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On Minggu, 12 Januari 2014
Bali has
always been a popular destination but, as the island becomes more savvy, it is
now starting to attract high-end travellers as well, finds Jon Underwood.
The budget food, accommodation and shopping options still exist in Bali, but the number of top-quality restaurants and designer boutiques is fast rivalling Bali’s ‘big brothers’ Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Singapore. And with numerous airlines offering cheap fares, travellers have more money left in the kitty to spend on the good stuff, including upgrading their stay to one of the many luxury hotels now operating in Bali.
It’s not just Aussies and New Zealanders who are benefiting from Bali’s coming of age. The word is out and a growing number of well-heeled visitors from Asia, Europe and beyond are flocking to sample the best the island can offer.
So where can you find a more upmarket Balinese experience? Back in the 1980s, nearly all overseas visitors made a beeline for Kuta, with its hectic pace and nightclubbing lifestyle. But now Seminyak, Ubud and Nusa Dua all offer world-class dining and shopping.
Kuta still has a few tricks up its sleeve to attract the big spenders. A restaurant with a French chef is always at an advantage and at Métis, Nicolas Tourneville makes sure that nothing is left to the imagination. Formerly known as Kafe Warisan, this fine-dining establishment was a Balinese institution for more than a decade, but Tourneville and co-founder Said Alem have taken it to a new level. The classic French Mediterranean cuisine remains, but Tourneville is adding Asian and Middle Eastern dishes. A recent visit by one food critic left him raving about new creations like king crab with seaweed ravioli in white-truffle beurre blanc.
Of course, a hamburger may not be most people’s idea of fine dining. As far as I know, not too many burger chains have Michelin stars. But at the Wah Wah Gourmet Burger Wine Bar, the burgers are practically a work of art. Located in the heart of Seminyak just across the street from The Legian Hotel, Wah Wah’s claims to be the birthplace of the ‘one and only zero-fat, black truffle infused Wagyu-tenderloin WW Baby Gourmet Burger’. That’s quite a mouthful in itself and the burger is designed to match. Don’t let its size fool you. This is one big-tasting burger, invented by chef Wah, a 62-year-old, Shanghai-born extrovert. Once the highest-paid fashion designer in Hong Kong, Wah spent three decades working in London before arriving in Bali. If you get the chance to meet him, make sure you compliment the artwork on the walls: he painted most of them.
Burgers aren’t the only thing on the menu here. You can also get foie gras on toast, crab cakes, wild honey-glazed baby lamb rack, and the dangerously-titled Death by Chocolate, all washed down with such classics as martinis, wahtinis and margaritas.
And the good news is you don’t have to come here just for dinner. Wah Wah’s is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. The restaurant can also provide a sit down dinner for private parties or functions of eight to 48 people. And how many burger bars do you know that also house an art gallery and souvenir shop?
If your idea of souvenirs is a little more refined than a straw hat and beaded necklace, Seminyak is also the place to shop for quality keepsakes. Here you’ll find exclusive designer boutiques, offering unique furniture, handicraft and contemporary artwork. For the fashion-conscious, there are chic ethnic designs in silk, chiffon or natural colours with divine beading and sequin work. The range is impressive, but check out Australian fashion designer Kerry Grima’s boutique on Jalan Raya Seminyak. Here you’ll find his creation of gowns, evening dresses and party dresses.
For something with a little ‘star power’, visit the shoe emporium of Niluh Djelantik on Jalan Raya Kerobokan. Cameron Diaz and top model Gisele Bundchen have bought some of her beautiful shoes, sandals, heels, wedges and flats.
Nusa Dua is home to one of the most comprehensive international shopping complexes in the region – The Bali Collection. This upmarket outdoor mall in the midst of the luxurious resort compound is a one-stop shopping delight. You’ll browse among a veritable pot pourri of the world’s trendiest brand names as well as local fashion labels, art and craft shops and jewellery stores. •
Photography courtesy Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
The budget food, accommodation and shopping options still exist in Bali, but the number of top-quality restaurants and designer boutiques is fast rivalling Bali’s ‘big brothers’ Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Singapore. And with numerous airlines offering cheap fares, travellers have more money left in the kitty to spend on the good stuff, including upgrading their stay to one of the many luxury hotels now operating in Bali.
It’s not just Aussies and New Zealanders who are benefiting from Bali’s coming of age. The word is out and a growing number of well-heeled visitors from Asia, Europe and beyond are flocking to sample the best the island can offer.
So where can you find a more upmarket Balinese experience? Back in the 1980s, nearly all overseas visitors made a beeline for Kuta, with its hectic pace and nightclubbing lifestyle. But now Seminyak, Ubud and Nusa Dua all offer world-class dining and shopping.
Kuta still has a few tricks up its sleeve to attract the big spenders. A restaurant with a French chef is always at an advantage and at Métis, Nicolas Tourneville makes sure that nothing is left to the imagination. Formerly known as Kafe Warisan, this fine-dining establishment was a Balinese institution for more than a decade, but Tourneville and co-founder Said Alem have taken it to a new level. The classic French Mediterranean cuisine remains, but Tourneville is adding Asian and Middle Eastern dishes. A recent visit by one food critic left him raving about new creations like king crab with seaweed ravioli in white-truffle beurre blanc.
Of course, a hamburger may not be most people’s idea of fine dining. As far as I know, not too many burger chains have Michelin stars. But at the Wah Wah Gourmet Burger Wine Bar, the burgers are practically a work of art. Located in the heart of Seminyak just across the street from The Legian Hotel, Wah Wah’s claims to be the birthplace of the ‘one and only zero-fat, black truffle infused Wagyu-tenderloin WW Baby Gourmet Burger’. That’s quite a mouthful in itself and the burger is designed to match. Don’t let its size fool you. This is one big-tasting burger, invented by chef Wah, a 62-year-old, Shanghai-born extrovert. Once the highest-paid fashion designer in Hong Kong, Wah spent three decades working in London before arriving in Bali. If you get the chance to meet him, make sure you compliment the artwork on the walls: he painted most of them.
Burgers aren’t the only thing on the menu here. You can also get foie gras on toast, crab cakes, wild honey-glazed baby lamb rack, and the dangerously-titled Death by Chocolate, all washed down with such classics as martinis, wahtinis and margaritas.
And the good news is you don’t have to come here just for dinner. Wah Wah’s is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. The restaurant can also provide a sit down dinner for private parties or functions of eight to 48 people. And how many burger bars do you know that also house an art gallery and souvenir shop?
If your idea of souvenirs is a little more refined than a straw hat and beaded necklace, Seminyak is also the place to shop for quality keepsakes. Here you’ll find exclusive designer boutiques, offering unique furniture, handicraft and contemporary artwork. For the fashion-conscious, there are chic ethnic designs in silk, chiffon or natural colours with divine beading and sequin work. The range is impressive, but check out Australian fashion designer Kerry Grima’s boutique on Jalan Raya Seminyak. Here you’ll find his creation of gowns, evening dresses and party dresses.
For something with a little ‘star power’, visit the shoe emporium of Niluh Djelantik on Jalan Raya Kerobokan. Cameron Diaz and top model Gisele Bundchen have bought some of her beautiful shoes, sandals, heels, wedges and flats.
Nusa Dua is home to one of the most comprehensive international shopping complexes in the region – The Bali Collection. This upmarket outdoor mall in the midst of the luxurious resort compound is a one-stop shopping delight. You’ll browse among a veritable pot pourri of the world’s trendiest brand names as well as local fashion labels, art and craft shops and jewellery stores. •
Photography courtesy Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
relaxing resorts
Anantara
Seminyak
Situated on 3,500 square metres of prime beachfront, Anantara features 59 suites of approximately 80 square metres that include plasma-screen TVs, contemporary Asian-inspired furniture, broadband Internet connection and signature spacious baths. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors lead to expansive balconies. Guests will love soaking in a herbal bath in the deep terrazzo tub, or lounging on a plush silk-lined daybed with unparalleled views of the Indian Ocean surf and stunning Bali skies over swaying coconut palms.
Anantara’s facilities include a destination restaurant on the ground floor, offering an al fresco and indoor international dining experience. Guests can savour an elegant afternoon tea or a light lunch in the resort’s bistro-style café next to the infinity-edge pool, or spice up their evening at the signature Thai restaurant, watching master chefs produce zesty creations right before their eyes. There are also two infinity-edge swimming pools overlooking the Indian Ocean and an onsite Anantara Spa. Treat yourself to Balinese massage, a holistic, full-body experience of reflexology and aromatherapy, and try rich facials, lavish body treatments and scrubs. An intimate haven, treatment rooms at the spa come with personal terrazzo showers or baths, and iPod connection – finally, a spa where you can select your own music.
Situated on 3,500 square metres of prime beachfront, Anantara features 59 suites of approximately 80 square metres that include plasma-screen TVs, contemporary Asian-inspired furniture, broadband Internet connection and signature spacious baths. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors lead to expansive balconies. Guests will love soaking in a herbal bath in the deep terrazzo tub, or lounging on a plush silk-lined daybed with unparalleled views of the Indian Ocean surf and stunning Bali skies over swaying coconut palms.
Anantara’s facilities include a destination restaurant on the ground floor, offering an al fresco and indoor international dining experience. Guests can savour an elegant afternoon tea or a light lunch in the resort’s bistro-style café next to the infinity-edge pool, or spice up their evening at the signature Thai restaurant, watching master chefs produce zesty creations right before their eyes. There are also two infinity-edge swimming pools overlooking the Indian Ocean and an onsite Anantara Spa. Treat yourself to Balinese massage, a holistic, full-body experience of reflexology and aromatherapy, and try rich facials, lavish body treatments and scrubs. An intimate haven, treatment rooms at the spa come with personal terrazzo showers or baths, and iPod connection – finally, a spa where you can select your own music.
Ayana Resort & Spa,
Jimbaran
The former The
Ritz-Carlton has re-emerged as Ayana Resort & Spa with several new
enhancements and the kind of personalised services and cultural experiences
that sophisticated luxury travellers are seeking. Perched atop a bluff
overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean, Ayana Resort spans 192 acres and
features 368 guestrooms, including 78 luxury oceanfront and ocean-view private
villages and 71 club rooms and suites, as well as Bali’s first saltwater pool.
For the pinnacle in luxury and privacy, guests may reserve the cliff-side
three-bedroom Ayana Villa built on 3,000 square-meters of land. The ultra
luxury resort also includes one of the world’s most awarded and lavish
destination spas, the Thalasso Spa Complex, with 40 spa treatment rooms,
therapy villas, reflexology centre, beauty salon and the world’s largest
Aquatonic Seawater Therapy Pool. Other features of Ayana Resort include a secluded
private beach, four freshwater swimming pools with waterfall, a separate
children’s swimming pool with waterslides, 11 restaurants and lounge areas, an
18-hole golf putting course, three tennis courts, fully-equipped gymnasium and
aerobics studio and two wedding chapels. The resort is conveniently located
near the area’s finest retail shops and only 15 minutes from the airport.
Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali
Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali
The personalized seamless
check-in service incorporated into the relaxing entrance and arrival area of
Holiday Inn Resort has guests enjoying quality vacation time within minutes of
the first tempting sight of the Indian Ocean, visible from the resort lobby.
It’s a great introduction to the resort, located in the secluded enclave of
Tuban, an easy 10-minute drive from Bali airport, and a short stroll from the
shopping and entertainment area of Kuta.
Appealing to families as well as couples, the resort sprawls over three hectares of terraced tropical gardens, set along an unspoiled stretch of white-sand beach, and incorporates 195 guestrooms and suites, many of which have great ocean views.
Families at the Holiday Inn are spoiled for choice with an array of creative children’s and teens’ activities, as well as Family Suites and Kid Suites. Kid Suites feature a special themed area for kids with fortress-like bunk beds and all the expected toys and games.
Couples can get cosy at The Beach chill-out bar and restaurant, a casual-dining venue that serves light snacks and an à la carte menu featuring pizza, pasta and international grill dishes. Palms Restaurant, with its open kitchen, provides for all-day dining. The resort also has an ocean-side oasis of pampering, the Tea Tree Spa.
Karma Jimbaran & Karma Kandara
Appealing to families as well as couples, the resort sprawls over three hectares of terraced tropical gardens, set along an unspoiled stretch of white-sand beach, and incorporates 195 guestrooms and suites, many of which have great ocean views.
Families at the Holiday Inn are spoiled for choice with an array of creative children’s and teens’ activities, as well as Family Suites and Kid Suites. Kid Suites feature a special themed area for kids with fortress-like bunk beds and all the expected toys and games.
Couples can get cosy at The Beach chill-out bar and restaurant, a casual-dining venue that serves light snacks and an à la carte menu featuring pizza, pasta and international grill dishes. Palms Restaurant, with its open kitchen, provides for all-day dining. The resort also has an ocean-side oasis of pampering, the Tea Tree Spa.
Karma Jimbaran & Karma Kandara
Karma Jimbaran, which
graces the gently sloping hillside of one of the most renowned beaches in
Jimbaran Bay, has 38 private luxury Bali villas in a resort that also comprises
a Steakhouse Restaurant, serving modern Mediterranean and Indonesian cuisine,
and a 24-metre swimming pool. Karma Kandara, meanwhile, occupies a spectacular
cliff top high above the Indian Ocean at the furthest extremes of an elevated
limestone peninsula at Bali’s southernmost tip, just 20 minutes from the
airport. The property features a wide choice of luxury Bali villas. Bridges,
stone walkways and little paths meander through its vivid tropical gardens
connecting 46 expansive pool villa residences, along with the resort’s
exceptional facilities, which include a restaurant, rooftop bar and a Karma
Spa, all suspended on rocky outcrops 100 metres above the surf. For those
requiring a closer encounter with the sea, a private inclinator takes guests
down to Nammos Private Beach Club, where Mediterranean snacks, signature
cocktails and white sands lapped by cobalt waters await. Guests at Karma
Kandara also benefit from a host of novel activities and special events, from
sophisticated full-moon beach parties to gourmet dinners with carefully
selected wine pairings.
Meliá Bali
Meliá Bali
Meliá is located beachside
in the Nusa Dua enclave on Bali’s southern peninsula, a 15-minute drive from
the airport. The entire property is encompassed in spectacular, lush tropical
gardens with an enormous lagoon swimming pool gently winding throughout. Ten
private villas are set in a secluded compound away from the rest of the resort,
and incorporate manicured tropical gardens, personal plunge pools, outdoor
dining environment, luxurious sunken tub and outdoor shower. And later this
year, the resort is launching new Lagoon Access Suites, which will have private
patios giving direct access to the resort’s new lagoon, as well as spacious
marble bathrooms.
The resort’s selection of restaurants and bars include El Patio Coffee Shop for international fare, Sorrento Mediterranean fine dinning, Sakura restaurant for Japanese food, Lotus Asian Garden Restaurant, and Sateria Beachside Restaurant, specializing in fresh seafood and with a tapas bar. Other facilities include the YHI Spa, a fitness center, a large lagoon-style swimming pool, two floodlit tennis courts, extensive water sport facilities and beach activities, table tennis, giant chess, and daily fun games scheduled activities arranged by the entertainment manager. These include activities such as fruit carving, Balinese dance lessons, cooking demonstrations, archery, bicycling, water aerobics, darts, and French bowls and mini golf. There is also an international 18-hole championship golf course nearby.
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa
The resort’s selection of restaurants and bars include El Patio Coffee Shop for international fare, Sorrento Mediterranean fine dinning, Sakura restaurant for Japanese food, Lotus Asian Garden Restaurant, and Sateria Beachside Restaurant, specializing in fresh seafood and with a tapas bar. Other facilities include the YHI Spa, a fitness center, a large lagoon-style swimming pool, two floodlit tennis courts, extensive water sport facilities and beach activities, table tennis, giant chess, and daily fun games scheduled activities arranged by the entertainment manager. These include activities such as fruit carving, Balinese dance lessons, cooking demonstrations, archery, bicycling, water aerobics, darts, and French bowls and mini golf. There is also an international 18-hole championship golf course nearby.
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa
Located minutes away from
the airport on the shores of beautiful Nusa Dua, this property’s 23 acres of
sculpted gardens provide an oasis of space and tranquillity. There are 381
rooms and suites at the five-star hotel, which features all the elegance of a
Balinese palace, exposing the rich Balinese traditions and culture, yet
offering every modern amenity and convenience for a luxurious getaway. Each
guestroom and suite offers stunning views of meticulously landscape tropical
gardens or vistas of the Indian Ocean from the terrace. All guestrooms and
suites have views of the lush tropical gardens or the 150-meter beachfront.
Dining at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel is a culinary experience, with a choice of five restaurants and four bars, whether you are looking for a casual beachside setting or intimate dining for two, or for international, western, Indonesian and Balinese cuisine. In addition, 24-hour room service is available in all guestrooms.
The Nusa Dua Spa has a range of rejuvenating treatments and exotic body scrubs blending native herbs, flowers and spices. Guests can enjoy treatments alone or with a partner in the Spa Villa or Spa Pavilion. The spa’s regal indulgence includes a sauna, steam room, cool dip, Jacuzzi, and lap pool. Adjacent to the hotels lies the international award-winning 18-hole Bali Golf and Country Club.
Padma Resort Bali
Dining at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel is a culinary experience, with a choice of five restaurants and four bars, whether you are looking for a casual beachside setting or intimate dining for two, or for international, western, Indonesian and Balinese cuisine. In addition, 24-hour room service is available in all guestrooms.
The Nusa Dua Spa has a range of rejuvenating treatments and exotic body scrubs blending native herbs, flowers and spices. Guests can enjoy treatments alone or with a partner in the Spa Villa or Spa Pavilion. The spa’s regal indulgence includes a sauna, steam room, cool dip, Jacuzzi, and lap pool. Adjacent to the hotels lies the international award-winning 18-hole Bali Golf and Country Club.
Padma Resort Bali
Situated on Legian’s
legendary sunset beach just outside Kuta, Padma Resort Bali is spaciously set
within a romantic garden landscape providing guests with a village-style
hideaway with comfortable accommodation, world-class facilities and Balinese
hospitality. Lush tropical greenery, entwined with lotus ponds throughout the
hotel, creates a harmonious balance of peace and tranquillity. The Mandara Spa
adds an extra touch of paradise with a selection of indulgent treatments
including various massage therapies, exotic body scrubs and aromatherapy.
The expansive pool environment is a hive of activity during the day. Volleyball, soccer games on the beach, tennis courts and gymnasium are provided for more energetic guests. For parents who travel with kids, the complimentary Kiddies Club offer a range of facilities and activities to entertain young ones starting from four years old up to ten years old.
There are numerous dining options at the Padma Resort Bali. The Sunset Bar is an idyllic spot to witness the last rays of tropical sunlight disappear over the horizon. Bella Rosa offers Italian cuisine, including pasta and wood-fired pizzas. At Tenkai, guests can enjoy an authentic selection of Japanese dishes, while Taman Ayun coffeehouse serves a generous buffet breakfast, and international food in an alfresco ambience.
St. Regis Bali Resort
The expansive pool environment is a hive of activity during the day. Volleyball, soccer games on the beach, tennis courts and gymnasium are provided for more energetic guests. For parents who travel with kids, the complimentary Kiddies Club offer a range of facilities and activities to entertain young ones starting from four years old up to ten years old.
There are numerous dining options at the Padma Resort Bali. The Sunset Bar is an idyllic spot to witness the last rays of tropical sunlight disappear over the horizon. Bella Rosa offers Italian cuisine, including pasta and wood-fired pizzas. At Tenkai, guests can enjoy an authentic selection of Japanese dishes, while Taman Ayun coffeehouse serves a generous buffet breakfast, and international food in an alfresco ambience.
St. Regis Bali Resort
This resort sits on 8.8
hectares of lush, private land adjacent to the magnificent Bali Golf &
Country Club in Nusa Dua. The 121 spacious suites and villas, each beautifully
appointed with handcrafted Balinese art, have inviting balconies and large
marble bathrooms and are surrounded by fragrant gardens. All guest
accommodations have an open, airy feeling, with spacious living areas and
artful, residential touches throughout. Suites and villas offer exquisite
amenities, including ocean views and balconies, and all guests have access to
calm, swimmable lagoons. Guests can relax at the Remède Spa, an exclusive
destination with 12 treatment rooms, make use of the onsite water-sports centre
and fully-equipped fitness centre, read in the resort’s library, or enjoy the
range of culinary options.
Villas and residences are nestled in lush tropical gardens with private pools and the classic Indonesian bale bengong, a gazebo for dining or lounging on a day bed in the balmy air. All guestrooms feature finely appointed walk-in wardrobes and plush robes, as well as the latest entertainment technologies. Day or night, a St. Regis Butler stands ready to cater to guests’ every need, from delivering a private sunrise breakfast to orchestrating a cocktail gathering or assisting with every detail of a romantic wedding.
The Laguna Resort & Spa
Villas and residences are nestled in lush tropical gardens with private pools and the classic Indonesian bale bengong, a gazebo for dining or lounging on a day bed in the balmy air. All guestrooms feature finely appointed walk-in wardrobes and plush robes, as well as the latest entertainment technologies. Day or night, a St. Regis Butler stands ready to cater to guests’ every need, from delivering a private sunrise breakfast to orchestrating a cocktail gathering or assisting with every detail of a romantic wedding.
The Laguna Resort & Spa
The Laguna is a haven of
relaxed luxury offering the highest level of personalized service to discerning
travellers. Located in the exclusive Nusa Dua resort area, on Bali’s most
beautiful beach, a tranquil haven of tropical gardens, sparkling lagoons and
luxurious accommodation awaits guests here. Newly refurbished guestrooms and
suites reflect a contemporary Balinese style, while unique Lagoon Access Rooms
allow you to step from a private balcony directly into crystal-clear lagoon
waters. Guestrooms have been decorated with carved walls using locally sourced
Palimanan stone and feature polished teak floors and hand-woven carpets. A
deluxe bed, made exclusively for the resort, offers the ultimate in luxurious
sleeping comfort.
Guests will enjoy snorkelling among the nearby reefs, teeing off at the nearby Nelson-Wright golf course, or just relaxing on the soft sand beach with endless ocean views. There are also vast swimmable lagoons, a gymnasium and floodlit tennis courts. You can also pamper yourself at Laguna Spa, offering a wide range of wellness and beauty treatments and featuring a luxurious Spa Villa for private treatments.
As for dining, choose from three restaurants or spectacular private beachfront dining options. Among these, Mayang Sari Restaurant offers a modern Indonesian dining experience in an elegant air-conditioned setting with views over lagoons and water features, with a selection of Indonesian dishes from all over the islands.
The Legian
Guests will enjoy snorkelling among the nearby reefs, teeing off at the nearby Nelson-Wright golf course, or just relaxing on the soft sand beach with endless ocean views. There are also vast swimmable lagoons, a gymnasium and floodlit tennis courts. You can also pamper yourself at Laguna Spa, offering a wide range of wellness and beauty treatments and featuring a luxurious Spa Villa for private treatments.
As for dining, choose from three restaurants or spectacular private beachfront dining options. Among these, Mayang Sari Restaurant offers a modern Indonesian dining experience in an elegant air-conditioned setting with views over lagoons and water features, with a selection of Indonesian dishes from all over the islands.
The Legian
Large suites make up this
tranquil residence by the sea. The studio suites each have a spacious living
area, pantry, bath and shower, and twin balconies. The one- and two-bedroom
suites have large dining and sitting areas, as well as wide balconies for
entertaining. Each bedroom of the two-bedroom suite has its own attached
bathroom. In a nice touch, all the suites come with an Apple iPod.
The Club at The Legian brings another level of style and exclusivity. The 10 one-bedroom villas, as well as a three-bedroom villa, are individual compounds, each with its own private 10-metre swimming pool, with the added indulgence of a private butler, daily laundry service, and limousine service for each villa. Individual touches include espresso machines, the use of the Bose audio entertainment system and Apple iPod, and wireless Internet access. The villas enjoy the facilities of The Club Lounge, a private clubhouse with its own 35-metre lap pool and offering breakfast, light lunches, dinner and cocktails to villa guests.
The latest addition to The Legian is the Beach House, a beachfront one-bedroom villa offering absolute privacy, with lush gardens and an infinity pool. The resort also features a spa surrounded by lotus ponds and stone walkways, offering an extensive range of treatments.
O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger
The Club at The Legian brings another level of style and exclusivity. The 10 one-bedroom villas, as well as a three-bedroom villa, are individual compounds, each with its own private 10-metre swimming pool, with the added indulgence of a private butler, daily laundry service, and limousine service for each villa. Individual touches include espresso machines, the use of the Bose audio entertainment system and Apple iPod, and wireless Internet access. The villas enjoy the facilities of The Club Lounge, a private clubhouse with its own 35-metre lap pool and offering breakfast, light lunches, dinner and cocktails to villa guests.
The latest addition to The Legian is the Beach House, a beachfront one-bedroom villa offering absolute privacy, with lush gardens and an infinity pool. The resort also features a spa surrounded by lotus ponds and stone walkways, offering an extensive range of treatments.
O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger
Set beachfront at the
prime surf beach Legian, O-CE-N Bali is the largest all-suite luxury resort in the
area. The apartment-style hotel, managed by Hawaiian-based hotel operator
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, comprises five levels of 112 spacious suites
equipped with flatscreen televisions, cable service, iPod docks, and high-speed
Internet access. Suites from two bedrooms and up are replete with kitchenette.
Suites open to cool island breezes and the penthouses boast generous balconies
with daybeds and private Jacuzzi tubs, from which to enjoy views across the
ocean.
The two restaurants, both with indoor and outdoor dining terraces, cater to hotel guests as well as patrons who gather to take in the view before the night’s activities begin. C Bistro & Lounge dishes up Mediterranean and Asian cuisine and has a classic cocktail list, while Flying Fish opens for dinner and serves fresh seafood, delivered daily from the trawlers in Benoa Harbour.
With surfing waves accessible to enthusiasts of all skill levels, a multitude of souvenir items and handicrafts in roadside shops, a number of clubs in the neighbourhood, and wide variety of activities for youngsters (including surfing school, bungee jumping, horseback riding, and water sports), O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger has everything for travellers who want an active, fun vacation.
The Vimala Wedding Pavilion & Villas
Surrounded by lush tropical flora, flowing rivers and enchantingtemples, Ubud is a romantic oasis in Bali. Just imagine your ideal and romantic wedding ceremony set amidst Ubud’s lush emerald-green forest slopes as tropical breezes serenade all the senses. Welcome to The Vimala, the latest enchanting and captivating addition to Ubud’s fairy-tale venues. Perched quietly in the Puhu Village in Payangan, The Vimala estate, a mere 15 minutes away from Ubud’s city centre, exudes elegance, style and innovation to frame your special day. Its elegant signature dome, juxtaposed against the striking forest landscape, will leave indelible postcard-perfect memories for the happy couple and guests. Relax and enjoy every moment of the most important day of your life and allow The Vimala to orchestrate your dream wedding specifically tailored to your wishes, whether it is a private ceremony for two or an outdoor reception attended by up to 700 guests. A luxurious master villa with en-suite living room and plunge pool overlooking the valley is available exclusively for the bride and groom during the wedding. There are also two one-bedroom villas, each with a plunge pool, available for other guests. The villas are beautifully furnished with contemporary Balinese design, equipped with luxurious, modern amenities for your comfort. Soon, there will be more exclusive private villas available at the property.
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua
The two restaurants, both with indoor and outdoor dining terraces, cater to hotel guests as well as patrons who gather to take in the view before the night’s activities begin. C Bistro & Lounge dishes up Mediterranean and Asian cuisine and has a classic cocktail list, while Flying Fish opens for dinner and serves fresh seafood, delivered daily from the trawlers in Benoa Harbour.
With surfing waves accessible to enthusiasts of all skill levels, a multitude of souvenir items and handicrafts in roadside shops, a number of clubs in the neighbourhood, and wide variety of activities for youngsters (including surfing school, bungee jumping, horseback riding, and water sports), O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger has everything for travellers who want an active, fun vacation.
The Vimala Wedding Pavilion & Villas
Surrounded by lush tropical flora, flowing rivers and enchantingtemples, Ubud is a romantic oasis in Bali. Just imagine your ideal and romantic wedding ceremony set amidst Ubud’s lush emerald-green forest slopes as tropical breezes serenade all the senses. Welcome to The Vimala, the latest enchanting and captivating addition to Ubud’s fairy-tale venues. Perched quietly in the Puhu Village in Payangan, The Vimala estate, a mere 15 minutes away from Ubud’s city centre, exudes elegance, style and innovation to frame your special day. Its elegant signature dome, juxtaposed against the striking forest landscape, will leave indelible postcard-perfect memories for the happy couple and guests. Relax and enjoy every moment of the most important day of your life and allow The Vimala to orchestrate your dream wedding specifically tailored to your wishes, whether it is a private ceremony for two or an outdoor reception attended by up to 700 guests. A luxurious master villa with en-suite living room and plunge pool overlooking the valley is available exclusively for the bride and groom during the wedding. There are also two one-bedroom villas, each with a plunge pool, available for other guests. The villas are beautifully furnished with contemporary Balinese design, equipped with luxurious, modern amenities for your comfort. Soon, there will be more exclusive private villas available at the property.
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua
The style of The Westin Resort is set right from
the lobby, which has timber beams, large sails and sculpted glass depicting
Balinese folklore. Facilities at the resort include a large freshwater pool
with a 12-metre waterslide, a relaxing saltwater pool, and a children’s pool,
each with its own waterfall. There are also four floodlit tennis courts, a
fitness centre, an extensive Westin Kids Club for young guests aged four to 12
years old, and a rejuvenating Westin Spa, just the place to relax, revive and
experience total renewal. A top-level golf course is practically on the
doorstep.
Each guestroom features the Westin’s acclaimed Heavenly Bed. Guestrooms also come with a flat-screen television, an electronic laptop-size safe, three telephones, voice mail system and both broadband and WiFi Internet access. And all guestrooms have private balconies with views over the pool or beach. The premier room type at the resort is the Royal Beach Club room. This luxurious category entitles guests to an array of exclusive privileges, including access to a private lounge serviced by unobtrusive attendants 24 hours a day. Royal Beach Club rooms and 20 suites are located in a separate wing at some distance from mainstream activity, and have splendid garden and ocean views. •
Each guestroom features the Westin’s acclaimed Heavenly Bed. Guestrooms also come with a flat-screen television, an electronic laptop-size safe, three telephones, voice mail system and both broadband and WiFi Internet access. And all guestrooms have private balconies with views over the pool or beach. The premier room type at the resort is the Royal Beach Club room. This luxurious category entitles guests to an array of exclusive privileges, including access to a private lounge serviced by unobtrusive attendants 24 hours a day. Royal Beach Club rooms and 20 suites are located in a separate wing at some distance from mainstream activity, and have splendid garden and ocean views. •
Photography courtesy hotels and resorts.
TRAVEL FACTS
getting there
TRAVEL FACTS
getting there
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Garuda Indonesia, phone 1300 365 330 or visit www.gardua-indonesia.com
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Jetstar, phone 13 15 38 or visit
www.jetstar.com
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Qantas, phone 13 13 13 or visit
www.qantas.com.au
when to go
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Bali is hot year round, but February to April is hottest. The rainy season
lasts from October to April and is very humid, though rain showers are usually
short. July, August and December are the high seasons.
where to stay
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Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, phone +62 361 737773 or visit www.bali.anantara.com
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Ayana Resort & Spa, phone +62 361 702 222 or visit www.ayanaresort.com
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Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, phone +62 361 755 577 or visit www.holidayinn.com
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Karma Jimbaran, phone +62 361 708 800 or visit www.karmajimbaran.com
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Karma Kandara, phone +62 361 848 2200 or visit www.karmakandara.com
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Meliá Bali, phone +62 361 771 510 or visit www.meliabali.com
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Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, phone +62 361 771 210 or visit
www.nusaduahotel.com
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O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger, phone +62 361 737 400 or visit www.outrigger.com
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Padma Resort Bali, phone +62 361 752 111 or visit www.padmaresortbali.com
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St Regis Bali Resort, phone + 62 361 8478 111 or visit www.stregis.com
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The Laguna Resort & Spa, phone +62 361 771 327 or visit www.starwoodhotels.com
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The Legian Bali, phone 1800 667 731 or +62 361 730 622 or visit
www.ghmhotels.com
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The Vimala Wedding Pavilion & Villas, phone +62 21 361 982 555 or visit
http://thevimala.com
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The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, phone +62 361 77190 or visit www.westin.com
further information
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Tourism Indonesia, visit
www.my-indonesia.com
