Villa Balquisse

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134862835064894562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Uq6IVbz3-sr9D0ZdnNj_D2CWRqDP1PIAyxCO1GcTGUYom_okFJ-eOWxJKVhiJLoMm-hgs7grKg6mvlPDQgPLB3dm9mjA5hsBxl4kiEVaI911jED3TkuwcstpCn7aNPTxR2abC9DxhoHG/s400/bal5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />My International pick today is from one of the most exotic places~ <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali">Bali</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.balquisse.com/"><strong>Villa Balquisse</strong>-</a> a tropical retreat set between coconut groves & mangroves in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimbaran">Jimbaran</a>. The retreat has old Balinese Villas that have been restored and decorated in an eclectic style. <div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135112089196950818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsA6jJmtAznWMHcE1-j4kU0YbC2Out340X5MJPtwgM4yhByoYJhnKfX0Aq5KS3phYGp7JwZ4JrsGQE1EDYhxxsDy1xH-WeKeObT5np8SaClzt56h0XxRqHoj15J1-0M8iEmvjx0VHht_Ma/s400/bal6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867688377939090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t_BQ9kW_71bfZinhPtyeI3fv6aGLQ82W89rr7bMWhZ63fsI-l8ADDHnJ8Vl60d8FRsWmL5YBOQpl-Vv6lPJL0X9aRA8hpfsSELV_-W7mzWVQvZKuypYwUAGnETW9UHjm22te-dgZoO_M/s400/bal7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The interior designer's latest travel ifluence her designs- you'll find exquisite cushions & bed linen created from Java silks & Jaipuri sari's.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869152961787090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfDHrfqi_VdREEeDN0ezt3bA5dNdwcUVFdNuRd2m96CTWclryGajZHX5FHbP0AT69VK8Uquk6OSf-_qv5e_M8YuWrYuo8NKkSID_t3fCdaZNQZZglvhF5VwVp1GwCYleKx3-72Xv_JggZ/s400/bal11.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />You can relax by the emerald swimming pool made out of natural stone or walk down to the beach which is only a 300 meters away:-) <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867684082971778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxZ8dkD-QKA56YzP3uRXC094K6Z8pY0wDyshIAe5oks0jxJpTv-wSvgh4Ivk3ie3VOL61Gp6I4hM8gC5bkdShvuVHN5PXHIIA9tIHqesqcGftGWLxqxhQi0ku0rnBP-rwMbCanWGGTNt3/s400/bal2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867692672906402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkn5tNMjhcduEvSTKqMFFS992RewF-xoOBCtb1z2KX68FwY6qoLd59J3_LjsQGgYV1JNGh03eCFAHpKYcnOiUcz11Z3-N2k9iz_-IUKwddEirGwLzvajqq_QjbwYghhaYeFrE_3hX1ci8A/s400/bal8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Enjoy a sumptuous dinner made by their Chef under the twinkling stars...<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135112102081852722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7VYCFVd-WrBIhyphenhyphenj81a3ge6oZK1zDVntynQQeoo8eLKP4vNGl-jM4uhB7Gdbma2I5pKN1kEQZRKl626XIFGST1zCV7xUktAgnDD1G_wzFikDLY1RACuiiDfklbN3R-d9dXQBMh3LSrLn_/s400/bal15.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Each Villa is decorated in a unique style.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869191616492770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatjzMflVxc-5hy_qyLkA39qQWhHZrz_JhV9_HnZwlRjd1Ge1f3PQLvWkmHkyi8UtmjSKbPvCpfPlnq__CDgfvevxRgvi1Xqk5QYeoXh6iKB_BDWiH362eVg38ttrCQQZ12HDo3RPVl6t8/s400/bal12.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />They have 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom, 5-bedroom & a 9-bedroom villa! So take your pick, enjoy a great mediterranean style holiday with family and friends...<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869208796362002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_MNn5h6BG5SsXbJwN6ue2-LTjxB2cK8nZ5-IdD1HNW1JuS2Zcj0xRxHEW0SA_7hU97Jyatqe6ntknSIgUQm7bePrj1cwwkc59UPtbO0X3z_cYCPMq1rmW4BFgmGlOwt1kHvJ9y93SdfB_/s400/bal16.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Exotic flowers displayed in unique artifacts handpicked by the owner. You can buy some of the furniture & lamps from their online store <a href="http://www.balquisseliving.com/index.php"><strong>Villa Balquisse Living</strong></a><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869195911460082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2BbgZ9DlqvMredieA7zlIUXyu1ZHWzOGbUq9NW5FJlcZroelt2ZfpH6MxedMxSphEub8z6jfbcgEBTr5UzKWUmHJWFPXy65Sg1p39-KeCY89eL-J-QoerkzpwAUOh3wVfuR3cGIZiXu3/s400/bal13.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Absolutely love the cream canopy drapes & simple rustic furniture.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134869200206427394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhBxdY4ACTwujG9b8uAUs2MIONn8Ui0JrfQxH4l17MvThYZnF5KY_OF3zo1EeyB8wPCxoFfs1XOGt80O8iSi86X2TxVazs8oxBufjr5OiU5j0677j4zbgVVlUZvQrvwldTJEgYqiF1rBe/s400/bal14.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867696967873714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmwJuJYC3RP-Zi6fERH3O9Z8-HFtxMTfV_8xl03pa4Z7y2eQNkMupmB3YcQ2sZ6aXdIZv-Udf0YA-seJZ2KBEVv0yOdgK7tjFAzIOVK73oYLpSwi07fX-KQk9TZPe4-vU4N-cMAd-OCdqb/s400/bal9.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134867701262841026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIp_DQwuAfLd4w1TxF5RwXJrAPhpsScjMoSCToNhRwuXoa_KqzeYNr0nsKTogNwfuUM48pMNbCIsaYmscerMRQPm9Ds4ql7cmTnIfGX0IZ5VSrqd5osFzu4NrvQPMnX0kSbaDZ9g_elFH/s400/bal10.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Soak in the Balinese hospitality, the great attention to detail, de-stress with some amazing massages & enjoy the heavenly food prepared by the Chef.<br /><br /><em>(images from Villa Balquisse)</em></div>

Villa Balquisse

My International pick today is from one of the most exotic places~ Bali . Villa Balquisse - a tropical retreat set between coconut groves ...

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