Indonesia

Fire, W, Retreat and Spa, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia

Fire, W Bali Words: Kirsten Durward  Photos: Monica Tindall I’ll let you into a secret, we weren’t supposed to have dinner at ‘Fire’ but Director of Cuisine Richard Miller literally had us salivating at his description of the tasting menus and particularly the t…

Benkay Restaurant, Grand Nikko Bali, Indonesia

Benkay Interior Benkay Japanese at Grand Nikko Bali The Evening Experience Words and Photos by Kirsten Durward The Evening Experience I enter for dinner and am greeted by a smiling server dressed in orange, who wraps in a black apron to keep the food at bay. A…

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Sundara Bar & Restaurant, Four Seasons Bali

Sundara Bar & Restaurant – Bali Words: Kirsten Durward   Photos: Monica Tindall Meaning beautiful in Sanskrit, Sundara is aptly named, with a panoramic view of Jimbaran Bay, taking advantage of the melting Balinese sunsets. A plethora of divine no…

Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali, Indonesia

Resort viewed from the beach   Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali Situated on the northern side of the island, YTL’s Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali benefits from a three-hour separation from the busy tourist hub of the south. The peaceful, village life feel of th…

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Lembah Spa, Viceroy Bali, Ubud, Indonesia

Words: Kirsten Durward   Photos: Monica Tindall The name Ubud derives from the Balinese word ‘obat’ meaning herb or medicine, a precursor to the region’s reputation for healing and health treatments. Lembah Spa combines traditional Balinese wellness tech…

Di Mare, Karma Kandara, Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia

Di Mare Restaurant, Karma Kandara Di Mare Restaurant at Karma Kandara Resort Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Gaze out over white walls at the glistening turquoise sea, and you could wonder whether you were in Greece or indeed in Bal…