Bali Villas | Villa Heron Canggu Bali

Set at walking distance to the beach and in the midst of the tranquil area of Berawa Canggu, this 5 bedrooms Bali villa offers both relaxing and entertaining stay. The outstanding view of the Indian Ocean and the rice field are the must of the villa as well as all the modern facilities.

Set in three storey building to provide a beautiful sea view, Villa Heron is designed with the blend of Balinese and Javanese style. The design is matching modern comfort and local touch with in all parts of this Bali villa decoration including Indonesian artworks, typical furniture and all the modern equipment you may require.

This 5 bedrooms Bali villa is built on 1500 m2 land featuring one 3 storey’s building, a tropical garden and a bean shape swimming pool including a bar and a wooden deck to relax by. Entering into the building, a short stair leads down to the spacious opened-air living and dinning area on the ground floor ornamented with water feature and facing the pool and garden.

The upper level of this Bali villa is featuring 5 air-conditioned bedrooms with en-suite bathroom and office room. The top floor is a large entertainment room with a bar, a pool table and a Plasma Screen completed with sound system. From this area you can enjoy the superb view of the Indian Ocean on one side and on the other side the breathtaking view of the rice fields

Villa Heron is a brand new villa built in the midst of villa developing area of Canggu – Berawa. Located only 400 meters from the beach of Berawa, 15 minutes from Seminyak with the finest shopping, dining, and entertainment places of Bali and 20 minutes from the famous Bali Golf Course of Nirwana design by Greg Norman.

Fully staffed, the villa Manager will organize the dedicated staff including one butler, one cook, two housekeeping, one gardener & maintenance and one security guard to provide a Taylor made level of service.

Ubud Holiday Villas Destination

Bali is one of popular destination in the world. Few years awarded by The International Travel Magazine as the world best island. Bali is well known for its culture, its people, its beaches and some others things. Bali is a small island around 140km by 80km and lies just between java on the west and lombok island on the east.

Bali has 9 regencies with most highly populated area is Denpasar and Badung regency. Ubud is one of famous city over Gianyar regency. Ubud is arguably the best place to use as a base if you’re visiting Bali. here are plenty of interesting things on the main streets, but most of the magic of Ubud is hidden away. Ubud has the culture, comfort, nature and inspiration for lots of people to build their home or private villas here.

Ubud is surrounded by most of the things that bring people to Bali like scenic rice fields, small villages, fine art and craft communities, ancient temples, palaces, and rivers not to mention various sources of accommodation from cheap hotels to unique Bali villas.

A villa in Ubud offers the ultimate experience in luxury tropical living where exposed to the elements one embraces a sense of total relaxation and unrestricted freedom. Luxury villas can be found in different locations around the area of Ubud. For booking of this villa rental i recommned to use www.balebali.com which is operated by Bali Villas Network, a member of Bali Villa Rental Association. At first i am quite worry but after did some researched and finding that booking a villa in Bali with confidence must be through member’s of this association. Bali Villas Network help me in everyway they can on accommodate me in one of the villas in Ubud.

Bali Villas | Villa Moira in Canggu Bali

Stand at the top of the sweeping stairway and drink in a scene that has stunned even long-time Bali residents who come to Villa Moira for the first time. Down the regal sweep of the steps modeled after temple stairways past the soaring roofs of two elegant, octagonal pavilions, over the 14 meter pool and into the terraced rice fields that almost completely surround this Bali villa. This Isn’t a still life, though: It’s a living breathing world of Its own, a study In contrast and change, from the intimacy of watching farmers bring In the harvest In the rice fields just a few score meters away to the distant majesty of the triple row of volcanic peaks to the north; from the glory of a blazing sunset over the pool to the sight of a phalanx black thunderheads sweeping In from the sea.

Villa Moira is much more than just spectacular scenery, though. It is a house solely dedicated to one object the serenity of its guests. Everything is designed to ensure that the cares of the mundane world beyond this Bali villa’s walls swiftly fade. The emerald infinity pool (complete with a separate half meter-deep child section). The tour freestanding bedrooms, each with It’s own spacious (and private) garden, huge bath, outdoor shower set In a miniature rook garden that echoes the islands many rivers, oversize (2 meter by two meter) bed and stereo system with a selection of classics from jazz to rock and classical.

Then there are the numerous nooks and corners at this Bali villa where guests can retreat: the bale bengong, a traditional pavilion next to the pool built that’s perfect for curling up with a good novel, a relaxing massage or simply a snooze. The spacious living pavilion where Mends can gather for drinks lulled by the trickle of the miniature waterfall behind them that feeds the koi pond; the small dining table built for two perched right above the rice fields for that romantic dinner under the stars; the 3 meter table in the main pavilion for a more boisterous gathering of up to 12 diners; the private verandas overlooking the gardens In each bedroom for a peaceful breakfast amidst birdsong.

And for those who still want to connect to the outside world there’s high speed Internet available by wi-fi throughout this Bali property. And of course, the study, complete with a 34 Inch TV, a six speaker Yamaha surround sound system, 22 cable channels Including CNN and BBC (and Disney and Cartoon Network for smaller guests) and a library of DVDs and board games. (The study also has its own bathroom and shower, along with a large day bed and can easily double as a fifth bedroom for large parties or privacy-preoccupied teenagers).

A staff of eight works to ensure privacy, security (two guards are always on duty patrolling the grounds from dusk to dawn) and well-being. Guests can either choose from the house menu that ranges from salads and classic pastas (Carbonara, Bolognese, fresh tomato) to fresh fish caught that day or steaks – either simply grilled or in a ginger and soy sauce, a recipe borrowed from New York’s Vong restaurant. There are also a range of Balinese and Indonesian dishes including everything from tried rice to the more elaborate ayam bedugul, a mouth-watering roast chicken stuffed with local lemon grass, ginger and other spices. Or, if they prefer, guests can simply ask the staff to visit the local market and pick up whatever they wish.

The staff or this Bali villa manager will available 24 hours a day (for emergencies) and contactable by the house handphone that is available for guests use while they are staying– will also do their best to help with other problems or requests, massages In the privacy of the bedrooms, facials, manicures and the like. The staff can also arrange taxis or a rental car for the 10-15 minute drive to Seminyak, site of Bali’s best restaurants, Kuta’s boutiques and crashing waves or a bit further afield the 40 minute journey to Bali’s art center, Ubud. Serenity and seclusion or a short drive restaurants and shops, Villa Moira has it all.

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Romantic Wedding in Bali

Romantic Wedding in Bali What is your dream for your wedding ceremony? Picture yourself on the Island of the Gods…a warm tropical breeze, a golden sun, and the magical, spiritual charm of Bali. This is paradise, the perfect place to celebrate your romantic wedding. Your wedding organizer will help you to make your Romantic Bali wedding a dream come true. Wedding and honeymoon is really romantic dreams for most people in the world. There are some movie stars, rock star, and celebrities also decided to celebrate their wedding ceremony and honeymoon in Bali. Lush and tropical, Bali beguiles with its picturesque beaches, rice fields, mountains and volcanoes. The island beckons all seeking the ultimate romantic escape! Begin your most important beginning in Paradise! Before you go to Bali, you can contact your travel agent and ask them to provide you a wedding ceremony package in Bali. Imagine saying “I Do” in one of Balinese style exclusive private villas overlooking the Indian Ocean, during a ride on a majestic elephant or during an exotic Royal Balinese wedding. The wedding organizer can handle everything from start to finish as they work to create an event that reflects your style. Your agent will gives you advise how to plan your wedding in Bali, so all of aspect will inclusive and create your wedding in Bali not just romantic also fulfill the legal aspect. You can choose your wedding ceremony in Balinese church, villa, resort hotel, and other places with very romantic atmosphere. Most of the wedding organizer in Bali has over 10 years of experience; they have highly qualified staff has been trained to cater to your every need and to ensure all your wedding arrangements are well-organized. They treat every wedding as if it were their own! They will help you with one stop wedding services. All aspect of your wedding such as food and beverages, accommodation, party, photographer (video and digital still photography), outside activities, honeymoon package, etc. So, meet your fiancé and whisper your dream that you want to fly to the island of paradise, Bali. Remind your fiancé to prepare say “I do” in Bali. Imagine walk on a tropical beach hand in hand. A beautiful sunset is waiting for you. What a wonderful moment.

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Bali Villa Rental Tips & Tricks

If like me, you have been bitten by the ‘Holiday Villa Bug’, you will already know that no hotel can match the privacy and luxury of a good Villa Holiday. The great news is that today there are even more villa rental options out there than ever before. Not to mention the fact that if you know how to choose the right holiday rental villa you will be saving a lot of money in comparison to the same level of service in a comparable quality hotel.

It seems that no where in the world has seen as big an explosion of luxury fully serviced holiday villas, as the island of Bali in Indonesia.

OK, I happen to be blessed with a great line of work, as a Travel Writer, and have been lucky enough to stay in some of the best tropical resorts around the world, especially in Asia. But still for me, nothing compares to the peace, luxury and delights (not to mention the cost effectiveness) of staying in a good serviced villa in Bali.

So, what makes a ‘good holiday villa’?

Like everyone else, I have learned how to choose the perfect villa through luck, some mistakes and sheer experience.

Here are my top tips for choosing the right villa in Bali for your next Bali holiday.

Location-Location-Location

This sounds obvious, but it is not always easy to make the right location decision when we are sat at home, far away from our holiday destination.

Like every other world-class holiday destination, Bali offers a range of options, from ‘central’ locations, to those which offer ‘absolute tranquility’.

I personally like a balance between the two. On a Bali villa holiday, the last thing one needs is to be sooo central that you feel like you are an extension of a night club’s base unit till wee hours of the morning. On the other hand, I really don’t want to be more than 15-20 minutes away from where the restaurants, shops and the action is. I like my villa to be certainly quiet, preferably amongst rice fields, but at the same time accessible (within 30 minutes of the airport, and a few minutes from the action).

The great thing is that Bali caters for all of these tastes.

Those seeking a central location, with a lively night life may want to look into Legian and Seminyak, (I exclude Kuta area from this list, as there are hardly any proper rental villas left in this bustling tourist centre).

Those who don’t mind a bit of a trek, and don’t want to go out and about much during their holiday, may opt for areas such as Uluwatu or Canggu and beyond.

For me the perfect choice is Kerobokan and Umalas areas. Quiet rural environment, surrounded by rice terraces and real villagers going about their real daily routines (instead of trying to push you a handicraft (Kuta) or pull you into a restaurant you really couldn’t care for (Seminyak)).

Quality and Availability of Service

Now this is an area where villas differ from each other immensely. In Bali most villas proclaim to be ‘fully serviced’. However, how ‘fully’ and how ‘serviced’ range from the most basic to being totally pampered.

A good villa should provide a guest to total staff ratio of nearly 1 to 1, or at least 1.5 to 1. So, if you are a group of 8 you should be looking at, at least, 5-6 full time staff, or for a group of 4 at least 3-4 full time staff. Sounds ostentatiously high? It really isn’t once you consider the effort it takes to keep a holiday villa, its gardens, and the pool in a tip-top shape.

Of course, quantity is never the only answer. The staff needs to be full-time and fully-trained at a professional level. There are too many villas out there, which are run by ‘part-time’ managers and staff who actually have other full time jobs elsewhere!

Your Own Chef

One of the great pleasures of traveling to a foreign destination is to experiment with and experience the local cuisine. And what better place to experience this, than in the comfort of your own villa!

So, make sure that your villa comes with its own Chef. Once you have tasted the delights of enjoying home cooking in your own villa, you will probably not want to venture out to restaurants at all. The best thing is, having your own private villa Chef in Bali, is substantially cheaper than eating out.

However, make sure to check how the Chef arrangement works.

Ideally, the Chef cost should be included in your rental rate. In this case all you have to pay for are the cost of the ingredients which are purchased for you, typically at the local market/supermarket prices, with no mark-up. So, financials of eating at your own villa becomes just like eating at home, but without lifting a finger, and at substantially lower Bali prices.

Some villas claim to offer a Chef service, but charge restaurant/hotel prices for each dish that the chef prepares for you. I prefer to avoid these, as I can always pop out to a restaurant if I so wished anyway.

So, check to make sure that the Chef is part of your villa team, and that you will not be charged incrementally for food on a per item basis.

Your Villa Manager

A professional Villa Manager makes a huge difference to your enjoyment of your holiday. Even if you have been to Bali many times before, a good Villa Manager can be a much valued life-line, a great source of shopping tips, and a problem solver. A good villa manager can provide a wealth of directions/advice, from where to eat, to which river to choose for your white-water rafting adventure in which season, or where the cheapest golf courses are, to which temples to visit to see which local ceremonies.

Needless to say, they should also be managing the villa team, and making sure that the quality of service and cleanliness are never compromised.

Before I book a villa in Bali, I always check to see what the Villa Manager arrangement is like, and that there is a full time Villa Manager on site at the villa I am planning to rent. Typically, for good villas, you can expect to have your own dedicated Villa Manager, or have a Villa Manager who is working at 2-3 adjacent villas. However, if a Villa Manager is expected to look after 5-6+ villas, then you are most likely not going to see him for more than a few minutes a day, only during his courtesy visits (at best), so you loose out on the real benefits of having the inside-track.

Villa Quality & Upkeep

Be very, very weary of any rental villas which can not provide you with more than at least 20 recent photos of the property. These photos should show you not only the outside of the buildings, but also the living/dining areas, as well as insides of bedrooms.

If you are not provided with a sufficient number of photos giving you a clear idea of the property, then it is quite likely that there is something substantially wrong with the property, such as a building overlooking it, an abattoir next door, or at the least peeling paintwork or missing fixtures/furniture.

Remember, not all villas are created equal. But additionally, not all villas are kept and maintained equally well. It is your right to request and see these photos of the property.

Mod-Cons

OK, you are planning to stay on a tiny island, in the middle of the tropics. What mod-cons should you expect?

From own experience, I would suggest that even in the middle of the tropics, good Bali villas should be able to provide at least the following mod-cons:

Air-conditioning in all bedrooms

Clean, Western style kitchen -fully equipped with a fridge, microwave, electric kettle, and a coffee maker, as well as sufficient crockery and cutlery

Safe deposit box – at least one for your private villa use, and preferably one in each bedroom

TV/Satellite/DVD Player – as there will always be someone who wants to catch the news, or children who will need entertaining

Telephone – whilst many of us live attached to our mobile/cellular phones, it is important that there is a permanent phone connection at the villa, in case of emergencies

En-suite bathrooms – if you are looking at going as a family or a group of friends, you really don’t want to spend your holiday in Bali queuing for the next available slot at shared facilities!

Enjoying a fully staffed and serviced villa with your own Chef may seem like an un-attainable dream in most other parts of the world. However, renting a Villa in Bali is by far one of the most cost effective ways of enjoying this beautiful island and the company of its hospitable people.

Now armed with this check-list you are ready to plan you next dream holiday in a Villa in Bali.

Like me, you will probably never want to leave, and go back to reality!

Many happy returns…

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