We are pleased to share new room categories at AMAN Villas Nusa Dua called “Terrace and Deluxe”. These two categories at our AMAN Villas Nusa Dua sit within one of their large freestanding Villas. Each room has access to the…
Pulau Kenawa, Sumbawa
Quiet, calm and peaceful. As far as the eye could see, there is only a stretch of grassland, a number of blank bale (gazebo), and a small hill at the end of the island. Kenawa Island has been widely known…
Indonesian Pencak Silat Martial Arts
Distinctive features include a low stance (known as kekuda, or ‘horse stance’), slow dance-like moves and fixed hand movements. Typical techniques include strikes and joint manipulation. There are over 1,000 forms of silat, and evidence of its existence dates back…
Alassari Plantation Bali
Alassari Plantation Bali is the new frontier for relaxing, romantic, luxury, holiday retreats. Set in a private coffee plantation and high on the mystical Mount Batukaru in Bali’s central rainforest, you’ll stay in your choice of luxury villas, our private honeymoon suite…
‘Mekepung Lampit’: Water Buffalo Races in Jembrana Bali
In the purest sense, the traditional sports in Bali are reflections of the island’s culture, providing a window into the way of life of the Balinese people. These traditional games don’t only promote sportsmanship, but also provide recreational opportunities for…
Trekking & Canoeing in the exotic Tamblingan Lake
See the highlights of adventure Bali. Tamblingan Lake is situated high in between the mountains of Munduk. Still untouched and maintained by locals, the lake and its surrounding area are an ideal way to have an afternoon away from the Bali…
Sidemen Cycling: East Bali’s Countryside Charm at Sidemen Village
From Bali’s well-known islands, we reveal some hidden treasures Rice terraces, volcano views and jungle-tangled gorges make sleepy Sidemen feel like the Bali that time forgot. There’s not a great deal to do in this rambling district in the foothills…
River rafting and checking-in holiday experience at Four Seasons Resort Sayan
Guests can now arrive at Four Seasons Resort Sayan by river raft, if they book the “Bali: Twice the Magic” combined stay package at Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran Bay and Sayan. The rafting check-in, recently launched by Four Seasons Resort Sayan,…
Speed through Java in Indonesia’s luxurious sleeper train
State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) launched its new luxury sleeper trains recently. Dubbed Luxury 2, the sleeper cars are part of four trains, namely the Argo Lawu and Argo Dwipangga Jakarta-Surakarta, Taksaka Jakarta-Yogyakarta and Gajayana Jakarta-Malang routes.…
The Anambas, A Tropical Paradise with Panoramic View
Named Asia’s Best Tropical Island by CNN.com in 2013 the Anambas islands are indeed a tropical paradise. Located in the South China Sea, the Anambas are among Indonesia’s northern-most border archipelagos. Facing the wide open ocean, the Anambas provide a…