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I Nyoman Adnyana, Award Winning Sommelier, Chedi Sakala The Yum List recently visited Bali and had a number of exquisite meals and drinks at Sakala Bali. Their award winning sommelier I Nyoman Adnyana took a few minutes to share with us some of his experienc…
Location World-class restaurants, luxury spas and fashionable boutiques are what Seminyak is known for. One of the most quickly developing suburbs on the island means there’s no shortage of things to do, but it also means traveling by foot is the most preferred f…
Frederic Boulay, Executive Chef of The Chedi Sakala Bali In a recent trip to Bali, The Yum List had the exquisite pleasure of dining at Sakala Bali. After a wonderful meal, Executive Chef Frederic Boulay filled us in on some of his thoughts on food and the restaurant …
Location Located in a gated upscale area of the island, arrival to The Westin Resort Nusa Dua feels rather refined and peaceful. In direct contrast to the chaos and traffic filled streets that are unavoidable en route, the suburb has a distinct country club fee…
The contemporary spa at Pepper’s Sentosa Seminyak offers a good variety of treatments, outsourcing services to experts to provide a comprehensive menu, which not only includes massages and facials by in-house therapists but also medi-spa and healing sess…
The Chedi Sakala Bali is the luxurious home of a professional and, fast becoming well-reputed, new spa. Located on Tanjung Benoa, it’s in a popular beach area easily accessible to most staying on the southeastern coast of the island. Visiting Chedi Sakala’s Spa f…
Magnificent grounds flourishing with lush tropical gardens and, filled with local sculptures and architecture, make Padma Resort Bali at Legian a superb choice for accommodation not far from the airport. Prime position on Legian Beach and a minute’s walk t…
Celebrity Service Signature Karma Kandara service begins at the airport. I don’t mean at arrivals with resort transfer, I mean from the moment we disembark the plane! I curiously hear my name and realize the smiley man in a collarless suit is addressing me. Wor…
Mozaic has been one of those names synonymous with an exceptional food and beverage experience in Bali for as long as I’ve been visiting the island. Executive chef James Ephraim, formerly sous chef at the highly esteemed Mozaic Ubud, is now in charge of the rela…
Sakala Bali Entrance We enjoyed our lunch so much at Sakala Bali that we’ve decided to return for tapas. For an introduction to this gourmet paradise, see my lunch impressions here. For now though, I jump straight into our evening experience. Sunset Swim Up Bar and …
For an unforgettable and truly magical experience in Bali, we book in for a spa treatment followed by a cliff top candlelit dinner at Karma Spa, at Karma Kandara Ungasan. Karma Kandara Resorts certainly know how to make the most of a location and the cliff spa, ov…
The arrival to Karma Beach is just as much a part of the awe-inspiring experience as the club itself. An 85 metre hill tram glides guests down a striking limestone cliff. An alternative route of 350 steps is too a rewarding path. Dropping from the bluff top, lush g…