Friday, July 31, 2009

Garden at Iririki Island

Garden at Iririki Island by Sumantri

Tree roots flow like a mass of snakes, giant root like taro, lush green mosaics of gentle palms, shrubs and tropical hibiscus, yellow coconut tree, quiet walking tracks, birds song in many sounds are set at 69 acres the beautiful Iririki Island spectacular tropical gardens. Enjoy the fresh air without pollution walk or jog in the morning is the best.

































































Experience Vanuatu - Vanuatu marks Independence Day
















Port Vila 30th July 2009, Vanuatu marks Independence Day by Sumantri





Celebrations have been taking place in Vanuatu to mark 29 years since the country gained independence.
Schools and businesses were closed as many ni-Vanuatu took time out to celebrate the national day.







“The day began with a flag-raising ceremony at Independence Park where hundreds gathered in the rain to watch the military and police parade and to hear the Prime Minister Edward Natapei’s address calling on everyone to celebrate together as one nation. July the 30th marks the day in 1980 when Vanuatu gained independence from britain and France. A number of music, dance and sports events are going on to mark the occasion.”







































Monday, July 27, 2009

Experience Vanuatu - Naked does not mean porno















Experience Vanuatu-Culinary experience Roasted Chicken with Fries
















Experience Vanuatu-Culinary experience Roasted Chicken with Fries by Sumantri






Roasted chicken with France fried is very ordinary but when you enjoy it at Port Vila at fast food restaurant overlooking Iririki island surrounding with clear water seeing a beautiful fish jumping and swimming is something superb extraordinary
There are some 50 eateries offering delicacies with its France influence, Vanuatu is renowned for its superb cuisine from beef steak to local food until pizza and roasted chicken

Experience Vanuatu-Culinary experience Pizz’a Dom





























Experience Vanuatu-Culinary experience Pizz’a Dom by Sumantri

Pizza ‘and Italian’ food cooked by France Chef only available in Vanuatu .A colorful of caravan food stall located at the heart of Port Vila namely PIZZ’A DOM is attract everybody eyes. France chef and Ni-Vanuatu waitress will great you the moment you come to Pizz’a Dom counter. A range of Pizza tested variety available from unchovie,beef,peanaple and more from 1000 VT to 1500 VT per for large portion.
Two larger whole pizza were finished by two of us within half an hour. There are some 50 eateries offering delicacies with its France influence, Vanuatu is renowned for its superb cuisine from beef steak to local food until pizza.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

KIWI journalist familiarization trip at Iririki Island Resort & Spa


“KIWI journalist familiarization trip
at Iririki Island Resort & Spa “ by Sumantri

VANUATU, 22nd April 2009 – Vanuatu Tourism Office supported by Iririki Island Resort & Spa, recently host three days two night familiarization for two journalists from New Zealand, Aim to drive and encourage tourism in Vanuatu as well as a destination.

Namely John Crystal is a freelance travel agent based in Wellington, New Zealand. He is also an Award-winning writer of 2008 in Cathay Pacific Travel writer of the year. John is a winner of story he wrote for “A quite night out in waiting “published in the dominion post, April 2007. Grant Sheehan is an Award-winning photographer who begins working life as survey draughtsman, making maps. However his great love has always been photography and for over the past twenty-five years. Over that time his photographic skills have been focused on architecture-exterior of building and interior-travel. With numerous photos essay on places and people from Africa to Antarctica, plus landscape and food assignments his photograph have been published in international magazines, brochures.

Both journalists were given a warm welcome by Sumantri Endang, the Rooms Division Manager who later host the dinner at Watermark restaurant.

About Iririki Island Resort & Spa – Vanuatu
Surrounded by crystal clear blue water, you've got 69 acres of a private island, to indulge in. Situated in the heart of Port Vila – Republic Vanuatu, South Pacific. This tranquil island haven is situated ten minutes from the airport and five minutes from the town centre. Our 24-hour complimentary ferry will enable you to see as much or as little off the island. Helicopter transfers are also available from the airport.

Iririki Island Resorts and Spa offers two unique styles of accommodation. With over 130 guest rooms, with a variety of views, you have the choice of indulging in one of our tropical island bungalows at the original Iririki Island Resort, or in one of the spacious and contemporary penthouse style rooms at Snorkelers Cove.With four bars, a handful or restaurants and a variety of cuisines, two swimming pools, tennis courts, a day spa and the tropical, crystal clear waters of Vanuatu, you’ll soon discover what the locals call ‘paradise’.
For information visit:www.iririki.com ph:+67823388 Fax:+67823880 or Email: rdm@iririki.com

Monday, July 20, 2009

The Australian Senior Publication and Senior Radio Talk show traveler Familiarization trip at Iririki Island Resort & Spa


The Australian Senior Publication and Senior Radio Talk show traveler Familiarization trip
At Iririki Island Resort & Spa “by Sumantri

VANUATU,17th July 2009 – In the drive to increase an awareness of Vanuatu being a destination and Iririki Island Resort & Spa as number one choice for senior Australian traveler .Iririki Island Resort & Spa recently host 2 nights familiarization to The Australian Senior Publication and Senior Radio Talk show traveler. The aim of the visit was to show them Vanuatu as a great destination and Iririki Island Resort & Spa has to offer in order to promote interesting holiday packages for senior citizen in Australia

It was Sue Preston and Tim Acton.Sue is a travel editor for The Austlian Senior publicity is premier newspaper group targeting the over 50’s demographic. The six publications present inspirational, insightful and informative articles across a broad range of topics and issues related to older Australians. Tim Acton is a senior radio talk show traveler at FM 95,7 Melbourne and speaker for many senior community organizations.

Both were given a warm welcome by Sumantri Endang, the Rooms Division Manager. They were taken around the resort to see various accommodations and facilities, and were later taken for dinner at famous Seafood theme night at the Michener’s restaurant. Apart from site inspection,Iririki Island Resort & Spa also organized “ a Day island tour “ and massage at Spa paghipani at the resort for them.

About Iririki Island Resort & Spa – Vanuatu
Surrounded by crystal clear blue water, you've got 69 acres of a private island, to indulge in. Situated in the heart of Port Vila – Republic Vanuatu, South Pacific. This tranquil island haven is situated ten minutes from the airport and five minutes from the town centre. Our 24-hour complimentary ferry will enable you to see as much or as little off the island. Helicopter transfers are also available from the airport.

Iririki Island Resorts and Spa offers two unique styles of accommodation. With over 130 guest rooms, with a variety of views, you have the choice of indulging in one of our tropical island bungalows at the original Iririki Island Resort, or in one of the spacious and contemporary penthouse style rooms at Snorkelers Cove.With four bars, a handful or restaurants and a variety of cuisines, two swimming pools, tennis courts, a day spa and the tropical, crystal clear waters of Vanuatu, you’ll soon discover what the locals call ‘paradise’.

For information visit:www.iririki.com ph:+67823388 Fax:+67823880 or Email:
rdm@iririki.com

Thursday, July 02, 2009

A professional Resort Development Workshop conducted at Iririki Island Resort & Spa


A professional Resort Development Workshop conducted at Iririki Island Resort & Spa by Sumantri
Port Vila 30th June 2009. First ever Iririki Island Resort & Spa ‘A professional Development Workshop’ conducted recently, titles “How to create Policy & Procedure “. Begin with opening remark by resort General Manager, This is a great opportunity for all participant to learn managerial skill, this workshop will bring you to the next level of management style, we are on track our resort is massive being develop say Mr. Daniel faivre.
The objective of this workshop is to enhance all managers to understand and application in depth of how to create policy & procedure concept within the organization and industry. Expecting at the end of the workshop all managers are able to create policy and procedure and completed within 6 months in their department and the policy & procedure serve as resort manual .
Initiatives by Sumantri Endang, The resort Rooms Division Manager, a Master facilitator of this workshop and also an author of the book title Leader’s guide ‘how to create policy & procedure’ A professional Resort Development Workshop. This six hours workshop covered objectives of the workshop, what is policy what is procedure, differentiate between policy, procedure and check list, understand a great policy and procedure, and tips how to make policy and procedure. End of agenda of workshop group and self assessment were conducted to evaluate understanding of the manager’s.
The workshop received an enthusiastic and an excellent comment from participants its created life skill more than life style and most important thing is a commitment from participant to completed their policy and procedure at their respected department. Attended in this workshop, Emmanuel Aru, the Front Office Manager, Maya Rey, Guest Relation Manager, Elizabeth Wowor, the Executive Housekeeper, Marie Patrice, Personal Assistant to General Manager,Metas kalotiti, Reservation Department,Eliane Luankon, Front Office Department
, Rowan, IT Department, Tony barton and Ellow Harnold both were from Engineering.

About Iririki Island Resort & Spa – Vanuatu.Surrounded by crystal clear blue water, 69 acres of a private island to indulge in. Situated in the heart of Port Vila – Republic Vanuatu, South Pacific. This tranquil island haven is situated ten minutes from the airport and five minutes from the town centre. Our 24-hour complimentary ferry will enable you to see as much or as little off the island. Iririki Island Resorts and Spa offers two unique styles of accommodation. With over 130 guest rooms, with a variety of views, you have the choice of indulging in one of our tropical island bungalows at the original Iririki Island Resort, or in one of the spacious and contemporary penthouse style rooms at Snorkelers Cove. With four bars, a handful or restaurants and a variety of cuisines, two swimming pools, tennis courts, a day spa and the tropical, crystal clear waters of Vanuatu, you’ll soon discover what the locals call ‘paradise’. For more information visit:www.iririki.com ph:+67823388 Fax:+67823880 or Email: rdm@iririki.com


















Iririki Island Resort & Spa launched “Kid’s Club”




Iririki Island Resort & Spa launched “Kid’s Club” by Sumantri



Port Vila 1st July 2009, Iririki Island Resort & Spa launched “Kid’s Club Programs” recently. Everyone in the family to have a special vacation at Iririki Island Resort & Spa. Iririki Island Resort & Spa “Kid’s Club Programs” caters to families with children, from 3 to 10-year olds. From special room amenities and a kid's menu to special kid's programs, Irirki Island Resort & Spa Kid's Club ensures a successful stay for all members of the family. It is a great place for your children to socialise, have fun and make friends in a happy and relaxed island atmosphere. Activities include Arts & Crafts, Painting, Role Play, Puzzel, Story Time, Indoor and Outdoor play, Nature Walk and more. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 am to 03.00 pm. Cost to join Kid’s Club Programs from 3500 Vatu for first child, 2500 Vatu for additional child includes kid’s snack and refreshment. Booking is essential to join this Kid’s Club Programs, for more information visit resort Guest Relation Department

About Iririki Island Resort & Spa – Vanuatu.
Surrounded by crystal clear blue water, 69 acres of a private island to indulge in. Situated in the heart of Port Vila – Republic Vanuatu, South Pacific. This tranquil island haven is situated ten minutes from the airport and five minutes from the town centre. Our 24-hour complimentary ferry will enable you to see as much or as little off the island. Iririki Island Resorts and Spa offers two unique styles of accommodation. With over 130 guest rooms, with a variety of views, you have the choice of indulging in one of our tropical island bungalows at the original Iririki Island Resort, or in one of the spacious and contemporary penthouse style rooms at Snorkelers Cove. With four bars, a handful or restaurants and a variety of cuisines, two swimming pools, tennis courts, a day spa and the tropical, crystal clear waters of Vanuatu, you’ll soon discover what the locals call ‘paradise’. For more information visit:www.iririki.com ph:+67823388 Fax:+67823880 or Email: rdm@iririki.com