Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
So you’ve frolicked on the beaches, zenned out in spas, shopped the boutiques and partied in Bali’s never-ending line up of restaurants and bars… You’ve done it all right? Nope. Not unless you’ve heard the magnificent roar of a majestic lion right from your bed…
Monica Tindall There seems to be a never-ending catalogue of luxury accommodations in Bali, so many so that I’d rarely opt to visit the same place twice. With countless options to try, why repeat an experience? Returning to the same location might rob me of the oppo…
The serenity of Japanese design embodies the scene at Nampu Japanese Restaurant. Integrating clean lines and the restorative effects of nature, the ambience breathes calm and tranquility. Nampu Japanese Restaurant, Grand Hyatt Bali A rustic, country inn a…
We’ve dined in some stunning locations in Bali but Tsavo Lion Restaurant is truly a unique experience. A lofty thatched roof tops full-length glass paneled walls, forming an observation deck onto the landscaped playground of the king of the African savannah…
Breakfast at CasCades restaurant Viceroy Bali is a real treat. Bequeathed with breathtaking valley vistas viewed from the open-walled pavilion, fresh crisp air rising from the ravine and, a delicious menu of a mostly Western essence, the stage is set for a fa…
Cascades restaurant sets standards high in Ubud for elegant dining combined with stunning views and gentle humble service. Lovingly lodged in the boutique villa resort of Viceroy Bali, the thatched roof pavilion benefits from a lush lookdown over the verda…
A well–loved and long-standing establishment in the now pumping scene of Seminyak is La Lucciola. A pioneer in bringing Western food to the area, La Looch, as it’s affectionately known, continues today to be on the lips of all in-the-know when recommending p…
Located between the party scene of Legian and the more refined shopping and entertainment district of Seminyak, guests of TS Suites Leisure are a few minutes from either. The busiest shopping street in hip Seminyak is within walking distance, and endless din…
Location It wasn’t until we’d seen the Uluwatu cliffs and beaches below viewed from Semara Luxury Villa Resort that we truly fell in love with Bali. Sadly many tourists only see the unpleasantness of Kuta and miss the many natural wonders of the island. Situate…
Chasing sunsets in Bali we couldn’t help but be drawn to UNIQUE Rooftop Bar and Restaurant at Rimba Jimbaran. From the same creators of Rock Bar Bali, we knew it would have to be something special. Spin around views of the Uluwatu Hills to the south-east and glori…
Caning Jaramillo Being a fervent traveller, I’ve experienced more than my fair share of dodgy tour operators. Because of poor past experiences I often prefer to travel independently. There are times however when a guide is necessary, especially in developing c…
Less than a year old, with a roaring reputation for smoke, flames and all things charred, Barbacoa is the latest restaurant to ignite the dining scene in Seminyak. Barbacoa Bar Having the appearance of a renovated warehouse, the ceilings are double storey with gi…