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Our Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

Jenna — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Our stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Bali was like living in a dream! From the moment we landed in Bali, we knew that we had chosen the perfect place to kick off our honeymoon in Bali. This post will give you an inside look into the first property we stayed at in Bali. Our First Impression When we first landed in Bali, the Ritz-Carlton had a private driver waiting for us. We walked out of the airport, and saw all the hotels/drivers lined up on the side. We saw our sign for Mr. and Mrs. Waszkiewicz and walked right over. They took care of our luggage and then surprised us with a BEAUTIFUL bouquet of flowers! The flowers were a wonderful way to be welcomed to Bali, and to the Ritz-Carlton. Then we drove to Nusa Dua where the Ritz-Carlton property sits over looking the Indian Ocean. The staff was there to greet us, and take our luggage to our room for us. The lobby sits above the rest of the property and the views alone made our jaws drop. The service staff came over with Balinese cookies, juice, and champagne and walked us through the room, options among the property, the restaurants, and other amenities. Thanks to our credit card, we got a double upgrade for our room to the Ritz-Carlton Suite with lagoon access. Unfortunately, the room was still in need of a final inspection, so they offered to take us down to the Beach Grille for lunch. Talk about a first impression, the view from the table they sat us at was incredible! The palm trees, the view of the ocean, the stunning landscape, it was a sight I hope to never forget. The Ritz-Carlton Bali Suite Our room probably deserves its own post, but for now, a section will have to do. Beacause it was our honeymoon, the staff went above and beyond to make it special for us. They gave us a special cake, decorated a heart made of rose petals in both the bathtub and our bed! Plus they even had cute animals that they made from our towels. As soon as you walked through the doors, you entered into a hallway that went back into the rest of the suite. We had a huge walk in closet where the staff unpacked all of our clothes and shoes for us. The room was equipped with not one, but TWO bathrooms! The bed overlooked the living room and the lagoon. The bed was the biggest bed I’ve ever seen. The bathroom was gorgeous and boasted a walk in shower and a jacuzzi tub both of which overlooked the lagoon. The room was our sanctuary for the next week! The Grounds The grounds were on another level. Everywhere you turned, there was lush greenery, tropical flowers, and beautiful views of Bali’s nature. They meditative spots that overlook the koi pond that is in the middle of the property. There’s paths all around the resort that boast gardens and Bali’s beautiful landscape. Just take a look at the incredible images below of the resort property! Dining on Property The dining options at the Ritz-Carlton Bali was unmatched. There are five different restaurants on site. We ate at every single one of them and I wrote an entire post on what we ate, and my overall review! They range in different styles and cuisines like Indonesian, tapas, buffet, and American. Below are pictures from breakfast and from the lobby. Amenities Of course, most of the days we primarily stayed by the pool and lounged in our beach cabana. We got into a nice routine of going to the gym, and then hanging by the pool for the afternoon before going back to our suite and relaxing in our own pool before dinner. The pool at the resort is incredible so we enjoyed our time just lounging and relaxing near it. There is also a huge Spa that has an assortment of different treatments available. Kevin and I opted for a super relaxing couples massage. We also participated in a pilates class with their onsite fitness guru! The resort has daily activities that range from morning yoga, to nighttime bonfires and plenty of activities throughout the day as well (like surf class!). Along with the incredible activities that you can participate in at the resort, we had a few activities planned off site. The Ritz-Carlton arranged for a private driver for both of our excursions and it was very reasonably priced. The concierge service at the hotel was so accommodating and helped us make reservations at an offsite restaurant and arranged for our transportation to our next hotel, with a few stops along the way! All in all, our stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Bali was an unforgettable experience. Every part of our time there was sensational. From the moment we checked in, to the sadness we felt leaving, the whole stay was one that will live in our memories forever. What a start to an EPIC honeymoon! XoXi,

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Everywhere We Ate At the Ritz Carlton, Bali

Jenna — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:41:28 +0000

The restaurants at the Ritz Carlton in Bali deserved their own post. The food at this resort was next level. There are five restaurants on site, plus room service and dining experiences to choose from. Each restaurant features a different style of cuisine which makes them all unique. Restaurants At The Ritz Carlton, Bali Bejana Bejana is an Indonesian style restaurants on property that was amazing! We opted for the chef special which was a 5 course meal and definitely one of the best meals we had at the Ritz Carlton. We had it on our last night and kicked ourselves for not coming sooner so that we could have gone multiple times. I have to say, this was probably our favorite restaurant. The food was incredible and we highly recommend doing the chef special. There was SO MUCH FOOD! We were in heaven. Each dish was brought out as “family style” meaning we served ourselves and thank goodness, because I would not have been able to eat some of each dish otherwise. The Beach Grill The Beach Grill is where we first ate lunch when we arrived and it was definitely the best view overlooking the ocean. This was a great lunch option for us since it was close to the pool. We got several meals from here but nothing will beat the first time we ate here. They didn’t have our room ready yet, so they offered to shuttle us down to The Beach Grill and grab some lunch while we waited for our room to be cleaned. I got the caesar salad and it was prepared unlike any other caesar I’ve had. The dressing was so creamy and delicious! Breezes Breezes is a tapas style lounge that we ordered from a lot for lunch as we were sitting by the pool. The first day we got a pizza that had prosciutto, arugula, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar that was so good. All of our drinks came from Breezes too. There were a few favorites like the Pina Coladas, and this dragonfruit style drink that was delish! The Ritz Carlton Lounge and Bar The Ritz Carlton Lounge and Bar is a great option because it overlooks the entire resort. We ate there a few times, but our favorite was doing the afternoon tea that they had. Cute tiny sandwiches with all sorts of pastries and desserts. Delish! We also had dinner there the first night. I got this incredible rice and curry dish. I loved their take on all different kinds of cuisine. This dish in particular was Thai inspiring and it did not disappoint! Senses I saved my favorite for last – breakfast! Senses was the incredible restaurant that had the breakfast buffet. Buffet doesn’t even begin to cover the spread that the Ritz Carlton in Bali put out for breakfast. It was broken up into American, Indian, Vegetarian, Asian, and Indonesian breakfast stations with incredible food options from all over the world. We mostly stayed in the American section because that’s the type of food we prefer for breakfast. They had everything from eggs, to pastries, to fried plantains dipped in condensed milk (our fav!) and fresh squeezed juices every single morning. This was by far the most elaborate and the freshest breakfast spread I have ever witnessed. The pastries were made in house every morning, and the fruit was carved and cut right in front of you. The chef could also make anything you requested (in my case avocado toast with poached eggs and a drizzle of hollandaise sauce). The chef outdid himself! Final Thoughts of the Restaurants at the Ritz Carlton, Bali In my opinion, the best restaurant on site was for sure Bejana. I wish we hadn’t saved it for last because I would have gone there more than once. The least impressive (for dinner) was the Ritz Carlton Lounge and Bar. It would have been better to go there during the day (like we did for Afternoon Tea) because it overlooks the whole resort. At night, it was just too dark to see anything. Overall, every restaurant was incredible. We didn’t have a bad meal during our entire stay. While the food in Singapore was fantastic, the food we experienced in Bali was even better! Next up, I’ll be covering our dining experience that we did through the Ritz Carlton, Bali! XoXi,

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Singapore Travel Diary

Jenna — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 19:04:59 +0000

Welcome to my Singapore travel diary! I’m going to take you through where we stayed, ate, and visited. We only had 24 hours in Singapore since it was our layover so we made the most of it. Where to Stay When choosing our Singapore hotel, I was looking for connivence, uniqueness and of course, luxury. This was the first stop on our honeymoon and I wanted all the vibes. The Parkroyal Collection Pickering Hotel hit all the boxes. With the “hotel in a garden” theme it encapsulates Singapore’s clean environment throughout the city. It also was within walking distance of all the places we wanted to visit. Where to Eat Ahhh the food in Singapore was exquisite. We arrived in Singapore around 0600 so coffee was the first thing we knew we needed. We started our morning by going to a little cafe near our hotel named Merci Marcel. The coffee was exactly what I needed! Next we stopped by the famous Ya Kun for Singapore’s favorite breakfast dish, Kaya Toast. It was delicious to be able to have something authentic to Singapore. Kaya toast has bread that is toasted and sandwiched between butter and kaya which is a coconut jam. Delish! For lunch, we decided on venturing out to a Hawker center. It’s more of an open food market. We went to a well known Hawker center called Maxwell Food Center. We were on a mission for the Hainanese chicken rice dish which can be found at the Tian Tian stall. The smell of the Hawker center I could have done without, but the food was incredible. For dinner, we made reservations at Cherry Garden in the Mandarin Oriental. The cantonese food that they serve is phenomenal. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Pro tip, split the peking duck it was life changing. Both Kevin and I agreed that it was one of the best meals we’ve ever had, and would recommend if you’re looking for a restaurant and places to eat in Singapore. What to do in Singapore To be honest, our trip to Singapore mostly revolved around food. The only “sights” we saw in Singapore was going to the Marina Bay Sands hotel for the rooftop bar views as well as the Gardens by the Bay. We stopped at the Marina Bay Sands after walking around the Merlion statue (which happened to be under construction while we were there). This is definitely a place to visit if you’re looking for things to do in Singapore. We managed to grab seats at the bar at Spago by Wolfgang Puck. The drinks were incredible – and incredibly expensive. The views did manage to ease the cost of the drinks however. Kevin and I also walked around the mall that is across the street from the Marina Bay Sands. It’s a huge mall that has multiple levels and is a luxury shoppers dream that’s filled with all of the best luxury shops. I would highly recommend checking it out if you’re looking for things to do in Singapore. After our incredible dinner at Cherry Garden at the Mandarin Oriental, we caught the light show at the Gardens By the Bay. This was an amazing show! Highly recommend if you are in Singapore at night, to catch the light show. Things to Note about Singapore Do yourself a favor and don’t try to walk all over Singapore. The Uber equivalent is called Grab and it’s extremely easy to use! We didn’t end up using it until the tail end of the day, and we regret it. Our feet were destroyed by the end of the day and had we known, we would have just used Grab all day and been able to see a lot more of Singapore. Read up on all the local laws in Singapore! They have built a beautiful city and want to keep it clean. Yes, there is a law against chewing gum in Singapore. I would highly recommend (with any country you go and visit) that you read up on the local customs and laws. We only had around 26 hours in Singapore and we are so glad that we took advantage of our layover and planned a day around the country. It is a beautiful country and so easy to enter the country. We were able to obtain a day visa pass and it was so easy to get online. Have you ever been to Singapore? What were your favorite places to visit? Comment down below! XoXi,

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