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TO STAY IN BALI

● WESTIN RESORT NUSA DUA AAAAA
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua is nestled on a white sandy beach in the Nusa Dua
district of Bali’s southern shores. Well known for its sandy beaches, international
resorts and 18-hole golf course, Bali’s most developed resort area still oozes
cultural charm. Visit the intricately carved Pura Geger stone temple on a forested
bluff overlooking the Indian Ocean, and Museum Pasifika which shows paintings
from, or inspired by, the Asia-Pacific region. The resort offers equal delights, with
an exquisite Japanese restaurant, Hamabe, as one of its dining options. Hamabe
combines modern and authentic Japanese cuisine and features a robata grill, a
traditional cooking method used by the fishermen of northern Japan. Other dining
options include a sushi and sashimi counter, as well as teppanyaki tables to enjoy
the theatrics of food being cooked before your eyes.

● DOUBLE-SIX LUXURY HOTEL SEMINYAK
● THE BREEZES BALI RESORT & SPA AAAAB
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Double-Six Luxury Hotel is beachside luxury in The Breezes is centrally located in the heart
Seminyak, a popular spot for Bali holidaymakers. of the island’s most vibrant holiday scene just
The area boasts some of the island’s most beautiful five minutes’ walk from the golden sands of
beaches and is home to some of Bali’s most Seminyak Beach and one of the best sunsets
luxurious resorts, including Double-Six. The hotel’s in Asia. The centrepiece of the resort is its
stylish and chic offerings include a selection of expansive, four-tiered swimming pool with its
bars and five highly acclaimed, destination-dining own beach and swim-up Sunken Pool Bar. The
venues – all within its grounds. Double-Six is an Breezes’ 130 beautifully appointed rooms and
all-suite resort. suites are spread around the multi-tiered pool.

● BALI MANDIRA BEACH RESORT & SPA
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Overlooking Legian Beach, Bali Mandira
Resort & Spa encircles a vast lagoon-style
swimming pool backdropped by the ocean.
Enjoy an oceanfront drink and snacks at the
Barong Bar or Azul Bali Beach Club, sample
international cuisine served with Asian flair
and ocean breezes at Celagi Restaurant, or
take in the authentic Balinese atmosphere
of Suling Lounge.

● HOTEL TJAMPUHAN & SPA AAA
Hotel Tjampuhan & Spa has been a legendary hotel in Ubud since 1928. As
a royal guest house, it inspired numerous foreign artists, including German
painter Walter Spies. Today, this legendary hotel encompasses a collection of
traditionally styled bungalows, guest rooms and the original home of Walter
Spies in a timeless landscape of natural beauty. Ubud is in many ways Bali’s
cultural heart. It’s located in the cool mountains, just an hour’s drive north of the
airport. This traditional country town is home to one of Bali’s royal families and is
well known as a flourishing crafts centre.

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