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The beautiful island of Bali is like a visit to heaven on earth 

Lap of luxury: Laze on The Laguna’s beach.

Welcome to Paradise, the sign informed us. We had, in fact, ­arrived at the luxurious ­five-star Laguna Resort and Spa in Bali, Indonesia. But, yes, paradise it most certainly was.
The hotel is on the island’s southern peninsula of Nusa Dua, about 12 miles from the capital Denpasar.
Nusa Dua is where many of the island’s most exclusive resorts are – and The Laguna fits in perfectly. Nestled on a ­white sand beach, it has stunning panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
It has a network of tranquil lagoon swimming pools, tropical gardens, a serene spa, well-equipped fitness centre and a handful of top-class bars and ­restaurants (our favourite was the Arwana).
The rooms are fantastic, too. ­Comfortable beds? Check. Free wifi? Check. 24-hour butler service? You guessed it, check!

Tranquil: The sun sets over The Laguna’s pool

Luxurious: Room at The Laguna with butler service

Reaching Bali from the UK has always required at least one change of plane.
Last summer, Emirates added a new one-stop option, connecting six UK airports – Glasgow, Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham and Newcastle  – to the island via Dubai.
My husband Jay and I travelled from Glasgow and after a slight delay in Dubai (courtesy of the volcanic ash cloud), we were ready to relax and unwind.
Our holiday revolved around lazing on the glorious beach or lying by a pool, cocktail in hand.

Spring break: Caroline at the holy Water Temple

But we were also keen to ­experience ­day-to-day life on the island which, unlike the rest of Indonesia, has a Hindu majority.
After a restful few days, we booked a day tour through Asia World ­Indonesia, which ­specialises in activities and ­sightseeing trips.
First stop, Celuk village. Our guide Nyoman Sayang told us almost all the families who live here are skilled in silver and gold craft.
Tourists flock here to buy beautiful hand-made jewellery at reasonable prices and I was delighted when Jay treated me to a gorgeous silver necklace with a silver bamboo pendant.

Jave affair: Caroline roasting coffee beans at Kintamani plantation

Next, we headed to Tohpati village, famous for its batik – a traditional form of painting fabric.
We watched women ­painstakingly use dots and lines from wax to decorate cloth, which was transformed into stunning scarves, purses, cushion covers, handbags and tapestries.
In Batubulan village, we saw a Barong dance – an artistic blessing dance telling a centuries-old story of fierce battles, black magic and evil jungle spirits. Balinese people are very spiritual and across the island there are more than 10,000 temples.

Lava affair: Mount Batur volcano

We visited Tampak Siring, the Holy Water Temple, in Tampak Siring village. Locals and tourists come here every day to bathe in the water sourced from the temple’s springs.
It is believed the water that pours from the showers gets rid of the bad influences in our bodies and purifies our souls and minds.
We grabbed a quick lunch ­overlooking the Mount Batur volcano before heading on to a coffee plantation in Kintamani village. We even got to roast the beans before sampling a dozen types of coffee.
Back in Nusa Dua, there were so many fabulous things to keep us entertained – shopping, water sports, cycling and eating.
We discovered some fantastic ­restaurants. Bumbu Bali (traditional Balinese) and Tao (traditional Asian) were our favourites. Be sure to book in advance as they are both very popular.

Uluwatu temple

Our final culture fix came with a sunset trip to the breathtakingly beautiful Uluwatu cliff-top temple.
It is renowned for its magnificent ­location, perched on top of a steep cliff 70 metres above sea level.
Uluwatu is definitely one of the top places on the island for sunset delights (Jimbaran Bay Beach is another).
You get perfect views ­overlooking the Indian Ocean and daily dance performances.
Balinese architecture, ­traditionally designed gateways and ancient sculptures add to Uluwatu Temple’s appeal, creating everlasting ­memories of a fantastic trip to the Island of God.

Travel File

Where to stay: Rooms at The Laguna start from £100pn. The hotel is currently offering a promotion where you can book six nights and get the seventh free, with rates from £97 per night, including breakfast. thelagunabali.com
Getting there: Caroline flew from Glasgow with Emirates. Return flights from Glasgow to Bali cost from £719. Return flights from Gatwick cost from £695. emirates.com
What to do: Try the Greatest Hits Day Tour of Bali, which costs about £100. A trip to Uluwatu Temple costs £30. asiaworldindonesia.com
Top tip: Watch out for monkeys grabbing loose items, like sunglasses and cameras, at Uluwatu Temple. It’s funny to see – but not so fun when it’s your own gear.

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