Viceroy Bali Welcomes Mr. & Mrs. Smith

A recent addition to one of the world's most exclusive hotel and resort collections is the Viceroy Bali (www.viceroybali.com), a luxurious property regarded by guests and media as one of Asia's top-flight retreats. Now online as a member of the Mr. & Mrs. Smith Collection, the Viceroy Bali joins rank with more than 800 hotels and luxe rentals carefully scrutinized for Smith membership.

Opened in 2005, the popularity of the resort amongst elite travellers prompted the Australian owning family to nearly double their inventory of luxury pool villas completing construction in June, 2011. The clutch of new villas, referred to as "rustic chic," caught the attention of the Smith Collection which represents the most inspirational places to stay, from boutique hideaways, luxurious spa retreats or secret city havens. Each property is rigorously researched, visited and anonymously reviewed, with each review providing the inside scoop on the best rooms, top tables and things to see and do.

An acclaimed travel publisher and hotel booking service founded in London, 2003, Mr. & Mrs. Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) recommends smaller, sexier hotels and properties from around the world that many luxury guides and directory sites often overlook.

"Mr. & Mrs. Smith is an exclusive travel club and trusted guide for discerning couples wishing to check into fabulous boutique hotels around the world – some, no doubt, using this classic naughty-weekend pseudonym," said Samantha Anderson, Hotel Relations Manager for the Smith Collection, Asia Pacific.

The Viceroy Bali deluxe terrace villas represent a new direction for the owners and management who have carefully presided over the construction and design resulting in an exquisite destination with each villa afforded with spectacular valley views. Smith provided an approving nod to villas that are simple and elegant with generous space that includes a living room with sectional sofa, oversized king bed, espresso machine, 47-inch TV, iPod docking station and each with a private pool and outdoor sheltered pavilion.

"We feel great about the matchup with the Smith Collection as both our organizations are boutique minded and both too are particular about quality in detail," said General Manager, Anthony Syrowatka. "We also appreciate the fact that Mr. & Mrs. Smith markets to discerning couples, as many of our guests are either on a honeymoon or just couples who favour the utmost in privacy."