Paradises

Hotel Experience: Beach Delight

Beach Delight

The Fortress Resort & Spa

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Set on the pristine white sands of one of Sri Lanka’s bestloved beaches in Koggala, The Fortress Resort & Spa is an iconic getaway and the true embodiment of luxury and relaxation.

Sanctuary of serenity

One of Sri Lanka’s finest boutique resorts, The Fortress is a sanctuary of serenity and private luxury with world-class facilities that has earned itself a place among international luxury standards. The Fortress was awarded Best Luxury Coastal Hotel at the celebrated World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011, and best Luxury Resort Spa in 2014 while also being one of just 10 hotels in Sri Lanka recognised by Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

The hotel houses 53 decadent rooms and suites, including the exclusive poolside Beach Splash Rooms where you can enjoy true luxury with a private plunge pool and daybeds. All rooms and suites have been designed to reflect the resort’s colourful charm and tranquillity, allowing guests to relax and unwind. All accommodation is smoke-free and features spacious open-plan bathrooms, fulllength mirrors, dual designer sinks and luxury hardwood flooring. They are equipped 55-inch Samsung Hospitality TVs with Geneva wireless sound system, on-demand movies and cable TV. In-room amenities include a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and MD telephones. Fortress Residences, Beach Splashes and Beach Rooms, also come with a jacuzzi.

The Fortress’ cuisine is legend; pizzas from its own wood-fire oven, signature seafood extravaganza, fresh and spiced to perfection. Complementing these is a range of mouthwatering desserts. From the best of Sri Lankan cuisine to a mix of continental, Mediterranean and Asian flavours, The Fortress’ spread offers a veritable smorgasbord created by a team of highly trained chefs.

Oasis of tranquillity

Discover the true meaning of bliss at the spa and awaken your inner spirit with signature Ayurvedic therapies that are designed to rejuvenate and replenish your body and soul. Experience a Twilight Spa, an exotic ritual under the starry sky in the courtyard garden. Complimentary water therapies are offered where you can luxuriate in a hot steam bath or lounge in the soothing warmth of the sauna. The spa offers six dual spa suites, an Ayurvedic lounge and treatment sanctuary, manicure/pedicure and facial zone, aroma steam, sauna, jacuzzi and vitality showers as well as a yoga pavilion and fitness studio.

The Library

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The Library is a stunning conceptual hotel created under a semi-minimalist architectural style and shaped by the hands of an island local who was inspired by books.

Winner of the 2018 BCI Asia Interior Design Awards, The Library contains an intimate collection of pool villas, suites and studios, all built in a contemporary style and equipped with ultra-chic modern facilities.

The pure vibration of white spaces wash over as relaxation overtakes. This sheer absence of stimulation is an effect in itself; there is no clutter, no paintings to irk and no busy prints to agitate.

The hotel’s new luxurious pool villas, known collectively as Secret Chapters, complement its brilliant stable of unique accommodations. These beautiful spaces carry the same design ethos The Library is renowned for but with a more intimate approach. The Secret Pool Villas form the crux of this collection, together with two special villas, namely, The Writer and The Editor.

The Library offers a service concept that is unique in character from other properties on the island. Each service outlet and accommodation space is equipped with convenient facilities, but at the same time, provides a touch of nature. This ensures that guests remember their holiday as a fantastic experience with the opportunity to get closer to the earth.

For the ultimate breakfast in bed experience, guests can lay on one of the crisp white mattresses dotting the beach at The Page restaurant, an all-day dining venue which features prominently in Thailand Tatler’s famed list of best restaurants seven years in a row. Cuisine at The Page is a mix of Thai and international with a special focus on rare old-kingdom Thai cuisine.

Gastronomic originality

The hotel’s beach bar is famous for its extensive selection of creative cocktails. The Library’s penchant for gastronomic originality extends to the Drink Gallery, and an al fresco Tapas Bar that serves authentic Thai tapas, Pad Thais and hand-crafted cocktails.

An award-winning, red swimming pool is surrounded by a wooden deck with direct views of the beach, and the hotel’s namesake inhouse library has a collection of over 1400 books available to borrow. A full wall of glass provides natural light that softens and warms the space, which also offers a computer workstation and a large comfortable lounge.

If you want to enjoy a relaxing book-reading lifestyle where simple sophistication is king, The Library is sure to inspire and indulge your imagination.

Pacific Resort Rarotonga

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The island paradise of Rarotonga is legendary for its beauty. Its mountainous peaks are ringed by beautiful beaches and stunning crystal clear lagoons. The most beautiful of these is in Muri, and it is here that Pacific Resort Rarotonga is located.

Modern comforts

Nestled discreetly on the white sands of Rarotonga’s most spectacular lagoon, this four-star boutique resort offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and traditional island hospitality. With a collection of 64 studios, suites, family rooms and two- or three-bedroom villas, there is an accommodation option to suit all needs. Each room is tastefully decorated in a contemporary Polynesianstyle and overlooks flourishing tropical gardens or the gorgeous blue lagoon.

Spend your days swimming, sunbathing, sailing, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking around the islands and its small islets. Or dive and snorkel to discover all that the lagoon has to offer. Children can join in the fun at the Beach Hut & Kids Club, where they can participate in exciting activities. This is the only resort on the island to offer its own lagoon cruiser which cruises out into Muri Lagoon for coral viewing, fish feeding and snorkelling. These tours operate every day and present the perfect outing for the whole family.

No matter how you choose to fill your days at this breathtakingly beautiful resort, one thing is certain, you will leave feeling rested, restored, renewed and above all, determined to return.

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.

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Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali

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Experience authentic Balinese heritage and culture at the iconic Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali.

A palace of refined luxury and privileged hospitality, this five-star diamond hotel in Bali has welcomed kings and queens, presidents and other dignitaries over the years since its grand opening.

The award-winning resort is set amongst nine hectares of tropical Balinese gardens and faces onto 200 metres of sandy beachfront with the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean at your feet. An extensive selection of guestrooms and suites are decorated with authentic Balinese furnishings, and offer stunning views of manicured tropical gardens or vistas of the ocean from the terrace or balcony.

Tastefully furnished for a relaxing stay, rooms blend elements of Balinese artistry with modern luxuries to ensure that every conceivable need has been anticipated. Elegantly appointed for personal comfort, Premier Rooms celebrate Balinese luxury.

Be treated like Balinese royalty in the Palace Club Wing, an exclusive entity within the hotel that offers ultimate privacy and exclusive privileges including a private registration area, butler service and complimentary in-room internet access. All the preferred Palace Club guests also have access to the Palace Club Lounge to enjoy a complimentary selection of non-alcoholic beverages, daily afternoon tea and evening cocktails.

The four restaurants and four bars are equipped with an awardwinning culinary team, and offer endless choices when it comes to dining. Choose from Indonesian and Balinese fine dining, Indian, Italian and other international favourites. Treat your loved ones to an unforgettable private dining experience with gourmet food and Champagne served in your very own private gazebo, by the pool or on the beach surrounded by colourful Balinese decorations with dedicated and exclusive service.

For an unforgettable wedding celebration, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali is graced with a number of beautiful gardens and a white sandy beach to exchange your wedding vows.

Let skilled therapists pamper you with the ultimate relaxation rituals at The Nusa Dua Spa. The spa complex also features a fully-equipped fitness centre, squash and tennis courts. After your workout, unwind with a dip in the lap pool, soak in the whirlpool or relax in the sauna. In a tranquil outdoor environment, the Spa Cafe serves a selection of healthy food, fresh juice and herbal tea to complement all body and beauty treatments. Various beach activities include beach volleyball, canoeing, paddleboarding, scuba diving and snorkelling.

Ayodya Resort Bali

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Discover a world of grandeur at Ayodya Resort Bali

Sprawled across 11.5 hectares of landscaped gardens complete with a beautiful lagoon pool, the resort is set within the secure gated resort community of Nusa Dua. Reminiscent of an enchanted water palace and characterised by quintessential Balinese architecture, the resort is designed to resemble a Balinese water palace in the grandest possible manner.

A selection of 537 elegant rooms and suites are complete with a comfortable king-size bed, marble bathroom with walk-in shower and soaking tub, as well as private balconies for enjoying garden, pool or ocean views. The Ayodya Palace is a private retreat within the resort and features 81 lavish suites. Set near the beach within a tranquil corner of the resort, the Ayodya Palace represents the ultimate luxury experience with exclusive butler service. Private check-in, complimentary snacks and beverages are also available throughout the day while guests are welcome to enjoy the well-stocked library and Wi-Fi access.

Blessed with a 300-metre secluded sandy beach and large swimming pool, the resort features numerous water activities. There is also a fitness centre, jogging trail, tennis and squash courts. The kids club provides children with creative games and local cultural learning programs. Spa at The Ayodya offers an exciting and earthly menu of Asian-inspired beauty treatments.

Ayodya Resort Bali has the expertise, facilities and hi-tech amenities to coordinate conferences, meetings, seminars, private dinners and functions, in a choice of 14 versatile, multi-function rooms ranging from The Grand Ballroom to smaller, professional meeting rooms. The hotel’s extensive grounds and beachside setting provide numerous opportunities for outside venues. The Balinese Theatre is an open-air amphitheatre in which Bali’s rich cultural heritage is brought to life by traditional Balinese dance performances, the Kecak and Legong dance, while a cultural dinner is presented with an international and Indonesian buffet.

Savour world-class cuisine at Ayodya Bali with eight restaurants and lounges serving a variety of specialised international cuisines. Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine amidst elegant and cosy surrounds at Genji Restaurant. The Waterfall Restaurant with lagoon views offers an international buffet breakfast and Indonesian delicacies for dinner, while the Octopus Ristorante serves a casual dinner of irresistible Italian cuisine. Lagoona Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, enticing you with beautifully presented seafood and barbecue feasts.

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.