Originally Posted by
hoggig
Thanks for your recomendations. I'm certainly going to take a second look at the Peninsula. My main Concerns of the tourist crowds seem unfounded. I was very disappointed at Raffles but this has filled me with confidence.
A secret switch would be a great suprise for the fiance.
Bali is still up in the air. I watched a great feature on LuxTV about the Amankila not that long ago and it does look absolutely beautiful. However, I need to be realistic with my budget and this would tip me over.
The 4S Jimbaran is a more realistic option for me. I'll take a good look at it when I get home tonight.
Foodwise, can you recommend anywhere other than the restaurants inhouse at the Pen and 4S?
HK is heaving with great restaurants. I normally ask the concierge and then never remember the names - sorry.
FS Jimbaran's food is OK but not brilliant. I would definitely take your fiance for an Indoesian/Thai lunch at Amanusa, which is a wonderful experience. As I normally stay in the Amans in Bali, all of which offer exceptional food, I hardly ever go out to a restaurant.
I am sure that there are some special deals at the Amans right now, so it could be worth checking them out. They do some wonderful things for honeymoons and anniversaries!