Retreats

Puri Ganesha. Laidback refuge reppin’ fab food, spa, top service and rustic, roomy villas with pools + seascapes. Pantai Pemuteran / Gerokgak / Northwest Coast / 036 294 766 / puriganesha.com / see also Activities/well-kept Secrets

Sanak Retreats. This lush, understated, natural patch of paradise packs knockout views and killer karma. Novel host of activities too – how about a picnic in a canoe, Sue? Banjar / 08 113 97758 / sanakbali.com

Alila Manggis. Far from the madding crowd, this secluded lovely comes with spa, cooking school and terrific diving. Desa Buitan / Manggis / 036 341 011 / alilahotels.com

Nihiwatu. Astonishing, exclusive, eco playground set on 2.5km of white sands, with a smorgasboard of wholesome pursuits. Have your man Friday teach you to surf, fish, dive, horseride, downward dog or relaaax. Just wow. Sumba / 757 149 / 1 hr by plane + 1.5 hr drive / nihiwatu.com