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West Australian
7 days ago
- West Australian
The Hoff's White Lotus in Bali
Every day, up to 5000 tourists travel by boat from Bali to the Gilis, a small archipelago of three sun-kissed coral atoll islands in the Lombok Strait. Most stay on Gili Trawangan, the largest of The Gilis, a 'Spring Break' destination with hundreds of beach bars where you can drink and dance till dawn, or on Gili Air, a smaller party island also home to the largest permanent settlement in the archipelago. But only a few hundred stay at Gili Meno, the smallest, quietest and least developed of The Gilis. And only a handful of them have bookings at Bask, The Gilis first fully-integrated luxury resort. Bask is officially rated at three stars because it doesn't have amenities like an elevator (or multi-storey buildings that warrant one). But this boutique resort with only 33 private pool suites and villas is as sophisticated as any five-star resort in Bali but in a location cut straight out of the Maldives. Think bone-white sand, turquoise waters teeming with technicolour coral reefs, marine turtles darting about, waves breaking on offshore reefs plus an underwater sculpture of 48 life-size figures commissioned by Bask that stakes a claim as one of the most photographed underwater sites on the planet. 'The water was unlike any I've seen. It was paradise,' said actor David Hasselhoff, an investor at Bask. 'The waves were fantastic and there were very few people. I think there were more turtles on the island than tourists.' Arriving at Bask on a speedboat from the hectic marina at Gili Trawangan is a rock-star experience. The water in the narrow channel dividing it from Gili Meno oscillates from baby blue, to turquoise, to gin-clear. On landing, guests remove their shoes and wade onto a blindingly bright beach where they are greeted by uniformed staff bearing ice-cold hand towels and resort manager Manuel De Grauwe. A silver fox from Belgium with ice-blue eyes who would have little trouble fitting in with the cast of The White Lotus, De Grauwe is a hospitality veteran and sommelier who honed his craft at places like Jade Mountain Resort in the Caribbean, one of the world's most awarded hotels, and The World, the world's most luxurious cruise ship. He came to Gili Meno in 2017 to manage another small resort but was poached by Bask when it opened two years ago. 'I met my wife when I was working in the Maldives on a small island like this and when she became pregnant, we decided to move here,' he says. 'There are no cars, no motorcycles, only bicycles, horses and a few electric scooters. And virtually no crime. It's safer here than in a city where you always have to watch out for your kids.' Bastian Marcel, a Chilean chef who spent nine years working in Bali before flying the roost to Gili Meno shares similar sentiments. 'I love being here, near the water and ocean, spearfishing, diving, surfing,' he says. 'In Bali, you have to drive for two hours through the mad traffic to do that. Here, I just walk a few minutes to the beach.' Bask has a small and well-equipped gym behind the reception area, and a slick beach club with a 35m infinity pool surrounded by lounges, umbrellas and polished concrete floors. The open-plan kitchen in the restaurant has a dry-ageing room stocked with prime cuts of Australian beef, and the cellar holds top-shelf wines by Château Margaux and Henschke, Australia's most celebrated vinier. There's also an underground nightclub with leather booths and a glass wall looking into the resort pool. There are a few three-bedroom villas though the most popular rooms are the beachfront pool suites. Inside they have king-size beds, oversize bathrooms plus combined living and dining rooms with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open onto a deck, plunge pool and nature strip bordering the beach. Room service runs 24 hours a day, you can order in-room massages and wifi by Starlink. Bask is the brainchild of Greg Meyer of Adelaide, a mechanic turned property investor. 'I didn't get a project manager because I'm a former tradie and had reasonable construction experience in Australia. But it wasn't an easy build,' he says. 'We got going in 2018 but then there was the earthquake in Lombok that shut things down for six months. We got started again in 2019, but soon after COVID struck, so there were significant cost overruns.' Meyer is now expanding Bask with 11 new lake-view rooms starting at $500 and a Mexican-style pool club set to open this year. Yet he insists it will all be low-impact and low-key to maintain the delicate balance between tourism and the environment in Gili Meno. 'This island reminds me of Australia when I was a kid growing up in the 1970s and we walked to school,' he says. 'Making sure it stays that way is more important than the bottom line.' + Ian Neubauer was a guest of Bask. They have not influenced this story, or read it before publication. fact file You won't get much change from $1000 per night for the cheapest room at Bask during the July/August high season, if you are lucky enough to secure a booking for this period. But from September to Christmas, the low and shoulder seasons in Bali, room rates drop by as much as 50 per cent.
Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
David Hasselhoff and Wife Hayley Roberts Celebrate 7th Wedding Anniversary
The couple wed in Italy on July 31, 2018NEED TO KNOW David Hasselhoff and Hayley Roberts celebrated seven years of marriage on Tuesday, July 31 In honor of their seventh wedding anniversary, Roberts shared a photo from their 2018 wedding on Instagram The couple met in 2011 and got engaged in 2016David Hasselhoff and Hayley Roberts are celebrating seven years of marriage. The Baywatch star, 73, and his wife, 45, tied the knot in Italy on July 31, 2018. In honor of their seventh wedding anniversary on Thursday, July 31, Roberts posted a photo from their wedding on Instagram. "7 years married ❤️ @davidhasselhoff," the former model wrote in the caption of her post. For their first anniversary in July 2019, Roberts described her wedding day on Instagram as "the best wedding we have been to." She continued: "I chose the perfect man to be my husband so kind, thoughtful with a huge heart and one of the nicest people I know. I am so lucky and still in love with this man.' Back in 2011, the couple met in a hotel lobby while Hasselhoff was in town filming auditions for Britain's Got Talent, on which he was a judge at the time. Roberts approached the Knight Rider actor and asked for a photograph, and Hasselhoff agreed on one condition: She had to give him her phone number. Soon after, the two went on their first date together. Five years later, in 2016, Hasselhoff popped the question while on a romantic beachside picnic in Malibu. 'We were both in tears,' Roberts told Hello! Magazine that year. 'I genuinely had no idea he was going to do that. I'm still overwhelmed.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. At the time, Hasselhoff admitted that he mulled over the decision to propose due to the couple's 28-year age gap, but ultimately decided their love was strong enough to withstand any obstacles. 'I had a saying, 'You don't get married because you want to live with someone, you get married because you can't live without them,' ' he told the outlet. 'I felt that way. I knew that I was really unhappy without her. I waited to propose because I thought I was too old for her.' For Roberts, the age gap never mattered. 'I don't worry about it," she said. "I don't want to miss out on being with someone I love because of what might happen down the line." Hasselhoff was previously married to Catherine Hickland and the late Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, the latter of whom he welcomed daughters Taylor, 35, and Hayley, 32, with. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
David Hasselhoff supported by wife Hayley Roberts months after ex Pamela's tragic suicide
David Hasselhoff enjoyed a movie date with his wife Hayley Roberts, over four months after the tragic suicide of his ex Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff. The couple were spotted catching Superman at a Los Angeles theater on Monday. David, 73, kept it casual in a black T-shirt, jacket, and trousers, while his spouse of seven years carried a thick shawl-like blanket. The outing comes several months after the death of Hasselhoff's ex-wife Bach-Hasselhoff, who died at age 62 in March. Bach-Hasselhoff who worked as an actress, was found dead at her $2million Hollywood Hills home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A spokesman for Hasselhoff exclusively told at the time: 'Our family is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Pamela Hasselhoff. 'We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time but we kindly request privacy as we grieve and navigate through this challenging time.' According to her coroner's report from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, obtained by the late actress had Benzodiazepines, Clonazepam and 7- Aminoclonazepam in her system at the her time of death. The most common benzodiazepines, which are typically used to treat anxiety, are the prescription drugs Valium, Xanax, Halcion, Ativan, and Klonopin. Meanwhile, Clonazepam and 7-Aminoclonazepam are used to treat seizure disorders and panic disorders. Per the report, Bach spoke to her daughter over the phone around 7:45 a.m. before her tragic passing. During their conversation, she 'told her daughter that she loved her very much.' The same daughter proceeded to call and text Bach 'multiple times throughout the day with no answer/reply.' After going to her mother's residence to do a welfare check that same day, she found Bach lying on her bed 'unresponsive' and called 9-1-1. The report also alleged that Bach had 'mentioned suicide last year, but there were never any attempts' and that she was 'depressed.' TMZ - who was first to report the death - reported that there was no suicide note left at her home, which is a stone's throw from Universal Studios. Bach-Hasselhoff was married to the Baywatch star between 1989 and 2006. The actor wed Hayley in 2018. The pair had a contentious divorce, with arguments about spousal support continuing into 2017. Bach-Hasselhoff's debut movie role was Francis Ford Coppola's Rumble Fish in 1983. She also snared a role in Baywatch in 1989, playing café owner Kaye Morgan. Bach-Hasselhoff's debut movie role was Francis Ford Coppola's Rumble Fish in 1983. Some of her other TV roles included jobs on The Young and the Restless, The Fall Guy and Sirens. She did not return to acting in recent years; In 2011, she appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. Bach was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. She has since been cremated, according to her death certificate. Bach was married to Hasselhoff between 1989 to 2006. The former couple share two daughters - Taylor, 35, and Hayley, 32. Following her mother's death, Taylor posted a heartrending Instagram message accompanied by pictures of them together. She mainly included photos that showed her and Hayley as little girls, enjoying time with their mother before their parents separated. 'I'd do anything in the world to hug you again, my forever angel,' she wrote, calling her mother 'my best friend, my whole heart, my everything.' Taylor resolved to pass down her memories of Pamela to her own daughter London, nearly one, whom she shares with her husband Madison Fiore. 'London will know all about how incredible you are & I promise I will protect Hayley forever,' Taylor wrote in her message. 'Mama, I love you so much, the pain is unbearable, but I will be strong for you & hold onto your memory until we meet again my beautiful.' Bach-Hasselhoff was regularly active on Instagram, where she shared images with her family, until December. Her last post was on December 31 and said: 'Happy New Year, everyone! As we step into 2025, my heart is full of gratitude, especially for my precious grandbaby, London. 'Watching her grow and seeing her smile light up my world is truly the greatest blessing. My wish for all of you this year is health, happiness, and an abundance of love. May 2025 be filled with beautiful moments, laughter, and all the blessings your hearts can hold. Here's to a year of making cherished memories, spreading joy, and embracing every precious moment!'
Hamilton Spectator
17-07-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Horoscope for Thursday, July 17th, 2025
We get another day to move forward with any plans or projects that we currently have in the works before the Mercury retrograde begins on Friday and slows our progress down. However, when it comes to any new ideas or opportunities that present themselves today, we should plan on taking some additional time — preferably the next few weeks — to iron out or decide on the next steps. In the meantime, today will be most useful for troubleshooting and resolving pending business or issues. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There's progress to be made with a creative idea or project, especially if you're teaming up with someone else. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It might feel like you're moving at a snail's pace today, but perhaps this is exactly the pace you should be going. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It's a good day for conversation and connection with others, especially folks you need to catch up with or haven't spoken to in a while. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Consider ways that you can use your contacts or resources to help someone in need. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You can uplift and inspire others with the power of your words. Also, seek out people who can do the same for you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Follow your intuition. It will aid you in making the right decisions and building the right relationships. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Be open to the advice or feedback of others. They may have information or insight that you need. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Delegating tasks can help free up your time so that you can have the availability for a project you really want to do. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Plan to spend some one-on-one time with someone you love. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Take time to tend to your emotional well-being. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your romantic life needs some attention. Let love in! PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) If you've been challenged by a money matter, today could aid you in finding a way out of it. FOR TODAY'S BIRTHDAY You're a dreamer. Maintaining a sense of hope and wonder is what helps you to succeed and overcome obstacles. Being involved in projects or plans that enable you to help others is good for your soul. You do best when you can bring healing and happiness to others, either through your work or just by being who you are. You just need to make sure that you don't neglect your own needs or self-care. With this year shaping up to be a busy and socially active time for you, setting aside enough quiet time for yourself will help to keep your battery charged. BIRTHDATE OF: David Hasselhoff, actor/producer; Luke Bryan, country music singer; Billie Lourd, actress.
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pamela Anderson insists women are 'so much more than animals between the sheets' as former Baywatch bombshell dismisses her sex symbol status and reveals why she's really chosen to stop wearing makeup
For many she was the ultimate nineties pin-up, but Pamela Anderson admits she hated the objectification that inevitably came with her sex symbol status after finding fame on Baywatch. The Canadian actress became a household name thanks to her role as voluptuous C.J Parker in David Hasselhoff's smash-hit series centered on the genetically blessed lifeguards of Los Angeles County. But Anderson, now 58, believes being credited as one of the world's sexiest women is a 'slippery slope' that generates more than its fair share of negative male attention Appearing on the latest instalment of the How To Fail With Elizabeth Day podcast, she said: 'I don't like being a sex symbol. I mean, I think it's not very sexy. I think we all aspire to be sexy in our relationships, but sexy for the world is, I don't know. 'It brought a lot of attention I didn't like, but I hate to say that because I'm not complaining, but I do feel that is a slippery slope where you are presenting yourself to the world like this and you get this attention back that.' The actress, who has opted to defy convention by attending high profile public events without makeup over recent years, insisted it was important to redefine herself and embrace a less sexualised look as she entered middle-age. She said: 'It can be even scary at times, me not wearing makeup and me being at this age, coming into this part of my career, I felt it was important for me in my personal life, to be more natural. 'I want to challenge myself and become and to be present myself in different ways because women are many things. We're not just the wild animal between the sheets.' As she advances through her fifties, Anderson has been widely praised for the unconventional decision to forgo makeup at a string of public events, starting with a memorable appearance at Paris Fashion Week in September 2023. 'I get people coming up to me on the street, at the grocery store, on the plane, and really loving this choice that I've made,' she said. 'I feel like it is resonating and it's something I want to explore deeper too, even for myself, because I'm a rebel. I'm always challenging things. I'm always doing the opposite of what people tell me to do. I just have that in me and so I want to work with people that have the same concerns. 'We have these generational habits, the way that we're brought up even, and just these things stick in our head, so I want to break free of that. 'I feel like this is a little bit of a rebel move to be who you want to be, like what is beauty? Beauty's subjective? We don't have to look like the covers of magazines.' The actress went viral after attending Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week runway show without a scrap of makeup. It marked the beginning of a fresh chapter for Anderson, who admits the decision to travel to the French capital without a makeup artist sparked panic among her team of assistants. She recalled: 'When I was in Paris, I thought, who's looking at me? I'm clothed from head to toe with these big hats and this much of my face is sticking out. Is anyone going to really fall over backwards if I'm not wearing makeup? And that's where it started at Paris Fashion Week. 'It just sent everybody scrambling around me thinking, no, this is not what people do and I said, well, that even gives me more reason to do it. Not that it was, world peace or anything, but it was just me challenging myself thinking, why am I sitting in a makeup chair for three hours when I'm not trying to be the prettiest girl in the room. I'm going to a fashion show. 'I just felt like it was time to, I had nothing to lose and I felt, I'm not trying to create a persona right now. I'm not trying to be famous. I need to use my position to experiment and open up conversations.' She added: 'It's not that I'm letting myself go. I don't feel like I look like a mess when I walk out the door. I'm just peeling it back to see who I am. 'It's just a starting position. I don't know what my next incarnation is, but it's not going to be what my mother tells me to do.' It all began for Anderson in 1989, when she made what would prove to be a life-decision by attending a football match with her mother at Vancouver's BC Place stadium. The then-unknown 22-year old featured on the stadium jumbotron wearing a Labatt's beer T-shirt, sparking the interest of brewing company executives who immediately employed her as a company spokesmodel. The move would eventually lead to a call from Playboy, a move to Los Angeles and her now iconic cover shoot for the American's men's monthly. 'Playboy called me when I was in Vancouver still and I called my mom and she said I'd do it,' she recalled. 'She goes, if they asked me, I would do it and she said, I want you to get out of this town. I want you to live your life, go baby, see where this takes you."' The following year Anderson was named Playmate Of The Month, with the actress getting her own centrefold spread in the magazine's February 1990 issue. And she admits being independent in Los Angeles while surrounded by 'so many beautiful women of all shapes and sizes' at Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion helped her overcome her initial shyness and embrace a newfound freedom 'in a big way.' 'I seem to be challenge myself in very interesting ways, but that was one of the things, I felt like the first flash of photography, it was just a Playboy cover, was not nudity, but it was very low jacket that I was holding shut,' she said. 'I felt like I was falling off a building. I felt like I am free and I know that sounds crazy, but it was freedom. It was, I'm somebody else. 'I'm going to be what this version of what a Playboy playmate would be or an actress because it was so far removed from my reality that none of it felt real, but I felt freedom.'
