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Welcome to the November 2011 edition of the Bali Dynasty Resort Newsletter.

It is hard to believe where the year has gone! 

The resort continues to be busy and forward bookings for the festive season are very strong with many of the special events we have planned booking out quickly. So if you are staying with us over the Festive Season and have not as yet made a booking for our special events then we recommend you do make prior reservations through our on line booking form.

In the month of November, there has been plenty of happenings in Bali, with the Commonwealth Tennis Tournament and the ASEAN summit being hosted in Bali with many of the worlds top leaders in town including Barrack Obama roads were closed, causing further traffic congestion and airspace cleared. With that all over Bali is now back to normal!  

Read on for some more updates and information about the goings on in and around the resort. We would like especially thank all of those people that voted for us in the Indonesian Tourism and Travel Awards for 2011 / 12 where Bali Dynasty Resort was nominated as the Best Family resort in Indonesia.

We hope that you have a very enjoyable festive season and if you are not planning on visiting us shortly then we hope to see you in the New Year! 

 

New Airport underway!

To facilitate the construction project at the Ngurah Rai International airport, the entrance and exit have been moved.

The old entrance to the south of Ngurah Rai Airport road is closed and has now moved to the north side of the airport on Jalan Kemayoran. The new entrance has also become the exit.

The transfer was made because the old entrance and exit will be used as access for heavy vehicles transporting project materials. Signs have been erected in order to facilitate the new entrance to airport users.

Ngurah Rai Airport is being developed to increase passenger capacity, and the building of a new international terminal is currently in process.

With this new terminal, the capacity will increase from 8 million people per year to 25 million people per year. The airport development project is targeted for completion in 2013.

 

 

Don't Travel without insurance!

A word of warning! We have encountered a few guests who have decided to travel without travel insurance and have been caught short. International Standard medical facilities on the island are extremely costly and  this can be even more costly in the event that the hospitals cannot handle the situation here on the island and you have to be medically evacuated which can be as much as US25,000 for the evacuation alone.

With the tropical climate, making the risk of picking up some bug more likely, as well as perhaps the lower safety standards (ie pavements) than would be expected at home, the risks of injury are obviously much higher. 

We would also like to remind you that should you hire a motorcycle and you are not holding a valid international driving license then even if you have insurance, this will be nul and void for any accident that might have occurred in conjunction with riding a motorcycle.

 

New Years Eve 2011-12

Due to popular demand we have amended our New Years Eve Function to a "Retro and Survival Party" 

As in previous years the event will kick off at Sunset Bar where individuals will be allocated into different teams to perform various challenges. From there the party will move on to H2O where each team will be set more challenges and enjoy more food and drinks to see in the New Year before finishing up in Gracie Kelly's Irish pub! 

For more information please click here

 

Rental Equipment

Our Tour and Information Centre (located off the lobby) as well as providing advice on the best tours and activities available on the island to make your holiday that more enjoyable also offers a variety of equipment that can be rented such as laptops, playstations, strollers and disabled accessories. 
Our food and beverage department also rents microwaves (which are standard in our Executive Suites) for those families who need to heat and sterilise bottles for their babies.

We try to think of everything!

 

Amadea in full swing!

Our sister property located in heart of bustling Seminyak, The Amadea Resort and Villas has now been successfully operating for 6 months and recently announced the arrival of it's 10,000th guest. 

Located on the fashionable “eat street” with its’ many boutiques and famous restaurants the resort is perfectly located for those who want to be in the heart of the action.

The resort consists of 86 rooms, 7 Suites and 7 villas. A choice of six 2 bedroom Villas or one 4 bedroom villa offering a fully equipped facility including their own private lap pool and garden. A perfect place to celebrate that special occasion with family or friends!

All 93 spacious rooms and suites are tastefully furnished with flat screen TV’s, DVD players, in room safes, fridges and most rooms offer views onto one of the lap pools.

Amadea is a perfect oasis for couples who want to enjoy a romantic escape or small group of friends and family who want to combine the vibrant side of Seminyak and peaceful lifestyle of Bali

For more information check out their website

 

Indonesia's Leading Family Resort 2011/12

We are officialy voted Indonesia's Leading Family Resort 2011/12

Bali Dynasty Resort was recently awarded “Indonesia’s Leading Family Resort 2011/12”, by ranking No. #1 in this category that was announced by the Indonesia Travel & Tourism Award Foundation and The Board of Advisors at the prestigious awards ceremony in Jakarta.

This award was presented in some different categories to recognize excellence across all sectors of the Indonesia travel and tourism industry and people had to nominate the top venues of their choice in each category. The selection was made both by public and by the Board of Advisors of ITTA.

Director of Sales and Marketing, Nicoline Dolman, received the award at the award ceremony in Jakarta held on Thursday, 17 November 2011.

“We are very pleased with this prestigious award and we will strive to continue to provide the best family holiday experience for our guests”, said Nicoline.

The Bali Dynasty Resort sells a true family holiday experience and was also recognised by the readers of Holiday with Kids, one of Australia’s popular family Travel & Lifestyle Magazine, in the Top 10 of Bali’s family friendly hotels & resorts in 2011. This was the fourth consecutive year that Bali Dynasty Resort has been in the Top 10 for Asia.

 

Learn to Surf & Paddle

For a few months now we have been offering a new service for our guests in the way of surfing and stand up paddle boarding lessons and tours right from the "Surf Shack" at the poolside!

Why not take advantage of this new alliance we have formed with Bali Focus Surf Academy and brush up your surfing skills or even book the kids or teenagers in for lessons!

It's a great for them to learn a new skill whilst having lots of fun on Holiday. Visit the Bali Focus at the poolside for the latest information on surfing lessons or try Stand Up paddle boarding for a fun ocean experience. All abilities are catered for so here is your chance to live your surfing dream. Please enquire about our free demo sessions held weekly and get on board with Focus Ocean Skills Academy! 

 

Brewing up a Storm!

Established in Bali seven years ago,Storm Beer has had to fight its way to reach international recognition.  However,with the BeerFest 2010 held in Singapore,came the first victory of Storm Beer, where it won two Bronze medals for it’s Storm Golden Ale, and a crowned Gold medal for  Best Microbrewery. It is no coincidence that at the same event in 2011 marked another victory for Storm Beer, where it won again two Bronze medals for Storm Golden Ale, plus a Bronze medal and one Gold medal for Storm Iron Stout! This is really brewing!

The secret of its success is that Storm Beer believes in nothing but full flavoured, all natural beer, “The Way Beer Should Be”. With strictly overseen fermentation and bottle conditioning process having no preservatives, this is where the natural live yeast sediment enhances the flavour of the beer achieving genuine, top-fermented real ales that everyone can enjoy.

So, the next time you are in Gracies, remember to look out for Storm’s award winning product. In addition to the Golden Ale and Stout, Storm also offer a selection of Pale, Bronze and Tropical Ales. Maje sure you give them a try!

 

Back to Bali Dynasty - Tickets on Sale!

Don't Miss our 19th BACK TO BALI DYNASTY PARTY

Looking ahead to Saturday, February 11th 2012, we will once again be holding our Annual ‘Back to Bali Dynasty’ Charity Dinner for 2012 at the Western Australian Italian Club at Fitzgerald Street in North Perth.

Every year we ask you to support this worthy cause. 
As usual the money raised at the event is used to help the poor kids of North Eastern Bali, so your attendance will be assisting the Charity effort the Bali Dynasty supports, namely the East Bali Poverty Project.


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Apart from a great night’s entertainment, we have a sit down three course Indonesian dinner prepared by our own chefs and a fantastic Lucky Draw with over 100 different prizes such as Accommodation, Tours, including a chance to win flights and holidays to Bali, Raffle  tickets will be on Sale on the Night.
You can also expect to see some of your favourite Bali Dynasty Staff in attendance too, we will let you know who very soon.

The dress code as always will be Smart / Casual’, sorry, no Bintang singlets!

Tickets sold out fast last year and there were many disappointed people. So ensure you reserve your ticket NOW by either purchasing from the Resort's Reception or contacting either Leanne or Vinnie at the WA Italian Club on either 9328 4104  or 9328 4154

DON’T FORGET - THERE WILL BE NO SALE OF  DOOR TICKETS ON THE NIGHT.
Join us and support a great cause!

  

 

How many times have you been?

Gladys was recognised for her loyalty at the recent appreciation party.

It was exactly her 400th night stay at the Bali Dynasty Resort with over 29 visits under her belt!

In recognition of her lotyalty Gladys received a 5 night stay voucher

 

PRIME Vision Launch

The auspicious date of 11.11.11 was chosen by Prime Plaza Hotels and Resorts to role out its’ new vision amongst all its’ hotels throughout Indonesia.

The new Vision “PRIME” which means People Responsible Individually for Managing Excellence, has emerged through detailed research amongst all team members which identified that staff at the lowest level really want to play an active role in delighting customers as well as  a recognition by management that involving staff in the decision making can really impact guest service delivery as well as impacting revenues and bottom lines for the hotels.

In order to support this new vision Prime Plaza Hotels and Resorts has invested considerably with the assistance of an external consultant to develop new tools and initiatives which will assist team members carry out the new vision. Examples are “Excellence Tools” that clarify the responsibility each team member plays, quantifies their expected contribution and clearly details how each task is done. In addition to this, new training programmes have been developed, supported by videos to encourage staff to present their ideas and suggestions and empower them to take actions to delight customers.

The Bali Dynasty Resort held the launch party on the 11.11.11 in conjunction with its' annual staff party to celebrate the launch of the new Vision.

Prime Plaza Hotels and Resorts since its’ establishment in 2003 has prided itself as being 'The Signature of Indonesian Hospitality' and on delivering genuine hospitality and service. Prime Plaza Hotels and Resorts now comprises eight properties in both Bali and Java, some of which are company owned and others which are managed employing over 1.800 employees. Plaza Hotels focus on the business traveler and offer extensive meeting and banquet facilities, whilst the Resort brands, situated in prime resort locations, focus predominantly on the leisure traveler.

 

Charity Update

We recently visited our Charity Project in Pengalusan in North Eastern Bali and presented them with the 50 desk chairs that had been donated by many of our guests following our fundraising awareness that appeared on our facebook, website and in this newsletter.

The kids were delighted to receive their much need new desk chairs! Each chair is enscribed on the back with the name of the guest who donated the chair. Each child was told to take personal responsibility for their chairs. Each guest that made a donation will soon be receiving a picture of the chair they sponsored and a picture of the kid who is now responsible for looking after their chair!

It's a great way to personalise the donation and a great way for the kids to understand a sense of personal responsibility!

 

Our Star Performers

Budiada was the winner of the Employee of the Month Heart of House. Budiada has been at the Bali Dynasty Resort since May 1999 in the Engineering Department and is now a key member of the PRIME Care Team where he is responsible for ensuring guest rooms are maintained in "mint condition".
Budiada is married and has two children.
Eka Sugita, a familiar face at H2O was the winner of the Employee of the Month front of House. Eka has been at the Bali Dynasty Resort since 2002 and was recognised for his excellent demeanour and friendly, smiling approach to guests.
Eka is married and has two children.

 

What the Guests Say

 

It was lovely returning again to BDR. So many staff remembered us and greeted us like friends
Mr & Mrs B - Australia 

The chef and staff at the restaurant were excellent. Very attentive to our son’s allergies. They catered very well for him
Mr & Mrs R - Holland 

After 21 visits to Baliand 1st time at the Dynasty, you have standards high and maintain them.
Mr & Mrs P - Australia

H2O was a very nice place to eat. Staff always friendly and always plenty of quality food.

Mr & Mrs W - United Kingdom

 
 

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