What is your escape plan?
As travel bubbles start sprouting in various countries, it will not be long before we start making trips again. Here are what you can see and do in Bali, Venice and The Maldives very soon
The Andaz brand has just opened its doors in Sanur, considered to be one of the most scenic spots in Bali. The property pays homage to Balinese art and craftsmanship, and that is seen in the design and décor of the resort.
The overall concept reflects the locale and is inspired by the surrounding villages, from its intimate scale with buildings nestled amid the lush greenery to the use of distinctive red brick, a traditional construction material in Sanur.
Bangkok-based Tierra Design and Tokyo’s Spin Design Studio are responsible for Andaz Bali, that has 149 guest rooms including 18 Garden Villas and four Beach Villas arranged in a series of courtyards, which create a sense of discovery as guests move through the resort. Each room has a private balcony overlooking the garden, ocean or lagoon.
Located just a few steps from the beach is the two- bedroom Beach Villas that offer a verdant outdoor terrace for intimate gathering and barbecues, a spacious living room, a swimming pool and in- villa check- in.
For hungry guests, there are some delicious choices such as the Fisherman’s Club which is a modern take on the Jimbaran seafood dining experience with a beach club ambience. The Village Square offers four intertwining restaurants on the ground floor with a private dining room and guest rooms on the upper floor. Whether it is Asian fare and Indonesian favourites from Wok Wok, meat fresh from the grill at Fire Fox, roasts from the eponymous Blue Oven or coffee and desserts from
Deli & Bakery, each dining option delivers unique flavours that bring the senses to life.
Tired after a day of activities? You can decompress at the Shankha Spa at the adjacent Hyatt Regency Bali that is connected via an aromatic herb and flower garden. The spa offers treatments inspired by Balinese healing techniques using indigenous ingredients and also houses a fitness centre, sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, yoga space, an adults- only pool and a small boutique and lounge.