Changing the narrative on Bali travel: Meet the resort that is leading the charge on slow travel

Mulia Resort & Villas in Nusa Dua

Recent conversations about upcoming changes to Bali’s tourism scene are causing a number of Australians to worry over the future accessibility of their favourite party destination. 

Renowned for their friendly local communities and affordable food and drinks, Bali is seeking to change the narrative from “cheap, mass tourism” to travel which is culturally considered and sustainable to the economy. 

One resort which has been emphasising slow, luxurious holidays is The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas in Nusa Dua. Mulia Bali is the epitome of timeless indulgence, boasting the largest infinity pool on the island and prides itself on being the best place to relax in Bali. 

Discover the magic of sound healing, an age-old practice which uses vibrations from various mediums, such as Tibetan singing bowls that resonate with each chakra point on the body. 

This program is delivered by one of Mulia’s certified instructors and is preceded by Yin Yoga. 

There is no need to travel far to find some of the best food in Bali, The Cafe at Mulia Resort presents a culinary journey around the world in seven cooking theatres which represent seven different regions - Thailand, Korea, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and the West. 

Whilst there are a number of reasons to spend your entire stay on the property, Mulia Bali is surrounded by unique cultural sights and nature activities. 

Below are some of the highlights as chosen by the Mulia Bali team. Home to an extensive collection of artwork from the Asia Pacific region is Museum Pasifika which first opened its doors in 2006 and was designed by the famous Balinese architect, Popo Danes. 

Tripadvisor lists this gallery as the number one tourist attraction in Nusa Dua - Bali. One of the six key temples for the Balinese Hindu, Uluwatu Temple or Pura Luhur Uluwatu is believed to be one of Bali’s spiritual pillars. 

Perched on top of a steep cliff, approximately 70 metres above sea level, this temple offers a splendid backdrop with the sun going down over the Ocean, as that of Tanah Lot Temple, making it one of the best spots for Sunset in Bali. 

Do take care of your belongings as the temple is a natural habitat for macaque monkeys, although generally safe, they can be quite mischievous at times. 

One of Bali's best surf spots, Labuan Sait Beach - also known as Padang Padang - offers a white sand sanctuary and turquoise waters surrounded by natural cliffs. 

The beach became famous after it was featured in Julia Roberts’ "Eat, Pray, Love" as well as featuring in Denmark band, “Michael Learns to Rock”, music clip. 

An entrance fee of IDR 10,000 (approximately $1) is applied before you can go down the stairs leading to the beach. This fee is used by the local community to clean up the beach and maintain the facilities there. 

As conversations continue about the new and different ways to explore Bali that are culturally conscious and community-first, a whole world of slow travel awaits you in Nusa Dua that is ready to be explored.

*Source: Erika Ng, Account Executive erika@greenpointmedia.com.au