Bali

In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the Matahari Beach Resort & Spa in Bali has announced a 15% discount on room rates. Rates start from USD198++ per night for the Standard Garden View Room. The 15th Anniversary Complement applies to all room categories and is available from 31 August 2010 to 30 April 2011. This discount is only valid for bookings made directly with the resort and cannot be combined with other packages.

The Ayodya Resort Bali is offering the “Go Golf or Spa” two-nights package. Starting from USD 405 for the Deluxe Garden View Room, the package includes daily buffet breakfast for two persons, a barbecue lunch for two persons, one-way airport transfer and 10% discounts at all dining outlets and the Ayodya Spa by Mandara.

Guests can also choose one round of golf for two persons at the 18-hole Bali Golf & Country Club or a 110-minutes Harmony Package Spa for two persons. Alternatively, one guest can play a round of golf while the other guest can opt for the spa package.

Stay at least two nights at the Kamandalu Resort and Spa and save up to 50% off the resort’s published rates. In addition, the resort also offers daily breakfast, return airport transfers and a set lunch or dinner at Petulu Restaurant as part of the deal.

Children up to the age of five stay for free while the rate for children aged 6-11 years old is at USD32.50 per night. Children 12 years and above will be charged a rate of USD65 per night.

The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa in the south of Bali is offering a spa package for USD165++ per night in a Deluxe Room. Benefits include return airport transfers, daily buffet breakfast and a 50-minutes traditional Balinese massage per guest. Do note that this package requires at least three nights booked at the hotel. This rate is valid until 31 March 2011. The hotel will charge a peak season levy of USD25++ for 15 July-31 August and USD50++ for 25 December-5 January.

This summer, the InterContinental Bali offers the Surf Lovers Package at rates starting from USD220++ per night for a minimum booking of three nights in a Singaraja Room. This package is valid until 23 December 2010 and includes return airport transfers and daily buffet breakfast for two persons.

Guests can choose two activities from the following: surfing, paddle-boarding, wind-surfing or kayaking. Instructors from The Rip Curl School of Surf will provide instruction and equipment for the activities.

A Luxury Package is on offer at the Bali Dynasty Resort from now until 26 December 2010, at USD556 nett per package for two nights in an Executive Suite. The Executive Suites can each house up to two adults and three children under the age of 12 and are furnished with a kitchenette. Additional nights are priced according to the Internet rates available on the resort's website.

This package starts with an airport pick up and transfer to the resort, where a welcome drink and fruit basket is presented upon check-in. Guests will also receive a bottle of chilled sparkling wine during their stay. Daily international buffet breakfast is served at the Sen5es Restaurant, which features an open kitchen concept, where guests can watch the chefs at work. Guests can also arrange for a one-hour traditional massage for two persons at Spa Villa.

Sun Island Boutique Villas & Spa is offering a three nights stay in a Pool Villa for USD710++ or a Deluxe Pool Villa for USD897++. These rates are for its Romantic Escape package for two persons seeking a retreat to Seminyak, Bali. The package includes a return airport transfer, daily breakfast delivered to the villa or served as a buffet at the Sun Cafe and daily cocktails at the resort's swimming pool.

From now till 31 December 2010, The Ubud Village Resort & Spa Bali is offering an Art & Cultural Package for USD980++ with three-nights accommodation for two persons in a Garden Pool Villa. This package includes daily breakfast and daily afternoon tea at 4pm. The villa has a private pool, verandah and pavilion, and a hand-carved volcanic stone bathtub. Butler services are available on request.

Couples can look forward to a romantic retreat in Bali with a package from the Aston Bali Beach Resort and Spa. This 4-day, 3-night package starts from a rate of USD438++ for a Deluxe Garden View room. These rooms feature private balconies with views of lush tropical gardens. There are four other room types available for this package. A fruit basket and a bottle of Balinese wine is served upon check in. For this package, the resort's Biwana Spa offers a two-hour spa treatment for couples. You can combine a traditional Balinese massage and flower bath with either a body scrub or a body mask.

A spa package at Nikko Bali Resort is now available for booking. For USD434, guests can book a two-night stay in a Garden View room for double occupancy. This package includes return airport transfers, daily buffet breakfast for two and a Balinese massage for two at the resort's Mandara Spa.