When the words come out of my mouth, or off my fingers onto the computer, it's really still hard to believe. This was the best holiday we have ever had.

We are a young family from the East Coast of USA, at the moment, we reside in Bangkok, Thailand. We have lived there for 1.5 years. We are taking advantage of traveling while we are here and when my husband said "how about Bali for Christmas?" There was a resounding YES out of my mouth! But, what I didn't expect was for him to find a true gem in Bali, for us to call home for 8 days. A place for us to relax and get away from the crazy city life we live. To see nature, water, sand, mountains, flowers all around us each day. I didn't expect Villa Wilali to be a place of such deep and utter tranquility and serenity. It felt like home immediately and it was hard to imagine leaving it as soon as we arrived. I've never been to a place that wasn't my home, that actually felt like home. Our days were spent with ease and relaxation. We filled time with swims in the pool, walks on the beach to find treasures, afternoon massages and evening fireworks set off on the beach. We took morning runs along the beach, a trip to the Waterfalls, sunset cruise, ate at wonderful restaurants and enjoyed a day trip to snorkel and see the bluest starfish we've ever seen. We visited temples, fed Monkeys and rode motorbikes. The list goes on, and if you are there, take advantage of the suggestions of things to do. They do no disappoint! The staff was helpful, kind, and generous. Puspa was there whenever we needed him and never let us down. The homeowners were so thoughtful they even fulfilled our request to have a Christmas tree for our three little boys to enjoy. This house and our trip to Bali will stay in our hearts forever. For the time we spent together as a family, for the time we had to reconnect, and relax and be ourselves. And, for a new member to join our clan. My brother-in-law, Matt proposed to his girlfriend Kelli on Christmas day, just along the rock wall on the beach. For them, this place will always be a part of them too. We thank you Cisca, you have something special and we are blessed we got to experience it. Thank you. Peter, Meghan, Brodyn, Parker and Camden Lynch.