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NEW LOOK FOR CLUB MED BINTAN ISLAND
Club Med Bintan Island has a new look mind and soul is taken care of at the
and feel. Located just off the coast luxurious Hilltop Asmara spa using
of Singapore, the all-inclusive resort natural ingredients carefully selected to
now offers refreshed facilities and relax, soothe and revive.
new activities for an invigorating and
rejuvenating getaway with pampering The wellness theme of the revitalised
Club Med Bintan Island, which welcomes
and wellness at heart.
families, extends to the Kids Club that
Club Med Bintan overlooks a private caters for two- to 17-year-olds. Activities
white sand beach bordered by lush include circus school, a petit chef
green forests and hidden coves programme and sand painting, plus new
surrounded by rugged rocks and cultural experiences such as the creation
cliffs. The resort offers fresh, healthy of colourful tie-dye patterns.
cuisine served with a slice of authentic
Indonesian culture. The fresh new food and beverage
offering at Bintan Island caters for
New wellness experiences include yoga every taste. The à la carte restaurant,
by the sea at sunset and sunrise, stand-up La Terrasse, specialises in fresh local
paddleboarding and twilight trapeze. Other seafood, while The Waterfall main
activities include Pilates, sailing, kayaking, restaurant features a wide selection
tennis, water polo and beach volleyball. of international cuisine. Bintan Island
also of course offers guests Club Med’s
The nearby Ria Bintan golf course famous all-inclusive packages, with
boasts a world-class 18 hole course gourmet meals, all-day snacks and
with wide ocean views, plus a nine-hole alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and
forest course. Pampering for body,
entertainment included in the price.
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VANUATU’S NEW 4-STAR RAMADA RESORT PORT VILA ABOUT TO OPEN
Vanuatu’s first Ramada-branded property is about
to open. The 80-room Ramada Resort Port Vila is
nestled on the cliffs of Erakor Lagoon and offers
guests sweeping views of the sandy white beaches and
turquoise waters of Erakor Island.
Located just five minutes from the heart of Port Vila
and ten minutes from Bauerfield International Airport,
the new resort is due to open in March 2017, offering
studio rooms as well as one- and two-bedroom suites.
The hotel has state-of-the-art facilities including an
on-site restaurant and three bars showcasing the
finest local produce and cuisine; a swimming pool; a
gym, and four conference rooms.
George Dechaineux, Managing Director of Ramada
Resort Port Vila, says: “We expect that the exceptional
personalised service we will offer, coupled with our
excellent location and in-built technology, will be a big
drawcard for travellers. We very much look forward to
welcoming our first guests.”
Globally, the Ramada brand includes more than 840
hotels in more than 40 countries, including 22 hotels
currently open and operating in the South Pacific.

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