VILLA TJITRAP, SEMINYAK

WheTher YOU’re in the market for homewares or fashion, Seminyak offers shopping on every corner and this sixbedroom Hollywood-esque villa should provide more than enough space to stash your purchases.

Spread over two levels, Villa Tjitrap’s design is inspired by the Colonial-Javanese plantation houses of the 19th century but contemporary Balinese artworks, modern wooden furniture and vibrant textiles keep this grand property relevant. The villa comes with five staff – including a chef and a butler – and is surrounded by lush manicured lawns and coconut palms.

A 15-minute walk from Seminyak’s main shopping strips – including Jalan Raya Kerobokan, Jalan Kayu Aya and Jalan Raya Seminyak – and a short drive to Jalan Petitenget, this oasis is a quiet retreat in one of Bali’s commercial hives. Its poolside lounge area with sun-drenched deck (below) is the perfect place to unwind after a day of retail therapy.

Home to world-class dining, excellent shopping and swanky beachfront bars, Seminyak is a playground where you can make a sport of splashing cash. Start at the corner of Jalan Drupadi and Jalan Kayu Aya and walk towards the beach until you find interiors boutique Saya Gallery (sayagallery.com), which stocks a covetable range of homewares and accessories – upcycled furniture made of salvaged wood from old boats and colourful embroidered handbags. The Bali Boat Shed (baliboatshed.com), on Jalan Laksamana, stocks reasonably priced fashionforward beachwear.

Round off the shopping spree with a seafood lunch just down the road at beachfront Italian La Lucciola. Not only is it a Bali icon, the restaurant also boasts one of the most spectacular settings in Seminyak.