JETSTAR ASIA OVERNIGHT2014

JETSTAR ASIA OVERNIGHT2014

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  overnight »takeoff 11 Every nightis party night in Bali, so we’ve laid out an itinerary custom- made for after-dark decadence revel late 8pm: Drive 30 minutes north from Jimbaran to Greater Seminyak’s “Bermuda Triangle” of world- class restaurants and nightspots. Barbacoa is a new Latin American fusion eatery headed by an Australian chef who has toiled at London’s Nobu. Signature dishes on a high note 6pm: Start at the top, which in this case is Bali’s highest rooftop bar — Jim’Bar’N. The vast, open-air deck, topped with sail-like covers, offers 360° views across Jimbaran Bay and Bali’s south. Catch an unforgettable sunset as you lounge on ocean-facing daybeds or elevated sofas, with a happy-hour cocktail in hand. Chilled beats and live sets by top DJs make Jim’Bar’N the launch pad for the night ahead. Harris Hotel Bukit Jimbaran, 2000X Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Jimbaran, tel: +62 (0)361 846 8777/ harrishotels.com include South American-style asado (barbecued meats), Peruvian-style snapper ceviche and liquid-nitrogen ice cream. The bar is known for its wicked tequilas and margaritas. 14 Jl. Petitenget, Petitenget, Kerobokan, tel: +62 (0)361 739233, barbacoabali.com
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  takeoff »overnight 12 Words:SamanthaCoomber The “godfather” ofNew York nightlife is behind Townhouse 10.30pm: There’s always an excuse to party at Red Carpet Champagne Bar. Sashay down the red carpet and be greeted at the entrance by bellboys dressed in red. Soak up the feel-good ambience as you’re treated to tunes (and accompanying videos) ranging from ‘60s chestnuts to contemporary hits courtesy of the resident VJ. Grab a bottle of bubbly — there are about 100 labels to choose from — and get ready to have it served with mini fireworks and complimentary canapés. Paris Hilton has been spotted here. 42C Jl. Laksamana (Oberoi St) Seminyak, tel: +62 (0)361 737889 / redcarpetchampagnebar.com Midnight: A short walk away is Townhouse, a five-storey, multi- functional lifestyle destination, newly opened by Mark Baker (known as the “godfather” of New York nightlife) and his international team. The venue includes a café, a photo gallery, rooftop garden and an elegant lounge club with chandeliers and leather armchairs. Expect bespoke cocktails (try the Vanilla Passion Brûlée), internationally acclaimed DJs, and a Funktion-One sound system. Baker’s celeb friends and other jetsetters hold court here. 151 Jl. Laksamana, Seminyak, tel: +62 (0)361 885 0577, thetownhousebali.com Stuart D Wilford, The Beat Magazine “Visitors looking for inexpensive, rustic-style bars, or high-end restaurants and clubs will find it all here. Bali’s nightlife caters to all budgets.”