marieclaire.com.au 209THE SCENE... Travellers in search^
of true R and R should head into the
hills above Ubud to find themselves
in the luxurious surrounds of the Four
Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. Need
more restorative opulence? Fill your
lungs with sea air at the resort’s sister
property in Jimbaran Bay.
EAT AND DRINK... Pure,
unadulterated contentment is best
achieved at the hands of Bali’s skilled
chefs. The local fare has a mix of
Malaysian, Japanese, European and
Hindu influences, with a contemporary
focus on all things green. Don’t leave
without trying gado-gado (vegetables,
tofu, eggs and peanut sauce) and babi
guling (spiced suckling pig).
TREAT YOURSELF... The Four
Seasons Resort spa program includes
visits to a spiritual healer, water
purification rituals performed by a
High Priestess and chakra ceremonies
that will leave you feeling renewed.
The idyllic lower pool
at Four Seasons Resort
Bali at Jimbaran Bay.STAY THERE
Jimbaran Bay combines Bali’s
classic thatched roofs with the
comforts of private pools and
personal butlers. Prices start at
approx $920 per night, visit
fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay. At
Sayan, 60 suites and villas are set
amongst lush tropical gardens and
the Ayung river. Approx $750 per
night, visit fourseasons.com/sayan.DON’T MISS... At Jimbaran Bay,
head to the Nirvana Shanti Yoga Bale- a pavilion on the cliff ’s edge – to clear
your head with some AntiGravity Yoga.
Want an even more tranquil option?
Book an afternoon air nap at the Four
Seasons Sayan where you’ll sleep in
a silk hammock above the valley.
NEED TO KNOW... Sayan is about
15 minutes from the cultural hub of
Ubud and two hours from the airport
by car. Jimbaran Bay is roughly 20
minutes from the airport.
JIMBARAN BAY
AND SAYAN, BALIHolistic haven
KO KO M O PR I VAT E
ISLAND, FIJIDon’t lift a finger
THE SCENE...Visitors to this six-star
dreamland don’t walk and definitely
don’t rush – they float. Kokomo is a
private island paradise embedded with
rainforests and surrounded by white
sand beaches and the Great Astrolabe
Reef. Starting at around $2600 per night
for a one-bedroom villa, this member of
Small Luxury Hotels of the Worldrequires a hefty investment for your
leisure time, but for those wanting a
taste of the good life it’s worth every
cent. The villas are designed for
families, each with their own infinity
pool and private garden. The in-house
chefs, nannies and kids’ club make it a
go-to for groups with children, and the
butler service is perfect for
honeymooners.
EAT AND DRINK... Chef Daniel
Johnson puts a fresh spin on Fijian
fare using produce grown on the
island and seafood plucked from
the surrounding ocean.
TREAT YOURSELF... A visit to the
Yaukuve Spa Sanctuary is included
in the package. Treatments draw on
Fiji’s natural elements, combining the
island nation’s healing traditions with
the skills of highly trained therapists.
DON’T MISS... The resort is a PADI
(Professional Association of Diving
Instructors) Five Star Dive Resort, so
the scuba experience is world-class.
NEED TO KNOW... Book an early
flight into Nadi International Airport.
The island is only accessed by seaplane
or helicopter and, due to Fiji regulation,
the final transfer is at 3pm.The private island of
Kokomo is accessible
via seaplane.