Plush dressing den and up-comer international label destination on chic Rue du Bac for those gals who really like to mix it up with insider labels like Kris Van Assche, or are just clam lazy (they deliver).
Astoundingly positioned over the Ayung Gorge, choose from unique, luxurious suites within one of the five rustic luxe residences and (our pick) the newer villas. Three, five and seven-day wellness progs, sensational spa, rawganic Glow and Indonesian bites at Kudus.
LUXE City Guide Offer: One complimentary massage for two, and complimentary upgrade to the next category, when you book with LUXE Hotel & Villa Collection.
Party central glamourpuss with a stunning clifftop position for panoramic sunsets. Sleek, teak, modish digs, and utterly wow-eee infinity pool and bar. Want to know more? Click here.
Vivid cliff-top style haven for local fare with flair on hip communal tables. The bar has spectacular sunset views, but don’t get mashed, it’s a sheer drop.
The beautiful John Hardy collection of silver jewellery, prec and semi-prec gems and lifestyle is normally only for export. Lucky LUXE readers can visit the VIP room in the idyllic, sylvan Hardy factory grounds.
LUXE City Guide Offer: 20% off internet rate, book between April 1st and October 31st 2009, receive 10% discount on spa treatments, 10% discount on F&B, complimentary airport transfers and late checkout, tropical fruit platter, and personal in-room check-in upon arrival, when you book with LUXE Hotel & Villa Collection. Want to find out more? Click Here
This fave old Auntie may have scagged tights and ketchup on her cardie, but her unbeatable ocean-side posi more than compensates, so take a simple beachfront villa and trot to Aman next door for glam sips, sups and cruise charter. In season, the Beach Restaurant is popular, but beware, there are many steep steps so it’s not for those with clicky hips or gammy knees.
Blond wood armchairs, rich, plumptious colour-flashes, smart dark woods, comfy terrace day-beds, elegant bar and happening style-crew regulars. Slight shame that it’s on a main road. (+66 (0) 76 271702)
A rather drab shop with a nippy line in polished stainless steel contemporary cutlery, bowls and trenchers, but their ace card is that they will make to order with no minimum. Check out their shining stash of washbasins, trays and candelabras.



















Reserve ahead for the fab and deservedly popular weekday prix fixe dinner at this classic bistro of chocolatey timber chairs, mirrors and art deco details. Not the planning type? Try your luck at lunch sans reservation by arriving before noon.