Restaurant or delicious Japanese food can be enjoyed at the Fukuya Teppanyaki Restaurant. Theme nights at Paradise Island include a beach barbecue and a Maldivian night. Enjoy cocktails and a glorious sunset under the thatched parasols of the Beach Bar.

Tranquil hideaway

The Araamu Spa offers a precious retreat within the resort where health, vitality, and radiance are rediscovered. With 10 delightful Maldivian-style pavilions, the spacious Araamu Spa offers an atmosphere of absolute tranquility. For medicinal purposes, there is an exclusive Ayurvedic menu of treatments and guests can consult with an in-house Ayurveda specialist.

Situated on the eastern edge of the North Male Atoll just 20 minutes by speedboat from the international airport, the massive, reef enclosed lagoon and beautiful white beaches of Paradise Island are unbeatable.

Hulhule Island Hotel

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On the same island as the international airport, Hulhule Island Hotel, the winner of numerous international awards including the prestigious World’s Leading Airport Resort at World Travel Awards from 2012-2018, is five minutes from the airport and a short boat trip away from the capital city, Male.

Surrounded by the serene ambience of turquoise waters, this hotel offers 136 wellappointed guestrooms featuring vibrant decor and breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Comfortable air-conditioned rooms include an LED television with satellite channels, a personalised digital safe, mini bar, pillow menu, branded bathroom amenities, tea and coffee making facilities, as well as round-the-clock in-room dining. Some guestrooms also boast a balcony, mini-stepper and DVD player on request.

Adjudged the Best Culinary Establishment in the Maldives on numerous occasions, the hotel has some of the best chefs in the Maldives on their team and the rooftop restaurant was awarded “Best Hotel Restaurant Staff Worldwide 2015.”

A vast range of food and beverages are available at the hotel’s restaurants and bars which include the exclusive rooftop restaurant, Uduvilaa, and Faru Coffee House. The Sunset Deck offers the opportunity to watch an exotic sunset. The Champs Bar, Champs Deck, Pool Side and Beach Bar offer guests beverages of their choice. Round-the-clock service is available for dining in the privacy of your own room. Banquets and special meals can also be arranged.

For conferences or banquets in paradise, Ras Maalan Ballroom can accommodate up to 150 or can be divided into two smaller function spaces with audio/ visual equipment available on request. The hotel also includes a gym with state-of- the-art equipment as well as trained gym instructors to assist guests. Tennis and badminton courts, a swimming pool and a golfputting green with floodlights allow sports enthusiasts to enjoy games even after dark.

Watersports abound with guests able to enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving as well big game fishing and island hopping. Numerous excursions can be easily arranged including a popular shopping trip to Male, just 10 minutes from the hotel by boat, or visit the museum, fish market, President’s Palace, Sultan Park or the Grand Mosque. For relaxation and indulgence, the dedicated professionals at the awardwinning spa offer a unique blend of traditional therapies and treatments.

Hulhule Island Hotel is a contemporary and exotic hotel catering to the diversified needs of discerning travellers.

Tauch Terminal Resort Tulamben & Spa

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Situated beachfront on Bali’s northeast coast, Tauch Terminal Tulamben Resort & Spa offers a perfect escape from the crowds in south Bali, and provides access to some of Bali’s most famed dive spots.

Extensive upgrades to rooms, bungalows, the dive centre and restaurant were completed in February 2017. Combining traditional Balinese design with contemporary amenities, the interiors and furniture have been personally designed and customised by the owner. With spacious living rooms, all deluxe rooms are equipped with comfortable sofas and a private terrace with personal sunbeds.

Conveniently, the entire resort also has Wi-Fi internet access. After a breathtaking dive, relax and enjoy the never-ending blue sky and surrounding scenic beauty on a hanging sunbed on the sun deck of the upper floor rooms. Enjoy a refreshing swim in one of the resort’s two pools, or opt to indulge in a rejuvenating traditional Tulamben spa treatment.

The new beach bar, next to the freshwater swimming pool, is a great place to hang out during the day or enjoy a beverage after an excellent dinner at the two-storey seaside restaurant that serves exquisite traditional, European, Asian and Western cuisine.

Bali’s best dive destinations

Voted Best Dive Resort Bali consecutively from 2005-2015 by Best Bets Bali. The resort’s hi-tech and fully maintained dive centre and shop are ready to accommodate all divers’ needs at one of Bali’s best dive destinations. These sites include Tulamben’s very own house reef, the historical USAT Liberty, Amed House Reefs, Candi Dasa Mimpang and Biaha shark caves, Nusa Penida and Lembongan’s Mola-Mola encounter as well as Menjangan Island, part of the National Marine Park on the west coast of Bali. Occasionally, the professional dive team will offer adventure trips to a site they have recently discovered.

Being the only SSI Diamond Dive Facility in Bali, all divers are catered for, and services include dive courses from entry-level such as Scuba Ranger for children as well as various specialised instructor training programs. To guarantee the best service and satisfaction, all dives are accompanied by a dive guide with a minimum accreditation of dive master and there is free nitrox at Tulamben.

The staff at the resort encourages all guests to leave their watches and stresses at home because Tauch Terminal Resort Tulamben & Spa is the place where time simply doesn’t matter.

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