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Hotel: Obviously each to their own will find a shelter that best suits them. These are the places I stayed at and I’m glad I stayed at these places as I felt like a princess.
The Aston - Uluwatu
Monday morning we get up and enjoy our buffet breakfast at the Aston. This hotel is new and has only been around for two years. It’s quiet luxurious and modern. Great view of the coastline and in the far distance is Kuta and Seminyak. For two nights here, the Ashton is very affordable ($130 per night); which includes breakfast and endless Wi-Fi. If you want to stay away from the big touristy location, Uluwatu is a great escape. Depending on your bargaining skills (mine sucks) you can go to other places quiet cheap as the location is still quiet central still.
Villa Kalisat - Ubud
The things I would do to back to Villa Kalisat!! This location is magical. Entwine with the mountain and palm tree jungle, this villa is on the edge giving you a 180degree view of what is in front you. The Villa itself makes you feel like your in a Buddist dream and definitely feels like one of them postcard advertisement you see about the Bali villas. At also an affordable price ($150 per night), which includes breakfast and Wi-Fi, you get to relax and embrace the beautiful surrounding. At the bottom of the mountain is a river, if you ask the workers nicely, someone will take you to the bottom and you can enjoy a swim looking up into the mountains. Feeling nostalgic thinking back to it.
Astanya Kunti – Seminyak
This apartment was average. It did meet our requirement, as we wanted a kitchen to cook our own meal. The four of us had this massive two-room apartment to ourself. Our room was a fair bit away from the pool so we spent most our time locked in our room under the air conditioner, as we couldn’t be bothered with the 3 mins trip to the pool. For four people, this accommodation was really affordable, highly recommended it for families with little kids or groups.
Food:
Under Single Fin (forgot the name of restaurant) Our first Balinese meal was to die for. I am so obsessed with Nasi Goreng and getting to eat it authentically is what I’ve always imagined to do. In this aspect, authenticity is what we all should do and aim for; imitations aren’t always 100% right on the spot and won’t satisfy.
Although restaurants may serve food to our standard, myself personally feel in love with the street food and little fast food restaurants along the side of the road. For about $1.50-$2, you can get delicious fried rice, noodles and vegetables that will melt in your mouth. Some may feel uncomfortable with street food but let me tell you, I am still alive and didn't get sick once from street food.
Single Fin and Badang Badand Beach - Uluwatu
We came here with no plans aside from accommodation and notknowing much about the landscape/landmark of Bali. Using instagram as a guide to see the pretty places, we get a taxi (he ripped us off $20 for a 10 mins ride) to Single Fin and the surroundings. We were greeted by the locals with many endless smiles, some spoke to us wanting to know what nationality we were and overall they were just such beautiful and genuine people. We basically spent our whole day around Single Fin, enjoying the ocean view and surfers catching big waves around the cliff. We than headed to Badung Badung beach, which was a calmer beach/ocean with many market stalls full of beautiful and vibrant coloured materials.
Early morning paddleboarding, watching the sunrise! #sup #paddleboarding #islandlife #bali #holiday #guyswithtattoos #ocean #blue #morning (at Gili Trawangan Lombok) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6wc2PHJ0mB/?igshid=w193lsb6lvep
Bvlgari Hotels & Restaurants
Bvlgari Hotel Uluwatu Bali Indonesia
Bvlgari Ginza Shop and Restaurant Tokyo Japan
Bvlgari Hotel Milano Italy
Bvlgari Hotel London Opening Spring 2012 in Knightsbridge .
I had a lovely dinner in the Bvlgari Mialno's gorgeous garden, and I have visited the spectacular one in Bali. Seems that Bvlgari are doing a very good job with their hotels.
Shame they can't have an outdoor garden restaurant in London, Hyde Park is only across the street. Maybe they will do a roof terrace , the views would be beautiful.
All Photos Via http://www.bulgarihotels.com
Swimming Pools
Hotel Caruso Amalfi Coast Italy
Anantara Hotel Thailand
Tirta Ening Como Shambhala Estate Bali
Sol de Occidente Costa Careyes Mexico
Sol de Oriente Costa Careyes Mexico
Tuscany House via Architectural Digest
Wakanasa Como Shambhala Estate Bali
Pantai Lima Estate Bali
Villa in Key West Florida via Architectural Digest
Sonoma Valley California via Elle Decor
Ibiza House via Elle Decor
Venezuelan Villa via Elle Decor
Las Ventanas al Paraiso Cabo San Lucas
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Inspired by the rainy June day here in London , wishing I was swimming in one of these pools on a hot summers day.
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http://www.hotelcaruso.com
http://www.pantailima.com/
http://www.cse.como.bz/
http://www.lasventanas.com/
http://www.anantara.com/
http://www.architecturaldigest.com
http://www.elledecor.com/