There’s a lot to be said for a beach day with Bintangs and nasi goreng. However, if you want something a little cooler, head to one of the island’s famous beach clubs and indulge in fruit-filled cocktails, soundtracks that float on the breeze and swimming pools straight out of the pages of a glossy magazine. Bali has the lot, from laid-back chill out beach clubs to new ones with refreshing concepts to add to old favourites that have both survived and thrived.
For a group of friends who founded Air in 2015 with a motto at the time of ‘lets just do this and see what happens’’ Air Festival has blossomed into a global gathering of musically-driven souls, where the spiritual guide is the DJ. This year expect additional new stages including a live music offering, alongside their immersive and interactive events. Sunsets, sunrises and more Gili Air (meaning water island) treats will be available too.
Whether you are craving a little time out with a good drop or plan on enjoying the full gastronomic experience of a dinner matched with great wines, Veritas at Karma is a wine destination with distinction. Veritas offers two destinations for wine lovers, places to congregate, relax and share a passion for world-class wines.
Sitting pretty on the white sands of Tanjung Benoa on the Nusa Dua peninsula is Mantra Sakala – an excellent addition to Bali’s beach club and resort line up. With plenty of large suites and villas, Mantra Sakala aims to please with some fancy facilities including Illy coffee machines and a mini wine fridge to keep your bottles perfectly chilled. Adventure sports lovers will be in heaven, with parasailing, kayaking, snorkelling and boating all right on the doorstep.
Open for breakfasts, lazy lunches and unsurpassed fine dining come evening time, the sprawling downstairs premises of KU DE TA is packed every night with foodies who travel from far and wide to sample the goods at arguably the most well-known beach club restaurant in Bali. It goes without saying that the wine cellar here is in a class of its own, with an ever evolving selection of old and new world wines if you’re all cocktail-ed out. At sunset, the deejays turn out mood tunes while the tapas flows and the evening heats up.
