A HONEYMOON IN BALI: PASSION AND PARADISE
In this unique exotic land, a honeymoon in Bali is sure to result in a complete sense of serenity and spiritual renewal for both bride and groom.
Why honeymoon here
Honeymooning in Bali is a holistically enlightening experience. On this island, unaltered natural beauty surrounds unique town centers bursting with art and iconic displays of a colorful history. In addition, the area boasts some of the finest resorts and spas in the region to entice couples with magnificent accommodations. Local customs abound while ancient traditions radiate from architecture from another era; a very welcoming people invite lovers to experience their way of life on this, the Island of the Gods.
Fairytale Outings
Sail Away… There’s nothing quite like taking to the ocean and sailing away into the distant horizon and Pulau Luxury Charters – Bali’s premier, luxury yacht and powerboat company – is designed for doing just that. Every cruise is totally customised by you, from the amount of time you’d like to sail away for, from day cruises all the way up to five full days at sea, to the ocean excursions, on–board amenities and island destinations to visit, all the while maintaining absolute privacy and discretion for you and your beloved.
The private honeymoon charters in particular offer endless romantic hours cruising the archipelago and visiting secluded beaches off the beaten track. Swim, snorkel and dive in isolated privacy and visit exclusive moorings off Bali with all the panache and comfort of a floating villa. Lounge on your own inflatable pontoon raft and sail into the moonlight with the stars twinkling down on the sea. And if you can’t bear the thought of disembarking at the end of the day, spend the night in the five-star cabins and rise with a romantic breakfast on the sun-soaked deck.
Pulau Luxury Charters
PT Aqua Prince Lestari, Jalan Bumbak, Gg Pulau
Bali, Umalas, Indonesia
T: (+62) 361 847 6757
E: pulaudc@pulaugroup.com
www.pulauluxurycharters.com
Go Wild
Couples wanting to spice up the romance with the thrill of the wild should head to the hills of Ubud to the Elephant Safari Park & Lodge. From atop a Sumatran elephant, you and your loved one will be chauffeured
around the mysterious safari park before treating your trunked chum to a bath and some hand-fed lunch.
Once you bid farewell to Nelly the Elephant, the Safari Park can then arrange for more wild excitement at the neighbouring, and highly spiritual, Ayung River, where you can learn to kayak or whizz down the rapids in a raft. If you’d prefer to bring the excitement down a notch after such an action-packed day, there are also cycling and trekking tours that wind through the rice fields and along the majestic river banks, with perfect
picnic spots shaded by tropical palms.
Elephant Safari Park & Lodge
Jalan Elephant Park Taro, Taro Village,
Tegallalang, Ubud, Bali 80561, Indonesia
T: (+62) 361 898 8888
E: info@elephantsafariparklodge.com
www.elephantsafariparklodge.com
Take a Splash
Established from fairytale romance itself, Bali Jet Set Dive & Marine Sports in Nusa Dua is Bali’s most exclusive water sports centre for fun-loving couples, owned and run by a husband and wife duo who met while they themselves were indulging in some water sports action. As the only dive and water sports centre offering private-only excursions, you and your new spouse are guaranteed a one-on-one romantic experience from start to finish. Explore a rich coral reef hand-in-hand, learn to jet ski, water ski or fly high on the flying fish, or simply kick back on one of the luxury power boats for an afternoon of five-star dolphin watching.
Bali Jet Set Dive & Marine Sports
Jalan Setra Gandamayu, West Beach, Tanjung Benoa, Bali, Indonesia
T: (+62) 361 772 518
E: sales@jetsetmarine.com
www.jetsetmarine.com
Lover’s Retreats
Tanah Gajah translates as “Elephant Realm” in English and upon entering the resort it is easy to see why: a massive statue of Ganesha protects the entrance to the estate, stone elephant heads emerge from green overgrowth streaming water from their trunks and tiny winged elephants soar above guests in the lobby like so many cherubim. The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah is indeed its own realm – newlyweds looking for a complete escape will surely find it here in this dominion of nature, relaxation and harmony. As swans drift silently over the calm waters of the resort’s central lake, couples are taken to their private villas that have already been intimately prepared by personal butlers. A warm bath topped with flower petals awaits in a semi-outdoor bathtub, while a back gate opens the couple’s private infinity pool to serene views of the rice fields beyond.
Afterwards, newlyweds can visit the spectacular spa, located next to a tranquil lotus pond, where their therapists will usher them into a state of deep relaxation. A fine-dining experience in the aptly named eatery, The Restaurant, is highly recommended. The extremely talented executive chef combines locally sourced ingredients, many of which are grown in the Chedi Club gardens or harvested from the club’s rice fields, to produce highly modern dishes. Surrounded on three sides by tended rice fields, couples will delight in the undeniably romantic scenery. If their timing is right, honeymooners can have an intimate dinner watching a spectacular sunset; as the sunlight dims, lights flicker on in the fields and the air is filled with the sounds of nature.
The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah
Jalan Goa Gajah, Tengkulak Kaja
Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
T: (+62) 361 975 685
E: reservation@thechediclububud.com
www.ghmhotels.com/en/tanah-gajah
At the heart of Bali’s most popular destination for the stylish and the trend-setting, there are countless options for fine dining, brunch and shopping all within walking distance of the resort. Newlyweds can explore trendy milieus teeming with upscale venues and a thriving nightlife, but aside from its central location, there is so much more for couples to love about Peppers Seminyak. Newlyweds will be sure to enjoy this resort’s unabashed dedication to nurturing the flame of romance. The enthusiastic team of professionals will prepare a truly magical romantic experience in one of the fabled villas.
These heart-stopping accommodations range from one to five bedrooms, each featuring its own private pool, sundeck and large poolside pavillion. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens overflowing with tropical bouquets, these villas promise an unequivocally private escape. A cooling welcome drink and sumptuous flower bath awaits honeymooners in their totally enclosed open-air living space. Couples are invited to their own world of outright privacy, interrupted only when they call their personal butler, or request a delicious in-villa breakfast basket.
Just a few steps away from the villas is the all-inclusive spa at Peppers Seminyak. Offering a wide range of rejuvenating massages, the experts at Peppers will help every tension to melt away. Additionally, The Spa offers yoga, meditation, cooking and lifestyle progmeas to ensure every guest leaves feeling their absolute best. Delectable treats can be sampled at their acclaimed eatery, The Laneway Restaurant. Peppers also offers a great place to have an intimate meal with an excellent view of the sun dancing on the cool reflective waters of the stunning outdoor pool. Here, flavours from all over the world come together in all-natural
ingredients and make their way onto delicately presented plates. After dinner, honeymooners will be thrilled to know that the resort is only walking distance from a beautiful beach sunset where the pristine sun-dappled sea reflects deep red rays.
Peppers Seminyak
Jalan Pura Telaga Waja, Petitenget, Seminyak
Bali 80361, Indonesia
T: (+62) 361 730 333
E: info@peppersseminyak.com
www.peppersseminyak.com
His & Her Spa Treatments
The Bali Botanica Day Spa, located in Ubud, offers couples a comprehensive escape package. This half-day, all inclusive treatment begins with the couple being chauffeured from their resort, directly to the spa where an entirely new level of serenity awaits. With a peaceful view of the surrounding rainforest and the pure gentle waters of a flowing creek below, a side-by-side Balinese massage begins, removing the tensions of
the outside world. Couples then soak together in an intimate exfoliating flower bath where pink and red petals float to the surface, intensifying the romance.
Bali Botanica Day Spa
Jalan Sanggingan, Ubud Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
T: (+62) 361 976 739
E: info@balibotanica.com
www.balibotanica.com
Prana Spa capitalizes on its uniquely Middle Eastern flair, making couples feel like royalty as they are lavished in one of Prana’s luxurious private suites. They can relax among a multitude of plush pillows and adornments from around the world, enjoying a bottle of champagne and canapés while preparing for the spa journey to begin. Twenty-four-karat-gold-infused oils and the highest quality Persian rose water are used in two simultaneous, but different, massages designed to satisfy the unique needs of both men and women. Afterwards newlyweds will receive private instruction in the exotic secrets of Kama Sutra to bring them into an even deeper state of complete relaxation. Finally, couples are left to enjoy a romantic bath together infused with mystical herbs and natural aphrodisiacs.
Prana Spa
Jalan Kunti, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia 80261
T: (+62) 361 730 840
E: spares@pranaspabali.com
www.pranaspabali.com
Romantic Dining
Not only a helplessly romantic beachfront venue for an elegant honeymoon feast, Kayuputi is the multi-award-winning speciality restaurant at the esteemed St. Regis Bali Resort and a beacon of the culinary scene in Bali. Just footsteps from the ocean and draped from floor to ceiling in brilliant white hues, Kayuputi is renowned for its premium Asian-influenced haute cuisine served up amidst an unrivalled vista. For a quintessential couple’s appetiser, try the famed selection of Fine De Claire Oysters, followed by Chef Agung Gede’s signature Tataki of Yellow Fin Tuna. Then on Sunday, reserve one of the most romantic beachside cabanas on the island for the famed Astor Diamond Champagne brunch and toast your dreamy Bali honeymoon.
Kayuputi
St. Regis Bali Kawasan Pariwisata, Nusa Dua Lot
S6, PO Box 44, Nusa Dua, Bali 80363
T: (+62) 361 300 6786
E: kayuputi.bali@stregis.com
www.kayuputirestaurant.com
Few restaurants on the island cater specifically to romancing couples and newlyweds, let alone to the luxurious and unique levels of Tirtha Dining in Uluwatu. The cliffside setting of this specialty restaurant is enough to make you weak at the knees, with elevated, oceanfront views stretching the full width and breadth of the panoramic horizon. It is here, many metres above the crashing surf and jagged cliff face, that a very special and very romantic dining experience awaits. Especially for couples, a private “floating” table sits in the middle of a gently rippling infinity pool, totally al fresco beneath the glittering starry sky. Opt for the multi-course degustation menus and this dining experience is one you won’t soon forget.
Tirtha Dining
Jalan Uluwatu, Banjar Dinas Karang Boma
Pecatu, Bali 80364, Indonesia
T: (+62) 82 8361 1111
E: info@tirthadining.com
www.tirthadining.net
If you’re looking to add a more lively atmosphere to your romantic dinner, El Kabron, perched 50 metres above sea level on the cliffs of Uluwatu, is a funky, vibrant and totally breathtaking Spanish restaurant with some of the most secluded sunset views on the Island of the Gods. With modern Mediterranean decor, a truly Spanish ambiance and uninterrupted 180° views of the Indian Ocean, El Kabron is not only a great spot for a romantic dinner, but somewhere where you’ll want to stay for pre- and post-dinner drinks, too.
El Kabron Spanish Restaurant & Cliff Club
Jalan Pantai Cemongkak, Pecatu, Bali 80571, Indonesia
T: (+62) 85100 803416
www.elkabron.com
