Top 5 luxury resorts in Bali

Bali is located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands and a part of Indonesia. Thecountry has a population of over 3.5 million people and is a hot tourist destination for travelersaround the world. The weather in Bali makes the island a popular destination, particularly when itscool at home. The average temperature on Bali is in the mid- to upper-80s all year long makingit the perfect getaway. There are many choices of accommodation on the island and here are the top 5:

1 Jimbaran Puri Bali

A luxury resort hotel, the resort offers the perfect romantic getaway. Individual cottages andvillas promise privacy and the generous views of the sea promise relaxation. There are only 41cottages at the resort making it small enough that you feel like youre on your own island yetspacious enough that youll never run out of things to do.

2 Viceroy Bali

Villas at Viceroy offer private pools, European fittings and Balinese architectural features. Withmarble floors and luxurious furnishings, youll feel like youve stepped into a tiny corner ofheaven. A private helipad is located only meters from the main lobby making arrivals anddepartures extremely convenient.

3 Ubud Hanging Gardens

38 luxury villas, each with their own heated, infinity pool, will relax you into submission. Set inthe forest, the experience and memories you take away from the resort will be like none other.Visit the spa for a full-body massage after a long, activity filled day and youll sleep like a baby.

4 Amandari

There may be no other resort that brings such a feel of the island. Made with materials local toUbud, by craftsmen living in the area, you will feel at home in the peaceful surroundings. Eachof the 30 suites is privately walled with their own gardens. Located near the art community ofUbud, traveling artists will fall in love with this resort as soon as they step foot on the grounds.

5 Amankila

34 free-standing beach houses sit on a cliff overlooking the Lombok Straits. Special suites atthe resort have their own, private pools and other guests are treated to a 3-tiered pool seennowhere else. The resort is located on a private beach and offers excellent snorkeling anddiving opportunities for the adventurous tourist.

No matter where you decide to stay on the island, youre sure to have the holiday of a lifetime.Miles of beach, seaside cliffs and tropical forests offer relaxing scenery. Bali weather willguarantee sunny days and warm nights, perfect if you are looking for a tropical vacationdestination. Treat yourself to luxury in one of these top five resorts; youll not have a betterholiday anywhere.

Shon Siemonek is Owner of Bali Traveller.

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