Jimbaran, Bali

Friday, midday

Check into the lavish Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay (villas from £375, www.fourseasons.com), a Jimbaran icon that enjoys an unbeatable position on a bluff overlooking the sweeping sands. Take in the view from your villa’s pool.

1pm

Take it easy with a light lunch by the pool overlooking the famous sands.

3pm

If you’re after superb ceramics that will create a splash at your next dinner party Jenggala Keramik Bali Ceramics is the place to visit.

7pm

Dine on Modern Asian cuisine at Sundara. Don’t miss the awardwinning Samurai dessert, a chocoholic’s dream.

Saturday, 8am

Take a stroll along Jimbaran beach appreciating its beauty before everyone else arrives. It will probably be just you and the odd fisherman.

10am

Check out the wee local market. Along with the tourist tat there are some great souvenirs including wellmade crafts. The sweep of exotic fruit and vegetables will fire the senses too.

Midday

Pop into the sleepy wee temple just across the road. All are welcome unless it’s bustling with a ceremony.

1pm

Back at the Four Seasons enjoy Balinese cuisine with real authenticity at the Jala, which also houses its own cooking school.

2pm

If Jimbaran Beach is not quiet enough for you ease around to Tegal Wangi Beach to the south. If there is anyone in the cove just head to the next one.

6pm

It’s time for a sundowner back on the Jimbaran sands with a slew of venues at the other end of the beach.

7pm

A Jimbaran seafood feast is a must. Dozens of restaurants – from informal shacks to proper dining rooms – fill the night air with smoky seafood aromas as the island’s finest catch is cooked as simply as possible.

Sunday, 10am

The Four Seasons’ spa has just been revamped. Their two hour Adreno Selamat treatment soothes tired limbs. ■

Finnair (www.finnair.com) fly to Bali from Edinburgh via Helsinki and Singapore. The tourist office is at www.indonesia.travel