Where to stay in Bali with a group
Where to stay in Bali with a group A visit to the Island of Gods is bound to be blissful no matter how you do it. But if you’re looking to holiday in Bali with a group, hiring a villa is definitely the best way to go. From rolling mountains to emerald rice paddies to sparkling seas, there are lots of great locations in which to hire a villa in Bali, so all you need to do before... Read More
Legendary Breaks for Surf Lovers
Legendary Breaks for Surf Lovers For decades Echo Beach near Canggu in Bali has been a mecca for surfers. Now the place has assumed a fresh mantle of sophistication. Close to the beach, down a bamboo-lined laneway, Ametis Villa, lures travellers to a thrilling fate. Surfers of a generation ago have rediscovered a favourite haunt now offers gentle, butler-serviced living. Fourteen... Read More
Holidays in the sun
Holidays in the sun Imagine sipping on cocktails overlooking a sparkling swimming pool, enjoying dinner on pristine white sand as the sun sets over the ocean. You work hard all year round, so it makes perfect sense that you’d want to spend your holiday relaxing in the sun. Of course, Australian summers are usually the sunniest a summer can get, but if you feel like heading further... Read More
Pleasured palettes and pilates - COMO Shambhala, Bali
Pleasured palettes and pilates - COMO Shambhala, Bali A gentle talent for hospitality is one of the loveliest aspects of Ubud, Bali’s cultural heart. It’s an obvious location for a restorative hideaway. COMO Shambhala, a short drive out of town, is a dramatic estate on a hilltop above the Ayung River Gorge. The suites, villas and residences jut out over valleys, cling... Read More
Holiday in Bali, Indonesia
Friendly people, Hindu and animist culture, rhythmic dances, volcanoes, sculptured rice paddies, spectacular beaches, and beautiful jungle and mountain scenery… Located 965 km east of Jakarta, the island of Bali is among the most popular stops in Indonesia, and it’s no wonder why—the island’s friendly people, Hindu and animist culture, rhythmic dances, volcanoes,... Read More
Asia and the Indian Sub-continent
From deserts to sea, spectacular mountains and vibrant cities Asia and the Indian sub-continent have something to delight everyone from deserts to sea or the solitude of spectacular mountains to the luxury of tropical resorts and vibrant cities. In Asia you can travel the oldest of travelling routes in the world, the Silk Road. It is a massive continent, with little in common between... Read More
A little bit of comfort… with the kids - Fiji and Bali
A little bit of comfort … with the kids With 330 islands in its impressive archipelago, Fiji is bound to have something for everyone, and with six flights a week from Brisbane and three a week from Melbourne, it could well be the best place to travel to with kids, from Australia. You might want a place where your kids can mingle with other children, in which case the Shangri-La... Read More
Voluntouring: Giving back on holiday
Voluntouring: Giving back on holiday Sometimes, when you’re helping to change the world, you often find you’ve been changed yourself in the process. Voluntouring is a unique way to blend an exciting holiday with the chance to make a difference to others. If you’ve thought about visiting the Island of the Gods, Travel to Teach is a non-profit organisation that works in partnership... Read More
Uma Ubud, Bali - Good for Body & Soul
Uma Ubud, Bali - Good for Body & Soul Urban escapists head to Bali for stress-easing jungle tranquility. Ubud is well known amongst locals for the medicinal plants that grow there. So it makes perfect sense that the heavenly hideaways which double as well-being resorts dedicated to health, activity and adventure should be located there. All bent out of shape? Get yourself... Read More
Como hotels & resorts - Tick, toque and easy on the dough
Como hotels & resorts - Tick, toque and easy on the dough Throwing a pebble into a pond creates a wash of concentric circles that expand until they reach the edge of the pond. In the case of COMO Hotels & Resorts, they have gathered up a talented group of Australian chefs and made masterful ripples in kitchens around the globe. COMO Shambhala Estate near Ubud is... Read More
