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Seminyak, Bali. Can you afford to miss it?
Seminyak is where the uber chic and the beautiful people stay and play. There are more luxury bungalows here per acre than anywhere else in Bali. Luxury and the good life is abundant, as are world-class restaurants and chichi places to sip a skinny latte. There is really no where in Indonesia quite like Seminyak.
Shops selling designer bikinis and stylish homeware line Jalan Raya Seminyak . They keep the well heeled busy by day. Whimsical bronzed candlelabras vie with oversized white linen shirts for a piece of your green. We found prices surprisingly affordable, which might explain the steady stream of expats, and tourists alike, looking through the artistically displayed merchandise.
The beach here is far quieter than in Kuta- Legian, but you do get the same wonderful sunsets. There is a broad swath of sand. It is not always clean, and the problem is especially noticeable after heavy rains. Still, most families with children choose to stay in Sanur or Kuta instead, leaving Seminyak relatively child free.
At night three areas compete for your attention.; Jalan Laksamana, Double Six and Restaurant Row. This is the main reason why people stay in Seminyak.
Jalan Laksamana starts at Jalan Raya Seminyak and ends at the beach. On offer are Top 40s cover bands, Salsa clubs, and a clutch of popular gay drinking bars. The gay scene is particularly conspicuous. The action starts after 10pm.
Double Six is named after the beach side disco that only gets going after midnight. It stays open till dawn. There is bungy jumping, for those wanting to discover the effect of bungy after a few shots of Tequila. Messy. Other clubs on Double Six play house, fiery Latin ala Santana, and party grooves. Stroll along the promenade and see what catches your fancy. There are a few eateries that serve pizza in the wee hours. You will be burning a lot of carbos partying here.
Restaurant Row offer amongst others, a popular steak house, upmarket sushi bars , New York style delis and Greek Restaurants. All are chic and stylish. Our picks in the area include La Luciola, Living Room, Sarong and Ku De Ta. Each restaurant has their own loyal following although we enjoyed Living Room the most.
What would this piece of paradise be without its luxury Spas? Spas are at every turn, ready to pamper and caress you as you decide where to dine that evening. Some of the Spas are expensive and you are warned to have a look at their prices before committing to any treatment.
Many say Seminyak is plastic and false. We say, to each their own poison. You will love it or hate it, depending largely on the available credit on your card. Fashionistas, models, and beautiful people would not stay anywhere else. Eye candy for the rest of us.
