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BALI

01 Cultural fun at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
02 Family time at Finns Beach Club 03 Café del Mar
© Nicole Cooper 04 Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort
05 Lombok Island © Shutterstock/K_Boonnitrod
06 Baby pygmy hippo at Bali Safari & Marine Park
important to ongoing conservation efforts.
If you want to meet the bouncing bub, why
not stay on site at the zoo’s Mara River Safari
Lodge, for a holiday experience with
safari-inspired ambience and accommodation
with rustic charm.
In other news for animal lovers, Bali’s
popular neighbour, Komodo Island –
originally set to be closed in 2020 to protect
the rare lizards that call it home – has instead
put in place a new (and hefty!) fee of US$1000
as part of a new membership system
03 designed to limit the number of tourists on
the island. It’s worth the outlay for anyone
with an interest in the natural world, however,
as Komodo dragons and pink sand beaches
make for an unbeatable few days. The fee
Wild happenings won’t impact neighbouring islands like Rinca,
Bali Zoo recently unveiled its Night at the Zoo where the prehistoric beasts also roam.
experience, a unique guided adventure tour
where visitors can discover the rarely seen Emerging destinations
02 sights and sounds of the zoo’s nocturnal Once you’ve explored Bali, there are lots of
animals. The zoo is also working towards other magical island destinations to add to
improved conservation practices, successfully your bucket list. The first would have to be
releasing an endangered silvery gibbon Lombok, just a four- to five-hour ferry trip, or
river in Bali, enjoying a leisurely guided named Boris into the wild in August. short flight, away. Far less crowded than its
paddle before rocking up at the resort, where At Bali Safari & Marine Park, there are sister, the family is guaranteed intimate
their luggage will await them. Talk about some new faces thanks to the recent birth experiences and memorable moments on
making a grand entrance. of an adorable male pygmy hippo to proud this stunning island. Home to Indonesia’s
parents, Fitriani and Bono. The species is second highest volcano, the untouched
The best of the beach clubs endangered, so this birth is especially beaches and glorious snorkelling are a must,
The shores of this tropical island are as much
known for their thriving beach clubs as their
stunning sunsets, and there are some new
options that will get you excited for your next 04
Balinese vacation.
Café Del Mar Bali has set up shop in
Canguu, its September 2019 opening long
anticipated. Reminiscent of its Ibiza roots, the
venue’s 700-square-metre infinity pool sits
pride of place with VIP suites, poolside
cabanas and daybeds from which mum and
dad can languidly watch the kids splash
about, plus in-pool sunken lounges for the
ultimate in beachside bliss.
Instagram-worthy Finns Beach Club
certainly provides a healthy rivalry for this
newbie though, with a recently completed
renovation that floors the competition. The
revamp wins the kid-friendly club the
accolade of biggest on the island, with four
pools, five restaurants and nine bars, including
a family-oriented Gazebo Pool, surrounded by
double daybeds.

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