NOW Bali Editorial Team
Secrets of the Sea
There is nothing better to improve the spirits than a walk beside the ocean… or is there? This month NOW! Bali takes you inside some of the island’s most exclusive spas to discover the secrets of the sea. Treatments using seaweed, crushed pearls and caviar are popular for skin rejuvenation, and the location of some
Jiwa SPA
Jiwa Spa comprises several serene treatment and relaxation zones for the ultimate Bali spa escape. Enjoy a restorative Aromatic Essentials facial in one of 10 treatment rooms or choose the botanical Ocean Flow Signature Massage in one of five garden spa villas surrounded by soothing water gardens. Children too can benefit from a range of
Celestine SPA
A full menu of services are offered at Celestine Spa to rejuvenate and nurture the mind and body. Allow the spa’s authentic Balinese massage and therapy treatments to meet your personal needs and release everyday stresses. Experience the ultimate spa massage with the soothing effects of their massage candles. This 90-minute treatment is designed using natural ingredients
Under the Sea
I never get bored of diving and (luckily for me) Bali offers up lots of opportunities to hone my underwater skills with its dozens of unique dive sites. There are sites suitable for beginners and other more challenging ones to choose from, some offer a gently sloping sea bed while in others you will find
It’s Time To Forgive and Forget
A major national holiday in Indonesia, the Eid Ul Fitr or locally known as Lebaran, is taking place this month on the 17th and 18th. The holiday is celebrated by the Muslims to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, and a time for people to ask for forgiveness from each other for
Jazz Market By The Sea Dates Released
Taking place this coming August 14-16, the Jazz Market by The Sea 2015 is making a return at the stunning beachfront garden of Taman Bhagawan in Tanjung Benoa with a confirmed lineup that covers top-notch performers such as Raisa, Tohpati, Bertiga, Kunto Aji, Balawan & Maestro, Dialog Dini Hari, Rio Sidik, Jampiro, and many more.
Sheraton Kuta Plays Host to DJ Dispensary
Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort has announced that the resort will be the home to The DJ Dispensary, who will be bringing their famous DJ Retreats exclusively curated for luxury hotels and resorts to the area this July 24-26. Founder and DJ, Matty Wainwright will be dishing out the 101s on “how to be a DJ”
Laid-Back And Trashed
Welcome to Bali! It’s the beginning of the high season and that means party time on the island. But that doesn’t mean that everyone wants to party! One of the delights of the island used to be its peaceful, sleepy atmosphere with everyone laid-back and relaxed. Now ‘relaxed’ has become ‘chilled’ and ‘laid-back’ needs high
Busy Mornings in Kedonganan
Kedonganan, located near the Ngurah Rai International Airport, is famous for seafood dinners overlooking beautiful seaside sunsets. Fishing used to be the main economy for locals but these days it has shifted to tourism. Still though, the seafood business keeps ticking over as seasonal fishermen from Sulawesi and Java come ashore with fresh catches daily.
Purifying Body & Soul
While Mertasari beach is pretty much unknown to visitors, it’s quite popular among the locals of Bali. Compared with more well known beaches in Sanur, Mertasari’s light brown sands attract far less tourists. Mertasari beach is located at the southern end of the Sanur coast and lies side by side with a mangrove forest which
When The Balinese Go to The Sea
The Balinese have an ambiguous attitude toward the sea. The sea opens to the exterior world and is therefore threatening and promising at once. Deadly grubug (diseases) arrive from the sea, sent to the island, as people say, by the evil king Jero Gede Mecaling. All around the island’s coast are small altars from which
Banned : Building on Beaches
One of my favourite things in life, which I’m sure I share with many of you, is simply walking along a beach. There is something so peaceful about the lapping of the waves when the sea is gentle, and so powerful when the surf is crashing in. Both are reminders that nature is our preferred
Luscious Okalicious
In the name of hedonistic Bali coastal living, nothing beats a delicious, cooling cocktail enjoyed beachfront! An awesome concoction by Padma Resort Legian’s S.K.A.I Beach Club, Okalicious is an interesting mix of Bacardi light, Blue Curacao, Peach monin, lime juice, mint leaves, tonic water, and bitters. The brilliant colours of the cocktail add the refreshing
