fh_trips | Bali [Wednesday Morning, February 26, 2014]

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Bali [Wednesday Morning, February 26, 2014]

Well folks, the last day in Bali had arrived, but there was still time for some fun before everyone had to head for Kuala Lumpur! Whether you wanted to spend your day packing, doing some last minute shopping, hitting the pools for one more swm, or just sleeping off your hangover and wishing for death, it was a beautiful 86F outside, and spring break wasn't over yet!

[OOC: HOTEL: Rooms | Pools, Beach, Spa & Fitness Centre | Shopping | Restaurants BALI: Shopping | Touring | OOC]

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Students are checked into King Club rooms in the East Village where one king bed (or two twins) takes up some of the 49 square meter room with views of either tropical gardens or a serene lagoon, depending on what side of the complex you fall on. Luxurious appointments include marble bath with separate shower, a batik robe, slippers, and complimentary Internet access. The slippers and robe are NOT complimentary. Chaperones are housed in the larger suites, complete with sitting rooms and views of the beach, far enough away not to hear the shenanigans students get up to while still remaining legally liable for their actions. Feeling lazy or hungover? Order up some room service!

[OOC: Room assignments are here, NFB goes into personal journals, please put your room number into the subject line, please and thank you!]

Edited 2014-02-26 06:24 (UTC)

There are five (FIVE!) pools on the Hyatt property. The Lagoon Pool, set in parallel to the white sandy coast line of Nusa Dua, provides a breath-taking view of the off-shoring waves of the Indian Ocean. You can relaxy as you float down the River Pool in the surrounding of lush tropical gardens, lily ponds and lagoons, or just simply have a splashing fun in the waterslides. Located in the North Village, the Balinese-featured Pool is inspired by the fabled Balinese water palaces of old. Dedicated exclusively for our Club guests, which Fandom is, the Grand Club Pool is located in the East Village, adjacent to the Grand Club Lounge and just steps from your room. Finally, the Bay Club Pool is located within the area of The Bay Club Fitness & Health Centre. If it helps make up your mind, the Poolside Bar is by the River Pool, and they serve food and drink all day.

The Hyatt is located on more than 650 meters of pristine white beach that's only a short walk from the Poolside Bar. Grab a towel and some sunscreen and laze the day away. It is vacation.

Kriya - meaning "ritual" in Sanskrit - celebrates authentic Balinese healing forms with treatments based on "wellness rituals" at their spa villas in Bali. It draws inspiration from traditional Balinese healing philosophies - Hindu, Jamu and Ayurveda, to promote positive health, delay aging and promote longevity with the use of natural herbs, roots and essences. The luxury Bali spa resort offers four healing rituals - Harmony, Purity, Energy and Bliss.

Edited 2014-02-26 06:25 (UTC)

Kitty definitely made sure to head to the spa before it was time to go, though she was having trouble deciding which ritual to go for. Was "all of them" an option? No? Dammit.

A vast range of activities is available for the active vacationers. The Bay Club Fitness and Health Centre features a state-of-the-art gymnasium, aerobics studio, glass-back squash courts, steam and dry sauna, a whirlpool, a plunge pools and a massage room. There are also three floodlit tennis courts, a jogging trail and a putting green. The Bay Club opens from 7am to 10pm daily, with 24hr access to the Gymnasium only.

All this tropical paradise was getting a little too paradise-y for Jack. It was a relief when she found someone on the squash courts who was about as competitive as she was. The fact she had to learn the game as she was playing it made her eventual narrow victory even sweeter.

Experience deep relaxation and get stress relief tips by learning Pranayama (breathing techniques), Asanas (yoga postures) and meditation under the expert care and guidance of the hotel's Yoga Guru.

Alana tried a Pranayama class, though she wasn't sure she got much out of it. Sitting still and just breathing went totally against her nature.

Which was probably why she'd needed to try the class to start with.

Grand Hyatt Bali's Shopping Arcade offers a large variety of quality shops, including Grand Hyatt Bali’s drugstore, jewellery shop, handicraft shops, resort apparel boutiques and souvenir shops.

Edited 2014-02-26 06:28 (UTC)

Located in the center of the hotel, adjacent to the Lobby, Garden Café serves an array of classic dishes from Asia to Europe. Surrounded by cascading waterfalls and lagoons, Garden Café exudes the look and feel of a resplendent restaurant. (Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.)

Celia wandered down to breakfast fairly late this morning, having slept off her cocktail (yes, all one that she'd had) and her day in the sun. The longer she was here (or, well, on vacation -- she didn't expect her attitude to change once they relocated this afternoon), the more comfortable and relaxed she was.

Thus, it was another airy sundress for her today, as Celia perused the menu and sipped at coffee, and her hair fell down her back in loose curls rather than up in her usual style. Maybe she'd even keep dressing this way when they returned to the island.

(Probably not.)

Cade had taken approximately ten showers since his run in with the shaved banthas and the monkeys, but he was suspicious that he still smelled like the poodoo they'd flung at him.

Stupid karking monkeys.

He sulked with a giant mug of coffee (liberally doctored) and a giant stack of bacon.

Just bacon.

Don't judge him.

Served in a fun-filled Italian restaurant situated on the beachfront with a Californian décor, treat yourself to some Italian magic and la dolce vita with gorgeous Italian cuisine in Salsa Verde, serving an array of seafood, pizzas, pastas and other Italian favorites. (Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.)

The Watercourt artfully presents a Balinese style dining room in surroundings that pay tribute to legendary water–palaces of Bali with an exquisite combination of traditional edifices and magnificent fountains, carvings and clear fresh water pools. The Watercourt serves breakfast from 6am until 11am.

Stiles was having breakfast in a completely beautiful place...but was hardly noticing it because Derek was sending him worrying texts. Sheesh, Derek.

Need a few more souvenirs? Head back out to one of the local malls or take a quick trip to the shops and markets in Ubud! (Mark your OCD so everyone can find you!)

Try a quick dip off of Menjangan Island. If you look carefully, you might see the deer swimming from Menjangan Island to Bali.

It looked like this, which was pretty freaking stunning. Try not to push each other off of the stone walkways. You don't want to be squelchy on the flight to Malaysia.

This was the coolest. Karolina was hopping easily from one stone to the next, stopping every once in a while to snap pictures.

She needed pictures of all the statues, okay? All of them.

So, this was gorgeous, and Sia thought it was kind of fun. She even used her phone to snap a couple pictures, mainly so she could prove that she'd been somewhere if Atton said anything about her needing to relax or do things.

So adorable 1916-era shoes were not the thing to be wearing when hopping from rock to rock, but Rilla'd had more than a little bit of practice not getting wet while wearing a pretty dress (she'd been very much against getting dirty, even as a child), even if that meant she was watching her footing more than she was looking at the scenery around her.

Oh, Cosette was having fun with this. She wouldn't even have minded falling into the water -- not that she did, although she came close a couple of times. It was so pretty though!

She made sure to stop and take a few pictures; even if her father seemed a little uncomfortable with her photographic reports of how opulent the whole trip was, she couldn't imagine not sharing them with him, and he certainly wasn't indicating any disapproval, anyway.

In case you missed something over the last two days that you wanted to try!

Hanna was enjoying the museum their last day here. It wasn't far from the hotel, and she couldn't resist the chance for a bit of art.

Zzzzzzz... see you all in the morning!

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Bali [Wednesday Morning, February 26, 2014]

HOTEL

Rooms [2/26 AM]

Spa, Pools, Beach, & Fitness Center

Pools [2/26 AM]

Beach [2/26 AM]

Kriya Spa [2/26 AM]

Re: Kriya Spa [2/26 AM]

Bay Club Fitness & Health Centre [2/26 AM]

Re: Bay Club Fitness & Health Centre [2/26 AM]

Yoga & Meditation [2/26 AM]

Re: Yoga & Meditation [2/26 AM]

Shopping

Shopping Arcade [2/26 AM]

Restaurants

Garden Cafe [2/26 AM]

Re: Garden Cafe [2/26 AM]

Re: Garden Cafe [2/26 AM]

Salsa Verde [2/26 AM]

Watercourt Restaurant [2/26 AM]

Re: Watercourt Restaurant [2/26 AM]

BALI

Shopping

Touring

Snorkeling [2/26 AM]

Tirta Gangga Water Palace [2/26 AM]

Re: Tirta Gangga Water Palace [2/26 AM]

Re: Tirta Gangga Water Palace [2/26 AM]

Re: Tirta Gangga Water Palace [2/26 AM]

Re: Tirta Gangga Water Palace [2/26 AM]

Mod Your Own Fun [2/26 AM]

Museum Pasifika

OOC [2/26 AM]