ON THE FURNITURE AND CRAFT TRAIL WITH MELIÁ BALI

"Shop-a-holics" who are seeking out home furnishing bargains in Bali can experience Bali's unique Hindu culture and traditions with Meliá Bali's seven nights/eight days Balinese Furniture And Craft Experience. An activity filled itinerary, the specially designed holiday package combines various shopping excursions with ample opportunities to relax and unwind within a tropical beach setting.

A step by step adventure into Balinese arts and crafts, Meliá Bali has identified the top producers and sellers of furniture, home accessories, crafts, and art located around the island. Participants will not only get to enjoy a wide range of Indonesian style sensations, but also to utilise private transportation and shop directly at the producers. Furniture designs vary from traditional to contemporary with various woods being used such as teak, mahogany, meranti, bamboo, and coconut. Each designer has their own signature style and price structures vary depending on bargaining ability and quantity. Several antique suppliers have been selected for guests searching for 19th & 20th century Javanese and Balinese pieces.

During each shopping tour, guests will enjoy the breathtaking scenery around Bali while moving between villages.

In addition to furniture, various stops will be visited along the way at stone carvers, wood carvers, iron workshops, art shops, art galleries, antique shops, wicker shops, batik producers, and craft markets. Customised work can be requested within the stone carvers, wood carvers, and iron workshops to provide a personalised memory of the guest's vacation experience. The island's exotic tropical environment and diverse culture stimulate Balinese and international artists to achieve greatness. Globally known for their rich talent and passion of art, this creative community displays various styles and impressions for guests to select. Reliable cargo companies are available for international shipping, and can be coordinated by Meliá Bali, with shipping costs billed as incurred.

For those guest's still walking after 3 days of shopping, a special Besakih Temple tour is available for the field study of the role of furniture, crafts and architecture and its importance in binding Balinese history, communities and families together. Upon returning to Meliá Bali, comfort and service of a five star resort await your desires.

The Meliá Bali Balinese Furniture And Craft Experience is offered at a rate of US$895.00++ for single occupancy, and US$925.00++ for double occupancy. The package includes daily breakfast, a welcome drink, a fruit basket and ground transfers as per the programme itinerary.

Extra nights are charged at a rate of US$100.00++ per room per night (single or double occupancy) including breakfast.

The package is valid from 1st November 2000 through 30 June 2001 (Except 24th December 2000 through 5th January 2001).

Meliá Bali is located in the heart of Nusa Dua at the southern tip of Bali. To compliment accommodation within the resort, five restaurants, five beverage outlets, 24-hour room service, cultural dinners and dance, cabaret shows, spa, health club, beauty salon, business center, tennis courts, squash courts, and a large free form swimming pool.

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