Sanur started out of course as a ‘60s tourist destination with the Bali Beach Hotel (now called The Grand Inna Bali Beach). Japanese war reparation money built the landmark property and imported industrial sand to shore up the beaches. The bunkers of the Bali Beach Golf Course also grew this way; a once tricky nine-holer with caddies schooled by the minding of ageing expatriates, that is now a mere memory.
One of them is Diamond Microdermabrasion, available now from Lumina Aesthetics in Kuta. I call it a dermatologist-approved remedy packed with beautifying benefits for radiant skin. The visible improvements will have you walking out of the aesthetics centre feeling like a celebrity on a red carpet.
Dining at ZALI is not simply about savouring the flavours, the restaurant offers an eating experience that deeply connects you to the foods and people you are eating with. Feasting on Mezze is reminiscent of every Lebanese childhood, with foods traditionally enjoyed with family or friends. The word “Mezze” derives from the Arabic term t’mazza, which translates as “savour in little bites.” which involves sampling simple and fresh bites. Eating Mezze is often served al fresco in hot weather, so Bali is a perfect place to adopt this custom.
There’s a lot to be said for a beach day with Bintangs and nasi goreng. However, if you want something a little cooler, head to one of the island’s famous beach clubs and indulge in fruit-filled cocktails, soundtracks that float on the breeze and swimming pools straight out of the pages of a glossy magazine. Bali has the lot, from laid-back chill out beach clubs to new ones with refreshing concepts to add to old favourites that have both survived and thrived.
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 eggs amid the smell of baking. For some it's about roasted lamb, for others it's the end of the fast. Whatever Easter means to you, you can be sure that Bali has something for you. From great Easter brunch to family celebrations and fancy festive dinners. Come along with us, we know where all the bunnies are hiding.
Perfectly situated between Seminyak and Canggu, the chic eco-friendly structures found across the venue are the result of an exciting collaboration with Ibuku, a Bali-based team of talented designers, architects, and engineers well-known for redefining luxury through sustainable architecture and design, utilizing bamboo.
The launch of Bali’s own Nusantara Cold Brew created by the craft alcohol company, Spice Island Distilling Co has transformed our favorite cocktail and given it a unique local flavour. Made with the finest beans sourced from the Spice Islands, this distinctively crafted coffee liqueur delivers a rich coffee flavour with less sugar than most commercial brands. The result is a liqueur that is as intriguing and mysterious as the islands that inspired it.
Aperitif Bali, located within the Viceroy Hotel in Ubud, has gotten us exploring the world through plates with their eclectic degustation dinner. Belgian Executive Chef, Nic Vanderberkeen, concocted this prestigious experience inspired by the Spice Islands with a modern European culinary approach. Dining in this elegant dining room is always highly anticipated and today is no exception.
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We’ve all got a little lazy lately, we’re spending more time at home and online shopping has become second nature, but there are more reasons why buying top shelf booze online makes sense in Indonesia. Especially for your gin and tonic.