Customise your own piece of jewellery at the tranquil, architectural bamboo home of Bali-based sustainable luxury brand John Hardy, which is set among rice paddies and sacred Banyan trees. Located 10 kilometres south-west of Ubud, the studio’s Customisation Master Class begins with an artisan workshop tour where you’ll view one-of-a-kind designs in the showroom and then see first-hand how the exquisite hand-crafted pieces John Hardy is renowned for are woven by hand and cast. An expert team member will then guide you through the design, wax carving and hand-weaving processes to help you create your one-of-a-kind silver keepsake.

In the hip pocket of Pererenan, a seaside village roughly 10 kilometres north-west of Seminyak, the terracotta-bathed Further is a diffused hotel spread across three buildings along the main street leading down to the beach. Along with 10 earthy, minimalist suites and a rooftop pool and bar, there’s also the fully-detached 55-metre-square Urban Studio accommodation for those who value privacy above all else. If you’re seeking a slower tempo, head to adults-only Samanvaya in the traditional village of Sidemen in the east. Soon to welcome 10 pool villas with views over the terraced valley, it currently features 18 rooms, a jungle wellness space and a sleek restaurant plating up traditional Balinese fare and global classics. 

Catch a ride with Aussie-owned fast boat Kai Koa to Nusa Lembongan, part of a trio of islands off the south-east coast of Bali. Surf the mellow Playgrounds waves then head for Blue Corner Dive on neighbouring Nusa Penida (a 20-minute ferry ride away) to snorkel with manta rays or dive with giant Mola Mola fish (July to October). Sunsets are unmissable in Bali, and Sandy Bay Beach Club back on Nusa Lembongan is the ideal place to kick back to watch the show – order the refreshing Sundowner Cooler cocktail with vodka, watermelon, strawberry, apple juice and mint to match the vibe.

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Feast on a multi-course tasting menu of contemporary Indonesian dishes and bites inspired by the various regions of Bali, such as bebek nyuh kikir (garlic marinated duck, fried and served with betel leaves and coconut floss), at the unique Long Table experience at the John Hardy Boutique, Restaurant & Gallery in Seminyak. The open-air dining room overlooks the serene terraced lawn and Balinese temple on the lower level of the gallery - the ideal stage for Chef Tomy’s unique take on home-style Indonesian cuisine.

Book in for a transformative Bali-centric treatment in the heart of Ubud at Four Seasons Sayan’s freshly revamped Sacred River Spa. Treat yourself to the water ceremony-inspired Tirta Ening, which involves a blessing, monsoon shower and flowing massage on a waterbed. Or opt for a pseudo-facelift featuring intraoral massage with the Holistic Buccal Lift & Sculpt Facial.

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Leave your worries behind and check into tranquillity at Candi Beach Resort & Spa in east Bali’s relaxing Candidasa. From here you can explore some of the most pristine, undeveloped beaches in the area, including the vibrant blue waters of Bias Tugel, 12-and-a-half kilometres to the south-west, and calm Virgin Beach, 11 kilometres to the west.

Fall asleep under the stars next to Mount Batur volcano at Alam Caldera Camp & Resto in the verdant Kintamani region, a two-hour drive north of Denpasar. Some of the glamping tents have private balconies and bathrooms as well as free-standing bathtubs and fire pits. Wake up to staggering, misty views of Lake Batur before embarking on a guided hike through the area’s lush forests – while learning about the local flora and fauna – as you ascend Mount Batur itself.

Explore the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana – the harmony between nature, the spiritual realm and humanity – at SAKA Museum, named after the ancient Balinese-Hindu calendar. An immersion into one of the world’s most fascinating living cultures, this museum also dives into significant Indonesian rituals and traditions, such as Nyepi (Day of Silence). 

Visit the island’s only protected national park and adjoining marine reserve on Bali’s western tip. Base yourself at the secluded Menjangan Resort within West Bali National Park, where native deer roam the beach. Go birding through the forest to spot the endangered Bali starling and snorkel with green turtles among a kaleidoscope of coral just off nearby Menjangan Island.

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