Padma Resort, Ubud - Tears of Joy
Driving through a small narrow road north of Ubud nothing prepared us for the exceptional service, attention to detail and visual feast...
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BALI
POP: 4.22 MILLION
GPS: 8.3405° S, 115.0920° E
AREA: 5,780 km²
CUR: Rupiah
Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. To the south, the beachside city of Kuta has lively bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua are popular resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats. We've been going to Bali since 1990 to enjoy the spirit and calmness of the Balinese people, along the way watching this small primitive holiday destination turn into a bustling, frantic destinatoin that has somehow managed to retain its spirituality and calmness.
Steve & Paul
Oct 2, 20196 min read
14 Places You Must Eat At In Bali
Bali has come of age in the last 5 years with some world class dining, in particular between Seminyak and Canguu. So we thought we'd put...
Steve & Paul
Jan 12, 20197 min read
The Top 20 Things To Do In Bali
Here's a list of the top 20 things (okay there's actually 23) to do in Bali and in fact most of them are places to eat. Plus we've added...
Steve & Paul
May 18, 20183 min read
Montigo Resorts, Seminyak Bali
We booked Montigo Resorts as it was close to where our friends from New Jersey were staying. The price was very really good which...
Steve & Paul
May 16, 20182 min read
Como Uma, Echo Beach, Bali
At last a truely 5 star hotel at Echo Beach in Bali which is just spectacular. The Como took over the doomed Sea Sentosa Hotel buildings...
Steve & Paul
Jan 14, 20181 min read
U-Paasha Hotel, Seminyak Bali
Great location and great price It’s located centrally on what they call Eat Street surrounded by great restaurants, beach clubs and bars...
Steve & Paul
Mar 17, 20172 min read
Double Six, Seminyak Bali
If you’re looking for a pretty special place to stay in Seminyak, Bali, then the Double Six Hotel & Spa overlooking Seminyak Beach is...
Steve & Paul
Oct 13, 20161 min read
Ku Da Ta, Seminyak
Ku De Ta has been one of the leading places to be seen, eat, drink and lay since opening in 2000. It’s stood the test of time and is...
Steve & Paul
Aug 4, 20161 min read
Ginger Moon, Seminyak
Ginger Moon is probably our favourite "go to" restaurant in Seminyak. Always consistent. Always affordable. Smart service. Great...
Steve & Paul
Jul 20, 20161 min read
Sardine, Seminyak
Sardine has a simple, remarkable layout with a centre platform for lots of tables, with other tables on the ground level all the way...
Steve & Paul
Jul 15, 20161 min read
Merah Putih, Seminyak
New kid on the block Merah Putih is nothing short of spectacular inside, particularly if it's raining with the rain pouring down tall lit...
Steve & Paul
Jul 11, 20162 min read
Cuca, Jimbaran, Bali
There is a jewel in the crown for Bali eating and it's Cuca over Jimbaran way. Canadian Chef Kevin Cherkas has an enviable track record...
Steve & Paul
Jul 6, 20161 min read
Finn's Beach Club, Canggu
Finn's Beach Club, a popular haunt for Bali beachgoers for some years at Uluwatu is no longer there, but has moved to a new home much...
Steve & Paul
Jul 3, 20161 min read
Revolver, Seminyak
Quickly becoming known as the best place to go for coffee in Bali, Revolver is also awesome for breakfast. All you have to do is find it!...
Steve & Paul
Jun 30, 20161 min read
Minahasa Spa, Bali
Gay-owned heath & beauty spa Minahasa has expanded to two floors and offers a variety of professional treatments in private,...
Steve & Paul
Jun 26, 20162 min read
Starfish Bloo @ W, Seminayk
Sunday brunch at Starfish Bloo at W Retreat and Spa in Seminyak is one of the Bali “must do’s”. For around 1 million rupiah (around...
Steve & Paul
Dec 16, 20151 min read
Mama San, Seminyak
Mama San is one of the “hot” places to eat at in Bali. The menu is eclectic and the entire venue is indoors unlike most venues in Bali,...
Steve & Paul
Nov 30, 20152 min read
Double Six, Seminyak
If you're looking for a pretty special place to stay in Seminyak, Bali, then the Double Six Hotel & Spa overlooking Seminyak Beach is...
Steve & Paul
Nov 27, 20151 min read
Monsieur Spoon, Seminyak
This quaint little patisserie is located just a few steps down the road from Sisterfields. The pastries are just to die for. Baked fresh...
Steve & Paul
Nov 20, 20151 min read
Gusto Ice Cream, Seminyak
Possibly the greatest ice cream / gelato secret is hidden away in the back streets of Bali in Kerobokan. It's caled Gusto and they...
Steve & Paul
Apr 11, 20152 min read
W Retreat & Spa, Seminyak
Our favourite hotel brand has finally come to Bali and is in Seminyak. Just gorgeous. Modern beautiful surrounds, with your own pool if...
Steve & Paul
Mar 6, 20152 min read
Alila Villas, Uluwatu, Bali
The entire Alila propery is outstanding. Beautifully put together with two restaurants (asian fusion and western), with a gorgeous observat
Steve & Paul
Jul 25, 20142 min read
U-Paasha, Seminyak
Great location great price but there's a BUT! I have to start off by saying I love the hotel for location, price, size of the room, but...
Steve & Paul
Jul 17, 20141 min read
Motel Mexicola, Seminyak
Motel Mexicola is one of the new "places to be" in Bali. It's down the side street next to Bodyworks, right across the road from the spa....
Steve & Paul
Jun 21, 20141 min read
Bistrot, Seminyak Bali
This is one of the best places to eat in Bali. The atmosphere inside is warm, friendly and funky. The furniture and fit out we...
Steve & Paul
Mar 22, 20141 min read
Metis, Seminyak
Metis (pronounced metis, not Mateese) is one of the best in Bali these days. It's not set on the beach, but instead set overlooking a...
Steve & Paul
Mar 22, 20141 min read
Sisterfields, Seminyak
The coffee culture continues to grow in Seminyak with Sisterfields being one of the new places to grab and go, or sit back in any of the...
Steve & Paul
Jan 28, 20142 min read
Prana Spa, Seminyak
Walking into Prana is like walking into an Indian oasis. There’s a strong influence of Indian & Middle Eastern exotic architecture where...
Steve & Paul
Jan 23, 20143 min read
Cocoon, Seminyak, Bali
Cocoon is one of the great places to just go and chill for the day. You can start off with a great breakfast there, then move over to the...
Steve & Paul
Jan 23, 20142 min read
The Edge, Uluwatu, Bali
Take a drive to Jimbaran and visit the edge, next door to Bvlgari. We haven’t stayed there as the rooms start at about $1k a night, but...
Steve & Paul
Jan 16, 20141 min read
Potato Head Beach Club, Seminyak
Potato Head Beach Club is “the” place to be seen (particularly at sunset) at the moment in Bali. Potato Head is located at the far end of...
Steve & Paul
Jan 16, 20141 min read
One Eleven Villas, Seminyak
NOT STAYED YET Always on the lookout for a new place to stay, we inspected the One Eleven villas in Seminyak and they look spectacular....
Steve & Paul
Jan 8, 20141 min read
Maca Villas, Bali
The staff at Maca Villas were outstanding for our twelve day stay there. The villas are comfortabnle (not much difference between the...
Steve & Paul
Dec 21, 20131 min read
Downtown Villas, Bali
We’ve stayed at Downtown Villas regularly over the years. It almost feels like home to us. Although we’ve never stayed in the one...
Steve & Paul
May 22, 20131 min read
Sea Circus, Bali
Sea Circus in Seminyak has come of age! It’s hard to find a good coffee in Bali, but you are assured of getting one every time at this...
Steve & Paul
Apr 9, 20131 min read
Away Spa, W Hotel Seminyak
Spend an hour and a half having the hot stone massage at Away Spa @ W Retreat and Spa in Bali. The facilities at this spa are nothing...
Steve & Paul
Apr 9, 20131 min read
W Hotel Afternoon Tea, Seminyak
If you’re a bit peckish during the afternoon. Go to W Retreat and Spa in Seminyak for a bite to eat. Their High Tea is nothing short of...
Steve & Paul
Jan 10, 20131 min read
Sabeen @ The Haven, Bali
Dropped in here for a quick drink and bite to eat one night before heading to the airport. What a surprise! For fans of Poppies...
Steve & Paul
Jan 9, 20132 min read
The Haven, Bali
Haven’t stayed at The Haven in Seminyak, but have done a site inspection. The hotel rooms are quite nice for about $111 a night. The...
Steve & Paul
Sep 8, 20121 min read
Ice @ W, Bali
Ice at the W Retreat and Spa in Seminyak is a pretty awesome place to spend the end of the day for some drinks at sunset before heading...
Steve & Paul
Mar 14, 20121 min read
MoonLite Kitchen & Bar @ Anantara, Seminyak
Formerly called SOS Rooftop Bar, this is the rooftop experience at Anantara in Seminyak, Bali. Great food. Great views. Comfy...
Steve & Paul
Jun 20, 20081 min read
Dusun Villas, Bali
Dusun Villas is at the top end of Seminyak near Bodyworks. Close to most of the good restaurants and yet private, down a lane way. ...
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