Romantic treat of a lifetime at The Oberoi<\/p>\n
MEDANA BEACH, Lombok (JP): You are on your honeymoon, and
\ncelebrate by booking a flight to Lombok and making a reservation
\nat a resort there.<\/p>\n
On arriving -- it is twilight -- you open the door to your
\nroom and almost cannot believe your eyes. Someone has sprinkled
\nflower petals on the bed and placed candles around the room,
\ntheir flames glowing a soft amber color, enhancing the romantic
\nfeeling that greeted you when you first stepped foot in the hotel
\nlobby.<\/p>\n
\"All honeymooners receive that complimentary surprise,\" said
\nJoe Polito, general manager of The Oberoi, Lombok.<\/p>\n
It is only one of the many treats that await guests. Opened in
\nearly 1997, the secluded resort of 20 luxurious villas and 30
\nterrace pavilions in 24 acres of tropical gardens is the latest
\naddition to Oberoi Resorts of Indonesia. Located on Medana Beach
\nnear Tanjung village, 28 kilometers north of Mataram, the capital
\nof Lombok, the resort is about 35 minutes' drive from Selaparang
\nAirport.<\/p>\n
Each pavilion measures 90 square meters, including a large
\nking or twin bedroom, a shaded terrace of 18 square meters for
\ndining and relaxation and a marble bathroom that opens to a small
\nwalled garden. The villas are 255 square meters in size, each
\nwith its own opulent bathroom, large terrace and expansive
\nlandscaped courtyard with a raised dining pavilion. Most villas
\nhave an 8 meter x 5 meter swimming pool.<\/p>\n
The two-bedroom villa, measuring 375 square meters, has all
\nthe features of a luxury villa but with an additional bedroom and
\na private swimming pool. The Royal Villa measures 375 square
\nmeters. In addition to a swimming pool and all the luxury villa
\nfeatures, it has a separate living room with kitchenette and a
\nsecond garden bathroom.<\/p>\n
The lobby is a pleasing sight that completely transforms the
\natmosphere from the scenic drive from the airport, past paddy
\nfields and the Buan Pusak rain forest, to an inviting oceanfront
\noffering release from daily hustle.<\/p>\n
The interior is a genius work of art that combines local
\nmaterials with high-tech amenities as interior designer H.L. Lim
\ncreated Lombok's character.<\/p>\n
Traditional Indonesian artifacts play a major part in the
\noverall design. The general manager, Joe Polito, and food and
\nbeverage manager John Halpin are partly responsible for many of
\nthe small items that enhance the exotic effect.<\/p>\n
An extensive traveler, Polito is full of ideas he picks up
\neverywhere he goes. When he arrived in Lombok, all he needed was
\nto summon the area's artists and have them work with local
\nmaterials to produce exclusive knickknacks, such as the stone
\ncandleholders on the dinner tables and the seashells lining the
\ncurtains.<\/p>\n
In the late afternoon, guests can be seen in the bale (huts)
\non both sides of the reflecting pool in front of the lobby area,
\nabsorbing the lulling sound of falling water and the soft breeze
\nfrom the ocean. When dusk falls, the area around the pool is
\ntransformed into a romantic venue, and couples can order
\ncandlelit dinners in the bale. Dining at the Amphitheater is
\nanother treat, and local native dances provide entertainment.<\/p>\n
The atmosphere is of complete peace, especially at night when
\nthere is only the sound of the waves and the crickets. It is so
\nquiet there is a feeling that, when you look up into the night
\nsky, you can almost hear the stars!<\/p>\n
While The Oberoi, Bali epitomizes the tranquility of the
\nisland, its Lombok affiliate gives emphasizes innovative spa
\ntreatments, snorkeling and scuba diving in nearby coral reefs.
\nSurrounded by fishing villages and palm groves, The Oberoi
\nnestles in a tranquil bay, a 20-minute boat ride from Gili Air
\nwhich is visible from the resort. You would not want to miss a
\ntrip to Gili (island) Meno and Trawangan. The three neighboring
\nislands are renowned for their golden beaches and coral reefs.<\/p>\n
\"It's one of the best snorkeling sites in Indonesia. The water
\nis so clear, the fish and coral very colorful,\" a guest said.<\/p>\n
He was right. Even at a depth of five meters from Gili
\nTrawangan's beach, the ocean floor is a breathtaking sight that
\nmakes you forget you are only about 10 meters away from the
\nbeach.<\/p>\n
The Dive Center in Oberoi's Beach Club is operated by PADI
\nqualified instructors from H2O Watersportz, an Australian
\ncompany.<\/p>\n
\"Guests can obtain diving certification that is acceptable all
\nover the world,\" said Joy Kelly, director of sales and marketing,
\nOberoi Resorts Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Tired of snorkeling and scuba diving? Not to worry. The
\nhotel's health spa has two separate private treatment rooms, each
\nfeaturing two massage beds, a jacuzzi, a sunken bath for herbal
\ntreatments, steam shower, sauna and private regular shower room.<\/p>\n
\"We provide internationally recognized rejuvenation treatment
\nusing indigenous Indonesian materials,\" Kelly said.<\/p>\n
She was referring to mandi lulur, a combination of massage
\nwith aromatherapy oils, herbal peeling to exfoliate dead skin
\ncells, a fresh yogurt splash and immersion in a tropical floral
\nbath. A moisturizing body lotion is applied to complete the
\nprocedure, which is based on a traditional ceremony originating
\nin Java and given to Indonesian women each day during the week
\npreceding their wedding.<\/p>\n
There is also the Rasul mud treatment that cleanses and tones
\nthe skin, using products from the Dead Sea.<\/p>",
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