I heart Tandjung Sari – Sanur, Bali

Today we got out of Dodge and headed south to Sanur. We were suppose to spend the last three days of the trip at a villa in Canggu, on the lower west side of the island. But the manager called and said that the owner had been visiting and hurt his back so bad that he couldn’t move. I thought it’d be fine; he wouldn’t get in our way. Just kidding.

We decided to stay in the old favorite, Tandjung Sari. I stayed here on my first trip to Bali three years ago. This place has everything: beach-front bungalows, infinity pool, tasty restaurant, established reputation, and the nicest staff and owners around. It was one of the first boutique hotels on the island. The best thing about it is on Friday afternoons you can watch little kids learn the traditional dances in the outdoor seating area (above). Sanur is nice, too – lots of shops and restaurants but not as crazy as Ubud. Great sunrises.