Cosily set within a lush, manicured garden compound along a generous white-sand beach, The Samaya Seminyak, Bali, is the first in a new line of boutique hideaways by Santika Hotels and Resorts.

The word "samaya" is drawn from Sanskrit and refers to an inner sanctuary of well-being and peace. This is precisely what the resort aims to provide, a haven, away from it all. Accommodation is in private, lavishly-appointed villas, all with plunge pools, courtyards and gracious service. A beachfront restaurant - a prime spot to enjoy the spectacular sunsets - serves up exotic international fare to the accompaniment of crashing surf. The more romantic may retire to their villa for some lavish inroom spa treatments - and eat in, by candlelight.

lavishly appointed villas offer private plunge pools and even jacuzzis

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The top-of-the-line one and two-bedroom Royal Pavilions have private Jacuzzis, a majestic four-poster bed and secluded gardens that are a riot of tropical colour. Villas are spacious, yet cosy, all within a few steps of the beach and a large infinity pool looking onto the ocean. Seminyak Beach is just a few minutes from bustling entertainment and shopping in Legian and 30 minutes from Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport.

The more culturally inclined can opt for various activities like power walking, a Balinese sarong demonstration or cycling through villages where time stands still. Here, people go about their chores in a manner largely unchanged for centuries, propitiating the Gods and celebrating life.

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