Living in style is for a select few, but holidaying in style
is for everyone.
Living in style is decided by your bank balance, but
holidaying in style is decided by your will power.
So here I go with a series of “perfect holiday of style”
reviews and/or ideas… Very important to note that the views captured here are
of a foodie traveler, always in search of a perfectly romantic setting; in a
comfortable, yet restrained budget of an upper- Middle class couple. Hope you
enjoy the journey here in…
Place: Bali is wonderfully touristy! It’s got
sea, greenery, an active volcano and a vibrant culture full of all kinds of
performing arts. The Balinese paintings and dance are obviously something not
to be missed in this island.
Nikko Hotel, Nusa Dua
Bali, Indonesia
Bali, Indonesia
Overall: To find the lap of luxury, I feel
privacy is a must. And that’s what you will get in abundance in Nikko Hotel,
Nusa Dua. Located a little distance away from a strip containing all the rest
of hotels in Nusa Dua, it’s got a serene beach exclusive to the guests of the
hotel. The hotel stands on a cliff, wherein, you enter from top and travel down
to your room, a unique design I say!! The maze of rooms in every wing of the
“cliff construction” can be a bit difficult to fathom, and so getting lost in
the search of your own room may be packaged along with your trip.
Dining experience: I don’t think a luxury resort
is a good place to dine and boast. And Nikko Hotel was not any different than
that. The breakfast spread and service was good. It catered to all sorts of
popular oriental and occidental dishes. For the meals, ‘Benkay’ and ‘The Shore’
have great options. The Japanese dominated Benkay offers a lot of oriental
fares along with sushi and sashimi. We had the pecking duck and loved the fact
that the host gave us a bit of info about the dish and the way to eat it
traditionally. But again, we went in a time when the crowds were gone, the host
had a lot of time on his hand to make us understand their food!!
‘The Shore’, is the perfect place to plan a romantic dinner
on the beach. The wooden plank with lounging couches, which goes on the beach
overlooking the sea… Sigh!! Heaven!! Its designed perfectly for a romantic time
away from the crowd. Though the food is unimpressive, the extensive wine list is
the best on the menu.
Nikko bali doesn’t specialise in local favourites, so I
highly recommend going out for a meal or two. All the big restaurants and spa
facilities do pick-ups and drops and so staying away from the city doesn’t
really pinch that much.
Positives: the pool is one of the cleanest that
I have seen, complete with a water slide and a bar. They also offer a jacuzzi
kind of pool which is an amazing place to relax. The rooms are spacious with
all amenities, and the in room service is great too.
Negatives: I found the spa and the food to be
really unimpressive. Balinese massage is a must, so I recommend going to other
places for a couple or single massages.
Cheers!
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