Area Description: World class surfing directly in front of the Villa Swim in the surf directly in front of the Villa Surf Fishing directly in front of the Villa The renowned Bali Safari and Marine Park is 5 minutes’ walk from Puri Purnama. Experience the African animals, the Lion Restaurant, nightly shows and the first-class children’s swimming park. Rent one of the colourful fishing boats for snorkelling/scuba/beach restaurant experiences on Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. You can sail directly from Puri Purnama to these islands. Ocean fishing directly in front of the Villa Reef walking at very low tide – quite beautiful! illa L`Orange – Restaurant, by appointment, Northern end of Cucukan village (BYO) Safari Park and Marine Park (including swimming park) – opposite Cucukan village – 2 minutes’ drive from the house 2073694790_56039dd399_o.jpg lebih1.jpg lebih2.jpg Pantai Lebih, famous Giyanya ... [Read More]

Area Description: World class surfing directly in front of the Villa Swim in the surf directly in front of the Villa Surf Fishing directly in front of the Villa The renowned Bali Safari and Marine Park is 5 minutes’ walk from Puri Purnama. Experience the African animals, the Lion Restaurant, nightly shows and the first-class children’s swimming park. Rent one of the colourful fishing boats for snorkelling/scuba/beach restaurant experiences on Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. You can sail directly from Puri Purnama to these islands. Ocean fishing directly in front of the Villa Reef walking at very low tide – quite beautiful! illa L`Orange – Restaurant, by appointment, Northern end of Cucukan village (BYO) Safari Park and Marine Park (including swimming park) – opposite Cucukan village – 2 minutes’ drive from the house 2073694790_56039dd399_o.jpg lebih1.jpg lebih2.jpg Pantai Lebih, famous Giyanyar fishing village boasting many seafood warungs (small restaurants) (BYO) only 5 minutes from Cucukan. bali_rafting_3.jpg international_rafting15.jpg rafting-telagawaja01.jpg White Water rafting and elephant safaris at Bakas, 15 minutes from Cucukan 805846444_2583ee47a4.jpg World-Class Diving and Snorkeling at Padangbai – 25 minutes North Cucukan (can also be done at Sanur) Excellent Golf Course, situated in the Bali Beach Hotel complex – Sanur, 20 minutes from Cucukan which also has a first-class club house/restaurant and amenities Klungkung (Semarapura) the ancient capital of Bali – see the “floating temple” and other historical sights. Also has an excellent central market for traditional Balinese fabrics and Ceremonial items, Antiques, etc. Only 15 minutes from Cucukan. Lombok, famous for surfing and super scenery – the ferries (fast and “local”) from Bali to Lombok sail from Padangbai, 25 minutes North of Cucukan Ubud, only 25 minutes from Cucukan, world-class day spas, art galleries and restaurants, magical scenery Sukawati, 15 minutes away, excellent traditional markets and Balinese craft shops – cheap, local prices Batubulan/Celuk, 20 minutes from Cucukan, many fabulous jewellery showrooms and factories Gianyar City, 10 minutes’ drive from Cucukan. If you love night markets and “traditional street food – warung/food markets”, visit this delightful city from 5pm onwards Lovina, North coast of Bali, 2.5 hours from Cucukan, (traveling through the magnificent Kintamani area), where you can swim with the dolphins! Night Life in Seminyak and Legian, after 8pm, the journey takes only 35 minutes from Cucukan (through Denpasar) ramada-bintang-bali-17.jpg Babysitting, Massage, Manicures and Pedicures can be arranged on site Dressmaking of traditional Balinese clothing can be arranged on site (gorgeous fabrics for kebayas and sarongs can be purchased in Gianyar, Klungkung, Sanur and Sukawati). Salsa Dance Teaching, at the Villa, call Frankie, the professional Salsa teacher on 081 916 636 868 marq_bali_market.jpg sanurmarket.jpg sanurmarket2.jpg sanur.jpg Shopping tours, can be organised through Gusti, using the house car Rp. 150.000 per day plus petrol (please arrange with house manager) 9am to 5pm. All your shopping needs, without exception, can be met! Activities 20 – 45 Minutes From Cucukan Sanur area Entertainment and Restaurants Sanur boasts a broad selection of excellent restaurants offering cuisine from many different countries, Italy, Spain, Japan, Korea, Russia, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Asia/European Fusion, Balinese and Indonesian etc. Following is a list of some of them Sanur – restaurants … * Slavyannka – Russian, By Pass Rd, South Sanur (boasting a full caviar bar!) * Triana – Spanish Restaurant, 108 Jl Danau Tamblingan, Sanur. Live Latin Band. * Buga – Korean Cuisine, By Pass Rd. South Sanur * Bali Kopi – Asian Fusion, By Pass Rd, South Sanur (very popular) * Stiff Chili – Italian, on the beach at South Sanur * Massimo – excellent Italian, Jln. Danau Tamblingan, South Sanur * The Village, Cucina Italiano – excellent Italian, Jln. Danau Tamblingan, next to Griya Santrian Hotel * Ryoshi – popular, long-established Japanese restaurant, Central Sanur * The Cat & Fiddle – Irish Pub with live entertainment and great Irish pub food, * Arena Sports Café – German/European, next to McDonald’s, Sanur (also boasts live music and a lively bar) * Café Batu Jimbar – Indonesia/Western food, excellent Sunday Brunch, Breakfasts, Lunches and dinners (with live music), Jln. Danau Tamblingan opp. Hardy`s Supermarket * Piccadilly – large pub, restaurant, sports bar with live music and large screen sports broadcasts * Griya Santrian hotel – Monday nights – Beach Seafood BBQ with live music * Bali Grand Hyatt, on the beach at Sanur offers excellent beachside dining options * Chinese Gourmet Food in a beautiful garden setting – opposite Grand Hyatt Hotel * Jazz Bar N Grill – great food and nightly live jazz music (next to KFC Sanur) * Jazzy Café, International cuisine with live jazz and easy listening music, Jln. Danau Tamblingan – Sanur * Café Wayan, Contemporary Indonesian/Balinese food and live music, Komplek Pertokoan Sanur Rayam Jln. Bypass Ngurah Rai, phone 287 951 * Pregina Warung (opp entrance to Griya Santrian Hotel) – excellent local food at reasonable prices Sanur – Entertainment * Sektor, Bali Beach Hotel Golf Club – Latin dancing and music with free Salsa Lessons and live Latino Band Thursday nights. Also “Back to the 60s nights” on Saturdays, very good food available as well. * Arena Sports Cafe, lively night spot with bar, restaurant and live music (next to McDonalds Sanur). * The Cat & Fiddle, Irish Restaurant, Pub and Music Venue (Sun, Tues and Thurs nights – live music) * Jazz Bar & Grill – live music nightly and often famous jazz artists performing, offering steaks, Western food and Indonesian food (near KFC Sanur) * Jazzy café – International cuisine with live jazz and easy listening music (Jln. Danau Tamblingan 27), * Café Wayan, good food, live music and a popular happy hour, Jln. Bypass Ngurah Rai Sanur – ph 283 183 * Various pubs and bars throughout Sanur. * Sanur also offers McDonald’s, KFC, and Dunkin Donuts (for all those who want them) Purchasing Food * Hardy`s Supermarkets – Jln. Danau Tamblingan – Central Sanur, Ubud and Giyanyar * The Pantry Deli – Gourment food items, opp. Hardy`s * Small Sunday produce market outside Café Batu Jimbar * Jessylyn Cakes (next to KFC) for all those special occasion cakes – phone 766 212 for orders * Small supermarket near Ketewel, 12 minutes South of Cucukan. * General Shopping – Sanur * Makro – South Sanur (stop here on your way from the airport to the villa) Clothing * IBISA – women`s clothing of a high quality and superb design (nearly opposite entrance to Griya Santrian Hotel), * Uluwatu Lace Shop – very close to IBISA * Many assorted up-market and casual clothing shops, shoe shops, beachwear and children’s ware shops throughout Sanur. * Beach markets and Art shops throughout Sanur Doctors, Hospital and Dentists Dentist, Retno Agung, Sanur, directly opposite McDonalds, on the By Pass Road. – phone 62 361 288 501 Kuta – Hospitals/Medical Clinics BIMC – Hospital and Clinic, Kuta – phone 62 361 761 263 (24hrs’ emergency) Graha Asih, Ngurah Rai,62 361 764 860 (24hrs’ emergency) SOS Medical Clinic – (24 hrs’ emergency) Kuta. Phone 62 361 710 505 Dr Ristie Darmawan (specialising in women’s health), Jl Dewi Sri 45C, above Apotik Centrum, Kuta. Phone 08123818570 First Aid Two members of Puri Purnama House staff have completed the BIMC First Aid Course Legal advice Australian Lawyer, Peter Johnson, Austrindo – next to BIMC, Kuta – phone 0361 759 722 Elisabeth Sri Widiasih, S.H., Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai, Sanur (next to Dunkin Donuts), phone 0361 285821