Sanur, Bali

Friday, midday

Check into a plush pool villa at the verdant Pavilions Bali (villas from £160, www.pavilionshotels.com). It feels like you’re in the heart of the jungle, even though it’s just a short hop from Sanur’s famous beach.

1pm

Ease into the pace of Bali life with a salad or Indonesian rice dish in the shade by the resort pool.

2:30pm

Stroll off along the 4km white sands that brought tourists to Sanur in the first place, admiring the painted boats and views towards Nusa Penida.

4pm

Enjoy a dip. Be flexible on time as it’s best to bathe when the tidal lagoon is in so you’re in a protected pool.

6pm

Enjoy a sundowner at one of the slew of beach bars.

8pm

Head to the Sanur Night Market. As well as myriad souvenir stalls you can indulge in genuine Balinese street food.

Saturday, 10am

Sanur has a palpable arty vibe. Tap into it at the Museum Le Mayeur, former home of the eponymous artist who came to Bali in 1932 and devoted his life to capturing the island.

Midday

Warung Mak Beng is a local favourite where you can tuck into freshly grilled fish. Washed down, of course, with a bottle of ice cold Bintang beer.

2pm

Bali is an island of temples. You could head out of town to one of the more famous ones, or just pop into the wee temple that reclines just back from the Sanur sands.

4pm

Idle away an hour or two just browsing the shops and chilling in the cafes that line lifeblood Jalan Danau Tamblingan.

7pm

Book a private gazebo at the Pavilions and enjoy à la carte, or their legendary seafood buffet, under the tropical night sky.

Sunday, 10am

Take it easy by your villa pool, or pop to the Pavilions’ spa where a genuine Balinese massage awaits. ■

Finnair (www.finnair.com) fly to Bali from Edinburgh via Helsinki and Singapore, with full beds in business. Experience Travel (www. experiencetravelgroup.com) can

package together a bespoke trip to Sanur including the activities mentioned here.