Photography

Tiered temple shrines at Ulun Danu Beratan stand beside still lake water and hazy mountain slopes.

Visitors stand beneath stone water spouts in the purification pool at Tirta Empul temple, Bali.

A large circle of Kecak performers gathers around a lit central lamp at Pura Dalem in Ubud.

Palm-leaf offerings and incense sit on a wooden work surface with artisans behind them.

Tall Sekumpul waterfalls descend through dense green forest into a rocky stream in northern Bali.

Two walkers follow the Campuhan Ridge path between grassy hills and palm trees in Ubud.

Lines of breaking surf roll toward the dark shoreline at Uluwatu, Bali.

An outrigger boat floats beside a rocky, tree-lined snorkeling coast at Nusa Penida.

A woodcarver uses a mallet and chisel to carve a wooden panel in Singapadu, Bali.

Bale Kapal at Ujung Water Palace is reflected in a pool beneath a star-filled night sky.

Curving balconies and structural bamboo poles at Sharma Springs in Bali.

The red-roofed buildings and entrance courtyard of Neka Art Museum in Ubud, Bali.

Ornate sculptural gates and broad steps lead into Blanco Renaissance Museum in Ubud, Bali.

Mari Beach Club pool with fringed white parasols, palms and curved thatched roof.

Guests on Savaya terraces beneath an orange sunset sky.

Strawberry and cream layered pastry being finished at Canelle in Bali.

Cream-toned patisserie counter and pastry displays at Canelle in Bali.

Sundara infinity pool beside Jimbaran Bay, framed by tropical foliage.

Calm blue water meeting the sandy Nusa Dua shoreline in Bali, with trees beside the beach.

Moyo One motor yacht on the water

Ocean-facing daybeds, parasols and palms at The Lawn in Canggu.

An overhead view of The Lawn pool edge, sunlounger and refreshments.

Black-and-white panorama of oceanfront daybeds at The Lawn.

Aerial view of Sundara beachfront pool and restaurant at Jimbaran Bay.

A couple enjoying lunch with ocean views at Sundara.

Timber lounge seating beneath white parasols at Mari Beach Club.

A spa attendant prepares a flower-filled bath against an illuminated carved wall at Soori Spa.

A natural springwater pool surrounded by tropical greenery and stone steps at COMO Shambhala Estate.

Guests sit in a circle on the timber floor of a sunlit studio at The Yoga Barn in Ubud.

Sokasi’s curved bamboo pavilion beside the Ayung River at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan.

Warmly lit tables and the open kitchen in Locavore NXT’s dining room in Lodtunduh, Ubud.

Traditional figures and rice-harvest displays in the Subak exhibition at SAKA Museum.

Warmly lit stairs and glass walls frame a mountain view at Pahdi Specialty Coffee in Kintamani.

Curved terrazzo galleries, hanging rain chains and a shallow pond inside Café 32do in Seminyak.

A diner lifts a citrus segment with chopsticks above a colourful plant-based bowl at Alchemy.

An artisan works on a jewellery design at John Hardy’s Kapal Bamboo workshop.

Hands shaping and weaving silver chain at John Hardy’s Seminyak masterclass.

Riders and horses on the dark-sand beach at Kedungu, Tabanan.

Tanah Gajah’s tethered hot-air balloon rises over Ubud rice fields at sunrise.

Students explore clay at pottery wheels inside Gaya Ceramic Arts Center.

Wax-resist batik painting in progress at Five Art Studio, Keliki.

Rafts and the riverside base of Mason Adventures on Bali’s Ayung River.

A passenger views the Uluwatu coastline from a Balicopter helicopter.

A sculptural bamboo home at Green Village above the Ayung River valley.

An overhead spread of seafood, sushi and small plates at Boneka.

A couple enjoying brunch with ocean views at Kayuputi.

Soleil’s outdoor dining setting with plated dishes and views toward the ocean.

A couple enjoying lunch on Sundara’s oceanfront terrace.

A chef at Pala’s Sunday brunch buffet and live cooking station.

An overhead spread of seafood, sushi and international dishes at W Bali’s Sunday brunch.

Dining tables beneath the aquarium tunnel at Koral.

Candlelit tables and a spiral staircase inside The Cave’s natural limestone dining room.

A carefully plated seasonal dish at Mozaic.

A plated dessert served in a handmade bowl at Room4Dessert.

Bambu’s evening dining pavilions and candlelit walkway over reflecting pools.

A contemporary Italian dish presented on handmade tableware at MAURI.

Guests sit among candle lights for an intimate Firefly concert in Bali.

Guests enjoy a privately arranged Firefly picnic beside the sea in Bali.

Lumeira’s rounded steam dome and timber sauna beside its outdoor pool and sun loungers.

The Istana’s long infinity pool and palm-lined cliffside terrace above the Indian Ocean.

Gongs and sound instruments arranged inside the dimly lit pyramid at Pyramids of Chi.

Overhead view of The Asa Maia’s round hot pool, square cold pool and adjoining fire pit.

A couple relaxes in the Healing Village Spa’s secluded Longevity Garden amid dense tropical greenery.

A Sacred River Spa pavilion and terrace surrounded by tropical greenery and a reflective water garden.

Guests rest in purple silk hammocks while a practitioner plays a singing bowl at Four Seasons Sayan.

Close-up of a hand adding fine ink detail to a small Keliki-style Balinese painting.

Light-filled gallery interior at Five Arts Atelier with a large contemporary painting and wooden seating.

The light-filled L’Atelier perfume studio with wooden worktables, fragrance bottles and hanging lamps.

A jet ski passing the rock arch at Broken Beach on Nusa Penida

A rider rises above Jungutbatu Lagoon on a water-powered flyboard while a jet-ski operator controls the tow

Two riders glide above the sea on electric hydrofoil boards

A rider balances on an electric hydrofoil board with Bali’s mountains in the distance

A helmeted ATV rider passes beneath large tree roots on a narrow jungle track at Alasan Adventure

Two helmeted riders on a tandem ATV follow a tree-lined trail at Alasan Adventure

Two surfers in Rip Curl rash guards talk on Kuta Beach before a surf session

Four surfers carry their boards along a Bali beach

A helmeted canyoner rappels through a waterfall between mossy volcanic rock walls in Kalimudah

Three cyclists follow a narrow path between rice fields and tropical palms

Warm sunlight and leaf shadows on a sandstone wall at Amandari, Ubud.

A pink lotus flower among dark leaves on Amandari’s pond.

A weathered carved stone finial against a warm wall at Amandari.

A participant practising Balinese script with a stylus at Amandari.

Mount Agung above terraced green fields in East Bali.

Hands holding a patterned woven textile in an Amankila cultural experience photograph.

An artisan working red thread on a loom in an Amankila cultural experience photograph.

A priest pouring water during a blessing at Mandapa, with a participant seated in prayer.

An aerial view of Mandapa’s spa pavilions beside the Ayung River.

A round indoor water pool beneath a thatched roof and white curtains at Fivelements.

A circle of meditation cushions in a soaring bamboo pavilion at Fivelements.

An oval bath filled with orange flowers overlooking the river at Fivelements.

A bamboo pavilion above water, framed by thick tropical foliage at Bambu Indah.

Kubu bamboo dining pavilion with a linen-covered table and views towards the river

Kubu’s illuminated bamboo dining cocoons beside the Ayung River

The open chef’s counter at Api Jiwa, surrounded by timber details and rainforest greenery

A carefully plated meat dish in a ceramic bowl at Api Jiwa

Warmly lit bar and dining seats beneath Akar’s curved bamboo ceiling

A layered plated dessert with berries and a crisp garnish at Akar

A dark rice dish served on a terracotta plate at Cuca

A colourful composed dish on a grey plate at Cuca

Orange flames and glowing wood in a dark hearth