paradise
not lost
ESCAPE THE CROWDS ON BALI’S
LESSER-VISITED EAST COAST
n a destination as popular as Bali, it is not uncommon to hear travellers
yearn for the days of yore. With millions of tourists flocking to the island
paradise each year, the landscape has undoubtedly changed. But the
opportunities to experience the laid-back vibe, stunning landscapes and
authentic local experiences that spurred Bali’s popularity are still available
for travellers willing to detour off the well-trodden tourist path.
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Development is slowly creeping along Bali’s quieter eastern coast, yet it retains an
authenticity that some say has been displaced in other parts of the island. Standing out as a
beacon of immersive design that respectfully and seamlessly fits into the natural surrounds is
the impressive Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort Bali, Wyndham Hotel Group’s flagship hotel
in Indonesia, designed by award-winning Indonesian architect Gregorius Supie.
It takes a lot to make a resort stand out from the crowd in a destination as popular as Bali,
but Wyndham Jivva Bali does just that. Located on the island’s east coast surrounded by
terraced rice paddies and volcanic black sand shores, the expansive property is away from
the bustle of the tourist hotspots and close to the heart of nature. Designed in harmony with
the environment, the resort features natural elements of wood, stone and water that blend
cohesively into the surroundings.
68 Pindara Magazine 2017