YOUR BOUTIQUE ESCAPE ⇷☓⇸ Hotel Tugu, is a luxury art hotel and you can tell that there has been some real love poured into its heart and soul. You will find yourself walking this beautiful building admiring the unique collection of art and antiques that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. ‘Tugu in the Indonesian language, means ‘monument’, and Tugu properties are monuments of art, history, and culture of Indonesia‘ The location is impeccable being only a stones throw away from the pristine Sire beach and hosts the most relaxing spa and wellness therapies you will ever experience in your life time. There is a certain romanticism to…
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XPirates Dive Camp – Flores
AHOY MATEYS TO KOMODO ISLAND ⇷☓⇸ XPirates Dive Camp is ideally located right next to Komodo Island which is famous for – you guessed it – Komodo dragons! Epic! Its a great place to stay for island life and they offer some amazing packages for diving in the clear waters all around the island. Spread out across the camp are huts and bungalows which add to its natural charm and you will never want to leave. We were extremely comfortable and loved being surrounded by so much tropical nature. If you want to go to Komodo Island I would highly recommend booking a few nights stay at XPirates Dive Camp. …
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Nuansa Penida Hostel
THE BEST ISLAND LIFE ⇷☓⇸ The Nuansa Penida Hostel is one of those unique and quirky places that you really must experience to enjoy island life. It is a small and friendly family run boutique hostel which is in a great location for all your adventure needs. It is essentially a small village of huts that are dorms and private rooms bringing a sense of close knit community and a great way to meet other like minded travellers. The location is perfect too as its about an hours scooter drive to Kelingking Beach and Diamond Beach and then only 6 mins drive to the main town and Karma Diving. If you…
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Munduk Moding Plantation – Bali’s Finest Resort
OCEANS OF JUNGLE & AN INFINITY POOL ⇷☓⇸ One of my favourite resorts that I stayed at in Bali, Munduk Moding Plantation (MMP) is the ultimate picturesque place to stay where the blue skies meet with the calm waters of their infinity pool overlooking the Bali sea and the towering volcanoes in Java. It honestly takes your breath away! The best part is that it is super secluded, nestled away in a working coffee plantation surrounded by dense green jungle penetrated by by beautiful birdsong and a choir of crickets. This to me was the real Bali and I was happy to hideout here until I grudgingly had to leave.…
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Bisma Cottages – A Relaxing Retreat
FIND YOUR INNER PEACE HERE ⇷☓⇸ Bisma Cottages is one of Ubud’s finest retreats which offers high quality relaxation and tranquility away from the hustle bustle of the busy centre allowing you to unwind by the pool, with a cold drink and all the time in the world. Located on Bisma Street, it is only a ten minute walk to the Monkey Forest and twenty minutes to Ubud Town where the Ubud Market and Ubud Palace are located. Bisma Street itself has an abundance of eateries, spas and galleries set amongst rice paddies. The cottages also offer a range facilities such as a welcoming pool, wellness spa, book library and…
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Honeymoon Guesthouse – Ubud’s Dream
THE MOST ENCHANTING PLACE IN UBUD ⇷☓⇸ Welcoming guests in Ubud with a relaxing and quaint atmosphere, Honeymoon Guesthouse is a charming Bali-Chic oasis with an outdoor salt-water swimming pool, a yoga studio, and a spa centre. It also houses a restaurant and a bar for guests to enjoy delicious Balinese dishes as well as refreshing tropical drinks. Immerse yourself amongst the vibrant gardens lined with hand-carved stone gateways, pamper yourself with a massage for the ultimate relaxation, grab a drink and chill by the luxurious pool or take a cooking class. There is literally something for everyone here and not to mention its fantastic location nestled in Ubud’s centre.…
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Plataran Canggu Resort & Spa
AN EXOTIC LABYRINTH OF EXOTIC BEAUTY ⇷☓⇸ This beautiful resort is quietly hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Bali, cocooned within luscious tropical foliage, alongside a delicate flowing river and some iconic rice paddies. It provides what can only be described as the most unique peace and tranquility leaving you feeling totally relaxed and at ease with the world around you. What really stands out about Plataran Canggu is its labyrinth shaped layout which is a leftover legacy from the renowned architect – Made Wijaya, creating the ultimate seclusion for guests to explore and enjoy. The rooms themselves are beautiful traditional alang-alang roofed villas with inspiring Balinese architecture…
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Boho Bingin Beach Resort
BALI’S UNIQUE BOUTIQUE ⇷☓⇸ This beautiful beach side resort has everything you could possibly want from a unique Balinese boutique experience offering refreshing pools, tropical surroundings, quirky decor and the friendliest staff. Boho Bingin Beach is centrally located and is only a few kilometres from the nearest attractions such as Uluwatu Temple, beaches, restaurants. This is more like an upmarket home rather than a hotel and you really feel like you are the only ones here to enjoy the boho atmosphere and environment as you wander around looking at the art or cooling off in the garden pool. If you find yourself in Uluwatu, Bali then I would highly recommend…
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Pulo Cinta – The New Maldives
WHERE PARADISE MEETS LUXURY ⇷☓⇸ Pulo Cinta is the ultimate Indonesian love story. Also known as the Island of Spices, it was where a young prince met a beautiful daughter of a Dutch trader and fell in love in a Romeo & Juliet style affair. Their forbidden love was cultivated in Pulo Cinta and became their secret escape. These days, it is one of the most sought after holiday escapes rivalling the Maldives (except a-lot more affordable) with its luxurious water bungalows, pristine white beaches and crystal clear ocean waters. If you find yourself in Indonesia be sure to book at least three-four nights at this beautiful resort. Highlights Luxurious…
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The Best Things To Do In Ubud
EXPERIENCE TRUE BALI CULTURE ⇷☓⇸ If you’re looking for the best things to do in Ubud then you have come to the right place! Forget about the touristy areas such as Kuta and Seminyak and head instead to the beautiful and more relaxed Ubud where you will get to know the real Bali. This is where you can enjoy the picturesque rolling green rice fields, the dense monkey forests, jaw dropping infinity pools and copious amounts of vibrant temples. Whilst becoming a more popular destination, it is still fairly quiet in terms of tourist to local ratios, without feeling like its too crowded. If you are after an incredibly budget…
