With abundant sunshine, warm temperatures and little chance of rain stopping play, now is a great time to visit this tropical paradise – and you’ll avoid the peak season crowds, too
TANAH GAJAH
Set in Bali’s culture-rich highlands, Tanah Gajah overlooks rice paddies as far as the eye can see. Just outside the village of Ubud, the former estate of Hendra Hadiprana – one of Indonesia’s most respected art collectors – has been transformed into an intimate resort with just 24 villas, each featuring unique and original Balinese artworks from his private collection.
A variety of accommodation options includes one-bedroom club suites with open-air bathrooms; spacious family villas with private pools; and the one-of-a-kind Hadiprana Estate – an opulent residence with Jacuzzi and 10-metre-long pool.
Overseen by executive chef Dean Nor, the food and beverage options include open air restaurant The Tempayan, and The Panen Padi Lounge, where an elevated afternoon tea is served.
A stunning spa offers signature experiences that have been designed to immerse guests in local culture and traditions.
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REGENT BALI CANGGU
Bali’s newest luxury resort opened just last December. Set in 14 serene acres of gardens planted with local flora and fauna, this all suites and villas resort offers the ultimate in discretion. Most of the accommodation offers sea or garden views, and direct lagoon access. And each of the 150 elegantly appointed villas and suites is luxuriously spacious – even the studios boast an impressive 818 sq ft of living space and include oasis bathrooms, complete with hand-carved teak bathtubs and rain showers. Low built timber and wood buildings have been designed to pay homage to traditional Balinese architecture. Incorporating batik and Balinese imagery, with a colour palette that reflects the ethereal beauty of the island, interiors celebrate Indonesia’s diversity.
The five distinctive dining options are led by award-winning chef Andrew Walsh, and include signature Indonesian restaurant, Taru; Spanish neighbourhood tapas bar and grill, Sazón; and, opening soon, Cure, a refined modern European restaurant with Asian influences.
The first-ever Regent-branded spa is set to open later this year, and will harness Bali’s rich heritage in health and wellness, offering treatments designed to help guests reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit.
PESAWAT VILLA
The ultimate discretion is offered at this unique retreat above Nyang Nyang Beach; Pesawat Villa is set in a converted Boeing 737 – a world first – parked high on a clifftop, and offering extraordinary views.
Whether they choose to arrive by helicopter (landing on the private helipad), or by chauffeur driven car, guests are guaranteed a jaw-dropping first impression. There are two luxurious First Class suites inside; the master boasting a Jacuzzi. Outside, there is an extraordinary terrace on the aircraft’s wing, where guests can bask in the sun, admire the sunsets, and revel in the sensation of floating above the world. A glass-front infinity pool offers more opportunities to marvel at the views.
With a pampering team on hand to indulge every whim, from an exceptional chef to an attentive butler, Pesawat offers a truly unrivalled escape that is guaranteed to leave you feeling on top of the world.
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