Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific presents Semara Luxury Villa Resort in Bali with an exclusive Elite Offer

Semara Luxury Villa Resort would like to offer all Elite members an exclusive offer – the “Garden Terrace Suite Special”. When you stay for 5 nights, you’ll only pay for 4 with a minimum stay of 5 nights. See below for offer details.

With magnificent panoramic ocean views and seven unique, oversized, and architecturally refined 5-bedroom villas nestled into 7.5 acres of perfectly manicured tropical gardens, Semara Luxury Villa Resort is very much a place for the dedicated few. Each villa is an exclusive haven of privacy with 30 meters of cliff frontage and a private infinity pool overlooking the ocean. The resort also includes Selatan Restaurant at the cliff top, the now famous Finn’s Beach Club on its own private beach, tennis courts, spa, pools, and gym.

The ocean view manicure and pedicure room at Semara Spa is a favourite of guests for hen’s parties or for just relaxing to the sounds of nature. Guests can also enjoy pampering spa treatments within their own villas or at the beachside treetop bales.

For a day away from it all, take the inclinator down to the beach at Finn’s Beach Club. Spend your day kayaking, exploring tide pools, simply lazing away on sun loungers, or sampling the delicious Finn’s menu choices.

Stay in your luxurious ocean view villa and have a meal prepared by your villa’s chef. For those staying in suites only, room service may be delivered to your suite or to the villa dining room.

Perched on the cliff top, Selatan Restaurant offers a sophisticated setting in which to enjoy exquisitely prepared dishes complimented by an extensive wine list. Dine alfresco or in air-conditioned comfort

Garden Terrace Suite Special – Stay for 5 nights, pay for 4

Get a special discount in the amazing Garden Terrace suite with minimum stay of 5 nights.

Terrace Suite Inclusions:

• Welcome refreshment and cold towel upon arrival,
• welcome fruit basket,
• continental breakfast,
• 10% discount voucher for all spa treatments,
• complimentary gym access,
• complimentary Wi-Fi access,
• complimentary use of tennis courts, putting green, 28m infinity pool,
• complimentary use of inclinator to Finn’s Beach Club and
• turndown service

Click the Email Now button below and quote “Elite Special Discount Garden Terrace Suite Offer” to book your special discount.

To find out more about this incredible Elite Resort visit Semara Luxury Villa Resort today!

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Welcome to your May Luxury Travel News & Events for Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific. This month we have seen some fantastic offers given to our members such as the 50% saving you can make on your next trip to Elite’s newest resort member Jetwing Lagoon, Sri Lanka and a pre-completion sale offer on Reflections Beach Villas and Spa, Lombok. Imagine owning your own slice of paradise in Lombok for as little as USD139,000. Not forgetting the soon approaching Mothers Day, The Ploh Group offered us the Ploh Mommy’s Pillow so get your orders in quickly. There have been several exciting new additions to the Elite Blog, such as a fresh new perspective on Ecotourism.

As ever our newsletter comes with the regular insider profile – a one-on-one interview from a hotel management exclusively written for Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific. This week we feature the Captain of Silversea’s Silver Cloud, Marco Sangiacomo.

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Jetwing Lagoon Negombo is nestled between the Indian Ocean and a tranquil lagoon on the West Coast of Sri Lanka, a spa resort of exceptional beauty awaits

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Orion Expeditions has released its incredible schedules for 2013! Enjoy the sites sounds, history and nature of the the diverse journeys to Borneo and the Forgotten Islands.

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Show Mum your love & appreciation with her own Ploh pillow & embroidered case that says it’s hers alone

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Reflections Beach Villas & Spa: Imagine owning your own slice of paradise in Lombok for as little as USD139,000

Jetwing Lagoon: Discover this hidden gem in Sri Lanka with a special 50% discount on your booking

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Now you can truly be at home at Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific with our ever-expanding possibilities for Elite Living home ownership. Reflections Beach Villas & Spa: Special pre completion villa prices range from US$139,000 upwards

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This iconic New Zealand lodge lies superbly within 17-acres of manicured grounds beside the hypnotic turquoise green waters of the Waikato River in Taupo. Famed for its unrivalled location and generous hospitality since the 1920s, Huka Lodge offers 18 Lodge Rooms, one suite and two exclusive cottages. Every last detail has been considered to ensure guests enjoy superb cuisine, and seamless service.

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Family owned and in the tourism industry for the past 39 years, Jetwing Hotels has surpassed expectation at every aspect. Building on their foundation of being passionate, as well as the experience of true, traditional Sri Lankan hospitality, constantly pioneering discoveries captures the essence of the brand. Such a strong statement and direction have enabled Jetwing Hotels to imagine, create and manage marvels and masterpieces, where distinctive design and elegant comfort complement each other and the environment.

Jetwing currently has 14 properties spread across the island as well as an overseas presence in 3 countries; namely New Zealand, Laos and Vietnam. In addition, many more projects set to launch in the next two years in locations such as Yala, Colombo, Jaffna and Kandy.

The Blue Lagoon was the first resort in Sri Lanka, designed by the great Geoffrey Bawa is now being re-launched as Jetwing Lagoon. Located between the Indian Ocean and the Negombo lagoon, Jetwing Lagoon offers a blend of rejuvenation and relaxation with a unique restaurant called Geoffrey’s by the Lagoon, offering Geoffrey Bawa’s favorites.

Boasting the longest pool in the west coast complimented by a spa and sporting activities in the lagoon, this is the ideal location to rest, relax, and energize in the privacy of your spacious individual villas. It is without doubt the finest Lagoon Spa Resort in the west coast.

Elite Episode

Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific are delighted to offer its members and exclusive offer to discover this hidden gem in Sri Lanka with a special 50% discount on your booking from the 1st of May to the 31st of October.

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To find out more about this incredible Elite Resort, visit Jetwing Lagoon today!

Welcome to your April Elite News & Events for Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific. We are incredibly happy to welcome The Ploh Group to the Elite Luxury Alliance, and Jetwing Lagoon as our first Elite Resort in Sri Lanka where the Luxury travel world is being re-drawn, we’re also delighted to have been featured in this month’s World Magazine, Concierge. This month Gayana Eco Resort re-introduce baby clams into the wild, we feature Peppers Anchorage, Silversea Shanghai Elite Experience & The Ryokan Collection’s Sankara Hotel & Spa.

We draw your attention to last weeks 10 Best Elite Experiences, & last month’s 10 Best Elite Episodes. We have also received some insightful comments on our blog articles ‘Hey Big Tipper’ & ‘Defining Luxury’ and we encourage you to share your thoughts, we will be releasing a new entry every Monday.

We have revamped our social networking profiles, with exciting news coming soon, please add us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest & Linkedin, also don’t forget to fill out the Elite Survey for your chance to win an amazing experience at Bunga Raya Island & Spa.

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Gayana Eco Resort & Spa and Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa celebrate the success and re-introduction of Baby Clams back into the wild.

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Peppers Anchorage is the perfect destination for an intimate hideaway with an elegantly nautical feel overlooking sparkling seas

 Featured Elite Experience

Explore Shanghai in a vintage 1930s style side-car motorcycle, the most original way to see Asia’s largest city during this Silversea Expedition

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Gayana Eco Resort: Complimentary couples massage & private dining

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Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa: Deluxe Treehouse Spa & Soul Package

Elite Living

Now you can truly be at home at Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific with our ever-expanding possibilities for Elite Living home ownership. Six Senses Laamu Resort is proud to offer a select few the opportunity to be one of the first families to enjoy holiday home ownership in the Maldives.

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Japan: Sankara Hotel & Spa, Yakushima is the first and only luxury resort hotel on this unique island which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, that attracts nature – lovers from all over the world.

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“Unforgettable”, “I couldn’t believe it”, “A dream come true” – these are the phrases that best describe the Elite Experiences on offer around Asia Pacific. Trekking through history, diving the world’s greatest reefs, seeing ancient cultures up close, dining on secluded beaches, sailing into ports rarely seen by others and travelling by rail into the rarest of places – these are 10 of the best ELITE EXPERIENCES that E.T.C. has identified and brought to “Friends of Elite” for your travel pleasure, and they are just for you.

Ananda Himalayan Adventures

Experience the grandeur of the Himalayas with outdoor adventure options offered by Ananda including trekking, white water rafting, nature walks, visiting the wild elephants of Rajaji National Park, and elephant photo safaris at nearby Chilla National Park. At Ananda, test and improve your golf skills at the six-hole, par-three golf course with an independent driving range.

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Dolphin Island: Diving The Wrecks Of Fiji

Working with Ra Divers some of the most popular sites are the fascinating wrecks of the Papuan Explorer and the Ovalau. The Papuan Explorer, Fiji’s largest and most accessible wreck, is situated in 20 meters of water and is home to an abundant array of tropical fish. The Ovalau is an exhilarating dive into a 55m roll-on roll-off car ferry that sunk on the 23rd August 2003. For those who like to get close to nature the Breathtaker is not to be missed.

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The Oberoi, Bali: ‘Semar Pegulingan’ Gamelan & Dances

In an effort to share and promote the performing arts of Bali, The Oberoi, Bali invites guests, residents and visitors to experience firsthand the spirit of the rare Balinese ‘Semar Pegulingan’ Gamelan together with classical dances, through special performances at The Amphitheatre, combined with a Seafood and prime meat barbeque buffet dinner under the stars.

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The Maharajas’ Express: Princely & Royal Journeys

Enjoy ‘Supper’ at the magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace. Designed in Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, the palace built by Maharaja Sayajirao III in 1890 is the residence of the Royal family. Witness the grandeur of its ornate Durbar Hall, the Venetian mosaic floor, Belgium stained glass windows and sculptures of bronze and marble by Fellici. Witness a lovely folk dance performance, typical to the Royal House as you savour a wide array of delicacies from the Royal kitchens.

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Kanuhura: Sleeping over with Robinson Crusoe

Enjoy a Dinner, a Night and breakfast like Robinson Crusoe. A romantic night under the stars on Kanuhura’s very own secluded desert island. Indulge in a sumptuous dinner of the freshest grilled seafood and meat dishes, prepared specially for you in an intimate candle-lit beach setting on neighbouring Jehunuhura Island.

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Silversea: Hidden Treasures of Shanghai on a Sidecar Motorbike

Explore Shanghai in a vintage 1930s style side-car motorcycle, the most original way to see Asia’s largest city during this half-day Silver Shore Expedition. Take a short transfer to the starting point where you meet your driver/guide, a long-term resident of Shanghai. Climb aboard the side-car or seat behind your driver and explore the back streets of Shanghai, not normally mentioned in guide books or visited by tourists.

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The Oberoi, Lombok: To Tanjung Market by Pony & Cart

Experience the sights and sounds of Tanjung’s busy market. The vibrancy and colour will envelope you as you arrive in the warm, early morning sunshine, at around 8 am, by local transport—a pretty painted horse drawn cart known as a ‘cidomo’.

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Hayman Great Barrier Reef Night Dive

An amazing underworld experience below the waters surrounding Hayman, dive professionals will take guests aboard the dive vessel, Sun Aura, to nearby Castle Rock Wall on an unforgettable dive adventure amid vibrant colours and nightlife. Guests will dive amongst the reef’s creatures, which are only likely to emerge in the evenings, including crabs, shrimp and moray eels.

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Ultimate Huka Lodge Experience

Departing on a 6-7 hour trip you will fly either south from the Lodge to the Kaimanawa Range wilderness, with possible sightings of wild horses and Red or Sika deer. Land next to the famous Rangitikei River to view the large trophy-size Rainbow trout. Return to the lake edge via areas of volcanic activity and craters of the Tongariro National Park OR alternatively travel north via the famous Huka Falls, following the Waikato River to the Wai-O-Tapu and Waimangu geothermal regions. Land on the rim of the dormant volcano Mt. Tarawera, which last erupted in 1881. Return to Lake Taupo via some of the spectacularly lush farm and forest land of the central North Island.

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Banyan Tree Lijiang: Bicycle through 800 Years of History

Horizontal, vertical, sideways, facing the southeast, pointing to the west, each piece of sloping tiled rooftop in the old town of Lijiang is arched so tightly to the other; the entire collage is reminiscent of a big Chinese ink slab. This town with the gray sun-burnt rooftops was first built in the late Song Dynasty more than 800 years ago. Shuhe Old Town, leisurely cycle from the resort, is a protected World Cultural Heritage Site in the Old Town of Lijiang.

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