With summer drawing to a close in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s easy to start feeling anxious about the beginning of the dark depths of winter. And if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, you’re obviously in the depths of above mentioned dark winter! So, if you’re dreaming of escaping to a summer destination soon for some much needed vitamin D hit then you’re certainly not alone. Why not take a trip to Bali? It’s sunny, affordable, has beautiful beaches and is a fitness lover’s mecca (need we go on?). While there’s basically an endless amount of choice when it comes to all things health on the popular Indonesian island, we’ve compiled a list of our favourites in Uluwatu.

BEST TREKKING SPOT – NYANG NYANG CLIFF

When it comes to treks, beautiful scenery is clearly an important aspect. So if keen on tying exercise together with clifftop views overlooking aqua marine waters below, then Nyang Yang beach is the spot for you. Beware, the cliff is steep, very steep, but once you get to the bottom the beach is normally pretty isolated, meaning you’ll have it all to yourself for a fresh dip before heading back up the cliff – way more fun than a treadmill!

BEST SPOT TO KICKBACK – HIDDEN HILLS VILLAS

With six of the seven villas at Hidden Hills Villas boasting their own private pools and all having amazing views of the Indian Ocean, we can’t blame you if you’d rather spend your entire holiday inside the villa rather than venturing out! Better yet, they have a team of super experienced spa therapists who can come into your villa and provide spa treatments of your choice at any hour of the day and can literally set up right next the pool. Between the personal butlers that will attend to your every need, luxurious pampering and fresh seafood BBQ’d in your villa by a private chef, Hidden Hills Villas will have you switching into holiday mode in no time.

BEST PLACE FOR SURFING – PADANG PADANG BEACH

Known as the Bali Pipeline, Padang Padang beach, located on the Bukit in the southern part of Bali hosts the annual WSL surfing competition. Padang Padang’s massive waves break over a shallow coral reef so it’s recommended to just watch the action from the beach – it’s a great place to go and watch the surfers get barrelled! The beach is also a tourist hotspot because Julia Robert’s famous movie, Eat Pray Love was filmed right on this very beach.

BEST HEALTHY BREAKFAST SPOT – SUKA ESPRESSO

Beautiful, organic food to Bali is like money to the Kardashians – put simply, they’ve got a whole damn lot of it. But, it’s hard to go past the little cafe that is Suka Espresso. Located right in the heart of Uluwatu, the food is fresh, wholesome and healthy, while still managing to be absolutely delicious. Perched across the road from the beautiful Thomas Beach, our favourite Suka Espresso meal to tuck into is their mango magic smoothie bowl – delicious fresh mangoes blended together with other tropical fruit served in an authentic coconut bowl. Oh, and did we mention – the coffee here is unbeatable!

Bali is a fantastic destination no matter what time of the year get away, relax and stay fit. There are many options around the island all of which offer a different and unique experience. For those looking for a bit more relaxed, sublime and healthy holiday head to the south and Uluwatu and a stay at the Hidden Hills Villas.