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New Zealand's Newest Mega Villa and a NEW Level of Luxury for the Bay of Islands
1 private island estate (with road access), 3 private beaches and 6 stunning en suite bedrooms
With space to sleep 14, across 6 spacious en suite bedrooms, 'Somewhere' https://www.touchofspice.co.nz/luxury-accommodation/residence-collection/somewhere
offers the ultimate home away from home for the elite, the multi-generational family or the discreet VIP. There may only be one roof, but this private residence offers 3 private beaches, a swimming pool, helicopter landing capabilities, a private dock and ultra-luxury accommodation.
Guests can hop on a stand-up-paddleboard or into a kayak to explore their surrounds or simply relax on their own private beach (did we mention one of three?) with a Gin and Tonic and watch the yachts come and go.
Somewhere offers the best of both worlds
This private island estate offers the best of both worlds – complete privacy afforded by its location, combined with easy road access via a private bridge. 'Somewhere' is just 15 minutes' drive from Kerikeri airport, which is just a 50-minute flight from Auckland International Airport.
Touch of Spice
Our portfolio includes luxury lodges, boutique and unique hotels and over 60 private residences that are exclusively available through Touch of Spice. We have a plethora of bespoke experiences and our unique selling point as a destination management company is that we are the largest luxury villa company in New Zealand with the most premium properties available in the Southern Hemisphere.
Visit https://www.touchofspice.co.nz/ for more information.
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Now Is the Perfect Time to Explore Indonesia's Secluded Treasures
It's never too early in the year to organise a holiday – and two Wyndham resorts in Indonesia are offering travellers an irresistible reason to book a break now, with luxurious, heavily discounted deals on offer.
Wyndham Sundancer Resort Lombok and Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort Bali, both managed by Wyndham Destinations, are offering packages featuring high-quality resort accommodation and a range of extras with discounts of between 35 and 40 per cent.
South Lombok is being compared to Bali 30 years ago and the picturesque coral reefs and marine life of the Southern Gili Islands are quickly making it a must-visit destination in its own right, particularly for diving and snorkelling.
Meanwhile, travellers looking to experience the Balinese lifestyle outside Kuta are increasingly choosing to sample the serenity and rich culture of east Bali and explore places like Ubud, Sanur and Klungkung.
Both offers, detailed below, are inclusive of government taxes and services charges.
Book through reservations@wyndhamjivvabali.com or by calling +62 366 543 7988. https://wyndhamjivvabali.com/
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo Meets With Wyndham Vacation Clubs International President and Managing Director at Ceo Roundtable
In February 2020, Barry Robinson, President and Managing Director, International Operations of Wyndham Vacation Clubs, has presented at a CEO business roundtable hosted by the President of the Republic of Indonesia and attended by other Australian business leaders in Canberra. Mr Robinson was one of only seven company leaders invited to update President Widodo on their growing presence in Indonesia. Also present at the event were a number of Australian cabinet ministers representing foreign affairs, trade, investment, economics and transport.
Wyndham Destinations currently manages 12 resorts and hotels across Indonesia in Jakarta, Lombok, Palembang, Surabaya, Solo and Bali. It also operates two vacation clubs in the region, Club Wyndham Asia and Club Wyndham South Pacific. It has a holiday preview centre for both clubs located in Bali and a Club Wyndham Asia service centre positioned in Jakarta.“Indonesia is the third largest travel and tourism economy in South East Asia with a fast growing middle class. This makes it a very important market for us.
The country is also investing heavily in infrastructure and promoting its lesser known tourism destinations to take the environmental pressure off over-visited destinations. I was very pleased for the opportunity to meet with President Joko Widodo today, and we are very excited about the future changes the President is making to encourage future investments in Indonesia,” said Barry Robinson.
Mr Robinson spoke to the Indonesian President and Australian cabinet ministers present about tourism growth in Indonesia and his company's recent focus on Indonesian expansion. They also discussed the top destinations the Indonesian Government is prioritising from a tourism perspective including Borobudur Temple in Central Java and Lake Toba in North Sumatra. President Widodo also spoke about Indonesia's plans to shift its capital city from the climate-threatened megalopolis of Jakarta to the sparsely populated island of Borneo.
March Escapade
Book with confidence when you book an Elite Haven
In light of the sudden coronavirus outbreak across the world, Elite Havens Asia's largest luxury villa rental company is leading the way when it comes to proactively taking precautionary steps both in-villa and with regards to their reservations policy.
For all new bookings should guests' flights be cancelled or a travel advisory requires them to be quarantined, Elite Havens guarantees a full refund or guests can choose to move their stay within 12 months of their check-in date, in the same villa, for the same number of nights and in the same (or lower) season. Applicable on select villas and chalets.
Not having to share the facilities with other guests, staying in a clean and hygienic environment and being taken care of by trained, professional staff, helps guests avoid crowds while travelling. Elite Havens is offering up to 30% off on select villas in Indonesia and Thailand, and 15% off on select chalets in Japan for new bookings from 19 February 2020 onwards, for stays until 25 June 2020.