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

the Whitsundays (the beauty in peace )

Located amidst the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays lies Peppers Palm Bay, an intimate and secluded tropical retreat. With only 21 waterfront bures, cabins and bungalows, here you can enjoy the beauty of the Whitsundays in peace. From the hammock of your private balcony, look out across the water at uninterrupted views of other Whitsunday Isles. Pack a gourmet picnic lunch and speed off in your own boat to discover the secluded beaches of Long Island’s National Park. Grab a snorkel and explore the underwater world of the reef. If you want to experience the charms of the Whitsundays without the crowds, then Peppers Palm Bay is for you. accommodation

Nestled amongst swaying palms fringing a private beach and lapped by the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays, lies Peppers Palm Bay, a private, intimate and secluded hideaway. Guest accommodation is housed in 21 freestanding, elegantly appointed bungalows, bures and cabins, all leading directly onto the sandy beach. From the hammock on your private balcony, you’ll have uninterrupted views across the water to other distant Whitsunday isles. Peppers Palm Bay’s difference is distinguished by the things it lacks; there are no televisions or telephones in any of the guestrooms. Cabin: standard rooms with private balcony and an ensuite bathroom. Queen bed. Room capacity 2.

Bures: deluxe rooms with private balcony, lounge and a ensuite bathroom. Queen bed. Room capacity 2. Bungalows: The Bungalows are suites. Each bungalow contains a queen bed, a day bed, a large bathroom and separate living area.

Room facilities include: private balconies with their own hammock,pitched roof with ceiling fans bathrooms,mini bar,ironing facilities,hairdryers,air conditioning,coffee and tea making facilities
Dining

The ever-changing menu offers contemporary Australian dishes and features the freshest ingredients and some of the best cuisine you’ll find in the Whitsundays.
Dinner is served on the terrace of the signature restaurant ‘La Riviera’ or you can arrange an intimate candlelit dinner on your private balcony.
Breakfast: Continental style breakfast served in La Rivera or on guests’ private balcony
Lunch: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Afternoon Tea: 2.00pm – 5.00pm (served poolside)
Dinner: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
facilities

Swimming pool,heated spa,use of canoes and paddle skis floodlit,tennis court,entertainment room with theatre style,seating and surround sound endota,day spa

Activities
There is no better place to relax and unwind than sitting in the beach hut watching yet another magical sunset or in the Pandanus bar for pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap. Laze by the stunning swimming pool or in the heated spa, sipping on a refreshing cocktail, listening to the tropical breeze play with the waterfall. The lure of indulging in the fine art of doing nothing at all is difficult to resist, but if the mood is slightly more adventurous you have many options.
explore Long Island,golf at Laguna Whitsundays,scenic flight,great barrier reef tour,visit neighbouring islands
getting there
Fly into Hamilton Island Airport and transfer by helicopter or boat launch to Shute Harbour, then by direct ferry to Peppers Palm Bay on Long Island.
Alternatively you can fly into Proserpine Airport on the Mainland and transfer by helicopter or seaplane direct to Palm Bay or by bus, taxi, or private car limousine to Shute Harbour and then direct by ferry to Peppers Palm Bay.
additional information

Rates: are per room per night, in Australian Dollars and include GST
Rates include: continental breakfast daily and use of non motorised watercraft
Children: Peppers Palm Bay does not actively encourage children. All children are charged at the applicable full adult rate
Serviced: daily
Check in: 2.00pm. Check out: 10.00am.
Reception hours: 7.00am – 6.00pm
Address: Long Island, Whitsundays, Queensland Islands, Great Barrier Reef

Bantayan Island (one fantastic and relaxing place )

See the atmosphere of one really beautifull Philippine beach scene. From the photo it looks like one fantastic and relaxing place where you will chill out for sure.Bantayan Island is an island in the Philippines located at the western portion of the northern tip of Cebu. The island can be reached by ferry from Hagnaya Wharf in San Remigio, Cebu, or from Cebu City, or from Cadiz City in Negros Occidental.

The Rimondi Grand Hotel and Resort (an excellent point to explore)

The Rimondi Grand Hotel and Resort is located in a serene and exclusive setting on a hilltop of an Olive Tree plantation. Overlooking the Agean Sea, this 4 star deluxe hotel is one of the best hotels on Crete. Situated in the coastal Stavromenos village and near the Venetian town of Rethymno, the hotel’s location guarantees you a tranquil and peaceful vacation.

This luxury all-suites vacation village, offer spacious accommodation ranging from studios, 1 bedroom suites, 2 bedrooms suites with private pools to 3 bedroom suites, all with private balcony. The spacious rooms, suites and villas at Rimondi Grand come with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, blackout curtains, telephone, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, and safe. Some units include a fully equipped kitchen or a private pool. Wi-Fi is available in public area. Hotel Rooms: 122.Prices start from 94 euro.

The Rimondi Grill restaurant serves authentic Cretan Cuisine, as well as international famous dishes and includes a wide selection of domestic wines. The facilities and services include an outdoor pool and indoor pool, spa treatments, kids club 24 h reception, concierge service, gift shop, lounge bar, event facilities, conference rooms, sun terrace with a pool bar and gardens.

Nannai Beach Resort (he perfect spot for romantic getaways)

Located just 54 km from Recife and 8 Km from Porto de Galinhas, Brazil, the Nannai Beach Resort is the perfect spot for romantic getaways and honeymoons because of its spectacular landscape, amazing views, serene atmosphere and comfortable luxury. Covers an area of over 6,000 square meters, the exotic resort provides comfort and luxury in harmony with the surrounding natural environment. Photos: http://luxatic.com/

This alluring Brazilian resort is equipped with 42 apartments and 49 bungalows all constructing the sense of a natural reserve adorned with modern luxury details. The interior and exterior design of the resort focuses on the use of natural materials such as wood and ornamental plants to combine refinement with organic charm. All of the accommodations are equipped with a private veranda, a swimming pool, a 29” TV, a DVD player, air-conditioning, a clock-radio, a private bathroom, a hair dryer, a telephone, a mini-bar, and an electronic safe.

To ensure their guests’ entertainment, the Nannai Beach Resort has a restaurant serves regional cuisine and features a large selection of fine wines, a poolside bar and a bar-lounge next to the restaurant, tennis court, games room, library, cyber café, fitness center, sauna, and shopping facilities. The resort provides a variety of activities, including a large pool with a volleyball court, Jacuzzis, a beach soccer field, a beach volleyball court, aquatic sports (kayaks, snorkelling and boat trips), water aerobics and dance classes. There is also a heli-pad, water sports equipment and dune buggies for rent.

The spellbinding Santorini Island (the perfect place for your romantic getaway)

Sitting on the cliff of the Caldera, Tholos Resort is nestled in the wonderful area of Imerovigli on the island of Santorini – considered as one of the most beautiful villages on the island. Built in 2006 and boasting panoramic views of the sea, this exclusive resort comprises 2 buildings of typical Cycladic architecture. Nearby points of interest include: Naval and Archaeological Museums, Petros M. Nomikos Conference Centre, Museum of Prehistoric Thira and Catholic Cathedral.

Overlooking the sea, this Santorini resort offers only 12 guestrooms. The air-conditioned guestrooms rooms include separate sitting areas, desks and balconies with spectacular sea views. All rooms feature complimentary wired high-speed and wireless Internet access, satellite television, refrigerators, direct-dial phones, safes and bathrooms equipped with bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Room service is available during limited hours.

Tholos Resort offers numerous amenities, such as an outdoor swimming pool with poolside bar where guest guests can relax with a coffee, soft drink or cocktail, 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities and fantastic restaurant with ocean view where guests can savour while they enjoy lunch and dinner. Spa amenities include massage/treatment rooms and beauty services.

Coco Palm Bodu Hithi Resort (One of best paradise for your great holiday )

Situated on the private island of Bodu Hithi in the North Male’ Atoll, only a 40 minute boat drive on the beautiful clear, turquoise waters from Male‘ International Airport, the Coco Palm Bodu Hithi Resort is one of a great holiday resort choice for you if you want to spend your holiday. Rich in vegetation with naturally designed sandy walkways and coconut trees, white sandy beaches and turquoise seas, the island is enchanting for even the most discerning of guests.

The private island of Bodu Hithi in the North Malé Atoll is a majestic island paradise resort hideaway in an enchanting setting, where creature comforts blend stylishly with a lush natural environment. This new luxurious hotel in the Coco Collection affords guests an exclusive lifestyle in a luxurious retreat. The Bodu Hithi Resort has 100 villa that you can choose, each displays a luxuriously and contemporary design merged with traditional influences and welcoming interior.

The resort offers a wealth of stunning natural attractions. Activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, water skiing and fishing. During the daytime take a dip in the infinity pool and spoil yourself at the over-water Coco Spa; space of indulgence and relaxation offering an array of treatments, a Yoga pavilion and Tai Chi classes. Prices start from US $ 679 per night. For more photos click here.

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.

Atauro Island (is a wonderful spiritual place)

Atauro Island is a wonderful spiritual place situated almost at the end of the world, to be more specific it lies on the extinct Wetar segment, 25km north of Dili, East Timor. Its lush mountain interior hemmed by uninterrupted beach and coral reef. This is pure escapism: you’re free to do a lot or a little, with excellent walking trails and snorkelling opportunities (off the pier at Beloi and in front of Tua Koin), and seemingly endless beaches to prop on and watch passing outriggers.

Atauro’s isolation made it a natural prison, and it’s been used by both the Portuguese and Indonesian governments as a place of exile. The community today comprises around 8000 people, mostly subsistence fishers and farmers, living in a few villages spread across the island. The main centres are along the east coast: Makili (a carving centre), Vila (with leafy lanes and a few colonial vestiges) and Beloi (where the public ferry docks), with Macadade in the mountains. However, you truly adventure will begin of you take take the 90 minute trip via Water taxi from Dili Harbour to Atauro across the 30 km Wetar Straight. You may see dolphins in the water taxi as you head to Atauro. Upon arrival at Atauro, you will be greeted by joyful Timorese smiles of the locals. The boat will drop you off right at your accommodation, in most cases situated right on the beach.

Relax on the beach or in a hammock and soak-up the glorious views of the crystal clear water. As I mentioned in the upper lines snorkelling is a must, so find those superb coral reefs that extend along most of the northern stretch of the west coast of the island and dive into the water with grace!

If you wish, stroll through the villages sitting on the coast around the island, including Vila, the biggest village with an underground prison that was built by the Portuguese. On Fridays, you will find a local market where the locals gather to buy and sell their wares. To the south, you will find the village of Makili, where local people create wooden statues and handmade baskets that can be purchased. Not far from your accommodation is Ekmonu, where you will find a mountain spring and if there is enough water you can take a dip. For the energetic, you can climb Mt. Manucoco (995m) which is approximately a three hour trek from Vila. Vila is 6km from Barry’s Place and a local truck transport costs 3 USD each way.

The hideaway resort (the most luxurious resort in Hawaii)

Located on a secluded beach in the exclusive Kahala area of Honolulu, only 10 minutes drive from the world class shopping and entertainment of Waikiki, the Kahala Hotel & Resort is the most luxurious resort in Hawaii. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the resort is a favorite with presidents, international royalty and celebrities’ guests. Overlooking an 800ft stretch of beach, the Kahala welcomes its visitors with impeccable service that will make your vacation unforgettable.

The hotel has 343 rooms for guests and sumptuous suites furnished in traditional, turn-of-the-century Hawaiian style with a modern twist. With mahogany furnishings, hand-woven Tibetan carpets, teak floors and 550 thread count linens and offering balconies with views of the mountains or the ocean, the suites have coffeemakers, mini bars, in room safes, DVD players, 40-inch flat screen TVs, and bathrooms.

This luxurious oceanfront resort features five stylish restaurants each offer their own unique ambiance and style including authentic Japanese cuisine, beachside restaurant, where guests can enjoy seafood with their toes in the sand, open-air restaurant, ideal for casual dining and cocktails at sunset and an award-winning restaurant, known for its innovative culinary style for contemporary island cuisine. The Kahala Spa is one of the finest spas in America. Each enjoys 51 sq m of space and features a personal relaxation area, a changing area, a private shower, a signature infinity-edged soaking bath and a landscaped courtyard of native Hawaiian flora. Guests at the Kahala can swim and interact with the hotel’s dolphins, who share residence with exotic fish and sea turtles in a 26,000-square-foot saltwater lagoon.

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.

Utila Sunsets (a wonderful paradise)

Utila is a wonderful paradise in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System of Honduras and the second-largest island in the world. It has been documented in history since Columbus’ fourth voyage, and currently enjoys growing tourism with emphasis on recreational diving. More than sixty diving sites are located around the island among its extensive reefs teeming with marine life, including the elusive whale shark. Unique local cuisine includes white bread made with coconut milk, mango jam, conch meat, and crab. Utila is also home to the yearly party known as Sunjam. Sunjam has a set date every year, the first Saturday in August. Sunjam was the brainchild of Alun Gordon, who brought DJs in from around the world to play house music on the paradise desert island of Water Cay. The first parties were charity events, with any monies raised being put towards Utila’s garbage truck.

Moreover, Utila is legendary for its macro creatures. Utila rewards the diver that perfects their buoyancy and is willing to slow down and spend time to find the hidden little creatures of the reef. While Utila is not known for its beaches, there is some excellent snorkeling available right offshore- especially towards the Blue Bayou area. It is possible to snorkel either right off the few small beaches, or with most of the dive boats. Snorkel equipment rental ranges from $5-$15 USD Utila also has fantastic waters for kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. The island is split east/west by a canal that you can kayak through; kayaks can be rented from Coral View Hotel near the southern canal entrance or from several dive shops. Guided kayaking trips (see Kayak Utila to the North Shore through the Mangrove Channel and down to the Cays are a great option to safely explore these waters as well.

On the land, as a tourist you will also have a variety of things to do like spending a day of hiking to. A crashed drug runner airplane in the jungle north of the airport is an interesting sight. Freshwater caves on the eastern shore can make for good swimming or exploring, but be very careful if you plan to go deep into them as people have gotten lost and died inside (take 2 waterproof flashlights). The view from the top of pumpkin hill is not to be missed. Similarly panoramic is the view from the top of the water tower.

The island has a wide variety of fruit, seafood meals, pasta, vegetarian and breakfast fitting for a king with fresh and full-bodied coffee. Many establishments offer a discount for larger groups, so be sure to round up a posse at your hostel before you go out to eat. There are also many small grocery stores and corner stores to buy food for cooking. Almost all the hotels have shared public kitchens. Bush’s is the largest grocery store, similar to a north american supermarket, but is considerably more expensive than everywhere else. At time of writing, the cheapest grocery stores were Mermaids and Tiende del Pueblo. However, sometimes goods do not arrive every day, so not everything will be available all the time. The ATMs sometimes run out of money, produce not grown locally is often only available for a couple days after it has arrived, etc. Internet costs 30-50 lps ($1.50-$2.50 USD) per hour. There are several internet cafes, such as Annie’s (right when you get off the ferry) and Mermaids (east of the ferry dock and just before the cinema). Lots of dive shops and restaurants have free wi-fi, and some dive shops have a computer that guests can use.

Notten’s Bush Camp (one of most treasured natural sanctuaries)

Notten’s Bush Camp is part of the Sabi-Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga. The region is privately owned, situated within the greater Kruger National Park ecosystem, which is one of South Africa‘s most treasured natural sanctuaries. It’s neighbours are the south western side of the Kruger National Park, Mala Mala on the eastern boundary and Sabi Sabi on the western boundary. The Big 5 Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard all roam the Sabi-Sand Game Reserve one therefore has an excellent chance of a close encounter with these animals. As there are no fences between the private game reserves and the Kruger National Park, the animals can move unhindered between the two areas.

Notten’s prides itself in having highly qualified guides and Shangaan trackers who ensure that their guests experience an informative and enlightened exposure to the area. Virtually all of the large mammals that occur naturally in the area are resident in the reserve as well as many of the smaller mammals.

Notten’s prides itself in having highly qualified guides and Shangaan trackers who ensure that their guests experience an informative and enlightened exposure to the area. Virtually all of the large mammals that occur naturally in the area are resident in the reserve as well as many of the smaller mammals.

If it’s exclusivity, comfort and an intimate experience that one is seeking, away from the hassles of city life. Notten’s is the answer. All game drives are undertaken in an open four-wheel drive Land Rover with an experienced game ranger and Shangaan tracker. The tracker has an innate and instinctive attunement to the environment of the African bush. He uses his acute senses of sight and smell to navigate easily and swiftly through the bush in order to locate game. Night drives begin in time to experience the spectacular lowveld sunsets. On these one sees the nocturnal bush creatures as well as other game under spotlight. The tracker is able to spot the eyes of the animals in the pitch dark night. Cool off next to the sparkling pool with refreshments from the fully stocked bar, or relax in the shade of the Marula trees on the wooden deck overlooking the waterhole.

Accommodation consists of beautifully appointed suites with open-plan bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Two of the chalets have both indoor and outdoor shower facilities. All windows and sliding doors are fitted with screens and insect coils are provided. Each suite leads onto a private wooden deck with a beautiful view of the bush. The Tulbagh Hotel now has a conference facility for up to 35 delegates. All chalets have hot showers but no electricity, paraffin lamps and candles are used for lighting. All the rooms are cooled with an overhead ceiling fan. Facilities are available for the re-charging of video machines and camera batteries in the reception area. A main line telephone facility is also available.