Friday, August 15, 2008

Le Jardin Boutique Villa

Since opening its doors in July, Le Jardin Boutique Villa has been offering an unsurpassed level of comfort and luxury for both families and couples wanting a romantic getaway. Ideally located in the heart of Seminyak amid a lush and exotic landscape, Le Jardin is only 20 minutes away from the International Airport, and 30 minutes drive from Bali’s world-class golf course at Nusa Dua.

The 11 two-to three-bedroom villas are spacious and designed to blend modern convenience with traditional elements of Balinese architecture. Each features an open kitchen and living and dining areas with direct views to a private swimming pool and garden. Find a different floral fragrance in every villa as each is uniquely named after different flowers, like Villa Kenanga with an uplifting and relaxing fragrance of cananga, or Villa Mawar which rosy scent is soothing and reassuring. Health and well-being enthusiasts can unwind at the Spa at Le Jardin, where signature treatments include traditional Javanese Lulur, which uses therapeutic herbs to improve skin tone andelevate the mood, and the Pure Balance, a holistic rejunevation that begins with a body massage and concludes with relaxing flower aromatherapy.

Those in need of pampering but have limited time should try the 30-minute Express Massage which focuses an the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Other services include airport transfers, round-the-clock butler service, and shuttle transport within the Legian and Seminyak areas. Le Jardin Boutique Villa is managed by Avilla.


Jalan Sarinade 7, Seminyak; 62-361/730-165; www.lejardinvilla.com

Monday, August 11, 2008

Thailand Holiday Packages

Dive into Phi Phi with the Zdive package at the Zeavola Resort (66-75/627-000; www.zeavola.com). For US$347 per night, double, accommodation is in a village suite and includes daily breakfast, a daily dive for two, boat transfers, and wireless Internet access. Valid until the end of 2008.

Until October 31, the Indigo Pearl (66-76/327-006; www.indigopearl.com) in Phuket is offering a Rainbow Bonus. Get a voucher for a free night, double, at the hotel if it rains for more than three consecutive hours on any day during your stay. The bonus applies to a range of packages, including the Fun Getaway, starting from US$299, double, for a two-night stay including a 60-minute Thai massage or a Thai cooking class. It also applies to the Adventure Challenge Package, from US$399, double, including a bicycle tour, rafting, or sea-canoeing.