Essential Bali Issue 5 May/Jun2015 | Page 7

inaflash In this issue... Essential openers............... 10 New hotels, new restaurants and exclusive Essential Bali offers ACTIVITIES__________________ Never forget...................... 16 The Elephant Safari Park Lodge provides eternal memories Tricks of the trade.............. 22 Juggling, hanging from a trapeze, climbing silks and more at Bali Circus 16 Paradise islands................. 30 ...we’ll send an elephant for you now... A trip to the Gilis is an experience you’ll want to bottle and keep Going up in the world....... 36 A night-time trek to the peak of Mount Batur is intensely rewarding TRIED AND TESTED___________ Essential tasting................. 44 Great food, great drinks and stunning locations in our restaurant reviews Essential pampering.......... 58 Get the treatment at one of our featured spa facilities Essential weddings............ 65 Two more romantic locations ideal for hosting the big day 36 INSIGHTS___________________ Building blocks .................. 72 ... three steps forward could easily translate into two steps back... A trip through Indonesian history in architectural form Animal magic.................... 76 Highlighting the great work done by the Bali Animal Welfare Association PEOPLE_____________________ Crown jewels..................... 78 Jemme jeweller and restaurateur Luke Stockley reveals his best of Bali 72 76 ... that backfired spectacularly if your opponents had the gift of fire... French connections.......... 81 Kuta Beach Heritage Hotel’s GM, Thierry Gasnier, offers