With the ‘Month of Love’ soon approaching Quintessentially Villas thought they would reveal their top five destinations for the ultimate romantic getaway. The heat is turning up and people are starting to indulge in their love lives with a journey to somewhere exotically beautiful.

I think it goes without saying that Bali is a paradise … for bogans. Before I go any further, if you don’t know what a bogan is, you are probably not from Australia and may need to do some background reading on the bogan-dedicated Web site thingsboganslike.com.and#8232;and#8232;

$10 rooms, dining and spa treatments all up for grabs Leading Asia-Pacific hotel brand, Alila Hotels and Resorts, is celebrating its tenth birthday this month as its first opening, Alila Jakarta, turns 10. And to mark the occasion, Alila Jakarta is launching its first ever TEN DOLLAR EXTRAVAGANZA sale, with rooms, dining and spa treatments all on offer for a fraction of normal rates.

The village cluster of Ubud is the ideal place to try a famed Balinese massage and soak up the ambiance of one of Asia’s top spa destinations. Acupressure, reflexology, stretching, and aromatherapy are the best features of the island's distinctively firm massage treatments. Ubud is also the vivacious center of Bali’s arts scene, home to a small treasure trove of museums and galleries.

One-Bedroom Lofts, Dual-Level Two-Bedroom and Extraordinary Penthouse Villas Exemplify the Masterful Interplay of Impeccable Contemporary Design, Gracious Geometric Proportions and Captivating Lush Landscapes

Marriott has opened its 900th Courtyard by Marriott hotel. The 250-room Courtyard Bali Nusa Dua, the brand’s first hotel in Indonesia, is located along the southern coast of Bali.

Indonesia's tourism suffered another setback this week with the eruption of Mount Merapi, which displaced hundreds of thousands and caused disruption to flights to and from the country.

WHEN I arrive for a 10am facial at the Jimbaran Puri Bali's Beach Spa, the attendants are setting up for the day. This doesn't mean unlocking the door, switching on lights or airconditioners but an altogether more organic ritual.

Ribbons of brilliant black and white sand beaches hug the coastline as dolphins dive past whitecaps and the salty sea air blows gently on your face. A blazing sun shines radiant light on the exotic jungles and mountaintops where mantras ring out from over 20,000 temples and shrines. A peaceful Hindu population with a “live and let live” attitude towards homosexuality.

THERE'S nothing our driver Gede can't find or fix in Bali, whether it be tracking down a reputable fish doctor or packing and wrapping ungainly shopping items for the midnight flight home.

Bali, Indonesia – The city of Bali celebrates the annual Nusa Dua Festival starting this August 2010 and aims to maintain the image of Bali as an ultimate international tourist haven in Asia. This week-long festivity will showcase the rich heritage of the Indonesian culture by lining up a number of exciting events, parades, and other programs that will highlight Indonesia’s reputation as one of the world’s most famous tourist destination.

PHOTOS! Below are stunning pictures of the Alila Villas Uluwatu resort. Alila Villas Uluwatu pics heat up after coverage on TV Thursday.

Aston International, a leading hotel operator in Indonesia, has bolstered its position by introducing five new hotels, including Aston at Grand Kuta in Bali.

The forthcoming festival of Galungan may coincide with people using <a href="http://www.ubudhotels.net/">hotels in Ubud</a> next month. One of the most important religious events in the island's calendar, the festival symbolises the victory of good (Dharma) over evil (Adharma) in Balinese Hinduism.

Recap from Bali's Sanglah Hospital Shows the Cost of Playing with Fireworks on New Year's Eve.

BALI is often referred to as paradise, and indeed, at the villa where we slept in big beds on crisp sheets, surrounded by sumptuous wood furniture and an overhead fan that whirred a gentle breeze, it is Shangri-La. The air is redolent of smoky agricultural fires, and a symphony of birds and insects rub their feet together to croon love songs. K-Chch. Zzzzz. Sweet, sweet, ssssss, koo koo who.

Over three decades, a world-recognized medical team at UC San Diego Medical Center has spurred the evolution of a complex surgery to destroy dangerous clusters of arteries and veins in the brain. Integrating innovative approaches in radiology, anesthesia, and surgery, the team has perfected a method to systematically starve these abnormal brain lesions, artery by artery, vein by vein.

To celebrate Universal Children's Day Hard Rock Hotel Bali invited children from Yasa Kerthi Orphanage for a special day at the hotel on November 20, 2009.

Jakarta, 24 November 2009 – Aston International expands further in Indonesia and is targeting a portfolio of 50 hotels under 6 distinguished brands by the end of 2011.

DENPASAR, KOMPAS - In the June-August period of 2009, Bali was visited by a total of 383,863 European tourists accounting for 26 percent of the overall number of foreign tourist arrivals in the period which was recorded at 1,464,739.

It’s almost that time of year when the days are short and sunshine is only a distant memory. <a href="http://www.seminyakbeachvillas.com/5/theelysianvillas.html">The Elysian Villas Bali</a> is here to the rescue and calls all hedonists to plan their escape! Bali boasts plenty of fabulous resorts to cure the winter blues, but in terms of affordable luxury, The Elysian tops them all. Twenty-six villas await, each featuring its own eight-metre pool set in a lush walled garden. The self-contained units are grouped around a main pool with linen-draped cabanas and an open pavilion, which houses the reception, the spa, as well as the restaurant and bar.

Indonesia reports that PT Suyainti Permata is investing Rp. 1 trillion (US$100 million) to build Bali's "last" mega-resort - The Rich Prada which will include a 5,000 square meter spa.

Holding your wedding ceremony in the summer months of June, July and August may mean that you’re more likely to receive sunny weather on your big day but it can limit you when choosing your luxury honeymoon holiday as the school holidays mean costlier airfares, crowded beaches and the dreaded hurricane season in the Caribbean. We’ve picked our top three honeymoon holiday destinations along with the best month of the year to visit them in.

JIMBARAN: The Ayana Resort and Spa Bali was voted one of the top 25 spas and resorts and top 25 leisure and conference hotels by Smart Travel Asia magazine's Best in Travel Poll 2009.

Foodies who have always wanted to learn how to tackle their favourite Balinese recipes can now do so with ease. Alila <a href="http://balivillasagent.com/category/villa-in-uluwatu-bali">Villas Uluwatu</a>, the luxury all-pool villa property located in South Bali, has put together an itinerary centred around food for guests of the resort. Aptly titled the Journey of Gastronomy, guests will be taken on an adventure that will captivate all five senses and tantalise their taste buds.

Most major holiday rental websites are unselective. By that I mean they list many thousands of properties to rent, and while some may be special, most will be run-of-the-mill villas, cottages and apartments.

The private villas represented by The Villa Book, are well known as one of the best (and most economical) accommodation options in Bali.

Ubud Full Moon Festival is Balinese Purnama celebration where the offerings and activities are true fascinating of their rich culture, vibrant art and sound.

The Phuket real estate developer of the Istana Phuket property in Thailand - a collection of 19 individually designed <a href="http://www.baliluxuryprivatevillas.com">luxury villas</a> has completed the final touches to its site infrastructure and construction of the villas has now commenced. The recent summer issue of Robb Report's Vacation Homes featured Istana Phuket and Asia's leading real estate industry publication Property Report just named the project one of their "Top Ten Thailand Luxury Properties" in their July 2009 issue. Nine of the opulent 4 to 6 bedroom estates have sold and the remaining ten are for sale starting at $3.25 Million USD or 2.3 Million EURO.

Asia’s leading luxury boutique hotel operator, Alila Hotels and Resorts, unveiled its ultra-luxury brand Alila Villas with the opening of Alila <a href="http://www.baliluxuryprivatevillas.com/uluwatu-4/">Villas in Uluwatu</a> Bali’s Bukit peninsula last month. The new Alila Villas resorts collection will represent the highest level of hospitality Alila Hotels and Resorts has offered to date.

Sometimes, getting away is as much a mindset as physical removal. The Villas, Bali, provides a highly effective illusion that you have left the world behind - but unlike remote retreats and private islands if you need to step back into the real world, it takes just seconds to do so. It's an ideal balance for the executive who might be called back at any moment - but wants to pretend he has dropped off the grid.

Indonesia's Lombok island sits just across a narrow strait from Bali. But unlike its sister island - a travel Mecca that has become even more popular thanks to Russian and Chinese package tours - Lombok has remained largely in the shadows, save for a trickle of foreign travellers who have discovered its charms.

With the launch of Alila <a href="http://www.uluwatuvillas.net/">Villas Uluwatu</a>, Alila Hotels and Resorts renews its commitment to the beautiful and enchanting island of Bali. Perched upon an elevated plateau along the southern coastline of Bali, with breathtaking views of dramatic limestone cliffs sweeping down to the Indian Ocean, Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali is the first all-villa property in a new generation of Alila Hotels and Resorts properties.

The tour-operating arm of Qatar Airways has unveiled a series of value for money holiday packages in celebration of the Eid al-Adha break and the Christmas season. "Qatar Airways Holidays suit all holiday wants and budgets, ranging from family holiday, romantic getaway, sun and sand beach escape to culture and shopping city break," said a Qatar Airways official.

BALI has always been the perfect place to rest and rejuvenate, a haven where one can recharge the batteries before heading back to the big smoke. So it's not surprising that the raw food movement, dedicated to eating ingredients fresh from the earth in a bid to maintain nutritional value and minimise environmental impact, is taking hold here.

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket has completed its refurbishment programme and is ready to welcome guests to the upgraded facilities. Every room has a private balcony overlooking either the peaceful lagoon or the sparkling Andaman Sea. Room facilities include TV with satellite channels, built-in safe, mini-bar, coffee and tea making facilities, hairdryer, hi-speed wireless internet connection and a spacious bathroom.

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Director of Sales and Marketing, Mr. Edwardo Iswandi.

Snatching a quick rest from a day of back-breaking work, Balinese rice farmer I Gusti Made Sukadana contemplates the grey-walled villas crowding the edges of his paddy field.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts broke ground for its first family destination resort in Hawaii. Lt. Gov. James "Duke' Aiona, Mayor Mufi Hannemann and State Senate President Colleen Hanabusa were on hand at the ground breaking and traditional Hawaii blessing ceremony.