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 calling our Concierge Traveller team is decide what you want from your... 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 light-filled pavilions built at the edge of sensuous rice paddies are... 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 afield when the autumn cold sets in, these holidays in the sun promise... 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 to hillsides or sit snugly onto the plateau rim and have views of emerald... 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 Fijian Resort would be an ideal luxurious destination in Fiji. Sitting... 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 straightened out at Uma Ubud. This zen retreat close to the action... Read More
Bali Package at the Oberoi
Bali Package at the Oberoi The Oberoi, Bali is located on Seminyak Beach, the most beautiful beach on the island. Set amidst fifteen acres of tranquil gardens, recreating a traditional village, the hotel reflects the romance, serenity and beauty of the island. Dining facilities include the Kura Kura Restaurant, with prominent views of the ocean and the tropical gardens and renowned for its international cuisine and impeccable service, and The Frangipani... Read More
Bali to Borobudur, Java Tour
Bali to Borobudur, Java Tour This independent 9 day tour in Bali and Java is locally hosted by carefully selected local guides, and designed to give you an ideal in depth appreciation of Balinese and Javanese cultures. The tour begins in Denpasar and concludes in Yogyakarta in Java. Suggested Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive Denpasar You are met upon arrival at Denpasar Airport and taken directly to your luxury resort in Candi Dasa. En route, your travel... Read More
