Bali

A 11th-century sea temple perched on a 70m cliff, famous for sunset Kecak fire dances and ocean views.

A dramatic temple set on a tidal rock formation - one of Bali’s most photographed sunset spots.

Iconic emerald rice paddies sculpted with the traditional subak irrigation system near Ubud.

A lush nature reserve and temple complex home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

A pre-dawn hike up an active volcano rewarded with sunrise above the clouds and caldera views.

A gentle, scenic ridge trail just outside Ubud winding through emerald valleys and grassy hills. Best at sunrise or sunset, when the light is golden and the crowds are thin. Free and easy.

A sacred 10th-century water temple where Balinese Hindus perform melukat purification rituals in spring-fed bathing pools. Visitors can join the cleansing - bring a sarong and a change of clothes.

One of Bali's most accessible and dramatic waterfalls, thundering into a jungle gorge near Ubud. Swim in the pool below or admire it from the clifftop cafés. Busy by midday.

Bali's largest and holiest temple complex, sprawling up the slopes of Mount Agung. A series of terraced courtyards and shrines with sweeping views - the spiritual heart of the island.

A rugged island off Bali's southeast coast, home to the iconic T-Rex-shaped Kelingking cliff, Crystal Bay snorkelling and manta-ray dives. A long but unforgettable day trip by fast boat.

Award-winning Ubud tasting menus built on hyper-local Indonesian ingredients.

A long-celebrated Ubud fine-dining destination set in a tropical garden, pairing French technique with Indonesian ingredients across an elegant tasting menu.

A romantic Seminyak favourite serving fresh-from-the-market seafood beside a private rice paddy, with a lovely bamboo bar and sunset light.

A striking, soaring-roofed Seminyak restaurant reinventing Indonesian classics from across the archipelago, with great cocktails and a buzzy vibe.

Grilled-on-the-beach seafood at sunset on Jimbaran’s sand - a classic Bali evening.

The island’s most famous babi guling (Balinese roast suckling pig) in central Ubud.

A theatrical garden-jungle restaurant and nightspot in the heart of Seminyak.

A Ubud institution famous for smoky pork ribs and lethal martinis - rowdy, casual and hugely popular. Come hungry and early.

Iconic riverside villas wrapped in Ubud’s jungle, with a lotus-pond rooftop arrival.

Clifftop architectural villas with private pools above the Indian Ocean.

A jaw-dropping Ubud jungle retreat with the famous two-tier cliff-edge infinity pool overlooking a temple and valley. Pure romance and seclusion.

A grand, opulent beachfront resort on Nusa Dua's white sand, with sprawling pools, a renowned spa and lavish suites - great for families and groups.

Design-forward beachfront suites above Bali’s famous beach club.

A handcrafted, design-forward Seminyak hotel of artisan brick and terrazzo, next to the famous Potato Head beach club. Stylish and central.

A serene wellness-focused retreat above the Tjampuhan valley, with elegant rooms, a holistic spa and superb dining - Ubud calm at its best.

Sociable surf-and-coworking hostel a short ride from Canggu’s beaches.