Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, is a two hour car journey north of the tourist mecca of Seminyak. This hillside town is centred in one of the most scenic parts of the island. It is  surrounded by vivid, green, terraced rice fields, stunning, mountain waterfalls and nearby Mt Kintamani. This is where tourists go to experience epic sunrises and discover another facet of Bali’s fascinating cultural landscape. However, as a major international destination for tourism Ubud has exploded with development.

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We have tried many spas in Bali. The very best for a truly indulgent and sensual experience is Antique Spa.

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Biking around Gilli Trawangan makes you think about the Joni Mitchell song Big Yellow Taxi, especially the lines, 'they paved paradise and put up a parking lot.' That's exactly the opposite of what has happened here in this paradise, completely unscarred by motorised transport of any type. On this island there are only three types of transport, walking, horse drawn cart and bicycles.

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