DAY 13-14 : NUSA DUA
Head to the luxurious gated enclave of Nusa Dua to ease into one final dose of seaside relaxation before your Bali honeymoon comes to a close .
Located on the eastern coastline of Bali , Nusa Dua is popular for water sports , thanks to its gorgeous beaches and crystalline shoreline . There ’ s everything from leisurely activities like snorkelling and stand-up paddleboarding to excellent surf breaks and thrilling jetpack rides , parasailing and jet skiing to choose your own adventure .
But it ’ s the area ’ s jaw-dropping array of high-end resorts that will really make honeymooners swoon . You can , quite literally , check in to your chosen accommodation here and not need to leave — all-inclusive offerings and sprawling five-star properties cater for your every whim , from fine dining and cocktails on tap to massages , day clubs , and so much more .
One of the best things about Nusa Dua is that it is so accessible to the rest of Bali and to the island ’ s international airport , which is a mere 20-minute drive away . You can easily spend your final morning lazing poolside or teeing off on one of Nusa Dua ’ s legendary golf courses before catching an easy , private car to the airport . It ’ s always hard to say goodbye to this captivating isle — but chances are you ’ ll be planning your anniversary trip on the plane home !
Don ’ t miss :
A stroll along the Nusa Dua Promenade , a paved walkway along the Indian Ocean that stretches for seven kilometres and adjoins most beachside luxury resorts . Settle into one of the lovely beachside restaurants that line this strip ( many are part of the biggest hotel brands ) just before the sun goes down , and cheers to the romance you ' ve shared on the beautiful island of Bali .
[ Above ] Nusa Dua days are spent strolling the boardwalk on the beach , enjoying water sports , riding bicycles and lazing the day away [ Below ] Explore one of the many stunning islands off Bali ' s coastline , including Nusa Penida only a 45-minute boat trip off Sanur .
BALI & BEYOND
If you ' ve got more time to spend in beautiful Bali , you could easily spend longer in any or all of these destinations . Why not venture further afield and catch the boat ride over to Nusa Lembongan , Nusa Penida , Lombok , or the Gili Islands ? Or head up to Bali ' s northern tip to escape into the wilderness at Menjangan or to Bali ' s eastern region , where you ' ll find Candidasa and other areas offering well-preserved ancient villages , mysterious temples and beautiful beaches . H
PHOTOS : ALEXA WEST ; UNSPLASH
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