Samaya Seminyak (Bali, Indonesia)
Mar 11, 2013 | 5:54 am
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Samaya Seminyak (Bali, Indonesia)
Any views on this property? Seems to have a great reputation but haven't noticed too much comment on it here
Last edited by RichardInSF; Mar 11, 2013 at 9:03 am Reason: Title clarified to make location more clear
Mar 11, 2013 | 10:36 am
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Mar 11, 2013 | 11:40 am
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I've been looking at Bali recently. I first went there in the late 1980s and stayed at Amandari in the first six months of its operation. That was life-changing, as you can imagine. I went back a few times, and to Amankila in its earliest months.
So in January next year I am on a cruise which terminates in Bali. And guess what I'm doing. I'm taking the first flight out to Hong Kong for four nights at the FS. That's what I think about Bali these days
So in January next year I am on a cruise which terminates in Bali. And guess what I'm doing. I'm taking the first flight out to Hong Kong for four nights at the FS. That's what I think about Bali these days
Mar 12, 2013 | 3:46 am
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I've been looking at Bali recently. I first went there in the late 1980s and stayed at Amandari in the first six months of its operation. That was life-changing, as you can imagine. I went back a few times, and to Amankila in its earliest months.
So in January next year I am on a cruise which terminates in Bali. And guess what I'm doing. I'm taking the first flight out to Hong Kong for four nights at the FS. That's what I think about Bali these days
So in January next year I am on a cruise which terminates in Bali. And guess what I'm doing. I'm taking the first flight out to Hong Kong for four nights at the FS. That's what I think about Bali these days
Mar 12, 2013 | 8:07 am
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I was last in Bali two years ago. Our cruise company put us up at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel - a bit big and packagy but very pleasant for one night and it had beautiful grounds. However, the whole area was a complete dump - too many hotels, too many people and the drive to and from the airport was a traffic jam. TripAdvisor lists over 300 hotels in Ubud and try GoogleEarthing Legian/Kuta and Jimbaran areas - just one big hotel after another. So that's why I dislike Bali nowadays . . . I'm sure places exist inland that are still lovely and the north coast is possibly wonderful but I think the island has become a bit of a hassle.
Mar 12, 2013 | 5:27 pm
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We just visited east bali (Amankila) and that part of Bali is still "old traditional bali). Very green and quiet with small traditional villages. We went on trekking and witnessed temple ceremonies without seeing a single tourist. But also if you like places that are more developed bali has a lot to offer and villages that offer a good combination of tourism and local culture. Much better than how I experienced such places in other parts of se Asia (koh samui for example). Yes bali has changed, but it is still wonderful and my favourite island!