even the far away Caribbean - where one famous resort employed Balinese builders and craftsmen and now engages Balinese service staff. Leave it to the ingenious Balinese to find a way to export their legendary charm and hospitality.

Groups and conferences may seem an anathema to small resorts, yet Bali’s exquisite stable of boutique properties fill an important MICE niche - serving select groups of sophisticated travellers, prestigious corporate meetings, individual incentive movements, and as pre and post accommodation venues for a lucky few from conferences held at the island’s larger hotels.

drink that is the talk of the island. Like its brethren boutique properties in Bali, this resort has near-fanatical attention to detail; managing time and time again to both amaze and astonish guests in days filled with innovative amenities and pampered service.

The foundation of any top boutique property is an inspiring location. And, perhaps, that is where Bali enjoys an unfair advantage. Perfect beaches, jungle hilltops, and inspiring river canyons have prompted investors to create accommodation built by local craftsmen who, when their not building dreamlike resorts, are busy erecting structures dedicated to Bali’s Hindu pantheon. The net result is generally inspiring.

Across the island, a collection of boutique hotels provide luxurious facilities, personalized service and a dose of something we call “Bali Style”.