Windu Sari's manager will have a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the local area; many of them live nearby and will be able to give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of Bali life. In the meantime, here is a taste of the many and varied activities on offer within reach of the villa. - **Enjoy the Cuisine** - You could eat at a different restaurant in the Seminyak area every night for months and still not run out of options. Jalan Kayu Aya (also known as Jl Laksmana or Oberoi St) is Bali's fashionable "Eat Street," offering plenty of high-end restaurants, and there is also a whole host of restaurants offering all varieties of food in even closer proximity to Villa Windu Sari. Enjoy the gastronomic delights! - **Admire the Sunset** - The Breeze at The Samaya is a great location for sunset drinks and is just a three-minute taxi ride from Villa Windu Sari. Beach clubs such as Cocoon, W Retreat, Mozaic Beachclub, and Potato Head are classy seaside alternatives. Another nice sunset option is to head down to Echo Beach (7 km), where a number of cafes offer great sunset views, good food, cocktails, and other cold beverages. - **Shop until you Drop** - In nearby Kerobokan, you can rummage for treasures in cluttered little stores and dark junk shops crammed to the ceiling with curios and made-to-order "antiques." Along Jalan Laksmana are numerous boutiques including Paul Ropp, Biasa, Magali Pascal, Anouck, Lily Jean, Bamboo Blond, Dinda Rella, Innuendo, Religion, Body & Soul, Buddha Wear, Pura Vida, and Uma & Leopold, to name but a few. Kids' fashion stores include Kidsagogo and Kiki's Closet. - **Stroll on the Beach** - It is possible to walk the sands from Petitenget beach all the way to Kuta in the south or Canggu in the north. Grab your bucket and spade and head to the nearest beach for a leisurely time with your family or friends! - **Catch a Wave** - With warm seas, an almost year-round surf season, relatively uncrowded beaches, and reef breaks, Bali is a world-renowned surfing destination. The beaches of Canggu and Uluwatu are famous for their world-class surf breaks, offering exposed reef breaks with reliable surf. The months of May through October offer the best surfing conditions. - **Visit the Local Temple** - Pura Petitenget near the beach off Jalan Petitenget is a compact and pretty Balinese temple, known for particularly spectacular beachside ceremonies. There has been a temple here since the 16th century, and although this is not one of the key nine directional temples of Bali, it is an important link in the series of west coast temples between Pura Uluwatu and Pura Tanah Lot. Pura Petitenget is less than 2 kilometers from Villa Windu Sari. - **Be Inspired by Tanah Lot** - Make a pilgrimage to sacred Pura Tanah Lot, one of Bali's biggest tourist magnets. Perched high on a craggy, wave-lashed rock, this ancient sea temple is best savored at sunset. Alternatively, visiting early in the morning provides an even more dramatic impression of the power of the location and the chance to see it undisturbed, apart from perhaps an offering ceremony. - **Play a Round of Golf** - Feel like a round of golf while in Bali? Then test the courses at the recently upgraded Bali National Golf Course, the New Kuta Golf Club, or Bali Handara Country Club, which is nestled in the crater of an extinct volcano in the highlands. For something different, the par-3 course at Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club or the nine-hole Bali Beach Golf Course are also recommended. - **Take in the Scenery** - Hire a car with a driver and head north to explore the charming Tabanan Regency, revealing terraced rice fields of emerald green, volcanic mountains, and black-sand beaches dotted with fishing communities. Otherwise, head north to explore the volcanic lakes near the mountain town of Bedugul, including Lake Bratan with its photogenic and stunningly-positioned Pura Ulun Danu, one of Bali's most important temples. - **Ride a Bike** - Hire a bicycle and join a tour to explore the scenic rice field landscape and rural villages; a great way to experience the "real" Bali. Stop at a local warung (cafe) to sample Balinese fare or refresh with a cold drink. If you want a special experience, try the exhilarating descent from Kintamani to Ubud, which will take you through small hamlets past farms, ancient temples, and beautiful rice fields. - **Go for a Spin on a Harley** - Discover Bali's lakes, volcanoes, forests, and beaches on the back of a Harley Davidson bike with Island Biker Tours. Full-day Harley tours, customized tours, or shorter joy rides can all be accommodated. - **Trek at Muntigunung** - The most exclusive Bali trekking tour promises breathtaking vistas and heart-warming encounters while supporting sustainable social change in the once-forgotten villages of Muntigunung. Elite Havens is a proud partner of Muntigunung Community Social Enterprise. - **Cook Up a Feast** - Learn the secrets of Balinese spices and cuisine during a cookery class at Sate Bali Restaurant on Jalan Kayu Aya in Seminyak. At the end of the three-hour course, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labors. - **Gallop Along the Beach** - If you've dreamt of galloping along a beach or riding through villages bordered by rice fields, now is your chance. Bali Equestrian Centre in Berawa, Bali Horse Adventure, or Kuda P Stables can arrange horse riding tours, as well as children's riding lessons and horse-drawn carriage outings. - **Relax with a Massage** - In-villa beauty and massage treatments carried out by professional therapists can usually be arranged with ease, but if you prefer to visit one of Seminyak's spas, we recommend: Bodyworks (quality treatments at very reasonable prices—a favorite with Bali's expats), Chill (super reflexology treatments - great for jet lag) or AMO Spa (offering an extensive range of treatments). - **Book a Boat Trip** - Pulau Dive Charters offers luxury boat charters around the beautiful islands and waters surrounding Bali. They specialize in private fishing, surfing, and diving charters and also offer unique personalized day trips to Nusa Lembongan. Perfect for a family day out on the water or with a group of friends. - **Try White Water Rafting** - Raft down a stretch of untouched river in a choice of daily rafting sessions where you will travel through river splendor with daring, exciting, and challenging new rapids. Class 2 & 3 rapids include encounters on vortexes of swirling and funneled waters, natural ramps, and sudden drops in elevation. This adrenaline-pumping action can be safely experienced by anyone from 5 to 70+ years of age. - **Explore Bali Safari Park** - Here, you and your family can choose to enjoy a safari journey with "Elephant Back Safari," interact with your favorite animal at the "Animal Encounter" space; experience the wildest fine-dining moment surrounded by lions, meerkats, and porcupines at the "Tsavo Lion Restaurant"; unwind at the spectacular "Bali Agung" show at the "Bali Theatre," or make your own big splash at the "Water Park and Fun Zone." - **Visit the Artistic Centre of Ubud** - Take a trip to Ubud, a remarkable town in the middle of the island. For more than a century, it has been Bali's preeminent centre for fine arts, dance, and music. At one time a haven for backpackers, cosmic seekers, artists, and bohemians, Ubud is now a hotspot for literati, glitterati, art collectors, and connoisseurs. Its attractions make it a great place to visit for a day trip. Do some sightseeing, visit the art galleries and museums, wander through the market, or enjoy a first-class meal. - **Take a Splash at Waterbom Bali** - Covering 3.8 hectares of tropical parkland in Kuta, Waterbom Bali has 16 water slides (including The Climax with its 360-degree loop) to entertain the young and the young at heart. A great family day out, but go early to beat the crowds.