

It's because of the peace-loving populace and natural beauty, which beckons to millions of tourists from near and far,... despite the presence of active volcanoes on the island and the prospect of a rare black swan event of an earthquake/tsunami, or heaven forbid, a terrorist attack.



For sure, there was the occasional bug in paradise. But housekeeping and engineering made sure that the rare ant, bee, and the occasional skink merely reminded guests that we share our Earth with all manner of creatures in a lovingly-manicured landscape. More importantly, our main meals, which we chose to enjoy in the resort restaurant felt al fresco and breezy, yet protected from the elements. Again, credit must go to architect, developer and the tireless team who do vector-control and maintenance to keep the spell unbroken.
Two Japanese concepts that we have grown to appreciate hold true in Bali. Take for example, "Wabi Sabi" which in a nutshell means "perfectly imperfect". Everything works, notwithstanding the passage of time. Nay, I would even say, because of the love that goes into making functional and aesthetic that which Nature has given you.
"Kaizen" is another beautiful concept that can be translated into a constant striving to achieve 100% perfection. Of course, we all know there's no such thing as 100% in life. But by constantly trying, by earnestly seeking feedback from guests, we can feel that Mr Laba and his team truly cares for everyone. What more can one ask for, in paradise?