Serene Bali at a Trio of Small, Sensitively Designed Hotels,

Experience spiritual and serene Bali at a trio of small, sensitively designed hotels, with highlights including a pool villa, healing massage treatments and airport lounge access

Of the sprawling Indonesian archipelago, the Hindu island of Bali is one of the most alluring, tempting travellers with its stunning landscapes where rice terraces and mist-shrouded mountains give way to paradisal beaches and rolling surf. This carefully hand-picked holiday will take you to three contrasting enclaves, from the hilly, jungle-clad outskirts of artistic Ubud to the uncrowded east coast and fashionable Seminyak.

On arrival, you can immediately slip it down a gear or two at The Sankata Resort & Spa in Ubud. There's an air of exclusivity at this hushed sanctuary, the expansive estate nestled amidst frangipani, mangosteen and coconut trees. Rise early for a complimentary village trek, soak up the sun in the 8,000-square-metre infinity pool as the breeze rustles the resort's rice paddy fields, and take the shuttle into Ubud to shop in the myriad boutiques and market stalls.

Next, you’ll continue onwards to a stylish resort that blends seamlessly with the quiet, unspoilt surroundings. Alila Manggis sits peacefully in a secluded eastern corner of Bali where the soundtrack is the gentle lapping of waves and the sunsets tinge the sky a spellbinding purple hue. Whether you're enjoying a sea-facing massage, incorporating aromatic natural products, or enjoying a romantic dinner in the resort's nearby organic garden, Alila Manggis gives you a real sense of being close to nature.

Finally, you’ll round off the trip with the ultimate Bali experience: a private villa with a superb spa mere footsteps away. Impiana Private Villas Seminyak truly offers the best of both worlds: while situated in the glamorous neighbourhood of Seminyak, retreat into the walled confines of your courtyard and revel in its utter tranquility.