" That
romantic getaway- Urbane Nomads has you
covered. Stay at the Tugu Bali, in a villa
seemingly suspended above a tranquil lily
pond and dedicated to the memory of the
Belgian painter Adrien Le Mayeur and his
muse, Javanese dancer Ni Polok, complete
with plunge pool, outdoor bath and dining
pavilion. Enjoy breakfast in bed with a
twist- the bed is on the beach with views
across the Indian Ocean. An additional
Cupid's touch is a picnic complete with
blindfolded dessert-testing."~
Nick Walton, South
China Morning Post
The Balinese aesthetic having captivated, almost
colonised the imaginations and mindsets of the best
architects in this part of the world, and by virtue
of Bali having attracted the biggest names in the
luxury hospitality industry, it is not surprising
that there are plenty of excellent resorts on the
island. Quite a few come with private pools and
private butler service while others have the added
advantage of a stunning natural backdrop. Any
version of luxury travel to Bali has become within
the reach of most, what with the proliferation of
luxury, world-class hotels in Bali. Yet, Urbane
Nomads' take on luxury travel in Bali encompasses
not only the most luxurious hotels and private
villas but also exclusive experiences. Urbane Nomads
offers private jet travel to Bali and the luxury of
carefully-crafted experiences that takes luxury up
another notch in Bali. This could mean a private
picnic underneath a safari-style luxury camp, as
attended by a butler amidst green verdant fields in
Bali, or a sunset cruise, enjoying gourmet canapes
or luxuriating in the Balinese sun with a spa
treatment or sampling the famous connoisseur kopi
luwak.
As anyone aspiring to join the Traveler's Century
Club would be able to tell you, Bali is of a
sufficiently unique composition either
'geographically, politically or ethnologically' from
its parent to qualify as a distinct entry on the
Traveler's Club list of countries. With a largely
Hindu population, a frequent sight on the island of
Bali would be the offerings made on its beaches, the
shrines in the houses and local restaurants and
dances and performances containing frequent
throwbacks to the Hindu culture and religion. From
performances thrown for tourists to the smell of
jasmine blossoms from the local populace's offerings
to the island's gods to the various temples and
shrines that make up the landscape of Bali- it is
this distinct religious practice with the
intertwining of the island's blessed natural beauty
that makes Bali such a popular tourist destination.
From Bali's high-end, luxury villas- which of course, informed
the architectural and decor tastes of many an early
luxury traveller to Bali to the many dining and
entertainment options in Ubud, the gearing (some are
of the opinion that it's selling out) of the island
towards tourism has made it the quintessential
tourism success story of Indonesia.
Shopping is a feature of Bali- from the many
Balinese wooden furniture that dot the island,
serving tourists looking to bring a piece of Bali
home to upscale boutiques carrying luxury versions
of Balinese handicrafts and, for the serious
shopper, the random roadside boutiques retailing
exquisite Balinese batiks and handmade Balinese lace
(or krawang ), Bali is predisposed towards
the visitor looking to squeeze in a bit of shopping
during their visit. A bespoke shopping itinerary can
be designed for you on your luxury tour of Bali.
Enjoy a day on the beach, take surfing lessons, go
horseriding on the beach and along the sacred Tanah
Lot temple, take a ride on an ATV around the
paddy fields or do what almost everybody else seems
to be doing on the beach and take up private surfing
lessons.
For Bali veterans or those looking for more
exclusivity than any boutique hotel can offer, look
towards the private villas available in our
portfolio.
Located in private residential estates, it's the
best way to live like a local, albeit a fashionable
one. More information on the villas can be accessed
here.
Urbane Nomads also offers destination weddings in
Bali in luxury villas on the island.
For the latest byword in luxury, Urbane Nomads
offers private jet access- arrive in your private
jet, through a separate arrival terminal,
complimented by a 24 hour concierge service.
Extend your holiday to Bali with a visit to the island of Moyo. Fly
in using either a floatplane, a 52-seater plane or a
helicopter to the luxury tented resort of Amanwana.
Take advantage of the locality, which offers some of
the best diving opportunities in the Indonesian
archipelago, go night snorkelling on a guided tour
of the local reefs or go on one of the cruises
offered by the resort. For those looking to get away
from Bali ( or a version of 'Bali before it became
Bali'), Lombok is frequently offered up as an
alternative. Luxury boutique hotels having opened up
in Lombok, sets the tone for the gentrification of
the area- allowing guests a suitably luxurious base
for a getaway from Bali. Those looking to venture
even further from Bali- both in distance as well as
atmosphere, might find it in Sumba- an island that
is possibly the complete antithesis of Bali. With a
commitment to keeping the island as far removed from
Bali's developed tourist infrastructure, the island
of Sumba, steeped in its traditional practices that
features elaborate burial rituals and an indigenous
populace that still, till relatively contemporary
times, still practiced headhunting, Sumba is an
excellent introduction to the less glossy side of
Indonesia.
Note: There is a minimum number of nights
required for private villa rentals, ranging from 2
nights in low seasons to 5-10 nights from high to
peak season. Rates vary from low to peak season,
with discounted ratesr available for longer term
stays above 14 nights. Rates quoted on website are
per night for peak season, subject to 10% tax and 5%
service charge.
