For many Australians with a new passport, they find Bali Indonesia very affordable and attractive, so here is our first-timers guide to Bali to help you book your dream holiday. Bali is one of the most visited destinations in Indonesia. It’s the most popular island for Australian travellers. Recently I was talking with a friend […]
If Bali is ‘calling your name’, then you might love to know that luxury travel experts offer great advice on why Bali Villas are becoming the more preferred accommodation choice by family travelers, rather than hotels and resorts. Having tried a myriad of accommodation types while on our single parent travel, we find ourselves echoing […]
Family Getaway in Bali If you are planning to jet off to Southeast Asia for a family vacation, Bali is the best choice – yes, it is time to consider a family getaway in Bali. Most of us think of Bali as a romantic escape. But, that’s not true! Bali, the Island of gods, is […]
It is not often we reach a 5-Star Resort where words fail me, but I must admit Banyan Tree Resort on Bintan Island, Indonesia has left me speechless. So after I give you a few facts about this lovely resort, I am going to let the ‘pictures tell a thousand words’ and let our photos […]
This morning we sadly left our resort behind on Batam Island and headed by taxi to a rather remote local ferry terminal on the far side of the island. Not speaking Indonesian and looking very ‘touristy’, we found all eyes were on us as we paddled through muddy puddles with our new Samsonite luggage. We buy […]
We’ve spent the last week in Batam and Bintan Islands Indonesia, and had a great time staying and visiting at quite a few properties. If you are heading to Batam or Bintan Indonesia, then check out our top ten list of hotels and resorts for your next family vacation. There are many recreational hotels and […]
Here we are – this is our 3rd time in Indonesia this year. Most Australians never venture past Bali Island, but we are on another ‘B’ island, Batam – which is just off the Singaporean coastline. Our last two nights have been at Harris Hotel Batam Centre where we have been quite busy – decking […]
We’ve just spent 4 glorious nights in Singapore when upon riding the Tiger Sky Tower on Sentosa Island on our first day there, we spied in the distance an Indonesian Island named Batam. Knowing how great Indonesia is for bargain shopping, we decided we wanted to go and stay over there for a couple of […]
School holidays seem to roll around so fast, and before you know it you have the kids at home all day long, bored silly, and begging you for some fun and excitement. So if you are looking for a great family friendly location, then I’d like to suggest Bali, Indonesia. (Personally, I think I’ve probably on […]
Ubud was once ‘just’ a tiny mountainside town in Bali, Indonesia. Nestled in lush green forests with a deep river ravine etched between the rolling hills and rice paddies, Ubud has now become a haven for tourists visiting Bali. Many travelers visit seeking peace, and serenity, and of course the traditional charm of the Balinese […]
Eating out involves a lot more than just getting a bite to eat. It isn’t just about the food. It isn’t just about the location. And it sure isn’t just about the price. So we went hunting, and we found what we believe to be the all-round best restaurant in Ubud. Here is why. Things […]
Pinch me. Am I awake? Walking into 5-star DaLa Spa is like walking in your own living dream. You are awake. You have to pinch yourself that it is real. Or is it? I wander through the tropical lush gardens of Alaya Ubud Resort, and from the first step inside, DaLa Spa exudes opulence. Where in the world am I? […]
