Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape
Buahan Kaja, Payangan, Indonesia
Buahan’s sixteen open-sided villas dispense with conventional walls and doors, placing the forest, distant hills and changing weather at the centre of the stay. Private pools and generous decks make lingering easy, while the spa and intimate restaurant support the retreat’s slower rhythm. This adults-only property is well north of Ubud, so choose it for time in nature rather than frequent evenings in town. Its unusual open-air format is worth understanding fully before booking.