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Monthly Archives: June 2012

Panchoran Retreat: Get the Best of Ubud

Although the ads in the promotion campaign of the local government as well as private enterprises present Ubud as the art capital of the Paradise Island, the area is changing fast. Ubud villas are sprouting everywhere here. These accommodation places, unfortunately, do not grow in good proportion with the existing properties of the area that have made the area famous among international travellers. Often times, you can find Bali luxury villas in the area situated at a distance close to the center of business, making a retreat almost impossible in this area. But Panchoran Retreat offers a really good place if you are looking for a real retreat.

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Endless Options at Oberoi Street Seminyak

Oberoi Street ShoopingWhen you are in Bali, of course you do not want to spend the days only for enjoying the sunsets, religious ceremonies and cultural activities of the local moreover by lounging in one of those Bali villas. You must also have taken with you a consdierable sum of money so you can feel safe when you are in this Paradise Islands. As such, it is only logical that you also have been prepared for a shopping. Fortunately, Bali is not lack of shopping centers. If you are in Denpasar, there are malls with finest goods being offered. But may be you do not want to spend your holiday in such a big city. Most probably, you want to spend the holiday in a quieter area.

That quieter area can be Seminyak district. It is not that quiet but. However, the area is packed with tourists so you can be sure that your exploration here will indeed find the target. And if your target also covers a pleasant shopping, this area will satisfy you. This is because here you can find a well-known street, namely Oberoi Street or Laksamana Street. This is a perpetually traffic jam venue but with finest boutiques, restaurants, cafe and bars that you can find in the entire island. It is different from the streets at the crowded Kuta as the street develops as a more elegant venue. (more…)

Unforgettable Prize: Double Six Beach

Double Six StreetThe road is called double six. You and your friends wondered why the road is called so. You felt a little funny when you got an explanation from a local. The name came immediately. No one gave that name. It looked like the name came directly from the gods. Waving away that unique answer, you and your friends continued your walking. The houses of the local are lining up on both sides of the street, in a harmonious juxtaposition with elegant villas near double six beach and natural garden as well as empty plots of land. The walk was refeshing as the there are still some big trees here and there.

You heard the sound of the sea when you were walking down the street. Suddenly the street ended and you and your friends were at a quiet beach. There were not many hawkers on this white sandy beach. A few people strolled on the beach. Some people were swimming. In the stalls along the beach, you saw people drinking and chatting. The atmosphere in this beach was really quiet yet did not make you feel alone. You and your friends decided to sit in a stall. The seller welcomed you with a big smile. (more…)

Quieter Legian: Retreat and Party

While many people with easily associate Bali with the livelier Kuta Beach, it does not mean that Legian does not have its own characteristics. In fact, the two famous beaches are located side by side but offers different atmosphere. While Kuta Beach is characterized by the lively and roaring bars and nightlife, Legian is known more for its quieter ambiance. That is why Legian is often associated more with prestigious travelling. Indeed, around this beautiful beach, the available Bali villasĀ and hotels are looked better and offer more luxuries than that of Kuta. That is why it is recommended for travellers seeking for a retreat.
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Khayangan Estate, The Most Favorite Villa for Indonesian Celebrities Marriage

Private Bali villa is become one of the trend wedding place for Indonesian celebrities to do their wedding venue. Generally they chose Bali villas because they want a private venue, free from media or journalists. Indonesian celebrities usually hold a wedding reception in a luxury hotels ballroom in jakarta, of course it will invites hundreds of journalists so that their venue will quickly spread to the media. But some artists even think otherwise, they prefer to get married in private place, attended by only close family, and Bali villa is the perfect choise. (more…)