What Have We Been Up To in Bali?

Bali is a beautiful place in one of the most beautiful countries in the world and truly one of our favourites.

We actually came to Bali for our own honeymoon in 2009 and absolutely loved our experience. The balmy weather, incredible flowers and trees and the friendly people. 

Where we're staying

This trip is sponsored by Lifestyle Retreats and we're visited three of their amazing resorts.

The Amala Wellness Retreat is right in the middle of Seminyak and is an oasis of calm and beauty with the best of Balinese architecture. Our private villa actually had a swimming pool in the loungeroom.

Next we went to the Menjangan Resort, in the middle of West Bali National Park. Horse riding, water-sports, forests and the beautiful beach. It was incredibly unspoilt and is in the middle of a brilliant expansion plan.

We're now at the stunning Balé resort, our own private pavilion with blinding white decor and incredible water features throughout the resort. Tomorrow we're having a gorgeous healthy meal served by candlelight next to our private pool. 

We're doing a full review of each resort, but trust me they are all world class wellness and relaxation retreats.

What we've been doing

There's so much to do in Bali and you can go from extremely relaxing to extremely adventurous. We've been horse-riding, doing yoga, getting massages (Balinese massages are pretty intense) and exploring the beaches.

Shopping is brilliant, particularly for traditional artwork (honeymooners HAVE to get an art piece as a souvenir), textiles and homewares. There is a proliferation of organic clothing companies since we were here last year - Mark picked up a pair of Komodo flip flops with recycled tire soles.

We also did a couple of vow renewals here in Bali, it's a brilliant place for a destination wedding. I have several friends who've gotten married here, and it's a really relaxed place to combine a holiday and a wedding!

More photos coming soon, but let us know your favourite places in Bali! 

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Thanks to our flight sponsor China Airways and Lifestyle Retreats for this brilliant trip. 

Runaway Bride and Groom can help you organise the perfect destination wedding or honeymoon in Bali (or both!). Find out more here. 

Comments

[Natalie Pearl]

FYI Bali is not a country, you are in Indonesia.

[The Honeymoon Testers]

haha - thanks Natalie for spotting that error - up too late writing this and missed it in the proof read. All changed now!

[Honeymoons]

Thanks for the the tips. We're considering Bali as a possible honeymoon destination. I'm especially liking that you say the shopping is brilliant. I'll definately have a further look into this destination.

[wedding]

開いたままに。彼らはあなたの体のタイプに見えるし、それぞれにどのように感じるかを確認するために、衣類の様々なスタイルを試着する結婚式 ドレスが重要です。あなたの販売のコンサルタントからの提案に開いている - 彼らが提供する経験をたくさん持っている！さらに、妻の数は、彼らがハンガーにウェディングドレスを見た時、彼らは彼を気にしないが、一度彼らがそれをしようとしたタキシード 格安を発見した、それはウエディングドレス オーダーだった。

[nick]

haha...Bali, 'a country'! anyway it is true that it is a 'rare gem'! solid post with good info