Amanusa (peaceful isle) occupies a gentle rise on Bali’s southernpeninsula of Nusa Dua, overlooking the rolling fairways of the Bali Golf and Country Club and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The vibrant shopping and dining areas of Sanur,Legian and Seminyak and Denpasar International Airport are just 20 minutes away, yet the resort is a secluded tropical retreat,providing access to an alluring beach on one of Bali’s most beautiful stretches of coastline.

The focus ofAmanusa’s open-air entrance is a teak-wood sculpture depictingscenes from theRamayana, the epic Hindu poem.

Perched above the resort’s 30-metre main swimming pool is The Terrace which offers alfresco dining with sweeping views of the peninsula, the island of Nusa Penida and the sea beyond.The restaurant specialises in Thai and Indonesian cuisines with the addition of Continental fare during the day.

Open for dinner only, the Italian Restaurant (left & below)serves Italian cuisine. Meals can be enjoyed in the eleganthigh-ceilinged interior or the romantic outdoor courtyardamongst flowering frangipani trees overlooking the pool.

The Bar (above) is situated on the other side of the poolfrom The Terrace and provides equally lofty views of the southern peninsula and the Indian Ocean. The idealspot for sunset drinks or casual meals throughout the day, it is also the serene setting for afternoon tea.

At Amanusa’s Beach Club, nine thatched-roof bales line the white-sandbeach. A pristine coral reef just offshore is ideal for snorkelling, and otherwater activities offered include kayaking and cruising. Light meals andrefreshments are served at the informal beach restaurant, and seasidemassage can be enjoyed in the open-air bales. Private sunrise breakfastsand beach barbecue dinners can be arranged.

All suites offer wooden four-poster beds draped in whitemosquito netting (right ) anda spacious bathroom whichincludes twin vanities and anindoor sunken bathtub (left ).The combined bedroom andliving area also features awriting desk and bay-windowsofa, and opens onto anoutdoor terrace furnished with a daybed and shadecanopy (above).

Eight suites, including the Amanusa Suite, feature private swimming pools with expansive terraces,while all 35 suites enjoy outdoor showers built into moss-covered paras-stone walls (left). Guests can dine in-suite at any time of the day or night with 24-hour private dining.

Amanusa’s Boardroom (left ) includes two meeting rooms, a reception area (top) for coffee breaks and a private washroom.The Library (above) is another quiet sanctuary and provides alaptop with internet access. Wireless broadband connections are available in all suites and public areas.

Massage (above left ), facials, pedicures and manicures are available in the privacy of guests’ suites or in the dedicated Spa Suite. The Boutique(above right ) offers a variety of Balinese handicrafts for purchase.

Amanusa’s two all-weather tennis courts (below) are floodlit for eveningplay and partners can be arranged. Other activities include cycling, islandcruising, shopping, cooking classes and visits to places of cultural interestsuch as the ancient Luhur Uluwatu temple (right ).

Amanusa guests who are golf enthusiasts enjoy a priorityreservation system at the adjacent Bali Golf and CountryClub. One of the region’s pre-eminent golf clubs, this 18-hole course offers three distinct playing environments.

A self-contained island resort as central as it is secluded, Amanusais imbued with a sense of space and serenity.

Nusa Dua, Bali, IndonesiaTel: (62) 361 772 333 Fax: (62) 361 772 335

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