“Bali’s most seductive new hideaway has one foot in the air… and the other firmly planted in the earth.” - Travel + Leisure South East Asia, ‘It’ List 2010 Travel + Leisure set out to find the best new hotels in the world again, and this year, Alila Villas Uluwatu is their only pick in Bali, Indonesia, amongst the 45 most exciting openings in the world. Handpicked by T+L for its stunning clifftop setting and its EarthChek (formerly known as Green Globe) certified design, Alila Villas Uluwatu’s landscaping and architectural forms were inspired by the local savannah-like environment without intruding on the wild natural surroundings. One of the top Bali hotels on the island, the resort’s villas are individually tiered along the naturally sloping terrain, maximizing the experience of cliff resort living, and offering guests an ocean view regardless of their villa’s location. In line with Alila’s vision of integrating commerce, conservation and community, Alila Villas Uluwatu aims to be as eco-conscious as possible, and when it opened in June 2009, it was the first resort in Bali to have met the rigorous Earth Check Building, Planning and Design Standard.