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If all you can imagine after a long day of wave riding, sun tanning and parasailing, is a thirst-quenching cocktail, the bars of Bali have you covered! Sip on a sinfully good Mai Tai at a swim up pool bar or feel the sand between your toes while enjoying a creamy Pina Colada at a beachfront cocktail bar. Bali is blessed with a menagerie of tropical fruits that are pulled straight from the vine and squeezed fresh into cocktails and juices for thirsty holidaymakers. Pineapple, mango, dragon fruit, watermelon, banana, honeydew, orange, papaya and coconut are just some of the fruits bursting with juice that will quench your thirst and tantalise your

OUR PICKSOther dishes not to be missed are Banyan Tree’s cumin crusted pan-seared tuna with coriander and candle nut pesto sambal and the seared Opaka–Paka fillet with roasted root vegetables, cauliflower puree and a beetroot reduction. Also try the Sea Food Tower for two; a mountain of snow crabs, tiger prawns, oysters, clams, lobsters and mussels!Banyan Tree’s Indonesian “Jamu” Master will personally guide you through a menu of unique herbal drinks to enhance your well-being and complete your dining experience.

taste buds. These earthly treasures are amazing on their own but even better with kick, as the tropical cocktails artfully crafted by world-class mixologists effortlessly prove. Cocoon’s Sea Breeze is a tropical holiday in a Tom Collins; a perfect blend of vodka, Malibu, peach liqueur, pineapple, orange and cranberry juices goes down easily by a beachfront sunset, while the Mango Madness is best served poolside as it definitely causes a splash! A moreish mixture of Absolut Citron, fresh mango, lychee and passionfruit will lockdown your love for this tropical isle.

KNOWN AS THE Islands of the Gods, this iconic Indonesian isle is making waves of its own in the international culinary world, serving up heavenly dishes that are indeed fit for gods! Groundbreaking international chefs are flocking to Bali, creating modern fusions that incorporate the best of their native homes with the exotic flavours of Indonesia. At Jimbaran Puri Bali’s Nelayan Restaurant, executive chef Michele Greggio’s menu is inspired by the abundance of fresh seafood and Indonesian spices. His Mediterranean background and flawless technique creates a fusion that is exquisitely decadent and always surprising. Another influence that is proving impossible to stop – and let’s be honest, why would you want to? – is Japanese cuisine. Tirtha has snatched up one of Japan’s most recognised chefs, Hiroyuki Meno, to head its kitchen. His dishes offer a gastronomic delight, fusing avant garde French cuisine with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. The InterContinental has also jumped on the Japanese bullet train, integrating a Teppanyaki restaurant and exquisitely fresh sushi, sashimi, tempura and yakitori.

Cocoon Beach Club has successfully introduced a marriage of European and Indonesian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood and rich flavours. One of the standouts is the grilled lobster and seared scallops, which are given an oriental kick with a pineapple and coriander salad along with a coconut and kaffir lime immulsion. Also benefiting from Asian influence is the panacotta, which is made with coconut cream, flavoured with cardamom and garnished with a mangosteen salad. These are just some of the impeccable dishes that are defining Bali as the next big thing in five-star cuisine.

So, if you’re a foodie, or just someone looking for a little indulgence, Bali is without a doubt your ideal destination. Fresh seafood pulled straight from the sea and cooked on sizzling beach barbeques, garden restaurants overflowing with fresh flowers and plump fruit, and the aroma of incense lingering in the air and offering come-hither scents are just some of the treats you can promise your senses on a visit to this magnificent paradise.

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TANTALIZING TREASURES OF THIS ENCHANTING ISLE!Long-established as a haven of expansive beaches, breathtaking sunsets and daredevil activities, Bali is also a feast for the senses. Fast becoming a mecca for the world’s hottest and most talented chefs, Bali is the new

foodies’ paradise as a result of its innovative culinary pioneers, ubiquity of gourmet fresh produce and endless variety of sumptuous seafood.

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