I visited the beautiful Montigo Resorts late last year and I absolutely love it - particularly because it is under an hour away from Singapore and it's such a gorgeous picture-perfect place. The Catalist-listed company with property, hospitality and entertainment business divisions, will be taking over the existing Semara Resort & Spa, Seminyak. It will be transformed into Montigo Resorts, Seminyak,

Built on a site in excess of 10,000 square metres, the Resort is located in the heart of the Seminyak district, and is within a stone’s throw from the island’s most popular upscale restaurants, beach clubs and fashionable boutiques. Less than 150-metres to the sandy shores of Seminyak Beach, a wide range of water sports such as parasailing, snorkeling and surfing are also within easy access from the resort.

Scheduled to soft-open in the last quarter of 2015, Montigo Seminyak’s 108 rooms and suites will be refurbished to reflect a comfortable, contemporary design, and adorned with fun, quintessentially Montigo elements. Eight specially designed spa accommodations will complement the resort’s centerpiece, the Montigo Spa (“Spa”). A sanctuary promoting renewal and revitalization, the Spa area will be a three-part water-based ritual comprised of a Balinese bath, an aquatonic pool, and a Japanese roten-buro.

Prominently located and directly accessible from the popular Jalan Petitenget, Montigo Seminyak’s new concept restaurant will be an invigorating addition to Bali’s vibrant dining scene. Under the watchful eye of a celebrity chef along with unique design, the restaurant will set the stage for a brand new, fun, exciting and interactive dining experience. The playful menu will highlight items that combine authentic flavors with contemporary culinary techniques, all served on specially made dishware and complemented by an extensive list of handcrafted, thirst-quenching cocktails.

In keeping with Montigo’s core concept of catering to multi-generational travelers, young guests at Montigo Seminyak can expect a host of unforgettable experiences expressly tailored to their age groups and interests. The OLO Kid’s Club will offer a menu of services and activities which combine sporting activities, arts and crafts, and educational pursuits, ensuring that every child’s holiday becomes a remarkable adventure. Other facilities and services include two outdoor swimming pools, a poolside cocktail lounge bar, and an activities and excursions concierge.