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Bali Travel Guide

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Bali, affectionately named the "Island of the Gods", is one of the more beautiful island destinations in this part of the world. If you're looking for a short holiday to romance your significant other, look no further than Bali. The seascapes, world-class dining, luxurious villa accommodations, form the trifecta of the perfect romantic getaway. Duration Bali can be enjoyed in-depth in just 4 days and 3 nights. There's not that many sights to see, and most people spend their time getting pampered in the spas, eating up a storm, and languishing in their private villas anyway. Weather Try as best to avoid the tropical monsoon season from December to March, because it's no fun being stuck indoors, away from the sun and fun. We once were in Bali in December, and got so rained out, we hardly got out of the villa. On the day we left for the airport, the streets were flooded 2 feet high. Getting In Bali's international airport Ngurah Rai recently underwent...

W Bali Retreat & Spa - Seminyak

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Bali, also known as the island of the Gods, is one of those island getaways that manages to retain its rustic charm and traditional identity despite being so developed. Heritage temples, magnificent rice padi terraces, and sun-kissed beaches co-exist in perfect harmony with modern restaurants, luxury spas and chic hotels. Because the primary purpose of this Bali trip was one of gastronomy, and to a lesser extent, luxury, we opted to stay in Seminyak as most of the top-notch restaurants are concentrated in Seminyak. In spite of the dizzying number of villas in Seminyak, there is a dearth of truly ritzy hotels. While the W Bali Retreat & Spa - Seminyak isn't as opulent as, say, the Bulgari or any of the 3 Aman hotels in Bali, it is considered one of the most (if not the most) fancy resort in Seminyak. The W Seminyak is bustling with a youthful, lively, hip vibe, so expect to see people, mostly Australians and Koreans in the late-twenties-early-thirties range, milling about...