Category: Indonesia

Win a week's stay in a luxury vacation rental
By Paul Johnson on Nov 18, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Indonesia, Italy, Regions, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
If you quite like the idea of winning 7 nights in a luxury vacation rental in Bali, Costa Rica or Italy, plus $3,000 towards airfares, get yourself along to the Flipkey blog where they’re running their own “flippin’ awesome vacation giveaway”. (FlipKey, in case you’re not already familiar, is a vacation rental website owned by 
5 luxury swimming pools with a view
By Tim Roberts on Nov 11, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Hotels, Indonesia, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe
There was a time when a swimming pool was just a body of water in which to exercise, but in recent years, exclusive and luxury hotel builders seem to have been playing a game of one-upmanship against one another in a race to create the most amazing swimming pool imaginable. Now personally, gimmicks aside, I 
Disappear to a warmer climate
By Carole Booth on Oct 11, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Egypt, Indonesia, Mauritius, Middle East, Regions, Thailand
This is a strange time of year, isn’t it? The weather doesn’t seem to be able to make up its mind what to do, we’ve had a combination of 29 degree temperatures swiftly followed by howling gales, pouring rain and hail storms in the last five days here in the North West of the UK. 
Interview with Guy Roger, President of Asiana Pearl Vision
By Paul Johnson on Sep 22, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Celebrities, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Interviews, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Seychelles, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Guy Louis Roger is President at Asiana Pearl Vision, a boutique travel designer based in Cebu city and operating exclusively in the Philippines, focusing on high end tailor made tours and bespoke travelling experiences. Guy has an hotelier background and he has been working on senior management positions for Accor, Dusit, Pan Pacific, Le Meridien, 
Top 5 luxury resorts in Bali
Bali is located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands and a part of Indonesia. The country has a population of over 3.5 million people and is a hot tourist destination for travelers around the world. The weather in Bali makes the island a popular destination, particularly when it’s cool at home. The average temperature on
The world's best pools
By Nisha Gautam on Jun 08, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Europe, France, Greece, Hotels, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide
In the highly competitive tourism industry, pools have become a focal point in most of the world’s finest resorts and hotels. They are not only a place to unwind, swim a few laps or work on your tan; many are architectural wonders. For the family oriented market, indoor and outdoor water parks are all the 
Interview with Philip Hamilton-Grierson, Marketing Director at Cox & Kings
By Paul Johnson on May 17, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Belize, Burkina Faso, Celebrities, Central America, Going Out, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Interviews, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany
Philip has worked at Cox & Kings since 1993. Having travelled extensively in South America, Africa and Europe, both before and after University (Edinburgh), he had caught a severe case of the travel bug and he joined the company as a Latin America tour consultant. He was only supposed to be there as a two-week 
6 of the world's most luxurious diving destinations
By Tim Simond on Apr 05, 2011 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Fiji, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Speciality Travel
For the discerning traveller, diver or not, who has money to spend and wants the very best, these six destinations offer an incomparable level of service, style, and of course diving. So dream awhile, and casting all financial concerns aside, enjoy that lottery moment and consider which are the most spoiling and amazing destinations where 
Party like a rock star at Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa - Bali’s rooftop penthouse
By Paul Johnson on Feb 11, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Welcome to Bali’s most sought after destination, edging fashionable Seminyak Beach. A boutique retreat of unassuming minimalist chic. A five star brand, revered for its heartfelt hospitality, impeccable service and creative flair. And now, raising the roof for eventful incentives, Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa launches its one-of-a-kind rooftop Penthouse suite as the ultimate party 
Top 10 sultry island escapes
By Paul Johnson on Jan 21, 2011 in Africa, Anguilla, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Fiji, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Oceania, Regions, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, Spain, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, Western Europe
Tripadvisor have emailed me with their “top 10 sultry island escapes”. What do you think of their selection? Any notable omissions? 1. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 2. Bali, Indonesia 3. Anguilla 4. Phuket, Thailand 5. Santorini, Greece 6. St. Lucia 7. Ischia, Italy 8. Formentera, Spain 9. Fiji 10. Seychelles 
Top 10 spa destinations
By Paul Johnson on Jan 04, 2011 in Arizona, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Mexico, New Mexico, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
According to an email just received at A Luxury Travel Blog HQ from Tripadvisor, the top 10 spa destinations are as follows: 1. Sedona, AZ, USA 2. Bath, United Kingdom 3. Reykjavik, Iceland 4. Bora Bora, French Polynesia 5. Ubud, Indonesia 6. Playa Mujeres, Mexico 7. Oia, Greece 8. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 9. Santa 
The five most romantic resorts in Bali
By Vianni Busquets on Nov 30, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Honeymoons, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering
For centuries, Bali has been known as an exotic oasis with some of the world’s best beaches and lush surroundings. In fact, its nickname sums it best: “the Isle of the Gods”. Ride an elephant or frolic the sexy shorelines, but I assure you, couples will enjoy plenty of ‘love’ on this Indonesian island after a 
Top 5 luxury beachfront villa destinations
By ojacq on Nov 05, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Hawaii, Indonesia, Mexico, New York, North America, Real Estate, Regions, USA, Vacation Rentals
There is no better way than to spend your vacation in the lap of luxury and nature. In addition, you have the money to spend, and then splurging it on a luxury vacation in some of the best holiday destinations in the world is an ideal choice. Of all these luxury holiday destinations the one