We packed ten Karma Curated experiences into a fortnight in October, taking Members from Sydney Harbour to Hampi’s ancient temple ruins, via gin, biryani, manta rays and plenty of rugby.
Karma Member Mixer: Sydney · 15 October
Despite a bit of drizzle, 40 enthusiastic Members joined us harbourside to mix and mingle, bringing their own sunshine with them against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The Ginmaker’s Journey · 17 October
Members mixed their own gin and tonics at the famous Bombay Sapphire Distillery at Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, touring the botanical glasshouses and meeting the distillers, then shaking three cocktails in a masterclass before heading home with a bottle each.
Mountains, Reefs & Royal Pools in Bali · 19–22 October
From Karma Royal Candidasa, we explored East Bali’s heritage villages, visiting the mother temple Besakih on the slopes of Mount Agung, and wandering through royal water gardens, balancing the culture with snorkelling, seaside dinners and time at the resort.
Mantas, Reefs & Maldivian Nights: Chapter 2 · 23–29 October
For chapter two of our Maldivian sailing adventure, Members spent seven days aboard Karma Fushi, swimming with manta rays at Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, snorkelling reefs, handline fishing and ending days with barbecues and beach parties.
The Superyacht Series: Brisbane · 24 October
Rain fell over the Brisbane River, but nobody aboard the Yot Vice yacht minded: across three hours, Members worked through canapés and flowing drinks, mingled on deck and, by the end, took to the dance floor.
Karma at the Sydney Chocolate Ball · 24 October
Ten Members dressed up for the Sydney Chocolate Ball, the indulgent fundraiser for FSHD, a muscle-wasting disease. Amid chocolate fountains and an acrobat pouring champagne overhead, a bidder paid A$21,000 for our donated week at Karma Kandara or Karma Fushi.
Empire in Stone: The Hampi Experience · 24–26 October
At Evolve Back Hampi, a palace-style resort among the ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire, south India’s great medieval kingdom, Members toured temples with our guides, birdwatched at dawn and dined by candlelight on Dakhni Nawabi cuisine, the Deccan’s courtly cooking.
Asma Khan’s Biryani Supper Club in London · 25 October
Asma Khan, the British-Indian chef behind Darjeeling Express, hosted us at her London restaurant, lifting the lid on a royal biryani as she told its history, then serving it until nobody could manage more, with boxes to take home.
Rugby World Cup: Aus vs Fiji from the Private Suite · 25 October
In a corporate box at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, Members watched Australia take on Fiji in the Rugby League World Cup, with outstanding food, generous hospitality and plenty of cheering for both teams.
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