Discover the Island
Whether you stay for the beach escape or venture further,
here are the places we love and recommend.
Jimbaran
south of Bali
known for
Calm beaches, traditional fishing villages, fresh seafood
Where to stay
Balquisse Heritage Hotel, Four Seasons Resort, Intercontinental
Where to dine
Balique (our family restaurant), L’Osteria, Menega right on the beach
Beach club
Sundara
JIMBARAN
south of Bali
Uluwatu
south of Bali
known for
Cliffside views, surf, sacred temples, Kecak dance
Where to stay
Alila Villas, Bvlgari, Aman Villas, Private Villas
Where to dine
Yuki, The Warung, La Baracca
Beach club
Blue Karma, Ulu Cliffhouse, Savaya
ULUWATU
south of Bali
Seminyak
central Bali
known for
STYLE, DESIGN, DINING, NIGHTLIFE
Where to stay
POTATO HEAD, THE LEGIAN
Where to dine
BAMBU, LA LUCCIOLA, MAMASAN, JOHN HARDY
Beach club
POTATO HEAD
SEMINYAK
central Bali
Canggu
central Bali
known for
SURF CULTURE, CAFÉS, YOUTHFUL ENERGY
Where to stay
COMO UMA, THE SLOW
Where to dine
YEMA KITCHEN (SHAHINAZ’S SOULFUL RESTAURANT), YUKI, MASON’S, NUMERO QUATTRO, LONGTIME, MEIMEI
TO DO
SUNSET AT ECHO BEACH, MASSAGE AT COZY, BEACH CLUB DAY AT LA BRISA OR THE LAWN
CANGGU
central Bali
Our Places in the Area
Whether you stay for the beach escape or venture further,
here are the places we love and recommend.
Yema Kitchen
Shahinaz’s soulful restaurant
Balquisse Living Boutique
Zohra’s interior design curated boutique
Brands We Love (to shop)
Ubud
north of Bali
known for
Arts, temples, rice terraces, healing
Where to stay
Como, Aman, Alaya, Bambu Indah
Where to dine
Rusters (our favorite for coffee and breakfast), Locavore, Melali
TO DO
Visit Jati Luwih & Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Sacred Monkey Forest
UBUD
north of Bali
Amed
north of Bali
known for
Tranquility, diving, volcano views
Where to stay
Private villas via Airbnb or Booking.com
Where to dine
Local eatery
TO DO
Sunrise trek to Mount Batur, snorkel the Japanese shipwreck
AMED
north of Bali
Island Extensions
Nusa Penida
a continuity of Bali
known for
Dramatic cliffs and pristine water
Where to stay
Raja Lima, Villa Sowilo (owned by close family friends)
Where to dine
Ideally from your hotel or within local proximity
TO DO
Kelingking Beach, Diamond Beach, snorkel with manta rays
Nusa Penida
a continuity of Bali
Beyond Bali – Indonesian Archipelago
Lombok
Quiet, spiritual, and surf-friendly
Lombok
Quiet, spiritual, and surf-friendly
Gili Islands
Peaceful, car-free (Gili Meno for quiet, Gili Air for balance)
Gili Islands
Peaceful, car-free (Gili Meno for quiet, Gili Air for balance)
Sumba
Remote, raw beauty (Sanubari, Cap Karoso)
Sumba
Remote, raw beauty (Sanubari, Cap Karoso)
Komodo Islands
Sail through ancient islands, see dragons, snorkel pink beaches
Komodo Islands
Sail through ancient islands, see dragons, snorkel pink beaches