UBUD - Tropical Life

Jul32019 by olafNo Comments

Ubud Fine Dining APÉRITIF RESTAURANT & BAR

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Apéritif offers a new experience for food lovers in Ubud who wish to experience a unique culinary journey of borderless flavours. You will be greeted at the entrance hall, which leads into the elegant, spacious Apéritif bar. The decor follows a twenties theme and is fashioned with a pool table, views of the rice terraces and a patio where you can enjoy a 1920s inspired cocktail with a grand view out over Ubud’s tropical jungle. Sip on the restaurant’s signature Tamarillo Negroni with Gin, Aperol, vermouth and tamarillo as you enjoy canapés and other drinks designed by award-winning bartender Ran Van Ongevalle. The beautiful selection of main courses include Iberico Pork served with beetroot , apple in rawon sauce, and Venison Wellington served with Foie Gras and Truffle. Each dis...

Feb52018 by olafNo Comments

The Myriad of Tastes of Indonesia at NUSANTARA BY LOCAVORE

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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...

Feb12018 by olafNo Comments

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

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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...

Sep142017 by olafNo Comments

Heartfelt Homecoming Sanctuary AT DESA VISESA UBUD

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Set in an area known for its unique holistic energy, Desa Visesa Ubud is a Resort of choice for meditation, spiritual retreats and for healing the senses. The Luxurious Villas and Suites od Desa Visesa Ubud radiate the soothing charm and ambience of their beautiful countryside surroundings, a privilaged sanctuary exuding stillness and balance. The 66 villas and 40 suites come in an eclectic selection of configurations. The single bedroom villas have their own terraced areas furnished with sun beds and umbrellas and look out over luxuriant jungle. The two bedroom pool villas are more family-friendly and a perfect choice for parents with children. They have generous living and dining areas shaded by hardwood pergolas and overlook a ma...

Jun82017 by olafNo Comments

A HEARTFELT INDULGENCE at THE ALILA SPA, UBUD

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The tranquil and secluded retreat of Alila Ubud, overlooking the forested valley of the Ayung River, offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a journey of holistic wellbeing with an all-natural selection of Alila treatments and beauty rituals A HEARTFELT INDULGENCE at THE ALILA SPA The Alila Ubud Spa is committed to providing unique treatments delivered from the heart; treatments that subtly blend ancient Asian healing techniques with age-old beauty recipes and locally inspired treatments and featuring the curative benefits of fresh, natural, quality ingredients. Balancing expertise with an intuitive sense of wellbeing the therapists are all trained in anatomical physiology, massage, meditation and service, combining the latest organic nutrition and health knowledge with th...

Jun62017 by olafNo Comments

EASING AWAY STRESS AND TENSION at THE SPA at THE CHEDI CLUB TANAH GAJAH, UBUD

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Easing away stress and tension at The Spa at The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, Ubud. Just outside the artists’ village of Ubud, the former estate of Hendra Hadiprana, one of Indonesia’s most respected art collectors has been transformed into an intimate luxury retreat with twenty individual villas, each featuring original Balinese artworks from his collection. Situated to the East of Ubud near Goa Gajah, The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah sits among beautiful rice fields offering panoramic views as far as the eye can see. Set in 6 hectares of secluded countryside this hidden retreat offers privacy and tranquillity in luxury accommodation supported by a comprehensive range of in-house facilities. To make the most of a relaxing holiday The Spa at The Chedi Club provides a selection of treatments to e...