Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2007

The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is one of the peak literary events in the Asian region. In 2006, the Festival was named ‘one of the world’s great book events’ by Conde Nast Traveler and ‘among the top six literary Festivals in the world’ by Harper’s Bazaar.


The 2007 Festival will live up to this reputation with six days of rousing discussions, creative workshops, book launches, luscious literary lunches and dinners, a free children’s program plus poetry, theater, film, music and dance —an exhilarating program in one of the world’s most beautiful settings.

Hong Kong writer, Nury Vittachi, has called the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 'a magical and mystical mix of East and West' and given our choice of theme for 2007, Sekala-Niskala | The Seen & Unseen, you can understand why!

The 2007 Festival explores new frontiers with writers from the South Korea, East Timor and Sweden. They will join award-winning writers, poets, playwrights, filmmakers and performers from Indonesia, Asia, Australia, England, Canada, France, United States, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and beyond in an unforgettable exchange of culture and ideas.

It all adds up to a tropical heat wave of inspiration and excitement!

Tickets on-sale from 1 July. For more information, visit www.ubudwritersfestival.com

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Sanur Village Festival August 15-19, 2007

It originated from a few minds and the desire to increase the image of Sanur as one of the prominent tourism destinations in Bali. After a brainstorming session, members of the Yayasan Pembangunan Sanur concluded with a yearly event to bring the Sanur tourism community and the local community together through a week-long event dedicated to increase the cultural aspects of the area. Hence the Sanur Village Festival was established for the first time in 2006.

This year the event will be held from 15 – 19th August 2007 at the Inna Grand Bali Beach and Segara Beach carrying the theme “Fun and Cultural Event”. Various activities allow opportunities for development and showcase of cultural skills as well as competitions to even exhibitions.


Designed to be "bigger and better" than last year's inaugural event, the Sanur Village Festival 2007 is being organized by the Sanur Development Foundation - an organization comprised of Sanur Village residents and businesses dedicated to promoting and preserving the native charm of Bali's oldest cultural-tourism destination.

Emphasis on Fun & Culture

In keeping with the tone set at the inaugural event, this year's Sanur Village Festival will feature a whole range of activities, including:
• A cooking competition
• Food festival and bazaar
• Cultural performances
• Cultural parade
• DJ parade
• Fun bike and city tour
• Under water festival
• Water sports competition
• Traditional boat competition
• Surfing and kite surfing
• Wind surfing
• Kayaking and canoeing
• Bonsai and Adenium exhibition
• Painting exhibition
• Cartoon exhibition
• Golf tournament
• Rugby tournament
• Kite contest
• Mass yoga practice
• Pillow fights & fun games
• Jazz festival

Ensure you schedule your next visit to Sanur around this time as Sanur becomes a fun, hustling and bustling village full of activities for all the family!
For detail information, see http://www.bali-sanurvillage.com

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Hotels, Villas, Estates
Bali Agung Village - Your Home in Paradise - The complex of Villas and Bungalows is situated in Seminyak or better well known as the bit further away area beyond Kuta Beach. The quiet and tranquil atmosphere with the rice fields are far as your eyesight can reach really gives you the touch of a village in a modern world.

Bali Garden Hotel - The Bali Garden Hotel is strategically located at Kuta beach and near the international airport (only 5 minutes), walking distance to the biggest shopping mall and the night life of Kuta, and only 20 minutes to Denpasar. Inaugurated in 1990 as the first Indonesian-Japanese joint venture, the Bali Garden Hotel provides you with international standard facilities and services.

Bali Hilton International Nusa Dua - Bali Hilton International set in 11.5 hectares of lush tropical greenery, overlooks a long sweep of sandy beach and sparkling blue sea. Sited on the front beach of Nusa Dua, Bali Hilton International provides a standard of accommodation and service for which this group is renowned.

Bali Holiday Resort - Right on the white sandy beach of famous Seminyak Legian area. Bali Holiday Resort is only 30 minutes from the international Airport, 30 minutes from Denpasar, capital city of Bali. It's just a few minutes walk from the art market, supermarket, disco, bank and pub. Free shuttle bus service to Kuta shopping area.

Bali Taman Beach Resort - Bali Taman Beach Resort is located on magnificent Lovina Beach, Bali renown for its beautiful wave and beach. Bali Taman Beach Resort is only 10 minutes drive from Singaraja city.

Bali Village Hotel - The Bali Village Hotel means beautiful home when you need a peace and quiet to rest and relax after your daily activities when you visit 'Land of The God' Bali. Build by semi modern decorated bungalows and building surrounding by quiet tropical lush gardens, give you a traditional village atmosphere with open fields beyond the crowded of Legian.

Bali Sunrise Villa - Lay down into the elevation of the Tjampuhan valley in Bali’s cultural heartland of Ubud, Bali Sunrise is far away from hustle and bustle, yet only 3 minutes to the Ubud center and around 45 minutes to the Ngurah Rai international airport. Spectacular river gorge location set amongst rice paddies, with a clear view across the river valley and Gunung Agung beyond.

Bumi Ayu Bungalows - Set in the heart of Sanur, where various highlights are just nearby, Bumi Ayu Bungalows can be reached within 20 minutes from the Ngurah Rai International Airport, while the beach is only 5 minutes by foot.

Bumas Hotel - 10 minutes from airport, 200 meters access to Sanur beach, 10 minutes from Denpasar business and shopping district. 34 Luxurious rooms includings 4 suites with air conditioning unit, private vath and shower, radio and music channel, telephone and private balcony. Colour TV in every room with Paraboll. Safe Deposit boxes, facsimile, room service, money exchange, taxi service, mailing, travel agent.

Bali Summer Hotel - You have just arrived in the perfect place to spend your relaxed time, while also exploring Kuta highlights. Bali Summer Hotel is an idyllic hotel surrounded by bustling shopping areas, restaurants covering all wishes the hungry mind may imagine and entertainment not to experience within a holiday’s time.

Bali Sani Suite and Hotel - This unusual resort is an enclave of villas and suites set amidst lush tropical gardens overlooking a tranquil expanse of golden sand beach on the south west coast of Bali. Situated on the beautiful Batubelig Beach, Kerobokan. A short distance from the centre of Kuta, Legian and Denpasar.

Bali Rani Hotel - Bali Rani Hotel, Combining the proud and mystical culture of the Balinese and its famous hospitality with modern resort comfort. Bali Rani Hotel is the ideal place from where to explore this enchanting island.

Bali Spirit Hotel and Spa - Nestled on a scenic river valley in the lovely village of Nyuh Kuning, just outside the main center of Ubud. About a one hour drive north by road from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar.

The Grand Istana Rama - The Istana Rama Hotel Kuta Bali has been re-launched as the Grand Istana Rama Hotel Kuta Bali with completely upgraded facilities and services in the same outstanding location - facing Kuta's historic beachfront area.

Tjampuhan Resort and Spa - Picture yourself on a long balcony, perched high over a tropical ravine. Imagine pathways clinging to a hillside where the hibiscus and frangipani reach out over statues and wood carvings to touch a gentle greeting as you pass. In this one hotel are captured all the images of Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali.

Sports
Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club - Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club is one of the greatest golf courses in the world. This 18 - hole, 72 part championship course is masterfully designed by famous international golfer and course architect Peter Thomson, Michael Wolveridge and associates in 1974.

Travel Site
http://www.almerisol-spain.com - "Almerisol estate agents covering Costa Almeria, Costa Blanca, Costa Calida, Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz for your property in Spain"

Hermanus Misty Waves South Africa - Accommodation in Hermanus at luxurious collection of five star boutique hotel, guest house and bed and breakfast lodgings. Lie in bed while whale watching, play golf and let us arrange safaris in South Africa for you.

TravelMichigan.com - Travel information for Michigan, find golf, resorts, casinos, skiing, sailing, and lodging

Bali Plus - An excellent reference for visitors to Bali and beyond. Presenting a wide range of useful information on regions,culture, and many more.

Others
Online Cooking - Cooking website, helping to bring out your inner chef

The Gamewell Diaphone Web Site - The Gamewell Diaphone warning horn website showcases this famous and distinctive public warning horn

http://www.prague-car-rental.com/

chiangmaicitynews.com

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