perfect days paradise, waited home write guest comment time savor memories compile notes, haven__<c7>_<e9>_ able come negatives, mainly top-notch staff, prior experience manager david kearns south pacific property pleased wing__<c7>, reception drivers housekeepers gardeners security restaurant staff happy glad ready make stay better, we__<c7>_<e9><U+009D>e places not atmosphere know great job management doing, let__<c7>_<e9>_ details impression villas comfortable private dwelling experience employees friendly accommodating gracious prompt highly competent, showed airport 10 p.m. march 28 2007 shown immediately villa given quick tour allowed sleep promise answer details morning, fruit basket wine entrance foyer soft island music playing cd player/system private swimming pool beds turned night elegantly draped mosquito netting, beds comfortable sheets changed mosquito netting neatly tied morning, twilight came sprayed light not-unfavorable scented mosquito repellent villa, got bite, house grounds keepers impeccable job keeping property common grounds shape, leave wash dry cleaning basket morning looking fresh evening.in seven nights stayed villas live-aboard dive boat charter different rooms 2 bedrooms suites pool suite just appointed comfortable bedrooms located pool common kitchen area entry, bedroom bath combination step-in open tile shower open tub-shower large tile bath and/or shower opening private outdoor garden courtyard, spa amenities shampoo lotion bath foam conditioner handmade soaps supplied daily fresh fluffy spa towels toothbrush paste hairdryer, sure bring converters 220 asian plugs, accidentally smoked 110 transformer management replacement island day, bedrooms individual a/c units run remote controls tv sets movies cd__<c7>_<e9>_ available check-out reception, sufficient good lighting bedside bathroom conventional toilets outside common space, automatic lighting adds beauty private motif blue-tiled pool evening, large striped pool towels available porch rack big wooden sun chaise wait pool umbrella table, right outside bedroom big all-weather fabric seating platform pillows reading entertaining addition large wooden captain__<c7>_<e9>_ chairs 2 all-weather fabric chaise lounge accompanying lunch table, large wood dining table 6 chairs sideboard situated breezy foyer 2 main bedrooms right kitchen, large ceiling fan positioned seating area create breeze parts day, open air kitchen mid-sized refrigerator stocked purchasable goodies drinks freezer ice large water cooler, dishes glassware cooking utensils provided oven/stove unit ample counter space meal preparation, short seating dining area beds large family friend reunion, crowning feature villa garden pool, larger villas larger gardens pools artfully sculpted variety tropical plants trees flowers, graceful trimmed frangipani tree poses pool allowing beautiful fragrant flowers fall float surface pool day, water lilies koi grace small fish ponds right outside bedroom serve collect rain water rolls conical grass roofs adorning building, walkways pool lawn floors open air bathroom unique large square natural stone tiles skirted small blue pool white bathrooms small river stones, blue tiled pool large shallow seating decks sides shallow 7__<c7> walk area wet toes smaller area deepening 7 feet sufficient lazing reading active exercise, there__<c7>_<e9>_ nothing better having private pool enjoying midnight dawn naturel__<c7> dip, decided minute schedule barbeque party villa friends returning dive live-aboard, villas arranged staff grill chose meat variety seafood vegetarian fare offered serve clean dinner, additional lighting seating flowers handmade decorations buffet table brought fruit salads vegetable dishes designed indonesian flavor, asked balinese musicians play recommend highly, flute traditional drum instrumentalists set perfect mood playing 3 hours, treat backyard party away home.apart private abroad villas restaurant spa hold balinese experiences not miss, restaurant colorful serene hindi oasis set high walls right main street, large intricate hindu mosaic adorns wall ganesh smiles balustrades, half tables set grassy courtyard umbrella tables night candle towers twinkle, large koi pond numerous gentle stone fountains palms set island mood, gardens well-designed like villas, menu light healthy combination european japanese island flavor, serves nice complement spa reigns courtyard sweeping staircase, dishes ordered delivered villa dining restaurant treat watch graceful beautiful employees business, balinese lovely people employed villas especially capable kind friendly multi-lingual, internet connections restaurant wireless available speed slow management working, in-room internet wireless planning stages.prana spa considered best island remember bali set world standard true spa experience, prana looks like elegant hindu temple rich colors artwork stone tile construction similar continued villas, office air-conditioned balance experience adds natural restful effective relaxation cleansing purifying treatment, numerous treatments chose follow hindu custom including ayurvetic oil drumming hot/cold sensory pools face body masking rainshower cleansing steambaths best massages i__<c7>_<e9><U+009D>e, smaller spa sister chill premise offers professional deep-tissue acupressure therapy, appointments easy schedule spa 26 rooms large experienced staff draws clientele island, ayruvetic treatment massage day arrived i__<c7>_<e9><f6> gotten touch food poisoning plane deep-cleansing treatment massage week-long boat trip, russ neck expertly worked chill.another service villas offers different island tours classes including snorkeling trips introductory surfing kuta beach shopping trips cultural explorations island, arranged all-day trip private guide visit various artisan shops master craftsmen carve world famous carvings wood stone paint weave make fabric, invited tour sudra caste home small community main road 1,000-year old temple preparing 120-day anniversary later monkey purification temple, traveled high winding narrow road volcano ubud natives growing rice intricately carved hillside paddies centuries air cold fresh, right outside ubud cultural artistic center island ate indonesian food porch overlooking rice paddy wandered town tour huge marketplace boiling handmade goods, entered courtyard royal palace watched royal gamelan orchestras practice awhile, street village women__<c7>_<e9>_ gamelan playing portico-area couple young adolescent men practicing traditional dance-dramas, twilight driver took near-by village catch performance 3 ancient folk dramas outdoor stage, expert tour organized villas management.the large comfortable air-conditioned vans picked airport scheduled various shopping areas restaurants near-by, driven kuta beach afternoon friend__<c7>_<e9>_ home dinner sanur night, finding taxi home easy, it__<c7>_<e9>_ good know villas situated thriving shopping area seminyak, excellent little shops restaurants walking distance want exercise spontaneity, excellent international gourmet grocery store bali deli right street prana restaurant/spa/gift shop villas main reception, shopped well-stocked full-line grocery restaurant bakery provisions dive trip light lunches restaurant.many people concerned security bali unfortunate nightclub bombing 2002 indonesian muslim terrorists tried bring economic hardships bright stable prosperous hindu star archipelago, bali suffered shown determination resolve prevent recurrence violence, car checked approaches perimeter villas hotel major tourist venue, police security quietly positioned island frequented tourists watching suspicious conduct friendly smile face, felt safe entire time visit, want first-class home-away-from home experience not better oasis villas night week month lucky, quiet elegance bustling exotic island paradise cultural spiritual ecological adventures just waiting explored, feel like leaving pool is.russ elisa bergercarrollton 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