Author: olaf

In Tanjung Benoa The Chedi Sakala is the latest addition to this luxury resort area and provides 261 spacious suites and villas. Opened in December 2013, it is the GHM’s third property in Bali and occupies an alluring landscape and amidst striking modern architecture two expansive swimming pools give the impression of stretching far out to the oceans horizon. The Chedi Sakala offers 14 spacious one and two bedroom pool villas featuring manicured tropical gardens, private plunge pools and whirlpool baths. I chose to stay at the two-bedroom, two level pool villa. Here class, style, custom touches and modern Balinese textures adorned the two generous bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and walk in robe. Each level has its own lounge room and an elegant dining area and kitchenette complet...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#00e3ff"] Embracing the spirituality of Ubud as the island’s cultural centre, Royal Pita Maha is a captivating luxury resort built to emphasise the richness of the area’s immediate environment and utilize with sensitivity its position through the lush slope down to the banks of the Ayung River. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Experience the rich cultural heritage of Bali at The Royal Pita Maha’s collection of artistically lavish villas. Here visitors can unwind, rest and soak up the ambience of this charming area in style and comfort. The resort offers a range villa types for guests to select from according to needs. These include deluxe pool villa, two-bedroom deluxe pool villa, Royal pool villa, Royal house, Royal spa villa...

Sited facing the pristine, wave-sung sunset beach of Canggu and flanked by the Batu Bolong Temple and to roll of rice fields, Hotel Tugu Bali is one of Indonesia’s historical gems built by a man with a passion for the beauty of Balinese art, history and culture. The Hotel’s lobby is a structure of extravagant beauty and stimulating traditional construction. Here in the lobby a museum’s worth of antique and artful artefacts are stunning to behold. Hotel Tugu Bali is a member of ‘Secret Retreats, a collection of small hidden gems across Asia’ and offers 19 suites, 2 villas, a spa, and several dining venues. Suites and villas here are set just steps from the beach. The Red Puri Le Mayeur villa is the largest and grandest of the two villas here. This villa is often described by local folklor...