Going on Lombok

2008 has seen a million new boutique hotels, resorts and villas start to take shape across the island. From the cliffs of Uluwatu to the hills of central Bali the construction rigs have been grinding non-stop throughout the year. Even the precarious state of the global economy has failed to deter the international investors from depositing huge sums of money into the 21st century refurb revolution that Bali has become. Many of these new developments are hard to separate from each other in terms of architecture and concept so it takes something really unique to capture our attentions in this era of trite minimalist conformity. Tugu Lombok (Sire Beach, T: 0370 620 111) has delivered the goods on all fronts with the opening in August of their latest retro-inspired creation, drawing inspiration from the Dutch colonial period in the late 19th century.

Beautifully set beautifully on the sandy shores of Sire Beach, west Lombok and literally a stone's throw from the Gili Islands, Tugu Lombok is a luxurious retreat retelling The Negarakertagama manuscript of ancient Hindu rites from the Majapahit Kingdom coupled with the romance of the Mahabharata period. As with all Tugu properties in Indonesia, the attention to detail in the restoration of authentic antiquities, preservation of Indonesian heritage and commitment to originality at any cost secures a special place in our hearts. An enrapturing experience and quite unlike anything you will have experienced before.