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Bali bolthole: Christina Ong, the Singaporean hotelier behind the style-driven Metropolitan in London and Bangkok, Cocoa Island in the Maldives and Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos, will open Uma Ubud in Bali, in July. Occupying a three-hectare site on the fringe of Ubud, overlooking the Tjampuhan Valley, the resort has been designed to evoke a rural home in the hills, using local woods and alang-alang thatched roofs. The 27 villas feature open-air bathrooms and a combination of garden terraces, private courtyards and infinity-edged plunge pools. In addition, guests have access to a meditation bale, reflexology area, jade green pool, four treatment rooms and an open-air pavilion with the best views of the resort for group and private yoga practice. Dedicated retreat weeks with the world's leading yoga teachers, such as America's Rodney Yee, are planned. Introductory rates from $1,131 will be available until the end of the year. Uma Ubud will be the first of Ong's Uma properties, with Uma Paro due to open in Bhutan in October (tel: [62] 361 972 448, www.uma.como.bz/ubud).
Fore of the Empire: Brunei's Empire Hotel & Country Club, which has seen the likes of Bill Clinton teeing off on its championship course, has launched a three-day/two-night golfing package priced at $2,900. Based on twin share, the deal includes: all transfers; a welcome gift of Empire golf goodies; two night's stay in a deluxe room; daily breakfast; one round of golf (18 holes) on the hotel's Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course; one round of golf (18 holes) at the Royal Brunei Golf & Country Club; buggies on both courses; complimentary use of the driving range; and a complimentary lunch at Spike Lounge. Valid until December 30. Inquiries: [673] 241 7788 or go to www.theempirehotel.com.
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