Joannes Rhino's Blog, page 23

Courtesy of ibis Hong Kong Central and Sheung Wan Hotel

Enter into a spot that belongs to a city full of life and impacting tourist industry. As you step inside the ibis Hong Kong Central & Sheung Wan Hotel, situated at the very soul of Hong Kong, your eyes fall immediately on the nicely-done color combinations and the first warm welcome smile of the receptionist. The whole place looks to have accepted decorative interventions. You seem to be tired of the journey, but you feel relaxed at the Zen aura that the whole room inspires. Colors of beige, red and orange mixed in all its furniture in complete harmony. 550 rooms, each with a smell and taste of relaxation, are lusting to provide each guest with an unforgettable experience.

You have never imagined that there are so many things a hotel can offer you, to enjoy your leisure time as if you have been visiting the most interesting cultural destination in the world. The aura mix of business and mere soul pleasure make its existence irresistible.

As you enter the elevator up to the room of the building, you immediately sense the serenity and comfort you will meet inside. Unlock the door and find yourself in a room with many pleasant surprises. Face a comfortable clean double or single bed will be expecting you with amenities. A flat screen LCD TV, coffee and tea making facilities, a mini fridge to store drinks and sandwiches, and accessible bathroom amenities will give an impression that this is not a hotel, but something so familiar just like home. Air conditioning brings you the exact sense of relief that you requested after a cold or hot day.

You lie down on the fluffy cushions of your comfortable bed only to find out that you are about to live the ultimate bed sleep experience. The sense of the foam mattress and the way the bed adapts to each and every of your body movement is a unique experience. It makes you think: “These people are really interested in providing me a happy and quiet sleep.”

By approaching the window, it is easily understood that you will wake up to one of the most gorgeous city scenery in the world. Your chance to view the Hong Kong harbor from above is something entirely new to everyone. The blue of the sea at a close distance gives the perfect opportunity to feel again what it is like to be calm and relaxed from a long trip. It is a real luck to be able to live such an experience. Get ready to lose sense of time and leave all your worries and troubles totally behind as you smoothly indulge into the scenery.

The hotel management also raises guests’ awareness about their greening practice inside the guestroom. These messages can be found anywhere, such as on refraining from changing towels unnecessarily, the bed linen changing card, the 3-in-1 hair and body wash, turning off lights and electrical appliances, keeping water consumption to a minimum, and even garbage bin sticker with green message.

They committed with their “15-minute satisfaction guarantee” policy. Anytime you feel uncomfortable with anything during your stay, simply talk to any of their 24/7 staff. They will give you solution regarding any of your issues in 15 minutes tops. You will be amazed on what they can do in such little time.

As you get down to the bar, you will meet the ultimate menu of beverages and drinks. Feel the temptation to taste an Ibis or Tiramisu cocktail, some of the exclusive cooling drinks that the hotel’s energetic appealing bar has to offer. Relaxed music and modern multicolor style of the chairs, the tables and the whole bar will make you feel incredible enjoying the ambient environment, and emitting positive energy to your beloved ones or associate ones that were lucky enough to share this hotel experience with you. Why not miss the ecstasy of escorting your cocktail drink with a fabulous Cheese Burger? Creativity and juicy platters are one of this hotel’s best distinctions.

So is the restaurant. Original and not imitation recipes of Hong Kong grandeur will accompany your breakfast. Everyone from the receptionist to the waiter and the bartender will treat you with a commitment and a responsibility to have a more than great staying in ibis.

As you are ready to begin the tour of the city, you notify the customer service that hosts you of your needs and your program. Detailed and specific instructions on all the amazing Hong Kong sites are given to you with prominent willingness. You have just about lived your first moments of how it is to be at the accommodation of total relaxation, great customer service, but above all: a member of an exceptional family; the family of ibis Hong Kong Central & Sheung Wan.

Staying with us is the moment when all the troubles back home burst out of inside you into one untraceable memory. Time passes like a blink, but this fraction blast of paradise will linger in your memory. Therefore, have no second thoughts. Your real journey in Hong Kong begins here; ibis Hong Kong Central & Sheung Wan Hotel.

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Courtesy of Sohotel Hong Kong

You are invited with great pleasure to Sohotel; a fifteen-story hotel where the touch of West and the vibrancy of the modernism, very near to the heart of cosmopolitan Soho, will make you do not want to miss the pleasure of visiting it for at least once. Located very convenient for any types of traveler, this 2009 award winning for the best hotel design from Great China Design Award, is second to none.

As you enter its square-like main entrance, you will quickly get a sense and fragrance of what it means to be in a place of incomparable luxury and an endless color combination. It is your first vivid memory and the beginning of an unforgettable experience, as you will stay for a while at its entrance and try to imagine the sense of comfort waiting inside your own room. The white, light green and black color in the lobby blend together to create a great impression to the eye and will leave you a mark inside your head until the day you check out.
 With the latest word of modern furniture and characteristic illustrations that hide the secrets of China’s deepest history and witness the inspiration of an artist with great aesthetics, the hotel’s flowered glassy lobby brings instantly an aura of hospitality, coziness and comfort.
 No visitor will want to miss reserving one of the Sohotel’s marvelously decorated and equipped rooms. The standard room includes a very comfortable bed that offers the mere simplicity of needed and deserved relaxation. The visitor can either enjoy the tranquility of sleeping at its relaxing white blankets, or simply zapping through the incredible variety of channels that a flat screen 22-inches LCD television includes for his exclusive pleasure. Sitting in front of the room’s window in the room, while sipping a fresh Chinese Tea, will trigger the enjoyment of watching the luminous of Hong Kong night. You will start to make plans for visiting the rest of the many attraction sites that Hong Kong has to offer on the days ahead. Our super speed wifi will help you to browse those attraction places easily. We have two computers standby for your convenience at the lobby.
 Why not enjoying these moments with a beloved person? Sink deeper into the stunning architecture of a junior suite room, and create memories of what it is to see, hear, taste and feel the love of pure hospitality. The room includes a private comfortable bathroom with many exclusive amenities where you can indulge into a relaxing, and refreshing bathtub that will take away all the strain and fatigue of your long day trip. The double bed will provide enough space for you and the special ones to lie down and describe so many pictures that the incredible town of Hong Kong has left you, the moment your airplane landed on the ground. Our 32-inches flat screen television will pamper you through the night.
 A superior double and twin room is also waiting to satisfy every demand of color delicacy and welcoming Chinese authenticity. Blended red and grey combinations along with luminous white ceilings will create an impression that it could resemble a very neat royal room which crosses the threshold of the usual hotel staying for the night and goes beyond a sensation that you owe this very well selected premise.
 Do not even think for one moment that you will be alone during this incredible stay. Apart from the room’s hospitable aura, and the feeling that you have a lot to do and know as your journey in Hong Kong continues, there is a very hospitable and friendly hotel stuff waiting for you to be served, so as to understand what it is to prolong this magical staying. Having “Give a bit extra” philosophy as our solid foundation, you will be amazed the personal touch that we create in serving all guests. Not just we remember all guests’ name, but we also aware and prepare a special gift for those who are having a birthday during their stay.
 Do not hesitate to ask our assistance, so that you will not miss even one of the hotels incomparable service, and the chance to get complete information on the breathtaking sites and places that Hong Kong has in store for every guest. To reserve your place at a wonderful expedition in the city’s historical spots, you can arrange a wonderful local tour with a guide that will show you all the sightseeing, which everyone should admire before returning back. For those who have a more eclectic and demanding taste  to wonder about the avenues and sites of Hong Kong, our staff will help you to select the best tour packages that meet your needs and pocket, yet still give a tone of extra luxury to the journey.
 And while your magnificent journey to the town that welcomes all civilizations reaches the end, we would like to say goodbye to you even during your last moments of your visit. Ask our staff to arrange your airport transfer service for your convenience, and promise us for the next stay at Sohotel in the future. We will definitely reserve you another warm welcome.
 Either you are a parent, a group of friends, a solo traveler, a couple who wants to live romance, or a businessman who wants to add professional prestige to his business, this hotel is the perfect place for you. A place in our heart. Live the experience of a hotel that cares for the visitor as if a member of its own big family!
 Embrace the life as we will always embrace you!

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Courtesy of 7 Evenotes Management ---- Poem

The stars are soft as all flowers grow naturally,And the entire world would be in love majestically.A land, beyond a cruel harsh world;I shall praise this love, my Lord!My love is deep; the more I kill, the more I sleep.But blessed it be to the one of suffers none, when lips and kisses are blend to one.O… how sweet is love when love possesses itself?How sweet is life when love shadows become myself?

Did he just say that love is a tender thing?I swear that it is something above nothing.Thus here, by the great temple before us, I will garner up my heartWhere either I must live or bear a bloodMy thoughts will no longer scream those pitiful criesAs my real world will disappear from my dear eyes.For the true love is blooming in my heart’s core,A gracious life shall begin on this strange shore

Oh... she smiles like a bright sunrise,For all angels gathered in my eyes.They speak to me full of grace,That I must not hide this blissful face.

Should I dive more this passionate love,And stop cursing my shameful glove?But o... I cannot speak more of this thought,If I love him not.

I doubt the sun will rise tomorrowI doubt this heart will never feel any sorrowI doubt this journey will end by me and youBut never have I doubted that I love you

Courtesy of UC Silver

Matting Offerings to God

Matting is usually used to cover floors or packing to enhance grace and elegance of the covered material. Similarly, our noble deeds act as a gift for God while our sinful acts play a role of bad offerings to God. The matting of good intentions on noble deeds enhance their value even further, whereas matting of bad intentions on sinful deeds makes them even more dreadful.
People in Bali are famous for their rituals and traditions. The way they start their day astonishes every other person. Their sincere and devoted worship to God is key to success in their life. They have idols in their homes and place them in their gardens. Every morning, they offer prayers sitting on a straw mat. The offerings are simple but made on a consistent basis. Every day, at least one person from a family prepares offerings.
Sweet dragonflies also try to copy Balinese people and offer their own rituals to make Gods happy. They make their own small idols from straw or other similar things and offer prayers around them. They sometimes circulate around their idols or offer tiny gifts asking for blessings from them. Our Sweet Dragonflies also worship Gods and are always busy in praising his majesty. Their chatter in synchronization imitates praying to Gods. They provide matting of sincerity and innocence in their offerings. They fly high into the skies to bow in front of their magnificence.
In this collection, the combination between traditional Balinese woven and contemporary modern design inspired our artists to create a priceless art design. The additional element of Sweet Dragonfly enhances this design and makes it come to life.
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Courtesy of Holiday Inn Jakarta Kemayoran

The first quarter of 2014 will see the arrival of the Holiday Inn® brand in Jakarta for the first time, with the opening of the Holiday Inn Jakarta Kemayoran.
“The team is working really hard ahead of our opening date to have everything perfect for launch,” said Rully Zulkarnain, General Manager at the Holiday Inn Jakarta Kemayoran. “I am confident that the great people we have here will really bring the Holiday Inn brand to life for our guests.”
Featuring 257 fresh and comfortable guest rooms, well-equipped and spacious work areas, all-day dining with natural daylight illumination, and a lobby lounge, the Holiday Inn Jakarta Kemayoran offers all the comforts that a contemporary traveller needs. A private parking area is available, and Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel. Guests looking for a little pampering will also enjoy the infinity pool and health club.
The hotel's Grand Ballroom is the largest of its kind in the Kemayoran area, easily capable of accommodating up to 1000 people theatre-style. There's the choice of an additional six break-out rooms, offering a complete suite of function room set-ups with a team of specialists who can cater to meetings, conferences, weddings and other event needs.
The new hotel won't just offer a great experience; it is bringing new environmental innovations to the region. The Jakarta Kemayoran will be the first hotel in the area to be built under the 'Green Building' concept, improving performance across all the metrics that matter the most:
Energy efficiency has been optimized throughout the property with the use of energy saving lamps and LED lights.Water efficiency has been implemented through new rainwater harvesting methodsSolar hart panels have been installed for heating waterWaste management will be handled with an innovative Sewage Treatment Plan (STP).Located just 1 km from Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO) and 1.8 km from the Kemayoran toll-gate that provides easy access to Jakarta Sokearna-Hatta International Airport, Bandung and Bogor. The hotel is adjacent to the 18-hole Kemayoran golf course and mere minutes' drive from the shopping and culinary havens of Kelapa Gading and Mangga Dua, as well as the famous Dunia Fantasi theme park in Ancol.
Rest assured that you'll experience a pleasant and memorable stay and enjoy warm and friendly service from the world's most recognized international hotel brand.
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Courtesy of The Patra Bali

Bali provides the supreme fascination and attraction for tourists and business oriented people in Indonesia. The place is full of the best quality hotels, resorts and villas. The Patra Bali resorts and villas is quite convenient and comfortable place to stay. Most of the guests choose to lodge at this hotel because of the convenience location which is next to the Ngurah Rai International airport. Having this fact, you don’t need to worry at all about the distance or getting stuck at the traffic. In less than ten actual minutes you will arrive safely at the boarding gate, waiting for your flights. This makes it perfect for business travelers who have a lot of meetings schedule. Although, some people might be skeptical about the noise from the landing of airplanes near the airport, but amazingly, The Patra Bali is free of any kind of such discomfort. 
The Patra Bali stands gorgeously across the South Kuta beach, which is the paramount attraction for all fun lovers. They can discover the beauty of Bali, exploring every bit of the island throughout the day while residing at the property, as the places of peak enjoyment like the famous Kuta shopping spots and beach are only in the immediate neighborhood.
The Patra Bali hosts the largest place in Kuta within a tranquil tropical area. The outlook of the resorts is fabulous while the structure gives a traditional feel of truly Indonesia. You will certainly be dazzled by the picturesque of its surroundings. These resort is ideal not just for business travelers but also honeymooners, big families, group of friends or even governmental people.
Built on the fascinating decor, the designs of the rooms are based on the modern structure. The separate lounge area is available where you can spend valuable time with your loved ones. They have flat large screen TVs in rooms with excellent colors and the bright display, where you can watch movies at night after having fun throughout the day. Soft plush cushions are available on the bed to provide you a sense of comfort so that you get refreshed for another enjoyable day. Air conditioner doesn’t allow you to feel the effect of hot weather outside in the summer season. Huge marble bathrooms are adding grace to the rooms. You can relax inside a spacious bathtub and take a bath afterwards under an elegant shower with sprinkling sweet drizzle over your body.

Outside the room, you can take a moment to wander around the property. Feel the clean, fresh air and sightseeing our exquisite gardens around you. Our garden is one of the most spacious ones among all Bali hotels. Manicured, elegant and beautiful flowers are adding ambience to the overall outlook of the garden. You can enjoy the fragrance of the flowers during the morning or evening walk.
For big families, they can take their kids to have fun at our kids club where plenty of games are available. Joyous rides give them a great excitement and they could spend all their day in the kids club. If you like sports, gaming lovers can enjoy their time at tennis court. The court is manufactured beautifully accommodating the latest tennis requirements. We also provide surfing board at the beach along with the surfing instructor. Please ask our staff for other water sports or activates available.
The Patra Bali offers tremendous opportunities for swimming lovers. Three huge swimming pools are provided to accommodate a plethora of tourists. The main pool is quite spacious, lagoon style and ideally suited for families to have a full time enjoyment. The pools have clear blue filtered water where you can relax lolling under the sun.
To ensure that your entire body is taken care of after spending a long-hectic day visiting Kuta area, our spa therapy will take your body, mind and spirit on a journey of relaxation. The one-hour treatment begins with a sumptuous five-minute footbath ritual which concentrates on the lower legs and feet. It is performed to stimulate blood circulation from the toes to the knees. Gentle massage continues to your entire body to reduce fatigue. The next one hour is a blur, as your skin is scrubbed to perfection from head to toe; to stretch all the muscles, release tension and encourage total relaxation. In this moment you doze in and out of semi-conscious bliss. Your eyes open to impeccably soft lighting when the therapist starts doing head massage to remove inner and outer stress of your brain. Finally, after one sweet hour of intensive treatment, you will feel like a new person –profoundly relaxed with renewed strength, energy, balance and radiant skin. The Balinese therapist stands at your side, hands clasped in a warm-hearted thank you.
For governmental people or business travelers, our meeting room provides an excellent environment for arranging business meetings with clients or throwing an event. Audio and visual equipments are according to the latest styles and fashions. Coffee breaks in intervals are there for your convenience.
Another most exciting thing about The Patra Bali is its private beach where you can really enjoy your evenings without any distraction from the outsiders. The sunset scene at the beach presents a great fascination for nature lovers.
Many interesting food places indeed are available around Kuta area at cheap prices, but the taste and flavor of meal from our restaurants are second to none. You can enjoy your meal sitting besides the pool staring at the deep blue waters before you. The environment makes your dinner quite special. The food is quite sufficient to satisfy your taste buds at reasonable rates. Their special Coffee Shop or Floating lounge dish has no comparison with other hotels. Apart from lunch and dinner, you are served with a variety of items even in the breakfast including western style and typical Indonesian dishes. You can have breakfast of your taste and go out for recreation.
Guaranteed to provide services demanded by five-star hotel guests, the service of our humble and friendly staff takes care of every need to provide guests with the comfort, luxury and personal services that make your Bali holiday memorable. We provide room service round the clock with excellent services to say the least. They are so friendly and chatty that you will never be bored in their company. 
Staying in The Patra Bali is what you need for a holiday, as we provide and serve you anything that you need from A to Z. Therefore, have no second thoughts. There is only one accommodation next to the International Airport of Bali; The Patra Bali.
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Courtesy of Kriyamaha Villa

Che siano i pittoreschi paesaggi ed i prati verdi ad attirarvi maggiormente, allora questa sgargiante sistemazione piuttosto appariscente è destinata ad accrescere i vostri desideri per farvi ottenere una “casa” per una vacanza memorabile.Nascosta in un posto tranquillo ed esclusivo, isolata dalle attività frenetiche dei turisti, Villa Kriyamaha  è un’oasi di serenità. L’intero edificio è situato nelle irregolari insenature, ben collegata con le località importanti ed elettrizzante per quello che riguarda una bellezza panoramica. E’ una fonte di ispirazione per la bellezza dei dintorni e per l’ architettura contemporanea, vi attirerà sicuramente per le sue costruzioni chic, con prati ben accuditi e curati.Costruita secondo i canoni dell’architettura contemporanea con una progettazione ammirevole, questa villa moderna si eleva con grazia e maestosità sui campi di riso ed è stata progettata per essere un rifugio esclusivo per le vostre vacanze. Perfetta per luna di miele, sia per gruppi di amici che per famiglie, questo gioiello è stato progettato per essere in armonia con la vostra natura intima e per farvi trascorrere i vostri momenti preziosi con chi amate.Questa fantastica sistemazione moderna con le sue giuste proporzioni usa la sua eccellente collocazione offrendo sensazionali opportunità, una grande abbondanza di raggi solari e vari collocazioni. Tutte le unità abitative ad 1,2 o 3 camere da letto sono state create tenendo presente la cultura moderna e cosa si chiede ad una vita di lusso. Un’ infinità di strutture vi faranno gustare in pieno la vita. Piscine private e terrazze per abbronzarsi danno solo un’idea di cosa viene offerto. La visione complessiva da lontano la fa appare proprio come la struttura particolare che avevate sognato. Si tratta davvero di una fresca e nuova sistemazione in un contesto fantastico. Le finestre del secondo piano si aprono direttamente mostrando la spettacolare vista della piscina da un lato ed i raggi del sole che filtrano tra le verdi piante dall’altro lato. Potrete passeggiare oltre le porte scorrevoli di mattina per respirare la fresca aria  mentre osservate i contadini locali che lavorano nei campi di riso o nei giardini. Le piscine sono posizionate direttamente davanti alle camere da letto principali donando il piacere d avventurarsi sott’acqua qualsiasi sia la stagione. La combinazione del cielo blu e delle verdi piante vicine dona piacere alla vista ed aggiunge un senso di meraviglia all’intero progetto dell’edificio. Dato che il vero significato della parola  Kriyamaha, è  capolavoro, questa villa è un vero e proprio incredibile artefatto.Il soggiorno è la perfetta pubblicità per un ritrovo. Confortevoli cuscini sono in ogni sofà per rilassarsi e godere uno spuntino guardando la tv. Potrete persino sdraiarvi sopra ad essi e dormirci dato che hanno la capacità di sostenervi in vari modi. Sono anche presenti dei guanciali per ulteriore supporto alla testa e la schiena. Una ben fornita cucina con tutti i tipi di strumentazioni e decorazioni sono disponibili per il nostro cuoco per preparare colazioni all’ Indonesiana, all’Americana e Continentali. Siccome la progettazione della cucina è accattivante ed attraente, ci sono anche delle scuole di cucina per coloro che vorranno imparare direttamente dal nostro esperto cuoco.Le attività naturali e culturali sono tutte nelle immefiate vicinanze. Il Tempio Perduto di Tanah, simbolo popolare e culturale per la fotografia e per un esoticismo generale, distar solo 10 minuti di guida e la spiaggia Nyanyi è a solo pochi passi dalla villa. Chiedete al nostro personale di altre attività disponibili, come passeggiate a piedi o in bicicletta sui campi di riso, fare istantanee pre nuziali o persino un giro guidato dall’altra parte dell’isola. Il nostro personale è disponibile 24 ore su 24 tutta la settimana per le vostre esigenze. Per assicurarci che di tutto il vostro corpo sia accudito dopo una lunga giornata in giro, la nostra terapia termale su misura si prenderà cura di voi, curando lo stress del vostro corpo, armonizzando il vostro spirito e calmando i turbinii della vostra mente. Il trattamento da un’ ora comincia con un rituale da calcio che viene effettuato appositamente per la parte inferiore delle gambe ed i piedi. Viene effettuato per stimolare la circolazione sanguigna dalla punta dei piedi fino alle ginocchia. Il piacevole massaggio continuerà per tutto il vostro corpo per far andar via la stanchezza. La seguente ora è ancora più morbida,  la vostra pelle verrà strofinata alla perfezione dalla testa ai piedi; per allungare tutti i muscoli, allentare la tensione ed incoraggiare un rilassamento completo. In questi momenti si comincia a sonnecchiare ed a cadere in uno stato di felice semi coscienza. I vostri occhi si apriranno su luci soffuse quando il terapeuta inizierà a fare massaggi cervicali per far sparire lo stress interno ed esterno dal vostro cervello. Finalmente, dopo due dolci ore di trattamento intenso, vi sentirete come una persona nuova – profondamente rilassati con rinnovata forza, energia, equilibrio ed una pelle radiante. Il terapeuta Balinese resterà al vostro fianco, con le mani strette in un grazie a cuore aperto.Villa Kriyamaha  è semplicemente sorprendente per l’architettura, progettazione e località. Venite qui a godere ogni momento della vostra vita. Il tempo passerà in un attimo e crederete di essere stati davvero in un vero paradiso grazie alle opportunità ed alle possibilità mozzafiato delle zone circostanti a disposizione che a mala pena potreste aver immaginato. Non esiste un altro posto come questo,  Villa Kriyamaha.
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