Two sea turtle nests discovered on Nikko Bali Resort and Spa's beach

Nusa Dua, June 10th, 2010 - Sea turtles are one of the world's most bizarre creatures; it has the unique instinct to lay their eggs on the same beach where they hatched. Hunted for their meat, shells and, unfortunately, their eggs as well (considered delicacies for some), this species' population is quickly dwindling and facing extinction. With a very slim chance of surviving (0.01% from one nest) in the wild, world organizations and environmentalists have been taking actions to protect known nests to help increase sea turtle population around the world.

Located on the shore of the Indian Ocean, Nikko Bali Resort and Spa has been very lucky to be able to take part in helping this creature by protecting nests over the years. Recently the associates of Nikko Bali Resort and Spa found two nests just at the beach of The Shore Restaurant and Bar. Immediate actions were taken including erecting protective fences around the perimeter of the nests. It is now just a matter of time before these eggs hatch and gives birth to another generation of sea turtles that will once again roam the ocean. Expected to hatch early August, this will be an exciting moment for both guests and Nikko’s associates. 

A single act to save a life, another STEP UP taken by Nikko Bali Resort and Spa.

Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, Introducing a quality tennis service

The modern game of tennis originated in United Kingdom in the late 19th century. As an Olympic sport, it is played at all levels of society at all ages; it literally can be played by anyone who can hold a racket, including people in wheelchairs. As a friendly sport, tennis has been growing in Asia, especially in Indonesia. With the likes of Yayuk Basuki, Wynne Prakusya and Angelique Widjaja, Indonesia has made its mark in the world's tennis tournaments and the players ranking. 

Nikko Bali Resort and Spa has always been supportive of the tennis community on the island by providing 3 lit-covered tennis courts to accommodate tournaments, charity events and even an academy for the next generation of tennis players here in Bali. With an international tennis tournament such as the annual Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions (November 4 - 7, 2010), Bali is known as an international tennis destination, either for a holiday or a tournament. 

Recently, the resort appointed Pure Tennis (www.puretennis.asia), a company that provides tennis management program to resorts and clubs around Asia. This company provides quality tennis services to the resort such as consulting, coaching, tennis holiday and events. Pure Tennis will offer a variety of services and products, from Junior Tennis classes for children from the age of 4 to Pure Tennis Holiday, a special program they created for family groups or large groups to travel to the island to have an unforgettable tennis experience. 

The company consists of international professionals with more than 15 years of experience that are qualified to develop the best suitable service for their clients. Pure Tennis in Bali will be lead by Alexandre Correia, the company director and the pioneer in this venture. The coaching team itself is composed by renowned international tennis professionals who have worked with top tennis players around the world. This company will surely bring international standard services and products to the tennis community in Bali.

Nikko Bali Resort and Spa will still continue to open its door to the local tennis community with the support of Pure Tennis, bringing this friendly sport another STEP UP

Nikko Bali Resort and Spa for "Bali is My Life"

On Saturday night, more than 200 guests filled the Graha Sawangan Ballroom of Nikko Bali Resort and Spa for "Bali is My Life" Charity Golf Tournament Dinner. The tournament - organized by Bali Hotels Association, Bali Golf and Country Club, Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, Now Bali and Rotary Club Nusa Dua - was held earlier in the same day with more than 100 pro and amateur golfers who played through 18 holes for charity.

The dinner was a continuation of Bali is My Life website and movie trailer launch (officially launched by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Jero Wacik the previous day). After a short welcome by the chairman of Bali Hotels Association, also the General Manager of Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, Jean-Charles Le Coz, all guests were awed by a grand feast of world’s cuisine, specially prepared by Nikko Bali's culinary team. 

Jack Daniels, the master of ceremony of the evening, took the stage with a short opening speech, impressively in a fluent Bahasa Indonesia and Balinese as well. A short presentation of an interview with Allistair Speirs to explain about "Bali is My Life" along with the footage taken from the previous day launch event, officially began the Bali is My Life program of the evening. One of the highlights was the magnificent performance by Bali's own Ayu Laksmi who sang two ethnic inspired songs, an emotional water chant and a cheerful tune about Dewi Sri, Goddess of Prosperity. The celebration continued with the preview of the long awaited Bali is My Life movie that will soon launch sometimes in August 2010. Supported by Bali Hotels Association and its members, this movie will feature many sides of life in Bali, through its art, culinary, culture, leisure even spiritual aspects.

The night continued with the award presentation for all the golfers by Bali Golf and Country Club's General Manager, Bruce Jellard along with a lucky draw featuring many great prizes from golf shoes to a grand price of a return flight ticket to Shanghai and accommodation at the new Hotel Nikko Shanghai. 

Bali Hotels Association’s "Bali is My Life" Charity Golf Tournament will give the proceedings of the event to Rotary Club Nusa Dua who will use this fund for their charity program for HIV/AIDS and cleft palate.