A Tropical Island with its promise of stunning scenery, gentle ocean breezes and the tumble of waves on a beautiful sandy beach, is something many of us are drawn to as the ideal place to go for a holiday. Living on a tropical island does not dampen the enthusiasm and there is always another island to see. It is all part of the never-ending desire to search out ever more special places, to learn about their culture, sample their food and appreciate their natural beauty.
In this edition, we present some ideas of places that are well worth a visit, places not only in Indonesia but also in other interesting corner of Asia. We look at spectacular resorts such as such as the Palace Club in Nusa Dua, Amanjiwo, Kupu Kupu Resort at Koh Phangan, The Pavilion Himalayas and the newly renovated Padma Resort Legian. We have a very interesting article that you can find in the Journey section by Jose, one of our contributors, who travelled from Singapore to Bangkok on the luxurious E&O Express.
Restaurants and cafes continue to flourish in Bali and present ever higher standards in the quality and creativity of what they offer. Not only are their menus and drink selections developed to be more innovative but the decor and ambience of the venues themselves are becoming more captivating. We present you with some exciting new places to try.
Bali is home to a thriving spa industry and, with its cultured and sensitive people, can boast some of the world’s finest wellbeing centres. We look at Vietura, Arkipela Spa & Wellness, The Spa at Padma Resort Legian and the Qi Shiseido Spa.
In our Next Destination and Five Best sections, we have put together some ideas that may just stimulate your imagination for planning your next trip. Finally, I hope you enjoy this issue as much as we have enjoyed putting it together for you, stay inspired!