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SANUR

AMETIS VILLA

As well as a beautiful white sand highest coconut tree and established Jane Belo. The Belgian artist Le Mayeur
beach and a safe swimming village co-operatives to ensure that a lived in his house in Sanur from 1935
Ametis Villa is a contemporary every conceivable need is anticipated before To ensure each guest enjoys an experience area, there are plenty of share of economic benefits remains until 1958 and it is now a museum.
retreat designed to elevate your it is even realised. that is intimate and discreet while restaurants, nightspots and within the community.
tropical holiday to the height of The Grand Villa is a private haven providing the highest level of service, a good shopping in Sanur. Activities in the area include camel
luxury. designed to accommodate no more than six personal butler is assigned to each villa. Known throughout Bali as a home to rides, cycling and a plethora of
discerning travellers. The sheer size of this The butler’s sole purpose is to anticipate Sanur, a five kilometre east-facing sorcerers and healers, Sanur is often watersports such as sea walking and
With its refreshing interpretation of an your every need and exceed your every stretch of picturesque coast, is an idyllic revered. The black-and-white chequered snorkelling at the nearby reef.
intimate Balinese community, Ametis villa with its elevated swimming pool and expectation. He can arrange various location. It is an upmarket alternative to cloth seen around Bali is emblematic of Sanur is renowned for its spectacular
features private villas, each a modern smart living environment offers a privileged activities including trekking, cycling to the Kuta, yet not as exclusive (or expensive) Sanur. Symbolising the balance of good kite flying competitions during July,
sanctuary with dramatic living and taste of tropical Balinese luxury. coastal villages and breathtaking rice fields, as Nusa Dua. and evil, it can be found adorning the August and September which are staged
sleeping spaces that seamlessly merge into Billy Ho is the latest offering by master chef or organise a gourmet picnic under shady many temples in the region. by the local community councils. The
the outdoors. Customised furnishings Will Meyrick, the genius behind some of umbrellas on the beach that is just a five- The area has a relaxed holiday A string of ancient temples can be found kites can be up to 10 metres long,
together with unique works of art reflect a Bali’s best and most authentic restaurants. minute walk from the resort. atmosphere without the hustle and near the beach. Their low-corralled require a dozen men to launch them
look of tropical elegance where comfort is The menu at Billy Ho is a unique and bustle of central Kuta. As well as a walls and platform altars are peculiar to and traffic is halted when they’re
paramount. sophisticated take on cuisine from Hong A number of personalised tours and beautiful white sand beach and safe Sanur. Anniversary celebrations at these carried down the roads.
excursions can also be easily arranged such
swimming area, there are plenty of
Stylish retreat Kong, Japan and South Korea. as an educational farm tour, or a visit to restaurants, nightspots and good temples are exuberant and strange to Part of the charm of Sanur lies in its
Each villa is a stylish retreat that is perfect Ruby Spa offers a menu of ancient, inspired Taman Ayun, a delightful temple, followed shopping. Westerners. Sanur is also home to the tranquility. Mainly a resort for families
for honeymooners with a modern one- rituals delivered using modern expertise by a delicious picnic luncheon served in a From the 13th to the 16th centuries, oldest dated artefact found on Bali—a wanting to experience genuine Balinese
bedroom suite complete with lavish to nurture the body, mind and spirit. botanical garden setting overlooking a lake. chronicles refer to the importance of pillar, with inscriptions on it recounting culture, the nightlife is limited to the
bathroom and a separate living area with The elegant spa uses pure, fresh products The trip continues to Jatiluwih, a world Sanur priests and scholars and today, military victories more than a thousand bars and discos in the larger hotels.
years ago and making reference to King
a gourmet kitchen that overlooks the to deliver soothing treatments and its heritage site where rices terraces cascade. Sanur is one of the few communities still Sri Kesari Varma who came to Bali in A huge advantage is its proximity to
refreshing waters of the private pool. The therapists are highly trained in the intuitive Then onto Tanah Lot for a stunning ruled by priests of the Brahmana caste. AD 913 to teach Buddhism. inland destinations, such as Ubud,
slightly larger Imperial Villa ensures that art of touch. backdrop for Bali’s celebrated sunset. which is around 40 minutes away.
These priests recognised both the Prior to World War II, Sanur was
threat and opportunity that tourism popular with a few prominent Western Sanur is a place of remarkable contrasts.
Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, Bali INDONESIA presented and imposed the famous rule artists such as Adrien Jean Le Mayeur, It is rich in culture, history and activity
Tel: +62 361 844 5567 +62 828 9719 1888 Fax: +62 361 844 5557 Email: [email protected] www.ametisvilla.com that buildings cannot be taller than the writer Walter Spies and anthropologist and is bound to intrigue any visitor.

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