Sekar Arum Yanvi, Author at Villa Finder Magazine

Bali Dining Options

The Insider’s Guide to Family Cafes in Seminyak

By Sekar Arum Yanvi

We know staying in Seminyak is all about stunning sunsets, shopping and dining but are there any family-oriented places to take the kids for drinks and a meal? Yes, there are! Seminyak may be highly fashionable and sophisticated but she also loves your little cupcakes and cheeky little rascals – you just need to know where to go. We looked around and found 11 family cafes in Seminyak. Check them out below. Did you already find that perfect family villa to spend this Bali holiday with the kids? if not, you may want to check out our best family villas in Bali. 1. Dinner & traditional Balinese dance – Made’s Warung Traditional Balinese dance and food. Photo credit: @madeswarung on Instagram Made’s Warung started out as a small Indonesian street stall but it grew into a famous restaurant chain in Bali. The Seminyak dining venue is wonderfully spacious and the…

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Things to do in Seminyak when it rains: what to do when you can’t go out?

By Sekar Arum Yanvi

The all-year-round tropical weather is one of the reasons why we all love Bali so much. However, from October to March, the seasonal monsoon pours its rain-storms down on the island. Usually, the rainfall is heavy and short. (More about Bali weather here) But on some rare gloomy days, it may keep on raining for hours and hours. How to get through these rainy days? Actually, there are lots of things to do in and around Seminyak and they make great alternative activities from all those lovely lazy beach days. Here’s an overview of fun, interesting and relaxing activities near to your private villa in Seminyak. It might even make you wish for a rainy day to come… 1. Family High Tea @ Biku Credit: Herbert Liu The rain gives a great excuse to sit back and relax with a delicious high tea, shared amongst those you love most. Sip…

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Seminyak Bakeries – where to get your bread, cakes & pastries

By Sekar Arum Yanvi

The average Indonesian has rice for breakfast but for us island visitors, don’t we love our bread in the morning? Bread, coffee, juice and we are all set for another day in paradise. Now, while staying at Bali accommodation, you should also definitely go indo-style on some days and have a bowl of ‘bubur ayam’ (rice porridge with chicken) or a plate of ‘lontong sayur’ (rice cake with vegetables in a spicy coconut curry) for breakfast, but on those days that you are longing for a taste from home. Here is an overview of Seminyak bakeries. There are quite a few excellent bakeries found in and around Seminyak, so you won’t have to travel far from your private villa to get your hands on your favourite bread, cakes, and pastries. 1. Croissants made in heaven and more @ Monsieur Spoon Credit: Monsieur Spoon Hands down, this is the best place…

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Fashion, Yoga and Beachlife – 7 great yoga studios in Seminyak

By Sekar Arum Yanvi

When thinking about yoga in combination with Bali, your mind probably wanders off to places like Ubud, hyped as the cultural and spiritual capital of the island. In the meantime, Canggu is an upcoming tourist destination for a beach holiday of surfing, yoga and healthy food. No one seems to know that Seminyak also has quite a few great yoga studios hidden away in the centre of town. In Seminyak, fashion and style, wining and dining, shopping and beach vibes are seamlessly combined with yoga, spas and nightlife. It is all is infused into one bubble of happiness! With your private Seminyak luxury villa as your island base, check out the following 7 yoga studios in Seminyak: 1. Seminyak Yoga Shala The Yoga Shala is easily tracked down as it is located in the centre of Seminyak, just on the corner of the town’s main shopping street and next to…

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Couples’ Guide to Seminyak – Love and Romance are in the Air

By Sekar Arum Yanvi

With Valentine’s day coming up, its time for an overview of romantic hot spots in Bali’s most fashionable and sophisticated beach town: Seminyak. You are on a sweet tropical island getaway with your lover and you are wondering what to do and where to stay for this romantic holiday in Seminyak, Bali. We made it our mission to find the most romantic spots and places in town. Read all about it below, in our couples’ guide to Seminyak: Romantic couple’s activities in Seminyak The tropical sun, the sea, excellent beachfront dining venues, the sunset sky, beach clubs, private villas, spas, you just can’t go wrong here – love it in the air! Seminyak is a romantic haven for couples in love. Wondering what to do? Inspiration is here… 1. Sunset gazing & sunset cocktails on Seminyak Beach When the sun sets over the island, everything and everyone gets an enchanting…

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Cinemas around Seminyak

By Sekar Arum Yanvi

On cloudy, rainy evenings or on those hot Bali afternoons when the tropical heat becomes a bit too much, going to the cinema can be a surprisingly good idea. It is an easy way to cool down, keep the kids entertained, or simply enjoy a more relaxed evening after beach clubs, shopping and too much sun. Popcorn, comfy seats and strong air-conditioning still do the job very well. If you are staying in Seminyak, you have several cinemas within a reasonable driving distance. Some are classic mall cinemas showing the latest blockbusters, while others feel a little more deluxe or even more private. Where to Go to Watch Movies in Cinemas Around Seminyak There are several cinemas found in short driving distance from central Seminyak. Here’s an overview for you: Cinema XXI at Beachwalk Shopping Center One of the easiest cinema options from Seminyak is still Cinema XXI at Beachwalk…

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Things to do in Bali: 9 activities to inspire your itinerary

By Sekar Arum Yanvi

Beaches, temples, waterfalls, buzzing towns, peaceful villages, wildlife, adventure, Bali has got a lot to offer for an amazing holiday! With her unique culture, hipster towns and stunning sceneries of rice paddies, volcanoes and valleys, Bali seems to have all the good stuff. Tranquillity, entertainment, modern comforts and unspoiled beauty, here are 9 things to do in Bali to have a fun-filled holiday for all: 1. Shopping & beach clubs in Seminyak Stylish, trendy, lively and sophisticated, Seminyak still is Bali’s most iconic and stylish beach town, home to world-famous beach clubs and restaurants. Oberoi and Petitenget are chic and high-end while Double Six and Dhyana Pura are more laid-back and easy going. Bursting with colours and fashion, home to exclusive spas, restaurants, galleries and boutique shops, you can’t miss out on Seminyak! Go have sunset drinks at La Plancha, KU DE TA and Potato Head, experience fine-dining at world-class…

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Cheap Villas in Seminyak? Check out Best Villas for Your Dime!

By Sekar Arum Yanvi

Though it is necessary to splurge on a luxe accommodation sometimes, it is also nice to travel to an exotic destination and not break the bank. As the litany of Seminyak villas grows and grows, so do the number of affordable homes available for short-term rental. Some of our favourite villas to stay in are the ones intimate in size, great value for the price and located smack dab in the middle of Seminyak’s lovable madness. Check out our best affordable villas in Seminyak below! 1. Villa Tara Tropical, happy and peaceful is what Villa Tara is. Featuring an airy open-plan living room adorned in vivid colours of pink, orange, yellow and blue, Villa Tara is charming yet stylish and truly one of a kind. Another great thing is that all 3 bedrooms enjoy direct access to the sparkling private swimming pool of the peaceful tropical garden. Such bliss! Around…

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Best places to go souvenir shopping in Seminyak, Bali

By Sekar Arum Yanvi

We all come to it at some point during our holiday; souvenir shopping for friends and family back home, as well as some for yourself to keep as a memory. It’s not hard at all to find these colourful giveaways as there are many street stalls with eager salesmen trying to sell their goods to you. Shopping for souvenirs in Seminyak usually starts as a quick little errand and somehow turns into a full afternoon of “one more shop.” And honestly, that tracks. Between market stalls, boutique-lined streets, and fixed-price stores packed with Bali gifts, it is very easy to leave with more than you planned. The real question is not just where to shop, but what kind of shopping mood you are in. Do you want to bargain for beachy bits and easy gifts? Or do you want somewhere calmer, fixed-price, and a little less chaotic? If you are…

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Best Bali family villas: the kids will never get bored here!

By Sekar Arum Yanvi

Looking for that perfect family villa for your upcoming Bali holiday? Look no further, here is our selection of 8 amazing Bali family villas that both you and your kids will love to bits. How we select our best Bali family villas: Depending on how old the kids are, a villa can be child-friendly for one family but not for another. So for this article, we list down the strictest criteria possible for a family villa: They have to be safe for babies and toddlers: safety features such as pool fence, stair gates must be available when needed. They are in a convenient location. Child-friendly facilities such as baby cots, high chairs are available. There is entertainment for kids at the villa such as swimming pool, toys, big garden. Parents will be able to pamper themselves, too! Something extra is a plus (as you will see below). 1. Villa Alea…