
La Plancha, located on Jalan Mesari Beach in Seminyak, Bali, is known for its colorful sun umbrellas and beanbags, which have been a feature since its opening in 2010. The venue, described as the first chiringuito-style beach bar in Bali, offers a relaxation experience with decorations, music, food, cocktails, and service. While open daily from 10 am, the sunset sessions are particularly popular, making advance booking essential, especially during peak season. La Plancha also offers seasonal specials. The main food menu is available from 12 pm to 10 pm, with recommended sundowner nibbles including Watermelon and Tomato Salad, Green Pea Hummus, and Fried Calamari. Pizzas, with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, are also available. Signature cocktails like the Watermelon Cooler and La Plancha Spritz are highlighted. For those seeking an alternative with colorful beanbags and sunset views, The Beach Love overlooks Kedungu Beach, a 20-minute drive from Tanah Lot Temple, and is noted as a less crowded option.
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Moon Gang, a new five-suite boutique hotel in Ubud, Bali, offers a distinct wellness retreat experience. Designed by Yasmine Ghoniem of YSG Studio and owned by Kirsten Millbank, the hotel is located among rice paddies on the Sari Organic Walk, accessible by scooter. Guests are ferried to the property from a shopfront called Mini Moon Gang on Ubud's main street. The hotel features a central courtyard pool and offers individual suite bookings or full property rental for up to 10 people. Each stay includes wellness activities tailored by local staff, such as full spectrum sauna sessions and yoga, healing, breathwork, and meditation led by Balinese yogi Gina. These activities take place on the rooftop of the in-house spa, established in partnership with Fields of Yarrow, a botanics-based skincare brand. Day spa treatments are available at an additional cost. The interiors, a blend of Balinese sanctuary, Japanese minimalism, and tropical design, feature handmade ceramic lights, glazed lava stone tiles, and hand-dyed curtains. Each bedroom includes an acrylic paint set, and a typewriter is available to borrow. Complimentary breakfast is provided by Dragonfly, a cafe opposite the property, with food also deliverable to suites or poolside. The Nongkrong Lounge serves as a communal space with a tea station, vinyl bar, and curated record selection by Indonesian DJ Munir Harry Septiandry. Moon Gang is approximately two hours from Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and can b
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Fivelements, a wellness retreat brand founded in Bali in 2010 and acquired by GOCO Hospitality in 2024, is expanding globally. The original Ubud retreat in Bali will reopen in late 2026 after a redesign, with a more extensive transformation planned for 2028. New locations include Fivelements Samui in Thailand, set to open in early 2027 as the brand's flagship with a longevity clinic. Further expansion includes Switzerland in 2029 and Kolašin, Montenegro, in 2030. A Spanish location is also in development, though no date has been announced. This expansion reflects a trend in high-end wellness towards integrated protocols and longer stays.