For centuries, Begawan Giri was known as “Wise Man’s Mountain”, a 20 acre parcel of serenity hidden amid the emerald hills, rivers, forests, and rice fields of central Bali. Just outside the cultural center of Ubud, the estate with 12 villas and residences fuses Asian and European design influences to dramatic effect. Architect Cheong Yew Kuan created each residence to evoke a unique aspect of Indonesian culture “from a luxury tree house to a maharajah’s palace” and filled each with exquisite artifacts, furnishings, and art. A 24 hour personal butler assigned to each residence fulfills every request. A steep stone staircase leads to landscaped water gardens fed by mountain springs; next to the Ayung River lies the Source Spa, which draws its inspiration from the nearby springs as well as from Bali’s healing rituals. Treatments can be performed in outdoor pavilions or in the privacy of the guest’s own villa. Choices include the two hour Mandi Lulur “royal wedding treatment” in which a Balinese style massage is combined with a body mask of rice flour, turmeric, and jasmine, followed by a soak in a flower bath. In keeping with the fundamental spirituality of the region, yoga and energy work are also on hand, along with sessions from visiting masters trained in various forms of healing. Signature treatment: Mandi Lulur
	Located in Seminyak, Hotel Legian is the heaven of all honeymooners. In this peaceful place on the border of the ocean, the architecture suites all taste of clients. The sound of the waves, the perfumed plants and the freshness of the light breeze touches your senses and seduces your instincts. The new pavilion reserved for treatments and reshaping is located in the magnificent garden of the hotel. In a calm location, facing the sea, in the heart of palm trees and lotus plants, the spa offers numerous rooms in order to respect the privacy and romanticism of each couple. The available cures help the rejuvenation of the body and soul by using treatments full of sensuality. The massages are a part of the Balinese culture since ages, and every visitor should experience this special massage. The treatments are plenty and vary from tender to energetic. You can also experience a traditional Thai Massage and several Balinese massages. The main specialty of the spa is the massage using warm stones placed on the energy centers of the body to create a sensation of well being. And we can’t forget the Ayurvedic therapy “Shirodhara” in which the masseur pours oil on the client’s body. The Legian is characterized by the special attention and care of the clients. Feel close to the beautiful nature and enjoy a relaxing stay.
	Just ten minutes from the island’s cultural and artistic center of Ubud, the Four Seasons Bali at Sayan is an exotic retreat featuring 18 beautifully appointed suites and 42 secluded villas, each with a private plunge pool. All guest accommodations offer impressive views of the verdant Ayung River Valley. Sayan boasts three Spa Villas that reflect the elegant Balinese architecture of the resort. Natural materials combine with a native designs in such blissful elements as hand-loomed Sulawesi silk furniture coverings, customized terrazzo massage tables, and thatched roofs. The Spa Villas can accommodate tandem treatments for couples, and each is connected to outdoor bathing pavilions offering steam showers. Large soaking tubs with adjacent open-air showers discreetly overlook private garden courtyards. Spicy treatments on offer at the Spa include the red ginger body polish, the basil rosemary body wrap, and the Balinese massage. For the ultimate in relaxation and luxury, try the lavish Lulur Sayan body treatment, a Javanese beauty ritual that begins with an invigorating herbal exfoliation scrub followed by a cooling yogurt splash. The pampering continues wit ha soothing rejuvenated, a jamu herbal elixir is served to complete the ritual. Signature treatment: Lulur Sayan Body Treatment
	The Alila Ubud, Bali sits perched on a hillside overlooking terraced rice paddies, lush tropical greenery, and the Ayung River. Melding in with its surroundings, the Alila Ubud effortlessly couples ancient Asian traditions with contemporary luxury. A stone walkway leads from the 56 rooms and eight villas to the spa itself, crossing a lotus pond on the way. Inside, local materials set the tone, with teak cabinetry, floors of glistening Bangkirai wood, and walls upholstered in padded silk. Treatment rooms overlook private gardens planted with fresh jasmine and gardenia that perfume the warm island air. Several feature outdoor waterfall showers. An immense, flower-filled bath offers yet another pleasurable approach to cleansing. Curatives are built around traditional unguents prepared with fresh ingredients bought locally each morning. The Bali Coffee Scrub, for example, smoothes and exfoliates with a mixture of finely ground coffee beans and volcanic pumice. The Balinese Boreh, said to relieve headaches and improve circulation, begins with a soothing lavender body wash: a mask-like past made with ground spices and finely milled rice is then applied and left, under cloth wraps, to work its magic; finally, a cooling cucumber conditioner leaves the skin feeling refreshed and the body rejuvenated. Signature treatment: Balinese Boreh
	Perhaps the perfect destination for a caffeine addict in search of relaxation, the Losari Resort and Spa sits on a working sixty-acre coffee plantation in the Central Java highlands. The Spa, designed by Italian architects Andrea and Fabrizio Magnaghi, consists of multiple architectural styles. Each villa has a different feel, from Dutch colonial architecture to Javanese limas an. The lobby exudes an eastern ambience with its blue mosaic tiles, white marble floor, and the atmospheric music of the region wafting through the rooms. Losari’s spa features six private treatment rooms, with a double unit for couples as well as a hammam-a traditional, three-room Turkish steam bath. Each section is equipped for both traditional wet and dry treatments. On the lower level, rooms have their own private Jacuzzi with a scenic view of the valley. Treatments incorporate Indonesian herbal recipes and traditional beauty treatments from the Royal Javanese Palaces. When they are not being slathered with coffee, guests can learn about the subject on site: Losari owner Gabriella Teggia has devised a series of daily outings through the mountains and villages of the coffee plantation to highlight the traditional techniques still in use today. In this way, the visitor can begin to appreciate the history and significance of coffee on the island of Java. Signature treatment: Losari Experience Massage
	Hotel Tugu Bali was built to re-create and preserve Balinese life, culture, and romance of the past. Set in the Canggu district near an ancient Balinese fishing village, the Hotel Tugu Bali nestles amid lush paddy fields near Batu Bolong Temple, one of Bali’s most sacred sites. The resort, which features its own surfing beach, is only a 15 minute drive from the tourist areas of Kuta and Legian. Twenty two thatched luxury suites and pavilions, constructed in traditional Balinese style, are set beside or over wild lotus ponds – exotic luxury is standard in each. The spa combines spirituality with physical treatment to achieve ultimate relaxation. Waroeng Djamore Spa offers treatments using traditional Balinese methods and all natural ingredients. Unique offerings include the Gemulai Penari Bali, a decadent eight-hour day of treatment, the Pijitan Dandang Watoe (a two-hour tour hot stone massage), and the Mandi Luhur, inspired by the traditional Javanese wedding ceremony preparation that a woman receives each day during the week preceding the wedding day itself. Other distinctive offerings that help to preserve and perpetuate Indonesia’s cultural traditions include Tugu Bali’s Gourmet Package, which includes everything from cooking classes to traditional Javanese meals to high tea at sunset. Signature treatment: Gemulai Penari Bali