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From Christmas to New Year, these celebrations can be a fantastic experience. Combine cool countdown experiences with great eats and parties, you’ve got yourself a New Year to remember. We have rounded up many exciting things for you to celebrate the moment.
From dinner to brunch, say goodbye to 2023 with decadent lavish dining and party options at these luxe places in Jakarta. For a farewell with a bang, grab your friends and raise a toast to the bright beginnings to come, at one of these party venues in Jakarta. Some people are happy to spend the New Year celebration at home, but most, they usually come with the idea of planning a staycation with their loved ones. Take a short getaway in town with these best New Year staycation deals you can get in Jakarta.
It's still not too late to order Christmas hampers for your loved ones. Check our guides for the best Christmas hampers in Jakarta, Bali, Bandung, and Surabaya.
For Surabaya, explore a variety of unique experiences tailored to make your New Year's Eve celebrations truly remarkable. Read the list here. And this is the best thing to do during the Festive Holiday in Bandung. Keep in mind that we still regularly update our lists, so keep coming back for the updated lists.
Our regular weekly guides for this week include; the best healthy food places in Bandung and the best cafes in Cikole, Lembang. For Surabaya, we have the best local breakfast spots and the best free tourism destinations.
Experience the enchantment of the holiday season in Bali with the best festive package offers in 2023. Here we listed some of the finest resorts with enticing Festive Promo packages in Bali. We have also listed the best New Year parties in Bali for you.
Accomplished culinary maestro Chef Mikael Robin takes the spotlight as the guest Executive Chef for Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort's prestigious 'Dasha' 10th Anniversary Celebration. In this exclusive interview, Chef Mikael unveils the influences of Bali on his culinary style and shares some delightful surprises at the upcoming milestone event. Read the full interview here.
On 20th December 2023, the global luxury wellness brand, COMO Shambhala, debuts its largest urban flagship to date. A new global flagship In Singapore that occupies 9,000 square feet on the fourth floor of COMO Orchard. Read the full story here. You also can book a stay of two nights at COMO Metropolitan Singapore and get exclusive access to the rooftop pool. Click here for more information.
Travel + Leisure Asia just released their version of the 25 Best Restaurants and 10 Best Bars of 2023. Read the full list here. For travel news, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has proposed issuing free entry visas to travellers from 20 countries. Read the full story here.
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Muhadjir Effendy, said that around 107 million people are expected to travel during the upcoming holidays. Read the full story here. Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation has said that so far, no requirements have been laid down to control travel or people's movement during the holidays despite an increase in COVID-19 cases. Read the full story here.
With that, let's count our blessings and be grateful for what we have achieved so far. Be joyous always!