Perfect (villa for surfers or honeymooners!)

Very simple but well designed villa with a view to die for – perfect for visitors who enjoy privacy and relaxed outdoor living well away from other tourists.
The “Uluwatu Surf Villas” are only minutes away from the famous Uluwatu temple, the TIDES restaurant, and many legendary surf spots (only recommended for experts). Bali’s best “secret” beaches are nearby, but it takes only 25 minutes to Jimbaran or Nusa Dua, 40 minutes to the airport, and 50 to 60 minutes to Kuta and Sanur (you have your own car with driver during your whole stay).

Location
The location on the “Bukit” (hill) on the Southern peninsula usually guarantees also sunny days even when it’s raining in most parts of Bali.

The Villa
The villa features a traditional thatched roof, coconut pillars, and large folding glass doors to take full advantage of the spectacular view. There are one master bedroom and two guest bedrooms each with en suite bathrooms, a spacious living and dining room with a modern open-plan kitchen, a small 16 ft./4.80 meter long swimming pool, and an open “Bale” (thatched pavilion) with comfortable planter’s chairs next to the pool. Bedrooms and living areas are simple but comfortably furnished and decorated.
The open-plan living/dining room is furnished with a dining table for 6 to 8 guests and built-in sofas with cushions. Ceiling fans and large folding doors opening to the terrace and pool guarantee permanent ventilation. Outdoors on the covered terrace and in the Bale are four deck chairs, four comfortable planter’s chairs, and a garden table with six chairs for romantic meals under the stars.

Bedrooms
The master bedroom has a king-size bed, one of the smaller guest bedroom has a double bed, the other twin beds. The master bedroom and the guest bedrooms have air-conditioning, ceiling fans and large folding doors opening up to the terrace and swimming pool and enjoy a great view over the sea. Each bedroom has its own open-air bathroom with sink and shower.
Kitchen and Services
The modern kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, stove, oven, micro wave, blender, refrigerator, crockery, cutlery, etc. The well-trained house staff lives on-site and nearby and includes a maid and house boy to clean and handle your laundry, gardener, security guards, and a cook to prepare delicious Indonesian and Western meals. There are also two mountain bikes for guests to explore the neighborhood.
Your personal Butler will take care of all your arrangements from planning meals, serving your afternoon tea, and arranging parties in your villa to visiting attractions, going shopping or organizing other activities and is available around the clock.

A free massage is part of the service, and additional in-house Spa and beauty treatments are available at nominal cost (see details below). Your air-conditioned car with a reliable driver is included in the rate and at your service whenever needed.
Facilities:
* Small private swimming pool
* Satellite TV with many international news,
sports and movie channels
* Stereo system, CD player and DVD player
* IDD telephone and fax machine
* Dial-up Internet access
* Personal electronic safe
* Two mountain bikes
* Free in-house laundry
* Personal Butler to take care of ALL your
requirements.
* Full-time cook, maid, houseboy
* Massage and spa/beauty treatments
* Free air-conditioned car with driver

Lake Toba (a Heaven on Earth Beauty)

Lake Toba is a large lake, 100 km long and 30 km wide, in the middle of the northern part of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, Indonesia. When you see it you will probably be amazed of its natural beauty and lovely landscapes, but do not forget how it was formed in the past. The enormous inland lake has a history spoken of in local myths, but the true story of Toba and how this enormous inland lake evolved, lies in knowing the story of its Toba volcano.

In 1949 the Dutch geologist Rein van Bemmelen reported that Lake Toba was surrounded by a layer of ignimbrite rocks, and that it was a large volcanic caldera. Later researchers found rhyolite ash similar to that in the ignimbrite around Toba (now called Young Toba Tuff to distinguish it from layers deposited in previous explosions) in Malaysia and India, 3000 km away. Oceanographers discovered Toba ash, with its characteristic chemical “fingerprint”, on the floor of the eastern Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal.

 The Toba eruption occurred at what is now Lake Toba about 75 000 years ago. It had an estimated Volcanic Explosivity Index of 8 (which is known as mega-colossal), making it possibly the largest volcanic eruption within the last two million years. According to the researches made by Bill Rose and Craig Chesner of Michigan Technological University the total amount of erupted material was about 2800 cubic km (670 cubic miles) — around 2000 cubic kilometres of ignimbrite that flowed over the ground and around 800 cubic kilometres that fell as ash, with the wind blowing most of it to the west. By contrast, the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in United States ejected around 1 cubic km of material, whilst the largest volcanic eruption in historic times, at Mount Tambora in 1815, emitted the equivalent of around 100 cubic kilometres of dense rock and created the “Year Without a Summer” as far away as North America.

To give an idea of its magnitude, consider that although the eruption took place in Indonesia, it deposited an ash layer approximately 15 cm (6 in) thick over the entire Indian subcontinent; at one site in central India, the Toba ash layer today is up to 6 m (20 feet) thick and parts of Malaysia were covered with 9 m of ashfall. In addition it has been calculated that an amount of 1010 metric tons of sulphuric acid was ejected into the atmosphere by the event, causing acid rain fallout.
The subsequent collapse formed a caldera that, after filling with water, created Lake Toba. The island in the southern part of the lake is formed by a resurgent volcanic dome.

The Lake Toba is definetely a place to visit if you are in Indonesia. The main nearest to the lake town is Parapat, which is about 4 hours by car from Medan (4-6 hours by public bus). Local transportation around the lake takes the form of boats (cheaper, school boats with limited schedules and more expensive public boats that operate throughout the day). You can also hire a motorcycle for a day or two and get out and about (Rp.50,0000 per day inclusive of 4 litres of petrol). There are no police checking licences and there is not much traffic – just watch out for the big trucks, buses and diabolical bridges. A good journey to take on a motorcycle would be to travel North from Tuk Tuk around to the western shore, stopping at the tourist sites along the way such as the many and varied traditional houses. Motorcycles are almost always semi-automatic meaning there is no need to use a clutch to change the foot-operated gears.

Tabo Cottages is the most luxurious accommodation on the island. Prices start at around Rp.120,000 per night and climb up from there. The rooms are very clean and quite modern by Sumateran standards. Internet is available from the family’s computer for a nominal rate and the western-styled food served in the restaurant is very good.

You can eat at Jenny’s Restaurant on Samosir Island, Tuk Tuk. There is only one or two roads in Tuk Tuk, so simply ask for Jenny’s. Jenny and her husband Rinto run the very simple but cozy restaurant with view on the wonderful lake Toba. You will notice that every day the table cloth are being changed, a usually rare to find nicety and convenience. The curry is delicious. A must-try is the fresh lake-fish, steamed or grilled. Even western food like Schnitzel (breaded pork or chicken chop pan fried) is very good. For dessert try the fresh papaya that grows in the back-yard or a golden-brown banana pancake with chocolate sauce and a sprinkle of coconut. Once all the guests in the small place with only about 5 tables are fed and happy, Rinto will take the guitar from the wall and entertain his patrons. When he is singing old Batak songs about earlier times and you listen to the guitar tunes and his melancholic voice, your eyes wander over the lake and you feel like never leaving Samosir again.
A journey to Lake Toba will be definetely a great travel exprerience for you!

Karma Kandara Resort (a holistic destination bountiful)

Perched atop a barren rock in Bukit Peninsula, a mere 20 min drive from Bali Airport, Karma Kandara Resort is a holistic destination bountiful with incredible experiences. The property features a wide choice of luxury Bali villas and accompanying amenities that redefine first class – bridges, stone walkways and little paths meander through vivid tropical gardens connecting 46 expansive private beach villa residences, along with the luxury villa resort’s exceptional facilities.

Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, while the living rooms of our Bali villas are open plan, comprising fully equipped kitchens, lounge and dining areas. Decor evokes an uncluttered Mediterranean ambiance, with richly upholstered accented with local artworks and antique artifacts. Guests at the four-star Karma Kandara get to enjoy 24-hour reception services, airport transfers, banqueting facilities, cooking classes, spa treatments, a library, bar lounge, club grill, and in-room safes, internet service, and pool access.

Karma Kandara Resort has won an award for “Best Development in Indonesia” at Asia Pacific Property Awards in 2009. The Karma Spa is perched dramatically on a shoulder of rock overlooking the ocean. Guests can choose from a select menu of treatments, delivered by highly experienced therapists drawing on Holistic and Balinese healing traditions.

Bali Island (For upscale traveler)

Located in Ubud Bali, Komaneka Resort is designed in contemporary Balinese style. Considered as a sophisticated and contemporary lifestyle destination, Komaneka Resort is carefully created to fulfill upscale travelers expectation for a comfortable stay. Surrounded by natural Ubud’s beauty, the resort offers you elegant villas, each with its private pool.

The resort comprises 10 elegant villas, each with a 12-metre private swimming pool, and 34 spacious suites. Bisma Residence with three bedroom pool villa, two bedroom pool villa, family pool villa, and one bedroom villa. The staff are always respond promptly and discreetly to meet everything the guests need. There is a luxurious spa consists of 4 single treatment villas and 2 double treatment villas, a hot Jacuzzi and a steam room offering traditional Indonesian beauty and massage treatments.

There is also a fine dining restaurant, with a capacity for 90 persons, specializing in contemporary Indonesian and international cuisine, a lobby bar, and a pool bar which serves light lunches and is perfect for early evening aperitifs. Other facilities at the resort include a boutique and gift shop, free wireless internet connection, a convention hall, a gym centre, and a 500-metre jogging track.

Four Seasons (offers its guest an idyllic getaway)

If you have taste of a high class level like Hollywood celebrities – this is your place. Perched on top of a cliff above a beautiful beach with one of the most spectacular views of the ocean, the Four Seasons resort offers its guest an idyllic getaway on the southern part of the island of Bali. Built in traditional Balinese style with crafts, antique artifacts and exotic fabrics typical of the island, Four Seasons Resort Bali awaits you to enjoy your luxury holiday at the idyllic Bali Getaway.

To enter the hotel you need to walk along a wooden bridge to a massive lotus pond, under which the main part of the hotel is situated. Four Seasons Bali features147 beautifully appointed villas and seven private residences. All villas feature walled tropical gardens, private plunge pools, fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, premium bedding, wired and wireless Internet access for a fee, an twice-daily housekeeping.

Guests of the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay can enjoy a private beach, which is just steps away. A number of waterfront activities and water sports are available for guest use. A resort style accommodation offering a variety of modern amenities including thirty five acres of gardens; four restaurants, serving a number of delicious Asian dishes; two outdoor pools, overlooking the ocean; a spa, which features some of the best treatments; a tour desk; a hair salon; a currency exchange facility; a fitness centre and tennis court; and a cooking school, where one can learn the secrets of Balinese cuisine. Prices range from U.S $680 to $1,815 per night.