Category: Indonesia
5 getaways where a carry-on is all you need
By Michael Wilkens on Sep 14, 2015 in Asia, California, Europe, Fiji, Indonesia, Italy, North America, Oceania, Regions, Seychelles, USA, Western Europe
Sometimes you just need to get away from it all, even if it’s just for a long weekend. These are the trips that refresh and rejuvenate your soul – so don’t let them to break your back with a heavy bag. Your revitalization should begin when you pack and continue as you walk past the 
10 amazing experiences in Bali
By Anna Paparizou on Aug 24, 2015 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Bali is known for its amazing hotels, all blending in with this island’s lush vegetation and dreamy nature. So, if you’re lucky enough to stay in one of them, make the best out of your stay, by experiencing the best the island of the Gods has to offer. See the top 10 best things to 
5 hotels to watch the sun set
By Chinmoy Lad on Aug 19, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, California, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe
Twilight hour, golden hour, magic hour – call it what you want, the setting of the sun is a photographer’s dream, creating nature’s canvas in the sky and filling it with an array of colours and styles: pink, orange, red, yellow, golden, amber, mauve, purple; soft and calm, fiery and streaky, clear and majestic. We 
Special feature: Amankila, Bali, Indonesia
By Chinmoy Lad on Aug 19, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Special Features, Travel Miscellany
Bali is a curious destination. An island of nearly 6,000 square kilometres featuring incredible geographical contrasts, and culturally at odds with the larger nation in which it resides, Bali is known the world over as a spiritual getaway. But the island of Bali is disturbed; rampant commercialism, consumerism and development in the Bukit Peninsula, a 
5 unique, lesser-known destinations
By Campbell Bevan on Aug 15, 2015 in Asia, Europe, Indonesia, Mexico, North America, Peru, Portugal, Regions, South America, Vietnam, Western Europe
The worst part of being a tourist visiting the worlds most popular attractions is all the other tourists. Long lines, crowded spaces, having to stand on a friend or relative to prevent people from obscuring your photographs. The solution then, is to go somewhere quiet and less travelled, but of course you still want to see 
Top 5 sexiest Summer pools
By Chinmoy Lad on Aug 07, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Fiji, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Thailand
It is common in many of the world’s best tropical hotels and resorts to have private pools, but from our extensive travels, we’ve realised that it’s just as rewarding relaxing at a resort’s main pool – in a few cases such as the below, more so! So we’ve created a list of the resorts where 
6 reasons to do yoga on your luxury travels
By Paul Eyers on Jul 10, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Health & Safety, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam
So your luxury travel plans have been made; you’ve booked a stunning resort or found a far flung beach to while away the hours on your luxury getaway. You might choose to drink cocktails next to a pool, ski down mountains in the frosty weather or laze around on a tropical beach, but whatever kind 
4 perfect places for a luxury family holiday in Asia
By James Jayasundera on Jun 30, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Family Travel, Hotels, Indonesia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Speciality Travel
Asia is a lot of things. But above all else, it’s a vast continent built on history and spirituality. When it comes to exotic landscapes and unusual destinations, it’s a traveller’s paradise. But what you may not know about Asia is its very unique approach to luxury and extravagance; there are so many incredible resorts 
4 of the world's most wonderful spas with a view
By Matthew Coe on May 31, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Europe, Hotels, Indonesia, Italy, Leisure Travel, Maldives, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe
Hitting the spa is a wonderful way to enhance your vacation and rid yourself of any lingering stress. All across the world are a host of spas which not only boast opulent treatments, but opulent surroundings too. From those immersed in forestry to others suspended over shimmering waters, the world is privy to some truly 
Introducing Indonesia's new 5-star beach club and villa resort
By Paul Johnson on May 15, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Indonesia, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts
With the introduction of BASK Resort, a new luxe beach club and villa resort development debuting in early 2016, the unspoiled island of Gili Meno is soon to become the go-to destination to visit in Indonesia for in-the-know jetsetters. A welcome alternative to the now overdeveloped island of neighbouring Bali, Gili Meno’s natural beauty is 
3 dream destinations for a luxury surf break in Asia
By James Jayasundera on May 15, 2015 in Asia, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka
Imagine soft sand pressing under your feet, a sea that’s impossibly blue, and all the opulence you can dream of; imagine that with open waves crashing beneath your surfboard. Great surf and prolific luxury can co-exist. In fact, it does exist and here are 3 dream surfing destinations in Asia to prove it. Kuda Huraa, 
5 of the most female-friendly luxury travel destinations
By David Gilmore on Apr 30, 2015 in Asia, Europe, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, North America, Portugal, Regions, Texas, USA, Western Europe
As a man who has travelled the world, I can only base my opinions of luxury destinations on my observations – which admittedly, is much different that a woman’s point of view. So I asked some well-travelled female friends: “What are some of the most female-friendly luxury destinations?” Great shopping and availability and variety of 
9 amazing sights to see on a luxury tour of Indonesia
By James Jayasundera on Apr 30, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions
It may be a backpacker’s paradise with its thousands and thousands of islands and laidback lifestyle, but if you’re in search of luxury in Indonesia, you needn’t look far. This sovereign state and archipelago is filled with amazing sights that will blow you away; volcanic backdrops and dramatic temple ruins, paradise beaches and world class 
10 Javanese experiences not to be missed
By Paul Eyers on Apr 29, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants
Quite simply, Java is the heart of Indonesia; go here to soak up the culture and the natural beauty; mingle with the locals, absorb sights, smells and sounds you’ve never experienced and you’ll begin to understand a little bit about this amazing island. Java is a luxury destination with heart, soul, culture and beauty at 
Interview with George Gorrow, Creative Director of BASK Gili Meno
By Paul Johnson on Apr 21, 2015 in Accommodation, Alaska, Asia, Austria, Celebrities, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Indonesia, Interviews, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
George Gorrow was born in Australia and raised on the Northern Beaches. He’s one of four brothers and a loving creative and entrepreneur. He was heavily into the surf and skate scene from a young age, so followed that path for a while. His best friend was the number one surfer in the world at 
