asia // bali
SUNDAYS BEACH CLUB
Chill out on the loungers or pull up a beanbag on the sand at one of the Bukit Peninsula ’ s most exclusive and authentic beach club destinations , Sundays Beach Club . Access to this little piece of paradise , tucked at the bottom of the limestone cliffs at the luxurious Ungasan Clifftop Resort , is via an awe-inspiring inclinator , so you ’ ll be arriving in showstopping style !
For an entry fee , you can while away the day swimming and sunbathing , sipping on cocktails , and enjoying complimentary water sports like stand-up paddleboarding in the crystal-clear lagoon . Stick around until sunset for toes-inthe-sand relaxation and romance and snuggle up beside the evening bonfires ( Friday to Monday at Sundays Beach Club features live music and DJs from 4 pm , too ). sundaysbeachclub . com
ULU CLIFFHOUSE
Carved into a 200-ft rock face above the Indian Ocean , Ulu Cliffhouse translates the magnificent energy of one of Bali ’ s best breaks to the cliffs above . Offering leisure on an expansive scale , it ’ s designed as a tropical take on mid-century and Palm Springs-inspired style , with a sultry Balinese soul — cool , relaxed and laid-back ( in a nod to Uluwatu ’ s surf culture ) but chic and sexy at the same time . Little wonder this place attracts some of the world ’ s biggest DJs and live music acts .
The backdrop of sea and sky is absolutely stunning from the poolside lounges , or head down the cliff to access the sun deck , set hundreds of steps below on a rocky promontory , to get closer to the famous Uluwatu breakers rolling in . Come to play and you might even stay — Ulu Cliffhouse also boasts villa accommodation to tempt lovers to unwind to your own rhythm in paradise . ulucliffhouse . com
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