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Waka
Di Ume
Convenience and Peace
 Taksu
(inner power) of Ubud as the centre of arts
and culture has been known since the arrival
of foreign artists like Rudolf Bonnet, Antonio
Blanco and many more. They mainly stayed
and permanently lived, even married to local
girl, in Ubud. It is inseparable from the
existence of Ubud that since the very beginning
has had taksu and Balinese rich cultural
life.
All can be proved by etch lines of works
of art that expressed onto canvas and those
works are well maintained up to these seconds,
even tend to grow rapidly. Development of
Ubud as an area of cultural tourism existing
in Bali constituted the starting point of
history and then followed by growth of other
tourism supporting facilities.
The presence of Waka Di Ume Resort—1.5
km north of Ubud tourist resort—enriches
the lines of selection of luxurious accommodation
for tourist that will spend their holiday
in Bali. And, Ubud as the heart of Balinese
art and cultural activities genuinely provide
comfort, tranquillity and peace of its own
for foreign tourists. This was told by Wayan
Duartha who since its creation up to these
days entrusted the Operation Manager of
Waka Di Ume.
Existence of Waka Di Ume of which approximately
45% of its land is open green zone makes
its atmosphere shady and convenient as surrounded
by spread of vast rice field. When staying
at Waka, you will discern the expanse verdant
rice field from behind the room’s window
of villa Di Uma. “Here, the natural
atmosphere delivers comfort, serenity and
peace,” remarked Duarta.
Waka Di Ume remains to become the choice
of European, Asian, Australian and Japanese
guests. According to Duarta, more than 25%
of the tourists who stay at the hotel were
repeater guests who came in-group for 2
to 4 times a year. Some came especially
for holiday, while others came with specific
purpose, like jointly meditation. They are
mostly of group from Australia, America
and Japan.
Duarta, the man who was born at Bukit Nusa
Dua (1973) told that Waka Di Ume was totally
founded by taking advantage local materials.
Averagely, the room size is spacious, made
with the blend of soft colours that decorates
every single villa consisting of 11 lanais
(standard), 11 villas and 4 suites. Duarta
completed his education at Dhyana Pura Hotel
School (1994) at Department of Accounting
and English Department, Udayana University.
To give more satisfaction to tourists who
stay there, Waka Di Ume is completed with
restaurant with the main menu of Real Indonesian
and Balinese food. Other facilities on offer
are spa treatment service with natural ambience
and various other facilities like Jacuzzi,
spacious 2-couple bed private room, 1 steam
room, 3 chairs for hand and foot treatment,
massage, facial, aromatherapy, Lanang-Bagus
ritual (special treatment for men) and some
other special treatment for honeymooners.
(BTN/013/014)
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