My New Favourite Luxury Villa in Ubud, Bali

Could you imagine being a celebrity? I’m talking about the royal treatment – having a full-time staff to entertain your every whim, any time of the day. Even ridiculous things.

While we visited Villa Amrita, one of the best luxury villas in Ubud, Bali, I put this idea to the test. I mean, the villa staff were already super friendly and helpful, carrying our luggage, getting us settled in, giving us insider tips for Bali.

But I wanted to push my luck.

Just after 9pm one non-descript evening, after dinner I asked one the staff, Ayu, “Can you please call Gaya Gelato for me?”. If you haven’t been to Ubud before, Gaya Gelato is only the best gelato in the world, hands down (don’t argue with me about it, I’ve tested gelato in dozens of countries, including Italy). Ayu called the number and handed me the phone. I asked if Gaya could organise a delivery straight away. They responded, “Sorry, no more drivers tonight”.

Hmph. I put the phone down.

Ayu could tell by the…