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Best beaches in Seminyak

Seminyak, here we come! The most upscale and sophisticated beach resort area in all of Bali, Seminyak is well known for its you fantastic beach clubs, spectacular sunsets, trendy shopping streets, luxury spas, world-class restaurants and beautiful pool villas. It’s a place where boredom doesn’t exist! Are you ready? Here’s an overview of the best beaches in Seminyak: Double Six Beach A typical afternoon on Double Six Beach Seminyak. Photo credit: Rend on Instagram Great relaxed vibes, world-famous sunsets, good surf and charming beach bars such as La Plancha, Double Six Beach is a favourite hang-out spot for families, couples, youngsters and just about everyone! The ambiance is always good, especially when the sunset pours its golden soft orange glow illuminating everything and everyone. Relaxed music, excellent waves, yummy food and sunset drinks – this is why we love Seminyak! Seminyak Beach is also great for surfing and surf lessons.…

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For the Gram: 8 Cutest cafes in Seminyak You Must Check-in

The coffee scene is expanding in trendy, sophisticated Seminyak and there are more and more super cute, vintage coffee cafes opening up along the lively streets of this celebrated beach town in the south of Bali. We tracked down some of the cutest hot spots in town. Charming places to get a lovely breakfast with coffee in the morning or a delicious hearty bite in the afternoon. Places with bright colourful, vintage interiors, beautiful mural paintings, sweet cakes and laid-back atmospheres. Awesome places where you can turn to for your daily shot of caffeine, combined with a healthy detox juice and a piece of raw chocolate. Our pick of 9 cute cafes in Seminyak are highly Instagrammabe, too! 1. Kynd Community Colourful, charming and always busy from morning until closing time in the late afternoon. Kynd Community is a cool and trending plant-based cafe located in Petitenget. A great place…

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Shopping, spas, luxury villas, sunset cocktails – it’s a girls’ trip to Seminyak

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…

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Halal Restaurants in Seminyak – Finding Halal food in Bali’s chic district

There are plenty of amazing restaurants in cosmopolitan Seminyak. From the famous ‘Eat Street’ in Oberoi to the buzzing Petitenget Strip and Batu Belig, you will find the best of the best such as Metis, La Lucciola, Bambu, Jemme, Sardine and many more. However, most of these celebrated places to eat in Seminyak are not certified as Halal. I asked around and even the traditional Indonesian restaurants such as Merah Putih and Sarong serve pork. Well, we are on the island of Bali after all, where the traditional and most loved dish is ‘babi guling’ – suckling pig. So, where does this leave you? Well, after a little bit of research and driving around, I found more than a handful of warungs and restaurants that do serve up 100% halal food. Check out these places for the best halal food in town: 1. Batik Bali 100% halal, 100% Instagrammable 100% authentic…

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Best family-friendly villas in Seminyak – happy kids, happy parents!

Happy wife = happy life right? Well, is there anything that makes the mama happier than a bunch of content and exhausted kids at the day’s end? Plan a stay at one of the best Seminyak family villas and ensure that the little ones stay entertained the entire length of your holiday in Bali. Villa Tiga Puluh With seven bedroom suites, Villa Tiga Puluh is large enough to accommodate two or three families travelling together. A room with twin beds is connected to a larger, queen-size bedroom, particularly nice for younger kids who need to be within easy reach to their parents. A 10-minute walk to Jalan Oberoi, aka ‘Eat Street’, this tucked-away villa is great for hosting BBQ cookouts, yoga retreats or other special events. Prices start at US$1,328 (low season), US$1,732 (high season) and US$2,079 (peak season) Book now Villa Arte Minimalist and airy in design, Villa Arte…

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Top 12 Seminyak Villas Within Walking Distance to the Beach

So, you want to stay right in the action of buzzing trending and fashionable Seminyak and you want to be as close to the beach as possible, living the good life in a gorgeous private pool luxury villa? We don’t blame you! How to track down the perfect Seminyak beach villa? Don’t sweat, we’ve already done the hard work for you and made an awesome list of the best Seminyak villas near the beach. Check them out below and make your inquiry directly or contact our talented team of villa experts to get even more amazing beach villa options. Let’s go! Villa Zenitude Villa Zenitude is a really tropical and utmost charming stay in the heart of Seminyak. Housing 2 deluxe villa suites, this private pool vacation home is perfect for couples and small families. The villa features a traditional Balinese open-plan living room and a lovely private tropical garden with…

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Top 10 Things to Do in Seminyak

Now known for its world-class restaurants, high-end accommodation, beach clubs, shopping boutiques and rooftop bars, Seminyak is an ever-evolving destination that requires a few visits to truly understand. Now that you have booked a pool villa in Seminyak, what to do in this area? As a start, check out the best things to do in Seminyak below: 1. Sun Bathe at Double Six Beach After traveling for hours (or even days) to reach your destination, is there nothing better than lazing on a sun chair and spending an entire day at the beach? Double Six Beach boasts rows of chairs and umbrellas that you can rent by the hour or for the whole day. Enjoy the sand and sea, sip on the obligatory coconut and relish in the tropical sunshine. 2. Sip on Ocean View Cocktails at Potato Head Beach Club If your idea of beach lounging is more along the…

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Understanding Seminyak – From Double Six to Oberoi & Petitenget

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…

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Popular places in Seminyak – 2018 Edition

Seminyak is always trending and innovative, never losing her sense of coolness and fashion. There are hot new hang out places, cafes and restaurants opening up every month and here’s what to check out so far in 2018: 1. NamNam Noodle Bar When walking past this restaurant outside on the street, you wouldn’t expect the paradise that awaits inside. The gorgeous interior design, the endless choices of charming seating places, the open-kitchen, the incredible rice paddy views and of course, the authentic Vietnamese food, NamNam Noodle Bar is already a celebrated restaurant in Singapore and Jakarta and now finally in 2018, it has opened its doors up in Seminyak. I am a definite fan of pho (the traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup spiced up with coriander, chilli peppers, Thai basil and more goodness), however, at NamNam Noodle Bar, I went out of my comfort zone and tried out some new…

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The Insider’s Guide to Family Cafes in Seminyak

We know 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 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 restaurant is quite an icon on Seminyak’s main street. Made’s Warung is…