Bali - Tropical Life

Feb52018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

The Myriad of Tastes of Indonesia at NUSANTARA BY LOCAVORE

Spice

Collecting authentic, original recipes from many different regions in Indonesia, Nusantara by Locavore offers a tantalising diversity of dishes with an abundance of flavours. The restaurant itself is cosy and designed to make you feel at home, as if you’re in your own dining area. As for a sample of the dishes, we’ll start off with my favourite - the Udang Telor Asin from the Makassar area of South Sulawesi. A wonderful combination of flavours created by taking the freshest of shrimps and deep-frying them before blending them with salted egg sauce. Next, we have Cincang Karo from Brastagi in North Sumatra; if you love pork, this is for you. Pork belly is cooked in bamboo with young banana stems, cassava leaves, banana blossom, coconut and kecombrang. Cincang Karo tastes even be...

Feb52018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Bali’s first Meat Boutique at BOY’N’COW

Spice

As the name suggests, this Seminyak restaurant offers high-quality beef carefully selected from sustainable and organic farms in Australia and the USA. As any steak connoisseur knows, getting the very best from a piece of steak depends on how it is aged to get the meat’s natural enzymes to work their magic. Boy’N’Cow uses a dry ageing process in which the meat is stored in a cool, humidity climate controlled environment for 28 days. This produces succulent, tender steaks that melt in your mouth. I started my meal with hamachi ceviche with orange, radish, onion and yuzu vinaigrette and continued with foie gras with port grape jam and toasted brioche. For the main course, I selected a classic 280grm ribeye, cooked medium rare and served with side dishes of steak chips with truffle and parm...

Feb22018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Private Indulgence in the Heart of Seminyak at THE BAGANDING VILLA

Next Stay

Surrounding the villa is a peaceful lush tropical garden, a 12-metre swimming pool complete with a shallow end for the children, water fountains, a sun deck and loungers and deep well-furnished verandas that lead into airy rooms. Indoors, guests will find air-conditioned living spaces furnished with large soft-cushioned sofas paired with a tasteful collection of artwork and antiques collected over the years. The four large bedrooms are spacious, stylishly decorated and lavishly furnished, each with its own adjoining exotic ensuite bathroom. The Baganding Villa’s team of welcoming staff are professionally trained and include a manager, housemaids, security guard and a personal chef who prepares a wide variety of delicious meals. THE BAGANDING VILLA For a more laid back break, you ...

Feb12018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

A Serene Haven in Natural Setting at MAYA UBUD RESORT & SPA

Next Stay

The resort’s design is inspired by the ancient Balinese wisdom of orientation. A ceremonial walkway along the central ridge of the property connects all public spaces from the porte-cochere, through the lobby and down to the riverside spa. The 48 rooms and 60 villas are then positioned on either side to reflect the ambience of a harmonious village following the contours of the land and yielding sweeping river valley or rice terrace views. The charming rooms are based on classic Balinese design blended with all the creature comforts of contemporary living. For dining, the resort has four restaurants: the signature restaurant Maya Sari, Asian style restaurant Asiatique, a casual poolside River Café and Bar Bedulu. There are two large swimming pools, an infinity edge pool which overhangs t...

Feb12018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Tranquil Stay at VILLA SHAMBALA

Next Stay

Villa Shambala offers the best of modern tropical living with five ensuite bedrooms and ample space for private relaxation, deluxe entertaining and family activities. The sprawling property features a main living pavilion which houses the master suite, garden bedroom, living and dining areas, media lounge and a well-appointed modern kitchen while across the pool area you’ll find the three additional bedrooms set in tropical gardens. The inviting 19-metre pool is just one of the many family-friendly features. The comfortable media lounge boasts Satellite TV, a movie projector and a large collection of movies, books and games. This versatile villa is ideal for holidays with extended family or groups of friends. With indoor dining for 10 and outdoor dining for 20, this villa is also the perf...

Feb12018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Living Like Royalty AT NUSA DUA BEACH HOTEL & SPA, BALI

Next Stay

But now you can be treated like royalty in the new Palace Club Wing, a private palace retreat within the hotel providing excellence in accommodation and service that reflects traditional Balinese elegance. The plush rooms are beautifully finished and elegantly furnished with modern wood appointments and polished parquet floors, full length sliding glass doors leading out onto private verandahs overlooking manicured gardens, marble ensuites and soft furnishings featuring hand-loomed Balinese materials in earthy hues and calming tones. You can select from the 57 Palace Club Rooms and 25 Palace Club Suites. The suites include spacious living rooms, and in both the rooms and suites you can choose the additional option of having direct access to the Club’s tropical lagoon. All guests in the P...