Raffles Bali

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"For a dose of sublime quiet—interrupted only by birdsong—on increasingly busy Bali, this beachfront resort with nature sanctuary vibes is a refined and luxurious stay with just 32 infinity pool villas where truly everything has been thought of and carefully considered. Grab a signature cocktail at The Writers Bar, an age-old Raffles tradition, in the open-air lobby perched at the top of the property. That's also where Chef Gaetan Biesuz’s sensational fine-dining spot Rumari offers storytelling tasting menus that artfully reimagine Southeast Asian flavors and ingredients with an 80/20 sourcing philosophy—just 20% of the food is imported while 80% is from the archipelago. Footprint wise, Raffles Spa is petite, yet a lot of healing and TLC happens within its spaces. From the virtually private beach to lush 57-acre grounds, quiet luxury is a specialty at this property, and one that, happily, most guests experience with their eyes, not iPhones." - Chris Schalkx, Kathryn Romeyn