Candidasa Beach Villas
BEAUTIFULLY BRIGHT
and airy, these three immaculately designed villas are set on Bali’s
picturesque southeast coast. Each has a private entrance and direct
beach access, an infinity pool, and wide-open
living spaces. Most of the bedrooms face to ocean and feature four-poster
king-size beds swathed in plush sheets. Rustic furnishings are sprinkled
throughout, adding touch of Balinese charm to state-of-the-art modern
conveniences. A discreet 18-person staff, including private butlers, ensures
that every whim is taken care of, from preparing meals in the fully equipped kitchens
to arranging tours around the island. (
Candidasa,
Bali, Indonesia; 62-361/847-8197;
candidasabeachvillas.com).
Ayodya Resort Bali
REMINISCENT of a
Balinese water palace, the Ayoya Resort Bali is a 541-room property located in
Nusa Dua. Set amid lagoon pool, stone statues, and landscaped gardens on
expansive grounds, the resort’s grand scale is further accentuated by the Ayodya
Palace, a private retreat for those seeking the ultimate indulgence. Tucked away
in its own corner of the property, the 79-room Palace has complimentary food
and drinks throughout the day, its own swimming pool and gardens, luxuriously
appointed rooms and suites, and, of course, butler service. (
Jl. Pantai Mengiat, Nusa Dua,Bali,
Indonesia; 62-361/1771-102;
ayoyodyaresortbali.com).
Metis Restaurant & Gallery
BRINGING the
taste of French-Mediterranean haute cuisine to Bali, Metis is the brainchild of
Chef Nicolas Tourneville
and Said Alem
of Kafe Warisan fame. The 350-seat comfortably chic venue, featuring glass
walls, sone, and bamboo combined with elegant colonial-style accents, serves
sumptuous dishes like king crab and seaweed ravioli with white-truffle beurre
blanc. The menu here features classic foods from Tourneville and Alems’s
heritages, including a whole menu dedicated solely to foie gras. The courtyard
restaurant overlooks lotus ponds that are floodit at night, while the venue’s
wine cellar also serves as a private dining room. The sense of style is further
enhanced by three boutiques offering Southeast Asian artisanal jewelry,
accessories, artwork, and antiques. From the bar to the lounge to the alfresco-dining
terrace, expect an alluring sensory experience, coupled with impeccable and
discreet service. (
6.Jl. Petitenget,
Bali, Indonesia; 62-361/4737-888;
metisbali.com).
TS SUITES
ENDLESS INDULGENCE awaits at TS Suites, the latest hip place
to stay in the bustling East Javanese capital of Surabaya. Designed to cater to
business and leisure travelers alike, the hotel is conveniently located in the
heart of city at Town square Surabaya.
In addition to 68 non-smoking Executive Suites and 51
Premium Suites, three Prominent Suites and for CEO Suites have been launched,
each decorated in a chic retro-minimalist style and outfitted with Wi-Fi and
LAN internet connections, flat-screen TVs, rain showers, complimentary mini bars,
and other modern amenities. The new suites also have small meeting rooms,
Jacuzzis, and hybrid bicycles.
Offering tailored business solution, TS Suites can organized
meetings and conference events across five meeting rooms, two boardrooms, and a
VIP lounge. The hotel’s TS Café has a wide menu of delicious dishes. Guests are
also well placed to take advantage of the plethora of restaurants, cafes, and
specialty stores at the popular Town square mall, where live jazz and R&B
is performed every weekend on the atrium stage. (
JL. Hayam Wuruk No.6 Surabay, Indonesia; 62-31/563-1222;
tssuites.com)
