Luxury Travel to Borobudur, Indonesia

The island of Java is the setting of social histories so mystical and drawing upon so many diverse influences, that a journey to this part of the world, with the right preparation, is sure to be one of the most fascinating journeys you'd ever take.

Whether based at the luxury hotel Amanjiwo(with magnificent views of Borobudur and Menoreh Hills) or the fine boutique hotel of Rumah Sleman (where guests are able to sleep in suites once occupied by the Sultan of Solo, containing artifacts as precious as the Raffles letter collection and on beds with headboards originally from the Kasunanan Royal Palace of Solo) , take a guided tour of Borobudur and Prambanan, witness village life where the ancient arts as practiced by the villagers come to life, practice ascetic meditation (semadi) in the ancient temple of Mendut and take classes in the vernacular art of batik printing.

Alternatively, take up The Divine Feminine Tour, centred around the legends of the Ratu Loro Kidul, a treacherous goddess from the ocean to most men, a heavenly consort to the Javanese sultans or the earth-bound Roro Mendut, a beautiful civilian who traded on her sex appeal after being forced to pay a tax to the sultan for having had the gall to spurn his advances.

Luxury travel in Indonesia certainly isn't limited only to Bali, although the island is home to world-class, luxury hotels. There are many islands in Indonesia, varying in extent of remoteness and the sanctity of its traditions and customs. Urbane Nomads facilitates travel to these islands in style and as much luxury as possible. On board luxury cruises, go island hopping to the less oft-travelled areas or where luxury tourism hasn't ventured before. There's Indonesian Borneo, with its tales of head-hunters and exquisite Asmat woodcarvings, accessible now to the luxury tourist with an adventurous streak. For a more romantic journey, go on board ships that channel the aesthetic of the spice trade, back in the presence of the Dutch East Indies and when colonial powers were battling for control of this important route.

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.

Spend a day through the temples of Bali accompanied by a priest or encounter a serendipitous jatilan or spirit dance that can be found only in the more remote villages of Java today. Indonesia is an island of folklore, myths and history and a luxury trip to Indonesia with Urbane Nomads will certainly aim to highlight these lores and traditions.