Articles tagged ‘Romantic Getaways’
Anantara Spa Resort: Seminyak
By Barrie | May 2nd, 2008 |
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When you talk about pure luxury in a resort then you can’t go past the newly opened boutique property Anantara Resort in Seminyak. This place eclipses most of those flash places in Nusa Dua. Actually the resort was designed by Anthony Liu of the TonTon architectural firm, responsible for the Bale Resort in Nusa Dua. [...]
Paradise beaches on the Bukit Bali
By Nick | November 29th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Southern Bali is where 95% of tourists come to and spend their time. The most southerly tip of mainland Bali is the Bukit Peninsula. The Bukit is way behind Kuta / Legian / Seminyak / Sanur as far as development, but is getting popular, with people outside of the surfing industry.
The Prana Spa in Seminyak Bali
By Nick | November 22nd, 2006 | 3 Comments »
Bali has a reputation for many things and spas are one of the categories where a visitor will have plenty of choice.
Beaches in Candi Dasa
By Nick | October 23rd, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Candi Dasa used to have a good beach, but it washed away, because the locals destroyed the reef for lime. That is a well known story. There is however a bit of beach left, and I checked it out this weekend.
Lombok Beckons Tourists
By Barrie | June 26th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The island of Lombok is located to the east of Bali. Although its tourism is not as developed as that of neighbouring Bali it is the perfect alternative. You can visit picturesque mountainside landscapes or the white sandy beaches of the Gili Islands or even ride around the island on a motorbike.
The Oberoi and Pierre Berclaz: Seminyak, Bali
By Barrie | June 26th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
How well I remember on one of journeys in Bali in the early days going in search of Pura Petitenget. At that time the tourist strip virtually ended just short of Jalan Padma and the Oberoi was the top hotel and situated way north of the tourist hub. How things have changed since that time.
Life in a Volcano: North Bali
By Barrie | June 25th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
There are a multitude of picturesque areas in Bali and, many spectacular. One of these beautiful areas is around Gunung Batur in the north-east. A year ago Nick and myself along with others took a road trip to the area.
AIDS Trend Increases in Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 15th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
I can well remember when AIDS first came to the fore rumours abound that you could catch the disease by just kissing and I can recall those awful Grim Reaper advertisements on the television.
Jatiluwih: Perfection in Bali
By BootsnAll | June 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Driving back from Gunung Batukaru, I took the left turnoff at Wongayagede where the 14 kilometre road leads to my favourite destination in Bali, Jatiluwih.
New Bali Hai Cruise Addition: Bali
By BootsnAll | June 11th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Confession time. I have never been on a Bali Hai Cruise in all my years in Bali. I have friends that have and they applaud the magnificence and enjoyment of these day and night cruises.
