With our group of three adult couples, we made a three-week tour of Bali visiting all corners of the island and even taking the ferry to see and climb mount Ijen in Java. Looking back on this most memorable of vacations in my life, our stay at Life in Amed was the absolute highlight among many. We are Europeans married to Asians, and we have travelled a lot all over the world. Never have I been so impressed by the beauty of a country's nature, the warmth of the people, the spectacular scenery and the sophistication inherent to the Balinese culture and traditions. All this comes together at this gorgeous hotel where we stayed in three cottages surrounding the pool. The authenticity and beauty of the rooms - from the stunning carved doors to the natural stones used for the outdoor shower - makes you feel truly privileged and grateful to spend a relaxing time is such a wonderful oasis of calm and delight. The food is exquisite, the staff goes out of their way to make your stay unforgettable and the surroundings had us stunned at every corner with the lush flora and music from local festivities - not to mention the fabulous underwater decor of colour and wildlife during our scuba dives. Life in Amed for me has totally lived up to its promise, a romantic and tranquil place where we celebrated our “life” – love, joy, friendship, exhilarating tastes, with a background of sounds and views to never forget.