| Every year, many people take on the onerous mission | | | | be removed from the premises, but by the time that |
| to organize the perfect vacation for themselves, their | | | | happens, your vacation mood has already been |
| partner, or their entire family. These good Samaritans | | | | crashed. |
| suffer through endless visits to local travel agencies, | | | | If you are accustomed to staying at 5 star hotels, yet |
| and extensive online searches to find the most suitable | | | | want your relaxation time to be truly peaceful, you |
| location with the best amenities. Aside from the | | | | may want to consider registering at a Balinese retreat |
| desired conveniences, their vacation destination also | | | | located in the foothills of the notorious Dandenong |
| has to be affordable. | | | | Ranges. Less than an hour east of Melbourne and the |
| When it is that time to sit behind your PC to start | | | | Yarra Valley, the environment is so inviting, you cannot |
| accumulating information for your next holiday, be | | | | but feel all your troubles disappear as soon as you |
| aware that you will be confronted with the official hotel | | | | walk the boardwalk to your private pavilion. |
| rating classification. The star classification system is | | | | Inspired by Thai and Balinese architecture, you will feel |
| quite common for many industries, including the | | | | right at home in your exotic vacation home. Imagine |
| restaurant and hotel business. The higher the star | | | | yourself lounging on daybeds, while peacefully reading |
| rating, the more luxury is offered to the guests. | | | | a good book. If that turns boring, you can open your |
| Therefore, 5 star hotels are superior establishments, | | | | bedroom and walk around the sensual water garden, |
| delivering exquisite services in extravagant | | | | which is surrounded by an oasis of palm trees. If you |
| surroundings. | | | | still feel tense, schedule one of the many incredible spa |
| For the longest time, travelers believed that 5 star | | | | services. In the privacy of the retreat, and using only |
| hotels were the only establishments delivering ultimate | | | | 100% natural products from 'Sodashi' and 'Red Flower', |
| accommodations. Today, that notion is no longer | | | | your body will be cared for so well that by the time |
| accurate, as many vacation spots now have facilities | | | | the therapy session is over, you will feel reborn. |
| that provide the same high quality care as five star | | | | Retreats with 5 star hotel qualities, generally also offer |
| hotels. The only reason why they are not mentioned in | | | | in-room dining, fully stocked and functional kitchen, an |
| the hotel rating classification system is because they | | | | en-suite bathroom with a deluxe spa, Bvlgari amenities, |
| fall into a different lodging category. | | | | exquisitely decorated rooms with hand carved |
| Hotels can be quite charming, but are generally quite | | | | furniture, a personal chef to prepare your meals, a |
| crowded. Tourists come and go all the time, and not all | | | | private balcony, a 'bale' gazebo on the lake, and much |
| of them respect your privacy. Even in high class hotels, | | | | more. Add the discretion of the staff, the superb |
| some guests can be quite rowdy, unmannered, and | | | | cuisine, and the tranquil surroundings, and you will soon |
| have no scruples about waking you up in the middle of | | | | realize that you no longer need 5 star hotels for your |
| the night with loud music or en-suite parties. The only | | | | recreational getaways! |
| thing management can do is warn them that they will | | | | |