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| daniel - sydney | |
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Hi Pamela,
That’s my absolute pleasure! I haven’t stopped talking about our holiday since we got back. My apologies for not writing sooner, but we had an absolutely fantastic holiday! The Villa was spectacular, and the service from Made and his team impeccable! Not a single item went unnoticed, and not a single request too difficult. What an amazing trip! Thank you to you and the team, for creating such a special holiday experience. I will most certainly be back in the near future, and will definitely be giving many more recommendations. Best Regards, Daniel Borenstein Managing Director The Liquid Group ________________________________________ From: Pamela Hayes [mailto:pamelahayes01@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, 27 January 2009 3:42 PM To: db@liquidgroup.com.au Subject: Recommendation Hello Daniel A quick note to thank you so much for recommending GOLD to Ruth for her honeymoon..she just confirmed today. Much appreciated! Kind regards Pamela Pamela Hayes +61410324535 Villa SUNGAI Bali SUNGAI GOLD Bali www.bali-villasungai.com www.baliluxuryhoneymoons.com Daniel Borenstein Sydney 27 December 2008-7 January 2009 |
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| Posted at: Saturday, June 06, 2009 | |
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| romi - sydney australia | |
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SUNGAI AND SUNGAI GOLD:
On the coast of Bali, Indonesia just inland from Seminyak, a short distance away from the scars of development, the familiarity of commercialism and the chaos of transport is the village Cepaka. Here, time slows down, the impact of western society dissipates and sprawling rice paddies (which have supported families for generations) are defined by a slow meandering river. And by this river sit villas SUNGAI and SUNGAI GOLD. Luxury Villas, laced with tangible indulgent luxury, generous spaces and an acute attention to detail. All things are hand made, hand chosen and custom designed, from the thatched rooves made from dried alang alang grass, to the furniture made from local teak finished in chalky lime wash and covered in batik fabric, to the fresh cut flowers. The hand of the craftsman is time honoured and this element impregnates your psyche - it is part of the slowing down and mending we crave in our busy lives. Oh, and the smell of the linen is heavenly. A recent addition to the village Sungai Gold is a sanctuary for couples, honeymooners and small families (it is the younger sister of the larger adjoining Villa Sungai, The layout of the villa is open, generous and well thought through. The neutral textured palette is so pleasing on the eye and everything is done simply and well. You can’t even imagine that all this space is yours for your time here. Made up of 4 pavilions, the simple daily rituals of sleeping, eating, relaxing and bathing create the pattern of your day. Time here is a totally recuperating experience for your relationship, family, the soul and the senses. Though close to many of the attractions, world class restaurants, shops and interests Bali has to offer there is really no reason to leave the Villa or the village. In fact if you don’t want to see another Westerner I suggest you don’t leave. Everything is at your fingertips. Between dips in the 10m private plunge pool where darting white butterflies, tiny birds and dragonflies skim down the river corridor, providing a constant visual parade of activity, massage and yoga specialists are on call. If the sun gets too hot, retreat to the 4-poster daybed or inside to the air-conditioned pavilion to catch up on a movie. Three meals a day, snacks and an extensive selection of wine are available. Food is sourced and cooked daily with local produce for both the western and Indonesian menu, at an exceptionally high standard. It is obvious that time has been taken to train the local staff to 5 star western standards. And the service is exceptional. There is a staff member available for your every whim (including a car and driver for your entire stay) and their sense of loyalty and pride for the Villa is apparent. The villa supports 10 families locally and is integral to the local trade. However, careful attention is given to ensure you don’t feel overwhelmed by the service but are encouraged to make the villa feel like home. And this is the difference between the luxury hotels and villas in Bali. Step outside the villa and it is not uncommon to see a cremation ceremony or rice husks drying on the side of the narrow road lined by the lush wet rice terraces. Flustered chooks, disgruntled pigs and bossy roosters keep the village lively in the down time when the smiling faces of the kids are hidden behind the school gates. If it weren’t for the relentless call of the rooster marking the day, time would just dissipate. You could be a million miles away from civilisation. It is comforting to feel that there is still something sacred about this place. The Villa is a welcome retreat and sanctuary from the frenzy of the other well-beaten tourist areas and within days here you find your centre. In this heavenly tactile home away from home you really appreciate the ultimate luxury - time and space. |
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| Posted at: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 | |
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| Diana - Kuala Lumpur | |
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Dear Pamela,
I've finally come back to my computer. We came back last week, some sunburnt, some with a great tan, but all with a great big smile on our faces with wonderful memories! Made & the entire team of Sungai were fantastic! The place was fabulous! Pamela, I can't thank you enough for giving us this wonderful opportunity in sharing your wonderful villa and staff with us! It is truly a magical place! When Andy told me of it when he first arrived at Sungai, I couldn't really imagine the setup of the place and when he couldn't stop raving about it, I knew instantly that it is someplace special. Andy is rarely surprised and rather hard to impress but I must say that he was taken aback at the entire place. He loved the Sungai Villa. We are hoping to come back to Bali by ourselves in the future and hope to bring our friends along coz we simply must share this wonderful experience with everybody! I understand that you will be at Villa Sungai sometime this month, I left something for you with Made. Do pick it up from him when you are there. |
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| Posted at: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 | |
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| wendy - sydney australia | |
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Dear Pamela and Made,
I would like to congratulate and thank you and your wonderful team for making my stay at Villa Sungai so enjoyable. There is definitely a magical energy occurring at Sungai which is partly the natural beauty of the village, its people and surroundings, partly coming from your amazing team and partly from the environment that you have created with your design and focussed attention to detail. I spent 20 years as a flight attendant/cabin manager which included appraisals of team members and designing and implementing new in-flight services. I have stayed in many 5 star hotels around the world especially in Asia. None have seemed to get the combination of natural beauty, comfort and friendly professional service together as well as you and your team. I know Atsushi has already mentioned Wayan’s amazing culinary skills which exceeded our expectations at every meal. The professional and gentle manner with which we were served by Krisna and Illuh was lovely and only added to our dining enjoyment. Right from the moment when Kadek picked us up in Ubud until Made dropped us off at the airport our Sungai experience was exceptional. Always cold water waiting for us in the car after our little excursions, little fairies seeing to all our needs at the villa without even knowing that they were around, magical mornings swimming after a delicious breakfast, quiet balmy evenings sipping champagne or wine with award winning meals and service plus music of our choice playing in the background are only some of the wonderful memories I will hold dearly from my holiday. Being able to hear the music and chanting gently coming from the local temples was an added bonus. On arrival we were met with warm smiling faces and cold margaritas, as we were leaving we were farewelled with the same warm smiling faces and a surprise farewell gift of a beautiful sarong. I will happily recommend Villa Sungai to my friends and family as a perfect place to holiday. Once again I thank you and your team from the bottom of my heart for such a memorable experience. |
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| Posted at: Thursday, February 08, 2007 | |