Ultra modern luxuries in old Bali
“Splash, splash, slosh … slosh, slurp.’’ The first splash is me diving into my private pool in my private pool villa at Alila Villas Soori on Bali’s south coast.
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Daybed dining in paradise
Have you ever wondered where the awesome food comes from when your are staying in world-class luxury retreat? Lunch Magazine’s Lauren Arena talks to expat chef Greg Bunt, of Sundara the new beachfront restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay What inspired your decision to become a professional chef? In all honesty it [...]
Beachside elegance at Four Seasons Bali
The glowing sun sets over the Indian Ocean as the waves lap effortlessly onto the beach at Jimbaran Bay – the perfect backdrop to Bali’s newest restaurant, Sundara.
Kicking back in Kuta
The Sheraton Resort is part of and surrounded by the throbbing heart of Kuta … and yet, comfortably removed from Bali’s party central. You can rub shoulders with the hoi polloi or sit in your comfortable suite removed from it all, but still take part vicariously in the sights, sounds and – ah, yes – even the smells of Kuta night life.
Old Bali meets new at world’s best breaks
Sea Sentosa has given some of the world's leading designers the opportunity to put their heads and hearts together to create something very special in luxurious beachfront apartment living. Imagine waking up and strolling across your own private deck for a morning swim in your private infinity pool. Sea Sentosa is at Echo Beach, one [...]
Indonesia’s leading spa resort celebrates
The Villas Bali Hotel & Spa in Seminyak has been announced as Indonesia's Leading Spa Resort 2011/2012 by Indonesia Travel & Tourism Award Foundation at its annual awards ceremony in Jakarta. Industry representatives gathered at the gala dinner, which has been dubbed the Oscars of the Indonesian Tourism Industry, to recognise outstanding success by Indonesia's [...]
Time to slow down, Bali operators warn
The heads of two of Bali’s hottest properties agree on one important thing: it’s time for the Island of the Gods to slow down and consolidate after massive growth in room numbers in the past few years.
Be treated like one on Isle of the Gods
Jonathan Porter descends into a state of pure bliss in Bali IMAGINE a resort that has been built to blend in with the environment, where the surrounding land has been treated with kindness instead of lust. Then imagine you have a personal concierge for your stay in a three-bedroom villa, attentive hosts who will drop [...]
Cool and spicy pleasure retreat
Bali’s W Retreat and Spa caters to the coolest echelons of East and West according to Lunch Magazine’s Jonathan Porter. After I dump my bags in my room and scrub off the jet grime I stroll out on the deck to check out the crowd. It’s early evening and less than 200m away the Indian [...]
Where there’s a W there’s a wow!
What began with a chance glance at an ad in on onboard airline magazine by owner Magda Hutagalung 11 years ago has come to fruition as one of the world’s most unique and quintessentially cool hotels.
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