Welcome to the April edition of Karma Chronicles, which finds the Karma team here in Bali beset by unseasonably clamorous April showers and even thunderstorms, which have been occurring most afternoons. No matter, the mornings are all the brighter and clearer for them. In this month’s Karma Chronicles, we turn our attention westward, with an in depth look at what makes Karma Pelikanos, Karma’s latest property on the Greek island of Mykonos, so charming. Interior designer Celia Campbell gives us the lowdown. There’s another new boutique property for Karma acolytes to enjoy too – this time in the Indian subcontinent – a converted 100-year old palace no less, in the colourful city of Jaipur.
April and May also sees two exciting performers arriving at Kandara – a DJ and a vocalist, both of whom are at the top of their respective professions. Karma Spa continues to innovate – spa curator Judy Chapman introduces us to two new treatments guaranteed to trigger bliss. We’ve also been inundated with celebrities over the last couple of months – check out our celebrity sightings section for the gossip. The ever-eloquent Simon Blaby shares some autobiographical confessions while paying homage to his colleagues, K Boutique proudly presents an exciting new designer and we welcome a new member of staff on board. Yes it’s a packed edition this month. But then again, as they say, it never rains, but it pours.
ESPERANCA PATRICIO
General Manager - Karma Jimbaran Resort
Group Administration Director - South East Asia
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Mykonos is among the most desirable of all the Greek islands, with traditional blue on white villages spilling down craggy hillsides alongside the more sophisticated side of life – think great shopping, eating and carousing. Karma has always had a fondness for the Mediterranean, so it made sense to have a luxury villa in the heart of the Aegean. And in typical Karma style, this is not just any villa. We interviewed Celia Campbell, the designer behind the interiors of this palatial yet idyllic 6-bedroom residence, for a style insight...
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Jaipur may not be the most ancient of Indian cities, yet it is one of the most generously endowed when it comes to cultural heritage, aesthetic beauty and all round colourful exuberance. And what better base from which to explore it all than the beautifully renovated environs of a 100 year old palace..?
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Thailand may appear to be reeling under the pressure of endless political protests, but the disagreements have little to do with every day life in the country – most Thais will tell you that politics is its own thing and rarely encroaches directly on the civil aspects. Which is why right now most Thais are looking forward to celebrating probably the biggest festival of the year...
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This edition, we bring you the second feature in our regular series from executive chef Simon Blaby, who is as accomplished a wordsmith as he is culinary mastermind. Here, he ruminates on what it takes to carve out a career in cooking and comes up with car washing, amongst a few other things...
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This month, we look forward to two major artists visiting – first off, globetrotting UK DJ Carl Kennedy who’ll be with us at Karma Kandara in mid-April and then at the beginning of May, celebrated UK songstress Katherine Ellis. In June, our very own fitness queen Janine ‘Powerhouse’ Parry will be presiding over a retreat that will be equal parts pleasure and pain. And finally, we take a quick look back at what was a fun filled extended Easter weekend...
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Karma Spa curator Judy Chapman has been busily building the Karma Spa and K-Spa brand network in Bali, Thailand and India, launching the new Karma Spa product line which we featured last week, as well as attending conferences. She’s still managed to find time to introduce a brand new, deep tissue treatment at Karma Spa Jimbaran, however...
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Inaugurated last year, the K-Boutique brand has quickly established itself as a leading resort retailer. We’ve managed to bring on board some extremely talented designers from the Asia Pacific region, to offer guests everything from designer homeware, to the latest fashions (carefully tailored for the tropics of course), to beautifully crafted jewellery. Here we profile the latest design talent to feature in K-Boutique...
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News of more famous folks opting for Karma this edition, including an Italian TV & Film star, a sports star, one of Indonesia’s biggest pop stars and a bevy of beauties vying for the honour of competing in the upcoming Miss Universe competition...
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Karma Spa continues to blow its tranquil trumpet, this time at an expo in Singapore, whilst also finding time to introduce a new line of energy cuisine. Plus, a fashion show with a difference at Karma Kandara and a new member of staff charged with keeping our guests just as happy as they can possibly be...
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Lots of media limelight for Karma over the last few weeks - Karma Kandara was featured in Elite Experience, which focuses on the best of the best in the hospitality industry. Bali’s premier lifestyle magazine The Yak ran a chef feature where our very own Simon Blaby figured prominently and an enlightening interview with Karma chairman John Spence appeared in Millionaire Magazine...
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Experience the best of best, with Karma’s most exclusive residences available to book now – 2 exceptional cliff top residences one set high above the Aegean, the other above the Indian Ocean. Plus a brand new offer at Karma Jimbaran for all you lovers out there...
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In the May edition of Karma Chronicles, we’ll be explaining exactly why Karma is emerging as a premier brand for destination weddings (think the most romantic locations imaginable, bespoke services and unmatched quality – that sort of thing), explain precisely what happens during ‘spa season’ and introduce two key individuals who’ll be helping take the Karma brand forward...
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