in Bali 2013
"Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert...I think all the fabulous women who love to travel know this book and also the 2010 movie of Julia Roberts. And, it's actually one of the reasons why I visited Bali for Eat, Pray, Love Journey. As I visited Bali four times since 2013, indeed, Bali is amazing! and I really found my comfort and zen as a Female Traveler here! So, here are some of the Best Places to Visit and Amazing Luxury Resorts in Bali ( Viceroy Bali and Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali ) where I stayed during my visit.
Top 10 Best Places to Visit
1.) Tanah Lot Temple
Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is home to the pilgrimage temple Pura Tanah Lot, a popular tourist and cultural icon for photography. Entrance fee is IDR30,000 (USD$2) per person only.
1.) Tanah Lot Temple
Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is home to the pilgrimage temple Pura Tanah Lot, a popular tourist and cultural icon for photography. Entrance fee is IDR30,000 (USD$2) per person only.
at Tanah Lot Temple
Tanah Lot Temple
2. Tegenungan Waterfalls
Tegenungan Waterfall is a waterfall on Bali, Indonesia. It is located at the Tegenungan Kemenh village. The waterfall is isolated but has become a popular tourist attraction to explore and relax. It is one of the few waterfalls in Bali that is not situated in highlands or mountainous territory. Entrance fee is IDR10,000 per person only.
3.) Ubud Monkey Forest
The Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and Hindu temple complex in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. Its official name is the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Entrance fee is IDR30,000 per person only.
4. Echo Beach
Echo Beach is one of the Bali’s most recently christened surf spots.
5. Coffee Experience in AlamBali
I'm a coffeeholic (drink 4-5 cups daily) so, tasting a local coffee every time I travel is always included in my itinerary.
Civet Cat that makes Kopi Luwak
All the coffee/tea they offered for tasting!
6. Batuan Village/Local House Painting
This Batuan Village made me see all kinds of beautiful and amazing paintings. They have hundreds of paintings you could choose from and all hand fully drawn by locals.
Women are doing hand scarves, clothes and bags. They open this village for tourists to see and buy their own hand made products.
8. Celuk Village or Gold & Silver Smith
Women and Men are doing all kinds of jewelries here from silver to gold of earrings and bracelets. A good souvenir specially for those who love to collect local & authentic jewelry.
9. Tegalalang Rice Terraces
Tegalalang Rice Terrace is one of the famous tourist objects in Bali situated in Tegalalang Village north of Ubud Bali featured by the amazing rice terrace set the cliff. Tegalalang Village is located on 600 m above sea levels covered by good temperature where most of the villagers as a farmer. Entrance fee is IDR10,000 per person only.
10. Kintamani or Lunch with Volcano View
For only USD$10 you can have your buffet lunch here with the most spectacular volcanic view.
Where to Stay:
With hundreds of resorts in Bali, I wouldn't say that I enjoyed or fell in love with Bali Indonesia if I didn't stay to these two amazing luxury resorts...Viceroy Bali in Ubud and Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali in Tembok.
1. Viceroy Bali (Ubud)
Website: www.viceroybali.com
Viceroy Bali is the first hotel/resort that I stayed in Ubud. For twice (2013 and 2014) I came back on this amazing luxury resort...and it never failed to impress me every time I stayed here. Viceroy Bali is one of the most beautiful and amazing hotels that I stayed ever! All villas have their own pool, the view from their infinity pool is amazing and the spa (Lembha Spa) gave me one of the most memorable spa experiences in all my travel journeys!
A villa with 150 m2 (1615 ft2) in size that costs USD$1,050++ per room per night. The bedroom is
integrated with a generous living space, spacious bathroom, terrace and
pool. Sunrises are simply spectacular, when viewed over breakfast on the
terrace of this romantic villa. Complementing the modern design of these private villa rooms are a
heated pool and balé, with many thoughtful features that transform it
into a romantic villa room for couples or families with an
interconnecting door between two villas on the undercover private deck.
Pool Villa
A private pool villa with a 150 m2 (1615 ft2) in size that costs USD$700++ per room per night.
The bedroom is integrated with a generous living space and has beautiful
Balinese features. The spacious marble bathroom with separate bath and
shower is a semi-outdoor design leading to the heated plunge pool and
terrace area. The highlight of this lovely setting is the day bed set with garden and open indoor heated pool.
Couples can snuggle together on the day bed, with a glass of wine, as they soak in the spectacular views of the Petanu River gorge.
Terrace Villa
Terrace Villa with 150 m2 (1615 ft2) in size that costs USD$785++/per room per night. The bedroom is
integrated with a generous living space, spacious bathroom, terrace and
pool. Sunrises are simply spectacular, when viewed over breakfast on the
terrace of this romantic villa. A
villa that feature a "Bale" pavilion perched dramatically over the
private swimming pool with wonderful views over the river George, the
vast bedroom and sitting room opens a designer bathroom.
Dining Experience at Cascades Restaurant
SPA Experience at Lembah Spa
3.5-hr SPA Experience trying their "Cleopatra SPA Treatment", which cost USD$205 treatment for two in Lembah SPA
- Body exfoliation with candle nut scrub
- Scrub removed
- Body mask, smothered in natural yoghurt
- Shower to remove mask
- Combination Massage 50 minutes with essential vanilla oils
- Body rinsed
- Soak in warm milk bath with rose petals, Shower
- Pedi Cure or Mani cure
- Dress and relax with a hot herbal tea overlooking the spectacular view
Breakfast Experience
2. Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali (Tembok)
Website: www.spavillage.com/tembokbali
Room rate: USD$240++ per room per night "Resident Package" for two (2) persons which includes Welcome Foot Bath Ritual, Full Board Meals breakfast-lunch-dinner (full board nutritious and healthy meals), Daily scheduled activities within the resort like Balance Walk, Boreh Making, Canang Making, Candle Making, Cooking Class, Creativity Walking, Fitness Circuit, Jamu Making, Lontar Drawing, Nyuun Yoga, Pencak Silat, Weaving Class, Wood Carving, Yoga Hatta, Yoga Swing, and Starlight Gazing.
Under the prestige brand of YTL Hotels. This amazing luxury spa resort is located in Tembok Bali, where 2-3 hr drive from Bali Airport. As soon as you will arrive on this amazing Spa resort, immediately you will feel relax and tranquil. This resort offers an amazing peaceful and exclusive environment where you will have the Best Spa experience including daily activity like yoga, candle making, and more!
Website: www.spavillage.com/tembokbali
Room rate: USD$240++ per room per night "Resident Package" for two (2) persons which includes Welcome Foot Bath Ritual, Full Board Meals breakfast-lunch-dinner (full board nutritious and healthy meals), Daily scheduled activities within the resort like Balance Walk, Boreh Making, Canang Making, Candle Making, Cooking Class, Creativity Walking, Fitness Circuit, Jamu Making, Lontar Drawing, Nyuun Yoga, Pencak Silat, Weaving Class, Wood Carving, Yoga Hatta, Yoga Swing, and Starlight Gazing.
Under the prestige brand of YTL Hotels. This amazing luxury spa resort is located in Tembok Bali, where 2-3 hr drive from Bali Airport. As soon as you will arrive on this amazing Spa resort, immediately you will feel relax and tranquil. This resort offers an amazing peaceful and exclusive environment where you will have the Best Spa experience including daily activity like yoga, candle making, and more!
My amazing bubble bath
Dining Experience at Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali
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