wellness retreats are having a moment – especially on the island of Bali where there are so many inspiring options. So whether you’re craving a wellness weekender, a rustic getaway, a luxury yoga retreat, or a serious cleanse to get you back on track, here’s our tried and tested recommendations for 2017.
Running from the middle of June thru til July 8th, the centre is currently playing host to the 39th Bali Art Festival; a vibrant smorgasbord of events that include Legong and Barong dances, colourful art and sculpture exhibits, traditional music performances, Wayang Kulit shadow puppet shows and our favourite – the fabulous ‘kuliner’ food court section. This being an exclusively Balinese affair, foodies can expect some of the most authentic local dishes around like sizzling pork sate, shredded ayam (chicken) betutu and chunks of suckling pig to name but a few, so make sure to arrive with an appetite.
Bali is home to amazing wellbeing and massage centres, spas that make a real difference. spa curator Judy Chapman reviews six massages that rock.
Balifood checks out new menus and new restaurants opening in Seminyak and Canggu
In comparison with the hectic, touristic Southern part of Bali, the northern part (like Lovina) is more relaxed and less crowded. Amazing, untouched nature like mountains, waterfalls, secret gardens and tranquil beaches can be found here. We’ve selected a few must-see spots for our favourite travellers (including you!) which will definitely surprise you with incredible views.
This small coastal town grew up around a fresh water lotus lagoon. But as tourist development raced, the ocean reef was mined for building material to feed construction and thus the beach disappeared. The result now is a sleepy hideaway far from tourist flocks and perfectly positioned to explore the resplendent regency of Karangasem.
For young and old, religious and otherwise, Easter is about food, family and best of all chocolate. From childhood many of us remember waking up to search for our Easter […]
From the superlative five star offerings to fun-filled family events. Make it as simple or as flashy as you like. We love Christmas and there are few better than our Bali offerings. Merry Christmas and buckets of love, gifts and champagne
Bali has a thriving cosmedical industry and excellent clinics offering everything from top brand fillers and Botox for regularly maintenance through to PRP vampire facial, cutting edge laser and ultrasonic treatments, teeth whitening and thread lifts. These low-key procedures have little down time and broad options that will have travelers polished and luminous with glamour months after the languid Bali chill has subsided.
Not a single day passes without more than three million deeply religious people offering the delightful Canang Sari – the beautiful ubiquitous little leaf baskets filled with flowers, rice, sweets and sometimes even a cigarette. It’s hardly surprising that the etymology is from ‘beautiful purpose’. What a way to start the day.
