“50 Best Travel Destinations” I asked great friends to share their favorite travel spots around the globe, both close to home and far, far off the beaten path. Herein are their responses.

NAME: Lisa Marie Fernandez
OCCUPATION: Fashion Stylist/Consultant/Designer, Lisa Marie Fernandez
TRAVEL DESTINATION: Bali, Indonesia
HOTEL: Begawan Giri Estate, www.begawan-giri.com
RESTAURANT: Metis (formerly Kafe Warisan, www.cafewarisan.com)
BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT: August
BEST BEACH VIBE: Nammos Beach Club

The beautiful infinity pool at Begawan Giri. Photo Lisa Marie Fernandez.

Begawan Giri. Photo Lisa Marie Fernandez.

Nammos Beach Club. Photo Lisa Marie Fernandez.

Nammos Beach Club. Photo Lisa Marie Fernandez.

Fragrant Balinese Frangipani flowers. Photo Jean Bernard Carillet.

Nammos Beach Club.

Nammos Beach Club.