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Como Shambhala Retreat Hotel Bali

amazingview — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:04:32 +0000

Como Shambhala Retreat Hotel Bali
Address: COMO Shambhala Estate, PO Box 54, Ubud, Gianyar 80571, Bali, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 978 888

Como Shambhala is a peaceful yoga and health retreat just outside of Ubud, Bali.

It is a residential retreat, meaning that guests stay in the rooms and suites at Como Shambhala during their stay.

Como Shambhala offers therapies, Wellness programs, and daily walks in addition to the excellent restaurants, pools, tennis courts, and other highlights of the retreat hotel grounds.

Como Shambhala also offers numerous yoga and Pilates retreats throughout the year.

Como Shambhala retreats are led by visiting masters, and involve a five days of five hours of daily practice.

Some also include seminars and therapy treatments.

Rooms at Como Shambhala Retreat hotel in Bali are spacious and light and feature neutral woods and white and beige linens.

Luxury amenities come standard, including Como Shambhala’s famous soaps and body products.

Room rates at Como Shambhala Retreat hotel start at $300 USD a night for a one bedroom Garden Room.

Green Field Bungalows in Ubud Bali

amazingview — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:14:41 +0000

Ubud

Green Field Bungalows

Address: Dewa Made Santana, Jl. Pengosekan, P. O. Box 161, Ubud, Gianyar 80571, Bali, Indonesia

Phone: (0361) 975 798

Green Field Bungalows in Ubud Bali is one of the best hotels in Ubud and offers great value for money.

Situated in peaceful rice fields just south of Ubud, Green Fields Bungalows is walking distance from Ubud’s top sights, including the Ubud monkey forest, the Arma Museum, the and the town center with its good restaurants and famous art galleries.

Green Field Bungalows in Ubud features a large swimming pool and lounge area outside.

With daily offerings to Hindu deities, the hotel area has a pleasant scent of incense wafting throughout.

Yoga and meditation classes are offered by Green Fields Bungalows, so you can spend your holiday in total relaxation.

With room rates at Green Fields Bungalows starting at just $28 US dollars, the hotel is hard to beat on a value basis.

Even the lowest priced bungalows are large and clean with beautiful gardens and views of green rice paddies.

How to Get from Bali Airport to Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak, and Other Cities

amazingview — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:50:00 +0000

Arriving in Bali

To get from Bali Airport to Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak, and other cities, it is best to take a taxi.

The Bali airport is called Denpasar International Airport.

Located in the south of Bali, the airport is not particularly close to any of the popular destinations for visitors.

As such, most people visiting Bali take taxis from Bali airport to Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, and other cities in Bali.

Mosaic Restaurant Ubud, Bali

amazingview — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:39:00 +0000

Bali Indonesia Ubud

Ubud’s Mosaic restaurant is the top restaurant in Bali.

Head chef Chris Salans formerly worked under David Bouley and Thomas Keller.

The food at Mosaic restaurant reflects his years of training under both famous chefs as well as his own inventive style and access to fresh Asian ingredients.

When dining at Mosaic restaurant, guests are given a glass of Champagne in the lounge area, and then are allowed to choose which tasting menu they want to have for dinner.

The cost ranges from 550,000-750,000 INR, which is significantly less than what one would pay for the same quality food in New York, London, or Napa Valley.

From the lounge, guests are taken to their table in the restaurant.

Diners at Mosaic can choose to sit outside in the beautiful patio or inside the restaurant.

Ubud Monkey Palace Bali, Indonesia

amazingview — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:05:00 +0000

Ubud Royal Palace, Bali, Indonesia

The Ubud Monkey Palace in Bali, Indonesia, is one of the top sightseeing spots in Bali.

Ubud is Bali’s cultural center.

Visiting Ubud, Bali is popular for a variety of reasons.

Many visitors to Ubud enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and river rafting on the Ayung River.

Others enjoy visting Ubud’s art galleries and wood carving shops, or enjoying one of Ubud’s Bali dance performances.

Animal lovers flock to the Ubud Monkey Forest, where visitors to Ubud can mingle with the local Bali monkeys.

Foodies love Ubud’s restaurants, such as Mosaic restaurant, a great place for a gourmet dinner at a reasonable price for Westerners.

The Ubud Monkey Palace in Bali is a cut above many of these attractions, and is well worth a visit on a trip to Bali.

Top 10 Things to Do in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

amazingview — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:59:00 +0000

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

10. Explore Ubud’s Wood Carving and Sculpture Shops

9. Visit Ubud’s Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)

8. Hike along Ubud’s Rice Terraces

7. Visit a Temple in Ubud

6. Explore Ubud’s Art Galleries

5. Go to a Spa for a Balinese Massage

4. Eat Dinner at Mosaic Restaurant in Ubud

3. Go Ayung River Rafting

2. Watch a Bali Dance Performance (Legong, Ramayana, Baron, Kecak)

1. Visit the Ubud Monkey Forest

Ubud Monkey Forest, Bali

amazingview — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:13:00 +0000

Bali Ubud Monkey Forest

The Ubud Monkey Forest in Bali is one of the most popular destinations for visitors.

Upon arrival, visitors pay an entrance fee and are then free to walk around the Monkey Forest.

There is a broad path to follow which is flanked on either side with stone carvings and hundreds of monkeys.

While there are a few staff members who make sure the monkey-human interactions are safe, visitors are free to walk around the Ubud Monkey Forest on their own.

Be warned: if you have food or anything else that looks interesting in the eyes of a monkey, you might find yourself surrounded very quickly.

Honeymoon Guesthouse, Bali

amazingview — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:45:00 +0000

Honeymoon Guesthouse

The Honeymoon Guesthouse in Ubud, Bali is an inexpensive hotel in a great location in Ubud.

The Honeymoon Guesthouse has large rooms with huge beds, bathrooms, and windows.

The woodwork of the doors and windows is amazing, and the hotel itself feels like a temple.

Enjoy the Honeymoon Guesthouse swimming pool and great fresh fruit breakfasts, and make sure to explore the grounds.

Rooms at the Honeymoon Guesthouse start at around 65 USD per night.