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Just down the coast is the Conrad Bali Resort & Spa. If you're looking for romance and a leafy environment close to the beach, this is a gem. To welcome us, our suite was stocked with a bottle of rose wine, fresh fruits and a selection of chocolates. To give it that extra "honeymoon" feel, on our bed was a tub of rose petals, scented candles and instructions for a romantic bath.
An amazing couples treatment is offered at its Jiwa Spa - I had a vitamin recharge, and my wife well, sorry, I didn't hear anything after my head massage started; I zoned out, and I didn't zone back in again until well after the 90 minutes was over - was followed by a few cocktails at Azure before topping off our stay with an intimate candle-lit dinner on Bale Beach, chowing down on surf and turf to the sound of the waves.
If you fancy having a ceremony in Bali, either to exchange or renew vows, there are few better places on the island than the Conrad's spectacular Infinity Chapel.
Although there are villages throughout Nusa Dua, there is little to see or do bar taking a wander, so many couples will find themselves spending much of their time on the resort. In fact, for many couples on their honeymoon, that's the plan. If that's the case, the place to be is The Edge.
Tucked away on the southern cliffs of Uluwatu's green Pecatu village, The Edge is made up of four private villas, 10 bedrooms in total. Each has its own butler, while the largest property, The View, has a 10-seat cinema and its own bar.
We stayed in The Mood, a two-bedroom villa, and I think it was the first time I can say I received the kind of service that can be described as "six-star". Meals were served in our dining room, before which one of the head chefs would pop round to find out what we fancied.
On our first night my wife and I ate on our patio and enjoyed a six-course meal tailored to each of our specific tastes, Bali lobster for her and tender lamb medallions for me.
Should you actually want to leave the confines of the villa, The Edge has a cozy bar and pool area where residents can mingle, while staff can also arrange a car to take you to nearby villages or on day trips further afield. Jimbaran Bay is just 20 minutes by car, while the monkey-infested Uluwatu Beach is just around the corner.
China’s weekly story
(2013.5.18- 5.24)