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“What’s for lunch?”, “Where should we go for dinner?” “Is it family-friendly?” Sound familiar? These questions don’t just haunt you when your stomach starts to rumble or when it’s your turn to pick a spot for a family lunch, they are relentless and creep into your holiday even when it’s clear there are about 10 restaurants on the street to choose from. If you ask us, it’s especially harder when restaurants in destinations like Bali have been extensively reviewed and photographed through everyone’s favourite FOMO app, Instagram. There’s a secret to selecting the best restaurant or spa experience in Bali that doesn’t need too much googling or jumping on trip advisor to research and read reviews- just ask a local, and that’s what we did! We asked our local friends in Bali and most importantly, we asked ourselves. The Villa Finder team live and breathe the Bali life so are…

There is a reason why Seminyak is one of the most popular tourist destination towns in all of Bali. It’s the island’s fashion capital, it’s a shopping and surfing haven, there are tons sophisticated restaurants and exclusive spas, gorgeous private pool luxury villas in the heart of town and just outside in the rice fields, and the nightlife is happening and ongoing. The wide stretch of sunset beach, the waves and the sunset cocktails – Seminyak is a great place for a girls’ only holiday. Here is our guide for your girls’ trip to Seminyak: Girls’ activities to do in Seminyak Check into your ladies-only holiday retreat and off you go to explore this lively, sophisticated little beach town. Here’s what you’ll love to do: 1. Shopping, shopping, shopping Shopping at souvenir shops and local markets is lots of fun but Seminyak offers more than this with its classy, trendy shopping…

Indonesia is one of the world’s best coffee growing regions and Bali does not disappoint when it comes to delivering some great cafes in which to enjoy the perfect brew. The ever-present Starbucks may have set up shop here long ago, but with such a thriving scene of independent coffee shops serving a range of delicious regional coffees, why not try something new and a little bit different? Check out the best cafes in Bali! 1. Revolver Espresso Since opening its doors in 2011, Revolver has developed a cult following. Behind an inconsequential set of doors, down a side alley in the middle of Seminyak, the cafe opens up TARDIS like into a sizeable multi-room venue. To get the best spot, head through the first bar and don’t stop until you reach the surprisingly pink, in a bohemian kind of way, backroom. As far as the coffee goes, it’s widely…

Everybody’s heard of Seminyak – the most iconic, fashionable beach town on the island – but when booking yourself a private Seminyak villa in or just outside of the city centre, you need to know just a tiny more about the different areas in town. Although the centre is not very big, it is gradually expanding towards neighbouring Umalas and Kerobokan. Petitenget, for instance, used to be a different village but today, it is the chicest and trendiest area of Seminyak with famous restaurants and beach clubs such as Sarong, Bambu, Metis and Potato Head. Petitenget is not comparable with easy-going, laid-back Double Six nor with the party scenes going on at Dhyana Pura. Confusing? Let’s sort things out and take a look at Seminyak from up-close so you get a better understanding. We’ll highlight all the different areas in town and tell you where to have coffee, dinner, drinks and more. Double Six…

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 to one family but not to another one. So for this article, we list down the strictest criteria possible for a family vila: 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…

Feeling hungry? Is eating one of your favourite activities to do in Bali? We don’t blame you! Bali is a food paradise as much as anything else and you can be sure you came to the right place for heavenly local dishes spiced and grilled to perfection! Bali has got a lot of amazingly delicious food on display – literally! – keep reading to find out what food you can’t miss out on during your Bali holiday. This blog post is all about top Indonesian dishes to try. Here are 6 of our favourites: 1. Nasi Campur – the best way to try everything! Nasi Campur is all about ‘food on display’. The idea here that you can eat exactly what you like. You get a plate of rice and you pick the dishes you want to go with your rice. ‘Nasi’ is the local word for ‘rice’ and ‘campur’…