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Offering majestic views from its hillside location and easy
access to the famous temple it takes its name from, Villa
Borobudur has opened three new private luxury villas.
Villas Merbabu, Menoreh and Kayangan each provide
breathtaking views of the Borobudur valley and, on a clear
day, up to seven volcanoes, including Merapi. The villas
have two or three bedrooms, feature large private pools, and
come with private staff and chefs. Delicate woodcarving,
spacious lounging areas and authentic Javanese design are
other attractions.
Special offer: To celebrate the new openings, Villa
Borobudur is offering Expat Living readers a 20-percent
discount on nightly rates from now until 20 December 2014.
Just keep this page of the magazine to show as validation.
+62 293 5525520 |
YANGOON LUXURY
Hot on the heels of its extensive two-and-a-half-year
renovation, the Traders Hotel in Yangon, Myanamar
has a new name: Sule Shangri-La. Located on
Sule Pagoda Road near the landmark namesake
pagoda, the 484-room hotel is a showcase for
local artists and craftsmen. Ornate Burmese vases,
panels of intricate woodcarving and specially
commissioned art decorate the property. Take
advantage of the celebration package priced
from US$215 until 31 July 2014. shangri-la.com/
yangon/suleshangrila
CHEAP FLIGHTS
There are plenty of websites around that
offer comparisons on flight prices, but one
that stands out for ease of use and good
deals is . It includes the
budget airlines as well as national carriers,
and sometimes good deals can be found
in unexpected places; we’ve seen fares
to Sydney on British Airways for as low as
S$620 return. All flights can be booked
online directly, and importantly there is no
credit card surcharge. The multi-city search
is a handy option too. cheaptickets.com
THE HERMITAGE OPENS
Formerly the Dutch telecommunications office,
an historic 1923 building in the heart of Jakarta’s
prestigious Menteng district is now a 90-room
boutique hotel, The Hermitage. Carrara marble and
heritage-style furnishings adorn the rooms and suites,
and cutting-edge dining choices include a rooftop bar
and courtyard café. A member of The Leading Hotels
of the World, The Hermitage opened its doors in May,
with special rates from US$186, including gourmet
buffet breakfast. 1800 737 9955 | lhw.com/
hermitagejakarta
JAVA ESCAPE