Pulau Komodo, directly in the centre of the island-strewn strait between Sunbawa and Flores is the home of the world’s largest reptile, the Komodo dragon. This giant monitor lizard is one of the world’s oldest species, a close relative of the dinosaurs that roamed the earth 100 million years ago. Komodo island lies 500 km east of Bali and is 30 km long on its north-south axis and 16 km at its widest point. The island’s parched hills are covered with scrub brush and small palm trees. Several hundred adult lizards live on Komodo. The adult male can reach three meters in length and weigh 150 kilograms. Females attain only two-third of this size and lay up to 30 eggs at a time. The greatest threat to the monitors comes from deer poaches, who kill off animals upon which the lizards feed. Dogs are sometimes abandoned on the island and compete with the dragon and eat the dragon’s eggs.
amawana
Amanwana (peaceful forest) is the only resort located on the island of Moyo, a nature reserve east of Bali. Set on a beach in a secluded cove overlooking the Flores Sea, Amanwana is a wilderness hideaway with accommodation in luxury tents. The protected marine park offers some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in Indonesia, with pristine reefs boasting a rich array of sea life. Amanikan is the camp’s 32-metre coastal cruiser which hosts adventures to Rinca and Komodo islands where the legendary Komodo dragons can be seen. Jungle treks on Moyo offer guests the chance to discover waterfalls and a variety of birdlife. The island is also home to a deer sanctuary for the indigenous rusa deer.
kuta lombok
WELCOME TO OUR SITE
No motorised transport
Fortunately all three Gili Islands will not permit any type of motorised transport on them and therefore rely on bicycles or horse and carts, locally known as ‘Cidomos’. Bicycles can be rented from any of the kiosks and cost from around Rp20,000 an hour, or better value, ask for the daily rate. Cidomos (local horse and carts) are easily located all over the islands but tend to hang around the harbour and busy spots, arrangements can be made if you are staying in a more remote place on the island, for instance a late ride home…. Haggling is the norm, and always agree a price before your journey
lombok island at gili trawangan
Tehya also got to see her first ever coloured starfish – it was bright blue and she was delighted!!! (photo a little out of focus as using throw away camera).
I am proud to say that her skills in the ocean with not only a mask but a snorkel too are exceptional for a four year old, she was out with us for about an hour – occasionally getting lifts on our backs if she felt a little tired.
I am proud to say that her skills in the ocean with not only a mask but a snorkel too are exceptional for a four year old, she was out with us for about an hour – occasionally getting lifts on our backs if she felt a little tired.
massage
The wedding day celebrations are over and it's now time to completely relax and enjoy the beginning of your new life together. This celebratory couple's package starts with flower petal footwash and a choice of either a body scrub or mask. Enjoy a herbal flower bath together before a deep tissue Balinese massage using age-old techniques to relieve even the most stubborn knots in your body. Finally, your therapist will administer a nourishing cream bath with a sublime scalp massage using a deep conditioning treatment to restore shine and vibrancy to your hair
For Your love
Our Enchanting Bali Wedding Packages, for Unforgettable Events
Leading the list of the World's Best Wedding Venues by CNNGo, AYANA is renowned for its shimmering glass chapels, elite wedding planners, iconic Rock Bar after-parties, and breathtaking views. Yet, the secret ingredient to what ranks AYANA amongst the world's most enchanting wedding venues may be something that is not so obvious; what really sets AYANA apart is its ability to offer truly unique and memorable experiences, unmatched anywhere else in the world. From intimate family celebrations to grand ballroom galas, our oceanfront venues set a captivating stage for Bali destination weddings. Choose from seven distinct venues for a unique Bali wedding package, including two glass chapels, stunning presidential private villa, 350-year-old Javanese ‘joglo’, traditional Balinese pavilion, the vibrant Champa Garden amongst a grand canopy of 2,000 white frangipani trees, or our private jetty for an intimate ceremony just for two. Allow our professional wedding planners to customize your special day and set an unforgettable tone for your life together.
The Villas
Where Each Bali Luxury Villa is a Resort unto Itself
Escape the urban landscape and retreat to a luxury Bali villa at AYANA Resort and Spa. Designed to ensure maximum seclusion for every guest, these 78 free-standing, cliff-top Bali luxury villas are set in traditional Balinese compounds with private pools surrounded by tropical gardens. You will feel like the only people on earth. If you do decide to venture out, our villa guests enjoy convenient access to all hotel facilities, including the Thermes Marins Bali Spa, restaurants, cafes and lounges, and white-sand beach.
wedding
After some time I've finally made up my mind
She is the girl and I really want to make her mine
I'm searching everywhere to find her again
To tell her I love her
And I'm sorry bout the things I've done
I find her standing in front of the church
The only place in town where I didn't search
She looks so happy in her wedding dress
But she's crying while she's saying this
Chorus:
Boy I missed your kisses all the time but this is
Twenty five minutes too late
Though you travelled so far boy I'm sorry you are
Twenty five minutes too late
Against the wind I'm going home again
Wishing be back to the time when we were more than
Friends
Still I see her in front of the church
The only place in town where I didn't search
She looks so happy in her wedding dress
But she's cried while she's saying this
Chorus
Out in the streets
Places where hungry hearts have nothing to eat
Inside my head
Still I can hear the words she said
I can still hear what she said
Majestic Ocean Views and Unrivaled Service at this Cliff-top Bali Luxury Hotel
Location:
Bali, Indonesia
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