From Bali to Java and back

After our brief stay at Amanusa we flew from Denpasar to Yogyakarta, Java for a stay at the lovely Amanjiwo resort. As with all Aman resorts transfers and meet and greet service is provided. The hotel is about 1.5 hours from the airport. It is in central Java in a beautiful location overlooking the valley and Borobudur, the 9th century Buddhist temple, and surrounded by four volcanoes and the Menoreh hills. Although the island is home to almost half of Indonesia's large population, the press of people is not felt here.

view from our terrace - Borobudur is in the distance

Amanjiwo has a plethora of activities to offer their clients - the highlight of our visit was an early morning visit to Borobudur for sunrise. (and moon set). It was so peaceful.

moon setting Borobudur

and sunrise

We also went for a early morning hike in the rice fields to a small temple. On our return to the resort, the beautiful pool and a visit to the spa was just what the doctor ordered.

or go for a hike to see the rice terraces

at the top the little temple- Candi Selogriyo

After another wonderful sunset and dinner it was time to pack and set off for Aman #3.

Update - Bali and Beyond

It's been a while since I last posted. I have had a lot going on over the past nine months. Besides planning, and sending people on, amazing vacations to South America, South Africa, Tahiti, Australia and New Zealand to mention just a few destinations, I have sold a house, moved and am preparing to move again. In the midst of all that we took a fabulous three week vacation to Bali, Borneo (with ORION) and Singapore.

We spent 10 days in Bali and Java - staying at the fabulous Aman resorts while touring the beautiful countryside. I can not say enough good things about Aman- the resorts are absolutely beautiful with excellent facilities, the service is impeccable, the food excellent and as a Virtuoso guest, when you book through me, you will receive amazing amenities and upgrades.

When you arrive at the airport you are met and assisted through immigration and to your transfer and your life immediately takes on an slower, easier pace. Anything you want to do the staff at Aman resorts can arrange for you and they will have suggestions to offer in case we have not done enough research or you just can't decide.

You may want to start your Bali stay at AMANUSA (peaceful Isle) located in Nusa Dua which is a resort community close to the airport and the port of Benoa. It is located on a rolling hillside overlooking the golf course and the sea beyond.

There are two restaurants - the open air Terrace restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and Thai and Indonesian food for dinner and is perched up high overlooking the pool and the intimate Italian Restaurant serving dinner only with the option of eating inside in elegant surroundings or outside by the  pool.

There is a boutique with a lovely selection of Balinese goods, a library, a small spa and conference facilities. There is a wide, golden sand beach (transfer, bike or walk down from the resort) with thatch roof bales. Light meals and drinks are available at the restaurant and the beach attendants will take care of your needs. There are two all weather night lit tennis courts and priority reservations for the 18 hole golf course.

Next post - AmanJiwo in Java and Amandari in Ubud.