HOME » Luxury Travel Destinations » Luxury Travel Asia » INDONESIA » Ultimate Romantic Getaway in Ubud – Viceroy Bali Resort If you want to experience the best of Bali’s hospitality and luxury, a stay at the five-star Viceroy Bali is a must. This resort is family owned and operated which is quite rate for resorts in Bali. Thanks to their immaculate villas offering absolute privacy, this is the place to stay for honeymooners or any couples looking for a romantic destination. The Viceroy Bali overlooks Bali’s famous Petanu Valley, also known as the Valley of the Kings. This lush jungle formerly housed Balinese aristocracy. Now you can enjoy a royal experience with their eye-catching infinity pool, helipad, two stylish restaurants, and a posh spa. Warning: you will never want to leave! Checking into the Viceroy Bali Upon arrival, we were presented with that famous Balinese hospitality: an abundance of smiles, flower garlands, and delicious … [Read more...] about Ultimate Romantic Getaway in Ubud – Viceroy Bali Resort
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The Viceroy Bali: A Little Piece of Heaven
After four gorgeous days staying at The Four Seasons in Jimbaran Bay it was time to head north to the countryside to stay in Ubud, Bali’s capital of culture. I’m not exaggerating but when we entered grounds of The Viceroy Bali, our home for the next couple of nights, our jaws just dropped.Stepping down from the two-tiered lobby we were greeted by the most amazing infinity pool with a view across the Petanu river gorge and across into the jungle…The hour and a half drive from Jimbaran to Ubud had a been an easy one but we were still grateful for a refreshing cool tea and fresh towels and a speedy check in before a buggy was called to take us to our villa.We entered the villa by a pathway that was embellished by pretty elephants and from the look of the space it was already clear that our villa would be incredibly private. Our Vice Regal Villa was huge with marble floors and beautiful Balinese wood carvings on the walls…And this gorgeous bath with a carved … [Read more...] about The Viceroy Bali: A Little Piece of Heaven
Top 10 best hotel spas in the world
Monday newsletters always feature top 10 travel lists to inspire. Today (December 24, 2018): Top 10 most luxurious resort spas in the world. From time to time, discerning travelers need a retreat to relax, a sanctuary to unwind, a place to escape from the busy humdrum of daily life. The world’s most exclusive hotel brands are well aware of this, and offer a diverse range of luxury spa packages to pamper their high-end clients. Some ultra-luxurious hotel brands, such as COMO hotels and Six Senses, are even building their business models around health and wellbeing. So put on your spa robe and get ready to revitalize your body, mind, and soul at my selection of the top 10 best hotel spas in the world. There is more information below the slide show. Think I missed one? Share your favorite spa in the comments section, or take my poll below! This slideshow requires JavaScript.*** Follow me … [Read more...] about Top 10 best hotel spas in the world
Capella Bangkok to Open in Early 2019
The Capella Hotel Group—which aims to elevate the luxury hotel stay with highly personalized guest services—is continuing its expansion with a foray into Thailand. Currently the ultra-luxury brand operates some hotels across Asia (and one in Dusseldorf), including the new Bill Bensley-designed tented retreat in Ubud, Bali. There are a few buzzworthy properties in the pipeline (like Sydney, the Maldives), and Bangkok will be the first to make a splash when it debuts in early 2019. Perched on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the ultra-luxury Capella Bangkok will embrace riverfront life with panoramic views from all 101 rooms, suites and villas. Some accommodations will come equipped with sky gardens and outdoor living space. And Capella Personal Assistants—another brand signature—will attend to guests. One of the most exciting features of the Capella Bangkok is cuisine by Argentinian chef Mauro Colagreco, whose Mirazur restaurant in the south of … [Read more...] about Capella Bangkok to Open in Early 2019
Top 10 best resorts in Ubud (Bali)
Monday newsletters always feature top 10 travel lists to inspire. Today (October 29, 2018): Top 10 best luxury hotels in Ubud (Bali). Set in the island’s central uplands, Ubud is just one hour’s drive north of Ngurah Rai International airport and the beach resorts of southern Bali. Known as the cultural heart of Bali, this traditional country town offers a treasure trove of cultural landmarks, ranging from ancient temples and Hindu shrines to majestic age-old royal palaces and moss-covered ruins. Inspired by the fresh mountain air and vibrant Balinese festivals, Ubud became an elite artistic colony in the 1930’s, attracting eminent European painters, writers and musicians, and has now grown into one of Indonesia’s most famous tourist sights (also because of its starring role in the movie ‘Eat, Pray, Love’). Ubud is also a luxury-minded traveler’s paradise since it boats an incredible number of high-end … [Read more...] about Top 10 best resorts in Ubud (Bali)