InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort unveils private villas

The InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, Vietnam has unveiled new villas overlooking the waters of the Gulf of Thailand and the resort’s lotus lagoon, bringing a new level of privacy and luxury for guests. The space and privacy of the villas are ideal for private parties or events with a private chef, outdoor barbecues, or intimate gatherings.

Located in a private area of the resort with direct access to the Club InterContinental Lounge, the four three-bedroom villas and a four-bedroom villa offer elegant and spacious accommodations for long staying guests, families, and groups of friends alike.

Inspired by the pristine nature of its surroundings, the new villas present a contemporary design with local touches and views of the beach. Each features a spacious living room, kitchen, bedrooms and garden while surrounded by the lotus lagoon.

Guests have the use of private cabanas and sun loungers, and can enjoy sunsets from the open relaxation area on the second floor overlooking the swimming pool. In addition to the large lap pool, the four-bedroom villa also has a spacious lap pool directly in front of the standalone master bedroom.

“We are thrilled to open some of the most exclusive and luxurious accommodations in Phu Quoc with our new villas,” said Piero Bellizzi, GM, InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort.

“Nestled in its own area of the resort with direct access to our pristine beach, our villas offer the utmost privacy and elevated service to give our guests truly memorable experiences.”
 
Details:

The new villas at InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort are open for bookings. The four-bedroom villa may only be reserved via email at reservations.icpq at ihg.com or by phone, +84 297 397 8888.

Until 30 June 2019, guests who book three consecutive nights for a stay in a Club InterContinental room, suite or villa for a stay before 30 November 2019 can enjoy the third night free. Benefits include airport transfer directly to the front door, in-villa check in, private butler service, and exclusive access to the Club InterContinental Lounge. The lounge offers gourmet breakfast options, light fine-dining throughout the day including complimentary afternoon tea, evening cocktails and canapés. There is also an on-demand butler service.

InterContinental Dubai Marina opens advance bookings for Marina Social

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Dubai Marina. Atherton.

The InterContinental Dubai Marina has shared the official opening date and advance bookings for Marina Social and The Social Room, UK Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton’s debut restaurant in the region. Bookings are now accepted for the restaurant and bar opening in the heart of Dubai Marina, which opens on 4 September.

Marina Social will bring Jason Atherton’s deformalised fine dining to the recently opened InterContinental Dubai Marina. Atherton’s growing portfolio of 'Social’ restaurants include locations in London, Hong Kong, New York and now the first in the Middle East.

“Simply put, I love Dubai,” said Atherton. “I first worked in Dubai more than 10 years ago and the city holds a lot of special memories for me, especially because it’s where I met my wife Irha – so it was always an ambition to return and open up my own restaurant.

“Dubai has such a vibrant lifestyle scene as well as fantastic food, and I want Marina Social to be a destination for both, whether you’re having dinner in the restaurant or sundowners on the terrace. I’m hoping Marina Social will become one of the best restaurants in Dubai.”

Marina Social will offer British-Mediterranean styled dishes that use the finest ingredients with the creative flair and culinary expertise that Atherton’s restaurants are known for. Leading the team is chef patron Tristin Farmer and general manager David Vindis, both of whom have been with the ‘Social’ family in London.

“Marina Social and The Social Room are as vibrant and cosmopolitan as the Dubai Marina,” said Michael Martin, General Manager at InterContinental Dubai Marina. “At InterContinental Dubai Marina we are very proud and excited to house such an exquisite dining concept, promising an atmosphere that will blend perfectly with the hotel’s contemporary vibe and Marina neighborhood,” he concluded.

Marina Social will open daily for dinner with indoor and al fresco terrace seating. 

Interested?

Advance bookings for dinner at Marina Social can be made from 2 August 2015 by calling +971 (0) 4446 6664. The first tables are available from 6pm to 11.30pm from Friday 4 September 2015.

InterContinental Bali Resort hosts The Spirit of Bali cultural buffet dinner on Saturdays

Source: InterContinental Bali Resort website. The Taman Gita Terrace in the daytime.

Every Saturday evening, the InterContinental Bali Resort offers the opportunity to enjoy traditional Balinese cuisine at The Spirit of Bali cultural dinner, accompanied by Okokan, Tektekan and Calonarang dance performances. These culturally-inspired performances are all part of InterContinental Bali’s ongoing commitment to preserve and showcase the island’s cultural heritage and actively support local communities and their artistic legacies.

The buffet dinner will feature traditional hot and cold Balinese classics every Saturday evening from 7pm at Intercontinental Bali Resort’s Taman Gita Terrace. Balinese food is a blend of fresh ingredients, intricate flavours and aromatic spices. Many of the distinctive tastes and cooking styles were inspired by the early Chinese, Indian, Arabic and Dutch traders and settlers. There are no artificial flavourings or additives, and colourings are obtained only from natural plant sources such as red hibiscus flowers and green pandan leaves. 

The foundation of an authentic Balinese meal is rice. Sauces are created with coconut milk and the fundamental coriander, pepper and garlic. Curries rely on freshly ground spices; common seasonings include ginger, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and tamarind. Balinese bumbu is a basic spice paste that varies from village to village. Created from shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, galangal, pepper, coriander, candlenuts, chillies and lemongrass, together with salted and fermented shrimp, it is used to enliven and add depth to dishes. Hot fresh chilli can be found in fiery accompanying sauces known as sambals, and peanuts are typically present as a garnish, or ground into a paste to form a sweet and spicy peanut sauce.

Some of Bali’s most distinctive and popular dishes include bebek betutu, duck stuffed with spices, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in a coconut-husk-fuelled earth-oven; satay, small kebabs of fish, chicken or beef, barbequed in the traditional style on hot coals and served on a bamboo stick with peanut sauce; and pepes ikan, fragrant, spiced local fish, baked in banana leaf packages.

The Spirit of Bali experience is priced at Rp520,000++ upwards per person.

Interested?

Book a table.