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Writer: Chitra Santhinathan
Don’t you sometimes wish you could wave a magic wand and escape the dreary day-to-day? There’s no better backdrop for soul-searching than the serene Indonesian island of Lombok.
Often overshadowed by its dazzling neighbour, this laidback gem to the east of Bali has its fair share of palm-fringed sun-kissed beaches, spa sanctuaries and rustic hideaways designed to recharge mind, body and soul.
If you find yourself stuck in a rut or constantly going in circles, perhaps it’s time to hit reset and rediscover your zen.
Hotel Tugu Lombok
Do you have an eye for detail? If you do, check out Hotel Tugu Lombok, a seaside sanctuary along the island’s northwestern Sire Beach filled with its owner’s eclectic antiques and fine art.
Encompassing villas, suites and bungalows, each stay option celebrates Lombok culture and heritage through curated local art, furniture and sculpture, from intricately carved doors to the giant stone rooster perched on the roof of its Kokok Pletok restaurant.
A guest favourite are the Bhagavat Gita beachfront pool suites, lofty, 400-square metre, thatch-roofed suites replete with lotus ponds, bathtubs carved out of boulders and seaview plunge pools.
This paradisiacal setting provides the ideal backdrop for healing therapies. These include a special Sasak blessing ceremony for the spiritually inclined and guided yoga and meditation classes focused on movements that release blocked energy.
Another interesting diversion is the hotel’s jamu class, where you can learn to concoct traditional herbal tonics for health, beauty and vitality.
