BALI, Indonesia, – Oct. 25, 2004 – In three separate reader polls this year, Bali has taken top honors. Bali was rated "World's Best Island" in Travel and Leisure Magazine in July for the third consecutive year. In the October edition, Condé Nast (UK) announced that readers voted Bali as "Best Island" in the 2004 Reader Travel Awards, citing Bali's gentle people, beautiful scenery and choice of hotels that makes Bali so special. Time readers' selection of Bali as the "Favourite Holiday Destination in Asia" for four consecutive years was announced this month from the magazine's annual survey.
The accolades continue for there is no greater place to experience these assets than at Le Méridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort, located on the dramatic southwest coast of Bali, in the Tabanan regency, overlooking the Indian Ocean, with spectacular views of Tanah Lot Temple. Condé Nast readers named the resort in the top 20 Overseas Leisure Hotels Asia.
Other awards for the resort this year include: Best Golf Course in Asia and Best Golf Resort in Asia (runner up) voted by Asia Golf Monthly readers.
At the resort you will find a combination of world-class facilities including swimming pools and water activities, a traditional Balinese Spa, cycling, tennis and squash. The award- winning golf course which is both stunning and challenging is a must for golfers of all levels. All 100 hectares are set amid a spectacular setting backed by volcanoes, peppered with rice terraces, coconut groves, lush tropical vegetation and Indian Ocean cliff tops. This is where a true Balinese experience begins.
With Le Méridien's new resorts "Stay & Save" campaign offering free night stays at its luxury resort properties around the world available from September 01, 2004 until February 28, 2005, this is a wonderful excuse to escape to Bali for a short break.
Stay a minimum of 4 nights to be entitled to free night stays. Breakdown as follows:
Pay for 4 nights, stay 1 extra night free of charge
Pay for 5 nights, stay 2 extra nights free of charge
Pay for 7 nights, stay 3 extra nights free of charge
Example of "Stay & Save" Savings at Le Méridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort:
10 nights (3 free nights) at Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort in Bali usually costs from USD890 on the best available, fully flexible rate of the day. The "Stay & Save" rate is from only USD623 per room offering a saving of USD267.
The awarding-winning Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort is just minutes from town, yet in a world all its own. Surrounded by emerald rice fields and overlooking sacred Tanah Lot Hindu temple, it offers a taste of true Bali. Among many accolades, the resort consistently ranks as Asian Golf Monthly Magazine's "Best Golf Course in Asia".
To find out more or to make a reservation, please visit www.lemeridien.com, contact your local travel agent or toll free Le Méridien reservations center at:
North China - 10 800 650 0282
Southern China - 10 800 265 0282
Hong Kong - 800 963 833
Indonesia - 001 803 657 694
Malaysia - 1800 80 6079
Philippines - 1800 16 51 9434
Singapore - 1800 232 5288
South Korea - 00 308 11 8000
Taiwan - 00 80 110 3892
Thailand - 001 800 656 469
Australia - 1800 622240
New Zealand - 0800 454040
Japan - 0120 09 40 40
For further press information contact:
Wong Yin Yin
Regional Public Relations Manager - Asia Pacific
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts
Tel: (65) 6732 9702
Fax: (65) 6738 4915
Email: yywong@meridien.com.sg
www.lemeridien.com
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