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Surrounded by the rice fields of Sayang-sayang and facing the spectacular Mt. Rinjani mountain range, Villa Sayang is a shangri-la of peace tranquility nestling into its own piece of hidden Lombok magic. With its villas meticulously designed to blend in with the natural surroundings, a relaxing escape is guaranteed

Tired of a hectic holiday with no time to rest, Villa Sayang Boutique & Spa is your perfect choice

Villa Sayang Boutique & Spa has gathered much of his staff from nearby villages ensuring you experience true Lombok hospitality where helpfulness & friendliness are important aspects of the Sasak culture. Herbs, spices, fruit and vegetables like chilies, turmeric, lemon grass, mango, guava, jackfruit, coconut, rambutan, passion fruit, cassava, sweet potato, and peanuts are grown on our property. making sure of their freshness. We even grown our own rice!

Hiking and biking to the villages nearby, watching the villagers planting and harvesting as well as selling their produce to the market is another experience providing further insight into traditional Sasak life.

Famous places like Lingsar and Suranadi temple and the Narmada water-palace are within 15 minutes drive. The Selaparang International Airport is conveniently located only 10 minutes drive from Villa Sayang Boutique & Spa. For beach lovers the Senggigi Beach Resort area is less that 30 minutes from us. While pristine Kuta Beach is but a spectacular 1-hour-drive away

To make your stay perfect traditional spa treatments are available. Furthermore you can treat yourself to a wonderful traditional massage.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at Villa Sayang Boutique Hotel & Spa.

“spa” conjures up images of long days filled with mud baths and meditation classes, exquisitely prepared spa cuisine, and fragrant eucalyptus groves.

But spas, lately, seem to be popping up everywhere: office buildings, strip malls, village storefronts. Salons with one tiny massage table tout their spa services. Even nail places call themselves spa pedicures. How can they all be spas?
For one thing, there are several different types of spas. The first kind is a destination spa. At a day spa you just drop in for treatments like massage, facials and body treatments Often, day spas are an extension of a hair salon, which is fine as long as the spa is a separate wing that offers a quiet, serene, environment.

But no one is regulating use of the word spa. That’s why some salons promote spa services when all they have is one massage table, or use names like “spa pedicure.” If you have any doubt, check out the facilities yourself before booking an appointment. Just drop in and ask for a quick tour. At a minimum, a day spa should offer professionally administered massages, facials and body treatments in a quiet, serene atmosphere.

There’s also a huge range of experiences at resort spas. Again, no one is regulating the use of the name, so it could be anything from one massage room next to the fitness center to a multi-million facility. You should do research on the facilities before you book.

There’s even a difference with destination spas, ranging from small specialty inns to Canyon Ranch , which has a staff of physicians, psychologists, nutritionists and physical therapists. It offers so many classes, lectures and services that and so many things going on that you could spend months there and still not experience them all.
What does it mean? It’s up to you, the spa-goer, to figure out what kind of service and experience you want, and find the place that suits you.

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Using a backpack for your carryon luggage has many advantages. Airlines typically allow you to carry on one piece of luggage, so you want to make sure that what you carry on has the most available storage space and allows you to carry what you want. A backpack meets these needs.

To get the most of your backpack that you are using for carryon luggage, it is important to choose the right backpack for the job. The backpack must be small enough to fit in the overhead compartment of the airplane, so an external framed backpack is out of the question. Instead, choose a backpack with an internal frame or no frame at all.

The style of backpack that you use for a carryon is very much dependent on how you plan to use your luggage. Many people that will only be gone for a few days choose to carry on everything they want, to avoid the hassle of checking luggage. Others use their carryon bag as a place to carry only what they believe they will want on the flight.

Here are some things to look for when selecting a backpack that will be your sole piece of luggage:

· A generous sized body. The main area of the backpack should be large enough to pack clothes as well as toiletries and other items you will need for your trip. Some backpacks, even those that are large, are broken down into small compartments. This makes it impossible to pack them as full as you may need.

· Sturdy zippers. A backpack that has zippers on either end of the main body allows for more expansion than one that only zips in one direction. The zippers should be rugged and sewn into the backpack with heavy thread. A flimsy zipper won’t last long if you have your backpack packed to capacity.

· Several small outside pouches. You don’t want to have to root through an entire weekends worth of clothes to access your mp3 player or a book while you are on the plane. Make sure that there are ample areas to store items you will want to have access to during the flight.

If you are planning to use your carryon bag only for items that you will need on the flight, you may want a different type of backpack. Some items to look for in this type of backpack include:

· A divided body. This allows you to organize your belongings so that you know exactly where everything is. This is a particularly good idea if you are traveling with children. By dividing up your belongings, you can instantly grab a snack, a sweatshirt or a book. Nothing is more frustrating than trying to unload your entire carryon bag, on your lap, squeezed beside a stranger.

· Outside pockets. These are great for a water bottle, a rolled up magazine or some other item that you want quick access to.

When shopping for a backpack, whether for your only piece of luggage or for use only as a carryon, keep these things in mind:

· The backpack should be comfortable. One of the main advantages of a backpack is that it provides you with a hands free way of carrying your belongings. It is not enough to put it on your back while it is empty and assume that it fits. Instead, fill it with some weight and walk around with it on. Try it out at home, packed with some clothing, or just stick a bag of pet food inside to test it out.

Once you have weight in the bag, put it over both shoulders and walk around the house. Go up and down stairs, lean over, squat down and generally move in every direction. It may be necessary to adjust the shoulder straps of the backpack to get the optimum fit, but you should be comfortable once everything is adjusted. If you have to continually pull on the straps, slide them away from your neck, or otherwise adjust them, the backpack doesn’t fit properly.

· The backpack should be a certain size. The backpack should be large enough for what you want it to carry. If you try to stuff more into your backpack than it is designed to carry, the zippers will pop and your backpack will be worthless. Nothing is more frustrating than this happening at the airport. If you cannot zip the backpack shut easily while it is fully packed, you should either pare down what you are taking or invest in a larger backpack.

Using a backpack allows you to have a hands free way to navigate through airports. A little time before you head out on your trip can save you from huge headaches later on in your travels.

Holidaymakers toying with the idea of getting away from it all in Bali are likely to picture warm tropical breezes, incredible ruins and picture-perfect waters. Few stop to think about the types of accommodations that might be available in this dream destination. If they do, thoughts of primitive thatched huts with few modern amenities might come to mind courtesy of Hollywood movies. Today’s Bali hotels, however, offer many surprises for those with a penchant for luxury.

Thanks to the popularity of this Indonesian archipelago, holidaymakers can expect the best of both worlds when they visit Bali. The island is home to pristine views, spectacular beaches, breathtaking sculptures and mist-covered mountains that look like they could only exist in a fairytale dream. It, however, is also home to more than its fair share of highly modern and thoroughly luxurious accommodations. In fact, Bali offers not only an array of hotels, but also a number of private villas, apartments and residences available for rental.

So, what can visitors really expect from Bali hotels? Here are a few of the features that ensure the accommodations will be as memorable as the island itself:

* A wide price range – Holidaymakers can find Bali hotels to fit just about any budget imaginable. Even on the low end of the price scale, however, visitors will find the modern conveniences they crave.
* Lush landscaping – Many hotels in Bali were created with aesthetics in mind for certain. The landscaping surrounding these hotels is designed to help them blend into the beautiful surroundings so they do not detract from them. Some destinations even boast their own highly manicured gardens to give guests a quite place to sit, relax and take in the splendour that is Bali.
* On-site restaurants – Although each hotel offers its own fare, holidaymakers can expect some great culinary treats whilst they are in Bali. The on-site fare here ranges from to-order menu setting options in private villas to larger hotels that provide cuisine not only from Indonesia, but also Europe, the Americas and Asia.
* Swimming pools – Whilst it’s almost criminal to go to Bali without visiting a beach, some holidaymakers still relish the idea of taking a dip in a freshwater pool. Many hotels in Bali see that this is possible by offering guests in ground, oversized pools.
* Access to the outside world – The point of visiting Bali is to get away from it all, but sometimes visitors cannot quite pull this off. For those who cannot, many hotels do provide Internet access, full television service and other connectors to all points beyond Bali.
* The spa treatment – Many hotels throughout Bali also offer full spas so holidaymakers can pamper themselves whilst they are away from home. Some even provide a babysitting service so parents can relax without worrying about their little ones.

Bali might be a pristine tropical destination, but it does not skimp on luxury. When holidaymakers choose this destination, they can rest assured the selection of places to say will cover every convenience they require and perhaps even more.

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Sekotong, South West Lombok, is unique amongst the other dive locations around Lombok. Here one finds diving as individual experiences at exclusive new dive sites around the south coast, and special day trips with the chance to go exploring in undiscovered waters. Located in the tropical bay of Sekotong, an 1,5 hour drive from Senggigi you can find the Sundancer 5star resort, and the location promises tropical sun, fabulous diving and short ways to and from the boats.

With over 3,500 species living in the Indonesian underwater world, there is one of the richest diversities of marine life to be found in this Indo-Pacific region. In comparison, the Great Barrier Reef has just 1,500 species and the Red Sea only 600. The dive sites in South Lombok reflect a good cross-section of what Indonesia has to offer, and you can “Dive in” and be fascinated by turtles, white tip reef sharks, cuttle fish, moray eels, frog fish, ghost pipefish and much, much more. South Lombok presents itself as a highlight for photographers and all scuba enthusiasts.

There are varying conditions throughout the bay of Sekotong. From easy and relaxed conditions in the protected bay to exciting and adventurous diving around Bangko Bangko and further south. This enables Sekotong to offer a great variety of dive sites for the experienced, as well as for the beginning diver, as well as fun daytrips for snorkeling and families!

Not a diver? Not a problem. The fascinating islands along the south coast welcome you with white sandy beaches for swimming, snorkeling and relaxing. Join a boat trip and view the breathtaking scenery of Lombok’s coastline and experience the pristine beaches while the divers are on the way. During the breaks you can enjoy the relaxed picnic together and have fun. There are also quiet a few opportunities to get into diving. You can do a “Scuba try out” free of charge in the shallow water. A qualified dive instructors or dive master will explain the scuba gear to you, and you can try out how comfortable you feel in the water breathing “bottled” air.