FEATURE
Behind the Bali façade
Alila Uluwatu Panorama Sunset
Water – one of the most frequently used words in Bali, has many names. ‘Amerta’ is the mythical healing water that, according to legend, restored soldiers to life, and ’Tirtha’ is sacred or holy water—a key element of the many rituals and ceremonies that are an integral feature to daily life for the majority of Balinese people.
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t is defined as one of the most beautiful spots in Asia, if not the world, yet behind this small country’s striking portrait, there is a constant battle to keep traditional communities alive, recover from a severe water shortage and preserve the environment in an ever growing tourism age.
Alila Uluwatu, Bali, signifies a new and increasing generation of luxury hotels combining a luxurious lifestyle designed in harmony with respecting the natural environment. Embracing an ecologically sustainable design, it is the first resort in Indonesia to receive the highest level of certification from EarthCheck as a Best Practice Building Planning and Design (BPDS) development.
The hotel uses measures such as locally sourced materials, water conservation with soak away rainwater tanks and a waste water management system, using local plants from the special Bali savannah ecosystem, the deliberate use of sustainable/recycled materials, protection of the natural environment, and measured work practices throughout construction.
As well as being an ecological marvel, the property and its surroundings are an incredible sight to behold. Situated on Bali’s rugged Bukit Peninsula overlooking the limestone cliffs that
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