BALI GUIDE
by TheEDIT & Lisa Starchak
comprehensive, insider-curated recommendations across Bali
luxury meets practicality: from villas to dry cleaners
a balance of beauty, culture and value - for everyday and special occasions
designed for solo travellers, couples and families alike
49 € luxury meets practicality: from villas to dry cleaners
a balance of beauty, culture and value - for everyday and special occasions
designed for solo travellers, couples and families alike
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on this ever-evolving island, Bali Guide by TheEdit brings together hand-picked villas, boutique hotels and charming guesthouses - paired with insider strategies for booking wisely and avoiding common pitfalls.
Downloadable to your phone, this PDF guide curates gastronomic highlights from sunrise cafés to fine dining and sunset bars, shopping destinations from local designers to vintage treasures, and practical essentials including trusted hospitals, dry cleaners and surf schools. Families will find child-friendly cafés, childcare and activities, whilst wellness seekers can discover Bali’s most refined SPAs, pilates studios and movement spaces.
on this ever-evolving island, Bali Guide by TheEdit brings together hand-picked villas, boutique hotels and charming guesthouses - paired with insider strategies for booking wisely and avoiding common pitfalls.
Downloadable to your phone, this PDF guide curates gastronomic highlights from sunrise cafés to fine dining and sunset bars, shopping destinations from local designers to vintage treasures, and practical essentials including trusted hospitals, dry cleaners and surf schools. Families will find child-friendly cafés, childcare and activities, whilst wellness seekers can discover Bali’s most refined SPAs, pilates studios and movement spaces.
A DECADE OF FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE
BY LISA STARCHAK
BY LISA STARCHAK
ALL PLACES HAVE BEEN PHYSICALLY REVIEWED BY OUR TEAM OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, TO ENSURE THE QUALITY, SERVICE AND THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY.
What does the TRAVEL GUIDE consist of?
Everyday know-how: trusted services and first-aid right when you need them.
Accommodation decoded: where to stay, how to book smart, and how to save.
Gastronomic highlights: curated cafés, restaurants, and cocktail bars.
Shopping: fashion, swimwear, furniture, jewellery and local artistry.
Wellness: hand-picked SPAs, treatments and mindful movement.
Travelling with children: childcare, activities and family-friendly dining.
What You'll Get
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A Curated 100-Page Interactive Guide
A beautifully designed digital magazine, showcasing only the very best of Bali - each recommendation chosen for its outstanding value within its category. - Tried, Tested, and Refined
Backed by over €100,000 spent during our research - sometimes on experiences that didn’t live up to the hype - so you won’t waste a single minute or penny on anything less than exceptional. - First-Hand Expertise
Crafted from over seven months of exploration, with countless site visits, tastings, and stays across the island. - Bonus App
Discover an app filled with various perks: complimentary foot massages, two-for-one dining offers, generous discounts, and other curated surprises designed to elevate your journey.
Bali isn’t just another destination - it’s a rhythm, a feeling, a place that slows time and brings you back to what truly matters. Beyond the tourist traps lies an island where ocean sunsets, soulful culture, and world-class dining intertwine with yoga at sunrise and dancing barefoot until dawn.
Over the past decade, I’ve uncovered the Bali that travellers dream of but rarely find - guided by locals, tested through countless experiences, and refined into a curated collection of only the very best. This guide is your shortcut to the authentic Bali: a world of extraordinary villas, vibrant restaurants, serene wellness spots, and hidden gems that make the island unforgettable.
Over the past decade, I’ve uncovered the Bali that travellers dream of but rarely find - guided by locals, tested through countless experiences, and refined into a curated collection of only the very best. This guide is your shortcut to the authentic Bali: a world of extraordinary villas, vibrant restaurants, serene wellness spots, and hidden gems that make the island unforgettable.
by the author, photographer and co-founder of TheEDIT, Lisa Starchak
ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS:
WHAT WILL THE TRAVEL GUIDE LOOK LIKE?
The TRAVEL GUIDE is in a phone-friendly PDF format with clickable links, detailed reviews and real pictures: imagine your favourite magazine + curated Google Maps lists, which you can save to your account and use with ease during traveling.
Is this guide right for me?
If you want to experience Bali in style and aesthetic - whether that means hidden cafés with world-class coffee, villas that balance design with value, or beach clubs that truly live up to the hype - this guide is for you. It’s designed for curious travellers who want authentic, memorable experiences without wasting time or money on places that don’t deliver.
What if a place changes or closes?
Bali is a living, ever-evolving island - restaurants, beach clubs, and even villas can transform quickly. While we can’t control these changes, we do keep our guide and maps regularly updated. Our team visits the island often (some of us are even based there), so locations that close will disappear, and new gems will be added to your Google Map automatically, after each update.
When it comes to service, no guide can guarantee perfection, but every spot included has been visited at least three times over the last few years to ensure consistency and quality. Properties may naturally evolve - a villa might look a little less polished than in the photos, or a new building may alter a view - but we provide booking tips to help you avoid surprises. Our goal is to give you the most reliable, up-to-date recommendations so your experience is as seamless and rewarding as possible.
When it comes to service, no guide can guarantee perfection, but every spot included has been visited at least three times over the last few years to ensure consistency and quality. Properties may naturally evolve - a villa might look a little less polished than in the photos, or a new building may alter a view - but we provide booking tips to help you avoid surprises. Our goal is to give you the most reliable, up-to-date recommendations so your experience is as seamless and rewarding as possible.
Will I save money?
Absolutely. Beyond avoiding costly disappointments, you’ll also be able to purchase an exclusive bonus app, packed with perks like complimentary foot massages, two-for-one dining offers, and generous discounts at selected spots across the island. The value of these perks alone can quickly outweigh the cost of the guide.
How is this guide different from free blogs or Instagram tips?
Unlike blogs or social posts, this guide isn’t sponsored, rushed, or based on fleeting impressions. It’s the result of more than seven months of full-time living and research and over €100,000 spent personally on testing restaurants, hotels, spas, and more. Every place was visited multiple times to ensure consistency - if it didn’t measure up, it didn’t make the cut. What you get is a curated, trustworthy collection, free from hidden agendas.
