Enjoy Your Own Private Villa And Pool At This Luxury Boutique Bali Resort

17.10.2023 - 21:39 / forbes.com

Dancing palms, lush hilly landscapes, and sunrises worth getting up for are not the only reasons to visit Ubud, a hippie-friendly destination in Bali made popular by Elizabeth Gilbert’s best-selling book, Eat Pray Love, and the blockbuster movie with the same name, starring Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem.

It’s true: You can explore Tegalalang Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; shop at Pasar Seni (Ubud Art Market), the lively bazaar situated across from Ubud Palace; visit plenty of sacred water temples; and pedal a bicycle through enchanting villages. And when you’ve developed a voracious appetite, you won’t have trouble finding a snug café or health-giving eatery to whittle away the day amongst a kaleidoscope of hues and incense-heavy aromas.

Yes, there’s plenty to do in Ubud and while here you’ll need a place to rest your head—ideally one that allows for stillness and serenity, away from the hubbub of Ubud’s energetic streets.

For a family owned and operated luxury stay, look no further than Viceroy Bali. This eye-pleasing boutique 40 villa retreat is well located in Ubud, minutes from all of the top charms and sites that you’ll surely have on your travel itinerary. Each with its own private infinity pool, opulent décor, and comfy lounge area, accommodations here are, in fact, hard to leave.

When you’re well rested and keen to dine, however, you’ll have two Instagram-worthy options. CasCades Restaurant, picture-perfect with a stellar jungle view, utilizes fresh herbs and vegetables, which are plucked straight from the onsite garden and greenhouse, making each meal delectable. Not to be missed, order The Royal Rijsttafel, an authentic spice-forward Balinese tasting menu.

The second option, Aperitif Restaurant and Bar, is a fine dining opportunity that you have to experience to believe. From the exquisite lunch and dinner menus to the innovative cocktail program, the ambient vibe here is unlike anywhere else. Beyond dinner, you can tap your toe to live music; indulge in an exclusive cocktail masterclass, led by a mustachioed and debonair mixologist; play a round of pool; chew on a cigar; and relax into your vacation with all of the pomp and circumstance of a bewitching era gone by.

The magic of Viceroy Bali goes far and beyond the lavish lodgings, superb dining possibilities, and special offerings like Balinese massages at Akoya Spa, private poolside candlelight dinners, and instruction on how to make a Balinese offering. It’s the amiable staff that really sets this property apart from others. The interactions you’ll have in the restaurants, near the swimming pool, or in the gym will likely feel so genuine and sincere that you’ll leave with a zing of woe when you have to say farewell.

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