Archive for the 'Indonesia' Category
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
In an attempt to shake off that northern cold snap, and ease back-to-work woes in the south, we’re dishing up a host of hot new Smith hotels in Fiji, Siem Reap, Bali and London.
Honeymoon hotspot Namale Resort & Spa (above), in Fiji’s tropical north-east, is home to oceanfront bures, pampering treatments and a raft of [...]
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Monday, January 30th, 2012
Given the abundance of gorgeous getaways on Indonesia’s most popular island, deciding which are the best Bali boutique hotels is a tough gig. As ever, we’re happy to do the hard work for you, in the name of research. Just back from a recent tour of stylish Smith stays there, we’ve selected five top spots [...]
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Friday, January 13th, 2012
January and detoxing go together like Brad and Angelina. Tis the season to give your body and mind an MOT, boosting wellbeing levels and booting those pesky bad habits into touch. So where better to kickstart those 2012 Brand New You resolutions, than at luxe private retreat Como Shambhala Estate in Bali, one of the [...]
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Whether you’re desperate for a New Year detox or just fancy some pampering as a January pick-you-up, Smith’s pick of five stylish Asian spa hotels should prove just the tonic. Lie back and let the masseur take the strain…
1: COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE, BALI, INDONESIA
Serious spa junkies swear by Como Shambhala Estate in Bali, a chic [...]
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Friday, September 16th, 2011
With Bali still revelling in dry-season sun, it’s a smart time to sample the tropical delights of this culture-rich Indonesian island. For a rustic retreat in the arty town of Ubud, escape to The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, one of our romantic, hand-picked boutique hotels in Bali.
Style Indigenous opulence
Setting Endless paddies, misty mountains
Why now? Smith [...]
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Monday, August 15th, 2011
Australia’s events guru extraordinaire David Grant has been the invisible hand behind eight Olympic Games and some of the sexiest parties from Sydney to New York. With over 25 years experience in drumming up jaw-dropping events for media players and luxury brands such as Hermès and Calvin Klein, David knows a thing or two about [...]
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Posted in Australia, Bali, Beijing, Boutique hotels, Destinations, Events, Insider interviews, New York, Reviewers, Travel tips, Uncategorized, United States | No Comments »
Despite our recent April Fool’s fun, David Cameron won’t be assisting with subsidised dirty weekends and you can’t really gatecrash Wills and Kate’s honeymoon, but you can still plan your own. For inspiration, look no further that our latest bunch of heavenly hideaways, from Newport in Rhode Island to Italy’s golden, glam Riviera di Levante…
We [...]
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Posted in Bali, Melbourne, New York, New hotels, Newport, Somerset, Umbria | 1 Comment »
Monday, September 27th, 2010
With the frappuccino drinkers of the word bereft after Sex and the City 2 sank into the dunes, all hopes are pinned on the release this Saturday of Eat Pray Love, the Julia Roberts-fronted retelling of New York journo Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir of self-discovery to soothe our wounded souls. The journey [...]
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The football teams of the globe may be battling it out over in South Africa, but the hotel world needs no such contest. There’s only one trophy worth winning: the Smith Hotel of the Week (only they don’t get a trophy, not even a dodgy medal – just week-long digital reverence)…
Style Eco-glam minimalism
Setting Crashing waves, [...]
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
Chocolates and flowers – pah! The ultimate Valentine’s Day surprise has to be a trip away, preferably to sun-kissed, sandy and secluded shores (diamonds, champagne on ice and roses optional, but highly recommended). Having dropped some heavy hints, Team Smith are hoping to be whisked away to the boutique Balé, in beautiful Bali (greedy, us?). [...]
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