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Luxury in Ubud – Puri Sunia

Last year I stumbled across the Puri Sunia twenty minutes outside of Ubud.

Balinese rice fields
Rice fields near Ubud Bali

It is a new resort that is very beautifully designed and connected to greenery in a very Bali way.

Retreats for Bali with Sam Beau Patrick
Retreats for Bali with Sam Beau Patrick

I stay in a deluxe room and it is deluxe. Much better than some of the other similar rated resorts in this region.

Fruit platter Puri Sunai
Fruit platter Puri Sunai

The spa area is good and everyone is welcomed with a complimentary foot spa massage. It really does work – massage is relaxing.

You could simply whittle time away at the resort starting with early morning yoga and stretching. If you want to slide in and out of the pool like I did, you can order excellent pool side dining.

Puri Sunia
pool area at the Puri Sunia

 

I think you should venture into town for a few “must experience” in Ubud.

Great restaurants, music and bars and funky art shops, Ubud is a well known in-land town higher than the better known beachside town of Kuta near Denpasar.

Ubud sunset
sunset over the rice paddies, Ubud

 

 

I love Ubud for it’s organic cafes, it’s colour, it’s history, and clothing shops.  A friend of mine has her own female clothing range called Goddess on the Go and she has the material made out of wood! Great fabric, nice and cool and easy to wash. Say I said hi if you make it to her shop.

Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Gold Coast

Well I am spoilt. Twice in the one week to a marina on the Gold Coast both boasting great times, warm autumn breeze and great food.

Sanctuary Cove Gold Coast
Swimming pool at Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

Today I check into the Intercontinental  Sanctuary Cove Resort for a seminar on natural medicine.

It’s been years since I stayed here but the place still holds a certain charm and “newness”.

Sanctuary Cove
Beautiful frangipanis act like an umbrella at Sanctuary Cove

I have fond memories of coming here – located beside a world class marina, surrounded by a world class golf course and access to many restaurants – it is great to be back.

Sanctuary Cove
Amazing outlook at Sanctuary Cove

The layout of the resort has always been appealing – loads of space, open air, great weather and lots to do (or not if you prefer).

It’s neatly groomed gardens, magnificent pools and private rooms make this a fantastic getaway.

The staff here are excellent – all polite, helpful and well, just here to make one’s trip memorable (for all the right reasons). Everyone I have had contact with has been wonderful.

Playing chess at Sanctuary Cove
BIG chess at Sanctuary Cove

There is lots to do here. Aside from playing golf on one of Australia’s best known golf courses (and home to PGA cutie Adam Scott), there is swimming, a gym, a spa, BIG chess, walks around the marina and many firesides and enclaves to chat with someone or daydream and read a book.

10/10 stars guys!