What a pleasure it is to present the latest edition of our online newsletter. Read on to find out what is happening at Amadea Resort & Villas this December in the colourful lifestyle district of Seminyak – Bali.
The festive season is almost upon us and the island is about to get busy. Although Bali is a Hindu enclave, the tourism industry ensures that all major international holidays are celebrated. This year visitors can expect to see some unique Christmas trees and tropically inspired decorations. As always, Amadea’s engineering team has also planned yet another stunning creation to wow in-house guests.
In this edition we share details about our charity program where we visited underprivileged family in Tabanan Regency, know more about our Bali Villa Getaway Package in the vibrant heart of Seminyak, as delicious Sunday Poolside BBQ and the complimentary Yoga Class. Lastly there’s news about Bali’s cultural calendar in November and Island inspired Christmas activity.
Happy reading and see you soon in Bali.
The Amadea Resort & Villas team.
We Care to Share
Every kid wants a happy life and want to be raised by their parent with full of love and cares. But it is not always the case. Not every kid has such privilege.
On 17th November 2023 the Amadea Cares team visited and continued support to underprivileged family Mr. Wayan Mawa at Angseri Village in Tabanan Regency, Bali. This family of four consist of two lovely kids who have lost their parents and now live with their grandpa and grandma. Wayan Mawa and his wife make living from farming which give them only a little income. So to support two kids could be a challenge.
During the visit we brought them some basic goods such as pack of rice and cooking oil as well as pocket money for the kids and school needs. We were excited to see them well and hope that the kids will finish their study well and do as much as we can to support them. Mr. Mawa family thanked Amadea team and the support from guests thru Amadea Cares funding. They really appreciate this kindness.
This year Amadea Cares enlarge the program with commitment to support families like this family for at least one full year to ensure those kids get proper education. This family will be our pilot project and hopefully we will be able to support more families in the future.
A villa is the perfect accommodation option for families with children or groups of friends travelling together to the island of Bali. Apart from extra space and heightened privacy, a villa has all the comforts and conveniences of a modern home.
With this in mind, Amadea has created an exciting three nights Bali Villa Getaway Package complete with an array of special privileges. Guests will be entitled return airport transfers, unlimited WiFi and daily buffet breakfast based on villa occupancy. There is also a free laundry of up to six pieces per person every day. The highlight of this package is a full day charter (10 hours) to explore the island at a leisurely pace.
The Bali Villa Getaway Package is priced at just USD 1250 to stay in a Two Bedroom Pool Villa for for three nights stay for 4 persons or USD 2158 for a stylishly-appointed Four Bedroom Pool Villa for three nights stay for 8 persons.
Additional services such as a BBQ dinner cooked by a private chef or a romantic floating breakfast in your private swimming pool are other incentives of staying in a villa and can be organized with prior notice at a reasonable fee.
Located at Amadea main pool let’s chill out by the pool with Sunday Pool Side BBQ starting from 12 noon to 4 pm every Sunday. We inviting you to start and enjoy your weekend in style by chilling poolside with an array of refreshing cocktails and scrumptious food.
Menu choices includes beef hot dog, chicken wing, burgers and sandwiches. The highlight is the beef tenderloin steak or Seafood Platter consist of prawn, squid, mahi mahi served with mixed lettuce, sweet corn and lemon butter sauce.
From 2 pm to 4 pm enjoy “Happy Hours” daily at the Pool Bar with their favorite Buy 2 Get 1 Free all cocktails and Bintang Beer.
In House Guest Activity: Yoga Class
Calling to all yoga lovers and those who want to discover the benefits yoga has to offer. Our yoga class program offers something for everyone. Learn from Pak Wayan Sudira, our yoga teacher who is committed to his own practice and love to share what has helped transform his own live.
Guest staying at Amadea vote this as one of the most favorite activity to start their day during holiday. Class is open for in house guest free of charge every Monday and Thursday starting 7.30 am for one hour at Sabha Room. Yoga mat, hand towel and bottled water will be provided.
Please make advance booking as limited space is available. Contact our Guest Service Assistant to book your seat.
Bali's Cultural Calendar
Bali’s cultural calendar is a continuous cycle of ceremonies and rituals associated with the Hindu faith. There are many auspicious occasions including Saraswati Day (Saturday 16th December 2023). This day honours education, knowledge, science, art and all forms of higher learning. Ceremonies will be held at schools and universities around the island whereby students will pray together. It is a time to express gratitude for past achievements and guidance for future academic endeavors.
Pagerwesi is another important religious holiday that involves prayers and offerings we held on Wednesday 20th December 2023. It is essentially a time to contemplate the future and mentally strengthen oneself against unexpected obstacles. Like many Balinese festivities, Pagerwesi also celebrates the universal battle between good and evil.
Island Inspired Christmas Activities
The best part about spending the festive season on the island of Bali with family and friends is that you are not bound by tradition. There are no rules or regulations and you are free to do exactly as you please. As Bali is a predominantly Hindu enclave, most tourism related ventures remain open on Christmas Day. You can do anything from indulging in a relaxing spa treatment to navigating the white water rapids of the Ayung River or cycling through Bali's rural villages.
One of the more culturally inspiring activities that you can enjoy as a family on Christmas Day is partaking in a purification ritual in the holy waters of Tirta Empul Temple at Tampaksiring. This spiritually-charged location features a bathing pond fed by a series of fountains where the Balinese come to cleanse body, mind and spirit. An excursion to this site can be combined with lunch in a rice terrace setting at Bebek Tepi Sawah, a popular Ubud restaurant specializing in crispy fried duck.
Another great pastime is a Balinese cooking class where you will learn the secrets of local cuisine and get to take home news skills including how to prepare authentic nasi goreng. Whatever you choose to do on Christmas Day, don’t forget to check in with our Guest Service Assistant to help you create the perfect holiday itinerary.
Unique Christmas Trees
Every year the Engineering and Housekeeping team at Amadea work hand in hand to create unique Christmas tree. We want to take you to a flashback tour of our unique Christmas tree since 2013
This year we will come up with something new and unique. Stay tune.
Exclusive Benefits for Direct Booking thru Our Website
Now you can enjoy exclusive benefits as well as best price when booking online direct on our website at www.arvs.pphotels.com.
Here they are:
1. No Booking Fee
2. Priority early check in and late check out
3. Complimentary beverage vouchers (valid for beers, cocktails, mocktails,
juices)
4. Flexible payment options:
Book and Pay Later at hotel. Your credit card will not be charged at time of booking, it is for guarantee only OR
Book Pay Now & Save to get extra 3% saving
5. Additional benefits exclusive for BOOK DIRECT only:
Stay 3 nights: complimentary one time airport transfer
Stay 5 nights: complimentary one time airport transfer + one time stock of 4 soft drinks and 2 local beers in mini bar upon arrival
Stay 7 nights: benefits of 5 night stay + one time free three course set dinner OR 60 minutes relaxing Balinese Massage
Stay 10 nights or more: benefits of 7 night stay + free 10 pcs laundry for one time delivery
Always check and compare price and benefits on our official website first with those available on other booking channels to have best value for your money.
What the Guests Said
1. Mr. Clarke (Australia), November 2023: the room was nice and clean we found mattress and pillow a little hard.
2. Mrs. Anandita (India), November 2023 : good breakfast and nicely prepared food staff was helpful and accommodating with vegetarian food.
3. Mr. Hernandez (Australia), November 2023 : the room and bathroom were always very clean and tidy. We also loved the towel animals made by Rapi.