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More Ways to Spend a Weekend at Angsana Bogor Gunung Geulis
If a quick weekend out of Jakarta is on the cards, Bogor is an obvious choice. Angsana Bogor Gunung Geulis adds a few different ways to spend that time, from family activities and golf to wellness and dining. Located around 60 minutes from Jakarta’s business centre via the Jagorawi Highway, the resort is part of
Skyline Prestige: The Art of Staying Above the City at Pan Pacific Jakarta
There is something appealing about checking into a hotel and realising you do not have to rush anywhere. At Pan Pacific Jakarta, that idea starts high above the city. Skyline Prestige is the hotel’s Club-level stay experience, available with Club Rooms and Suites and packed with privileges that make spending more time at the hotel
Citadines Antasari Jakarta Introduces a New Wedding Experience with “Love in the City”
Planning a wedding in Jakarta often starts with one deceptively simple question: how many people do you want to celebrate with? At Citadines Antasari Jakarta, the answer can range from a gathering of 100 to a reception for up to 500 guests, with its new “Love in the City” Wedding Packages and The Hall, a
Inside Indonesia Design Week 2026’s Biggest Edition Yet
Opening on 18 September, Indonesia Design Week (IDW) 2026 is set to be the event’s biggest iteration yet. Previously set within the grounds of Indonesia Design District PIK2, this year’s expo will spread beyond these borders, with exhibitions, installations, fashion, craft and community programmes taking place across several destinations in PIK and PIK2 until 27
32 Years On, ARYADUTA Lippo Village Looks to the Future
Some places become part of a city’s story simply by being there. For more than three decades, ARYADUTA Lippo Village (ALV) has been one of them, a familiar address where business trips have turned into weekend stays, family celebrations have brought people together, and countless guests have made memories along the way. This September, ARYADUTA
Studio Monkey Shoulder LIVE Brings Jakarta’s Music Scene Together
Jakarta’s vibrant underground music scene takes centre stage as Monkey Shoulder launches Studio Monkey Shoulder LIVE, a city-wide music series celebrating grassroots creativity, local communities and the art of bringing different influences together. Running from August to September 2026, the Jakarta edition is presented in collaboration with renowned British DJ and broadcaster Gilles Peterson, Worldwide
A New Creative Chapter for ARTOTEL Grand Prima Surabaya
ARTOTEL Grand Prima Surabaya is putting its new identity to work. The Hayam Wuruk hotel is pairing accommodation with rotating art, weekly music and entertainment, and a late-night food menu, giving travellers and Surabaya locals considerably more to do without leaving the property. The art programme offers the clearest indication of where the hotel is
The Trans Luxury Hotel Surabaya Makes Its Grand Debut
Surabaya has welcomed a new addition to its luxury hospitality scene with the grand opening of The Trans Luxury Hotel Surabaya on 14 August 2026. More than a sophisticated place to stay, the new property brings together hospitality, dining, wellness, leisure and entertainment, while its expansive Grand Ballroom provides a dedicated venue for MICE activities,
Diesel’s New Pop-Up Brings Bold Energy to Senayan City
After making its Indonesian pop-up debut at Central Department Store, Grand Indonesia, Diesel is taking its unmistakable attitude to another of Jakarta’s fashion destinations. The Italian fashion label has unveiled a new pop-up at Senayan City, where it will make its home on the Ground Floor for three months. Compact in size but bold in
Yosafat Dwi Kurniawan Dresses for Change at The Langham Jakarta
Change does not always mean leaving something behind. Sometimes, it is simply a chance to discover what else is possible. For Yosafat Dwi Kurniawan, that idea became the starting point for “Après la Révolution”, a collection about the freedom that can emerge when established rules begin to change. Presented at Langham Fashion Soiree at The
Mövenpick’s New Bintan Stay Has Weekends Covered
Bintan has long been an easy island escape from Singapore, and Mövenpick is giving travellers another reason to make the short trip across the water. Newly opened on the island’s northern coast, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon is a 408-room beachfront resort that brings accommodation, dining, recreation, golf and wellness under one roof. The
Wellness on the Itinerary at Archipelago Hotels
Travel has a way of throwing routines off course. Breakfast starts later, meetings run into lunch and a full day of exploring can leave little time for anything else. For some travellers, though, keeping a few familiar habits in the mix is part of enjoying the trip. That might mean making time for a workout,
Wilsen Willim and Dian Sastrowardoyo Create a New Vocabulary for the Kebaya
Designer Wilsen Willim and actress Dian Sastrowardoyo have joined forces on a ready-to-wear capsule collection that brings kebaya, beskap, surjan and other Indonesian dress forms into a contemporary wardrobe. Launched on National Kebaya Day on 24 July 2026, the 13-piece first chapter arrives ahead of Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrations, with the complete collaboration scheduled to
