Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ngong Ping 360 Shaolin Kung Fu 2011

We were fortunate to be able to catch the Shaolin Kung Fu masters when we visited Ngong Ping 360 on HongKong Lantau Island.

Here is the performance by the Shaolin Kung Fu masters...

Part 1:-


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

The Rani Hotel & Spa

The Rani Hotel and Spa

The Rani is a private, modern sanctuary situated just minutes away from the vibrant beach and shopping heart of South Kuta, a cozy Bali Kuta resort that we stayed in.

Address:-
Jl. Kartika Plaza , Kuta, Bali 80361 - Indonesia, 
P.O.BOX 1034 Tuban
Phone : 62 361 752732 

Fax : 62 361 752212
E-mail :
therani@dps.centrin.net.id 

The stylish lobby with the koi pond in the foreground, just at the entrance.

The koi pond with the lobby area
Happy Koi
A very comfortable Bali resort hotel, The Rani Hotel and Spa exudes an elegant hospitality with their Balinese ambience.

The Rani Hotel and Spa
Stylish bathroom
Bathroom amenitiees
Modern interior design
A special relaxation area
The spacious bedroom
Seats in the balcony overlooking the landscaped pool area
To rejuvenate and relax, try the traditional kneading-style massage with essential oils extracted from plants, flowers, fruits that have various specialized effects on the body and mind through both the skin and inhalation.

Other services include the Aroma massage and spa, Balinese massage and aromatherapy, Facial and Body treatment as well as body scrub, body mask and foot reflexology.

Choice of spa packages available
Lobby area
As seen from the second floor
Seating area near the lift lobby on the various floors
Four stories set within tropical landscaping as seen in the picture below, surrounding the swimming pool. 

Swimming pool as seen from the balcony of our room
Swimming pool
The hotel Kenanga Cafe and Bar is where you can have your breakfast before setting off for the day.
Though it is open for lunch and dinner, it is normally quite empty as there as so many other food establishments within walking distance.

Kenanga Cafe and Bar
Buffet  breakfast

Seating area
Omelette
Porridge

Breakfast variety
Egg station
Eggs...
The hotel also has free wifi, though for an hour only and upon patronising the Kenanga Cafe and Bar, out of breakfast hours.

Free Wifi ad
The Hotel Rani and Spa is a wonderful Bali Kuta resort to stay in due to its very strategic location and is good for both leisure or business.

Below are some establishments which are within walking distance from The Hotel Rani and Spa.


Spa
Tattoo and internet
South Kuta area
Mini Mart
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
Chinese Kitchen and Bar
Familiar fast food outlets
 If you have a strong heart, you can try this...

Bali Slingshot
Not for the faint-hearted
Discovery Mall
Having snacks in Starbucks
The beach by night...


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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport

Ngurah Rai Internationa Airport

Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport is also known as Denpasar International Airport.  Located in Tuban in Southern Bali, Ngurah Rai Airport is Indonesia's third-busiest international airport, after Jakarta and Surabaya.

Ngurah Rai International Airport - Arrival Hall

Welcome to Bali

Balinese display

Holiday Travel Tips:
You can find lots of brochures at Ngurah Rai Airport to plan your Bali vacation.

Brochures to plan your Bali vacation

Greeted by this traditional Balinese umbrella...

A traditional 3-tier Balinese umbrella

Interesting water dispenser
Water to quench your thirst
The taxi service counter is available just outside the Arrival Hall and passengers are advised to use the Airport Taxi Service, as prices are fixed.

Queue for the taxi service
Ngurah Rai International Airport - Departure Hall

Huge wall mural

Holiday Travel Tips:-
Do keep aside sufficient Rupiah to pay for your Passenger Service Charge before departing Bali

Counters to pay the Passenger Service Charge
Passenger Service Charge cost per person
Passenger Service Charge receipt

After checking in and whilst waiting for our flight departure, we had some time to spare and went to The Coffee Bean to have some snacks as well as access the internet.  However, the internet speed was really slow and it was not fruitful at all...

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

Cheesecakes...

Cozy corner

Last minute shopping can be done at Ngurah Rai Airport...




World Time

Below are some of the Balinese architectural designs and decorations at the departure hall of Ngurah Rai International Airport.






Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport
That was our short experience of Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport and we could see how busy it was...


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