{"id":11383,"date":"2025-06-02T17:09:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T09:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=11383"},"modified":"2026-05-22T08:26:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T00:26:47","slug":"escape-the-crowds-head-to-sanur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/escape-the-crowds-head-to-sanur\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Sanur For a Taste of Local Expat Life in Bali"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Escape the crowds and head to Sanur for your next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/bali-rental-villas\/indonesia-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bali<\/strong><\/a> vacation. A beautiful seaside town in southeast <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/balis-cultural-spiritual-and-creative-centre-ubud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bali<\/strong><\/a>, Sanur is peaceful and laidback, unlike the congested parts of the island. It is favoured by the sophisticated crowd, especially families seeking a peaceful sojourn. Expect a slower pace of life here, with traditional fishing boats dotting the gorgeous coastline and restaurants with tables on the sand.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-cemara-villa\/Sanur-bali-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Villa Cemara<\/strong><\/a> was designed by acclaimed Balinese architect Popo Danes, and is distinctive with its cluster of <em>alang-alang<\/em> thatched pavilions and absolute beachfront location. While the villas on the west coast scramble for a pinch of beachfront land, sprawling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/villa-puri-nirwana-villa\/Sanur-bali-indonesia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Villa Puri Nirwana<\/strong><\/a> is all about palatial living and intimate beach weddings, with ample accommodation for up to 20 guests.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-11398 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Puri-Nirwana-Absolute-beachfront-e1593064804728.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If Sanur\u2019s restrained peacefulness wasn\u2019t enough, here are other compelling reasons why you should choose Sanur when vacationing in Bali:<\/p>\n<h2>Golden Sands<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-11392 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach-1024x573.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27573%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20573%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273573%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach-250x140.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach-322x180.jpg 322w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach-480x268.jpg 480w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach-536x300.jpg 536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach-550x308.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach-800x447.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach-894x500.jpg 894w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Villa-Batujimbar-Local-boat-and-beach.jpg 2040w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sanur Beach is a long stretch of golden coastline, perfect for leisurely sunrise walks and getting that enviable tan. The seemingly never-ending, breezy beach promenade lures joggers, while the relatively gentle ocean swell offers the opportunity for a swim in the sea. The soft sands of Sanur Beach are pale gold, shimmering and pure. We love Cemara Beach and Sindhu Beach for their relaxed atmosphere and wide sand beds, and Mertasari Beach remains popular with locals for Sunday picnics.<\/p>\n<h2>Gourmet Paradise<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-large wp-image-15390\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/36.-Villa-Cemara-Dedicated-staff.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing like being pampered with delicious fare in the comfort of your villa. While staying at an<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> elite haven<\/a><\/strong>, all your gourmet needs are taken care of by the villa chef and the villa staff. However, for a change of scene, you can always head out for a sundowner at Maya Tree Bar. Relish classic flavours with a contemporary twist at the Sanur outpost of Ubud\u2019s favourite restaurant &#8211; Three Monkeys. Or indulge in comfort meals at Soul in a Bowl and the more rustic beach cafe &#8211; Soul on the Beach. There are no dearth of options here, though your private villa may just trump all of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bali Kites Festival<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-11401 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Kite-Festival-repost-@blagudarmadi_-e1593064990883.jpg 2039w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For some family fun, time your visit with Bali Kites Festival, an annual celebration that takes place near Sanur around July-August, when the winds pick up. Locals form teams of 70 to 80 people each, with at least 10 adult kite flyers and compete against each other, flying massive traditional kites. The three most popular kites seen during the festival are <em>Bebean<\/em> (fish-shaped), <em>Janggan<\/em> (bird-shaped) and <em>Pecukan<\/em> (leaf-shaped). Many international teams take part in the festival as well. Though loads of fun, the religious festival is symbolic of thanking the Hindu Gods for abundant crops and favourable conditions for harvest.<\/p>\n<p><em>More like this: <span style=\"color: #666699;\"><a style=\"color: #666699;\" href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-great-uluwatu-natures-best-friend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Great Uluwatu in Bali<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Bali Orchid Garden<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-11402 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Bali-Orchid-Garden-e1593065030772.jpg 2039w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ask the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/magazine\/the-elite-concierge-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Elite Concierge<\/strong><\/a> to arrange for a visit to Bali Orchid Garden. Spend a few hours amongst this beautifully landscaped oasis, which showcases rare tropical varieties of orchids. A delight for gardening enthusiasts and amateur photographers, it is also a pleasant experience for those who like to appreciate the beauty of nature. Besides orchids, discover other exotic flora like Venus flytraps, a carnivorous plant that catches and digests small insects.<\/p>\n<p>Sanur is ideal for well-travelled vacationers, seeking serenity while still enjoying Bali\u2019s unbeatable vibe. If that sounds like you, pick one of our fabulous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/destinations\/Sanur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>elite havens in Sanur<\/strong><\/a> and get ready for a vacation to remember.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Book Now. 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