The Four Seasons has not one, but two resorts on the Indonesian island of Bali.
The best way to experience the island? Split your trip in two parts — start at the Fours Seasons Sayan and finish at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay.
Sayan captures the mystical, enchanting part of the island, while Jimbaran Bay is an oceanfront indulgence. Fans of Julia Roberts may recognize Sayan as the resort the actress stayed at while filming "Eat, Pray, Love."
Travel writer and tea expert Kathy YL Chan recently experienced both of these luxurious hotels for herself.
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The best way to fly to Bali is via Doha on Qatar Airways. The newly renovated Hamad International Airport and Qatar Business lounge is a destination within itself. The lounge offers multiple options for full-service dining, business amenities, and even quiet rooms and family rooms for those traveling with kids. Once you land in Bali, Jimabaran Bay is quick 15-minute drive from the airport, while Sayan is 90 minutes away.
Many guests will recognize Four Seasons Sayan as the hotel Julia Roberts chose to stay at while filming "Eat, Pray, Love." It's hidden but centrally located, a short 10-minute drive to Ubud, the hub of Bali's cultural and spiritual life. The villas here are simultaneously decadent and cozy, with giant canopy beds.
Welcome treats always feature a classic Indonesian sweet and are not to be missed. These little nuggets are called Klepon, pounded rice cakes scented with pandan (which is like the vanilla of Southeast Asia). It's stuffed with liquid gula jawa (palm sugar), and rolled in grated coconut. Perfect at room temperature, and straight-up amazing when devoured hot.
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