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From holiday home to hotel: Doctor gives back to community with villa in rural north Bali
What can a million dollars buy in Singapore? A one-bedroom condominium, a Housing Board flat in a mature estate or a luxury car. These folks opted instead for sprawling holiday homes which they transformed into boutique accommodation in the heart of nature.
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Dr Tan Chi Chiu viewed 30 to 40 land plots over three years before deciding on a piece in scenic Wanagiri on which he built Alta Vista Bali Mountain Villa.
PHOTO: ALTA VISTA BALI MOUNTAIN VILLA
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SINGAPORE – Bali, the darling of vacationers in the region, has something for everyone.
Seminyak is studded with beach clubs, spas and achingly hip cafes. Ubud draws the eat-pray-love yogis. Canggu and Uluwatu are for the surfers while more are exploring ruggedly beautiful Nusa Penida island beyond day trips. Sanur and Sidemen are up-and-coming spots still relaxed in the face of mass tourism.
