subject: Can Balinese retreats be compared to 5 star hotels? [print this page] Can Balinese retreats be compared to 5 star hotels?
Every year, many people take on the onerous mission to organize the perfect vacation for themselves, their partner, or their entire family. These good Samaritans suffer through endless visits to local travel agencies, and extensive online searches to find the most suitable location with the best amenities. Aside from the desired conveniences, their vacation destination also has to be affordable.
When it is that time to sit behind your PC to start accumulating information for your next holiday, be aware that you will be confronted with the official hotel rating classification. The star classification system is quite common for many industries, including the restaurant and hotel business. The higher the star rating, the more luxury is offered to the guests. Therefore, 5 star hotels are superior establishments, delivering exquisite services in extravagant surroundings.
For the longest time, travelers believed that 5 star hotels were the only establishments delivering ultimate accommodations. Today, that notion is no longer accurate, as many vacation spots now have facilities that provide the same high quality care as five star hotels. The only reason why they are not mentioned in the hotel rating classification system is because they fall into a different lodging category.
Hotels can be quite charming, but are generally quite crowded. Tourists come and go all the time, and not all of them respect your privacy. Even in high class hotels, some guests can be quite rowdy, unmannered, and have no scruples about waking you up in the middle of the night with loud music or en-suite parties. The only thing management can do is warn them that they will be removed from the premises, but by the time that happens, your vacation mood has already been crashed.
If you are accustomed to staying at 5 star hotels, yet want your relaxation time to be truly peaceful, you may want to consider registering at a Balinese retreat located in the foothills of the notorious Dandenong Ranges. Less than an hour east of Melbourne and the Yarra Valley, the environment is so inviting, you cannot but feel all your troubles disappear as soon as you walk the boardwalk to your private pavilion.
Inspired by Thai and Balinese architecture, you will feel right at home in your exotic vacation home. Imagine yourself lounging on daybeds, while peacefully reading a good book. If that turns boring, you can open your bedroom and walk around the sensual water garden, which is surrounded by an oasis of palm trees. If you still feel tense, schedule one of the many incredible spa services. In the privacy of the retreat, and using only 100% natural products from Sodashi' and Red Flower', your body will be cared for so well that by the time the therapy session is over, you will feel reborn.
Retreats with 5 star hotel qualities, generally also offer in-room dining, fully stocked and functional kitchen, an en-suite bathroom with a deluxe spa, Bvlgari amenities, exquisitely decorated rooms with hand carved furniture, a personal chef to prepare your meals, a private balcony, a bale' gazebo on the lake, and much more. Add the discretion of the staff, the superb cuisine, and the tranquil surroundings, and you will soon realize that you no longer need 5 star hotels for your recreational getaways!
