Building An Authoritative Travel Blog

Authoritative blogs seem all the rage at the moment but what exactly is an " Authoritative Travel Blog ?" Well my understanding of the matter is it is a blog that is not only very informative to the readers but that the information comes from authoritative type people in connection with what they are writing about.

Hopefully my articles below will give an insight on travel and travel related experiences from all over the world from many authoritative writers as they have been there and done that.

Articles will be and are published often and this means current travel experiences and up to date places to visit. If you have also visited these places or wish to comment then please do so remembering this blog is intended to family orientated visitors so please be respectful.

I have seen many fears raised through my article site and feel that any traveller today that, for one reason or another, decides against travel insurance then they are possibly being a little short sighted. We do not want our boats to sink but are happy to carry life rafts. travel insurance is a similar idea. We do not wish to ever claim on it but if things go wrong as they sometimes do it is a benifit to have the insurance.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Balinese Hospitality at Amanusa Resort

By Chris Linch

Amanusa resort promises a tranquil place to relax and unwind and its location could not be more suited to that. The hotel is lovingly placed between the tropical greenery of Bali on one side, and the hypnotically blue of the Indian Ocean on the other.

Amanusa draws upon several sources to create their magical setting: One is the Balinese tradition of spirituality in all things, the second is the physical beauty of the island, the third is the Balinese hospitality, and the final is western amenities.

The resort may feel as if it in another world, but shopping, dining and cultural diversions are nearby in the bougainvillea-lined streets of Nusa Dua. The airport is just 15 minutes away.

To assist in a quick transition to Balinese tranquility, the resort provides massage therapists on site for in-room treatments. An exquisitely manicured golf course is within view, temptingly close between the resort and the nearby Indian Ocean.

Of course, dining well is an important part of any luxury experience, and Amanusa does not disappoint. There are four restaurants at the resort offering Thai, Indonesian, Italian, and western selections. The dining ranges from elegant to al fresco, but all of the venues make the most of the tropical setting and breathtaking views.

The white-sand beach is one of Bali's best and is fringed by a coral reef that provides a safe lagoon for swimming and seasonal water sports.

The resort has a Beach Club at the Bali Golf and Country Club. The Club features nine bale' (pavilions) with loungers. Refreshments, showers and restrooms are available.

Amanusa's massage therapists mix traditional Balinese massage with Swedish massage and acupressure. Massage is available in the privacy of guest' suites, in the specially designated Spa Suite or on one of the Beach bales. Body treatments as well as facials, pedicures and manicures are also available. Amanusa's Reiki master is on hand to redress any energy imbalances and a reflexologist is available once a week.

Bali is paradise for golfers. The three courses are totally unique. All are complementary for Amanusa guests. The first is the Bali Golf and Country Club and is right next to the resort in a scenic, seaside setting. It was designed by Robin Nelson and Rodney Wright, is 18 holes and named on of Asia's top five courses. The second is the Nirwana Bali Golf Club. This course is at the Tabana Regency, on the west coast, about an hour's drive from the resort. The course was designed by Greg Norman, and is famous for its visually dramatic setting. Golfers play through rice paddies, creeks, tropical forest, and gardens. The final course is about 1 hour away. The Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club is famous as one of the world's most beautiful courses. The course was designed by Peter Thomson and Graham Wolveridge and is set in an extinct volcano.

The 35 thatched-roof suites have wooden four-poster beds, draped in white fabric. The huge bathrooms feature sunken baths. Each suite is enclosed in a sensuous tropical setting and an outdoor shower is built into a high paras-stone wall, draped in soft moss and fragrant white flowers beneath an overhang of ochre and salmon-pink bougainvillea. The walled garden courtyards are private and romantic, offering day and night alfresco dining. Every suite has an outdoor terrace with a comfortable daybed beneath a protective canopy. Elevated walkways link the suites for easy access to the resort's extensive facilities and eight suites have private swimming pools. Wireless broadband connections are available in all suites and public areas.

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