Bali– the Island Paradise
Apologies to my Readers for the long hiatus between posts. Life got in the way..but I’m BACK!!!!
When I realized that the AWAI travel writers/photography group was heading to Bali I knew I had to get this out ASAP!!!
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Bali has two Hyatt hotels and I had stayed at Bali Hyatt, Sanur. As I revisited the hotel’s website, I realized that I “dated” myself… there was NO Internet when I was there!
But– here’s the highlight of MY stay– the SPA treatment. Picture this:
You’re in a villa whose roof is open to the sky. You can hear the birds and even catch a glimpse of one as he darts above your head. Bees and butterflies buzz around the floral extravangza outside (the hotel is known for its gardens and pools). But while all that sets up the ambience– that’s nothing compared to the experience about to begin.
I had signed up for the 5-hour package–Yes, FIVE hours!
Five hours of exquisite pampering at a price that you’ll never believe when I show you the comparisons with spas back here at home.
The package is advertised as ” A day of leha-leha with the Raharja–”serenity in heaven”… and it was.
When I made the appointment I was “interviewed” as to any health conditions that could preclude the sauna or other steam treatments. Then I got to choose the aromatic oils I liked, the type of bath (mineral or milk), the type of body scrub, shade of nail polishes, hair/scalp conditioner (dry,oily…) and any particular fruits I liked.
I arrived next morning and my attendant greeted me and reviewed my choices again and the day began…the villa was all mine for the day.
–A dip in the jacuzzi , followed by my sauna treatment complete with aromatic powders thrown on the coals
–finished off in the steam room and another dip in the jacuzzi
– I had chosen the milk bath and as I lay there, every pore tingling, my sinuses like open canals straight to my head, my attendant brought me a tray with fruit juices to rehydrate my system–BLISS!!!
–then my body was jarred awake with a coconut body scrub followed by a shower with an aromatic and soothing bodywash
– after the shower, I got the first full-body massage and then was led to a couch to “rest” for 20 minutes. I had a plate of fresh fruits and blends of fruit juices. As I rested, I could hear a lawnmower outside– so did my attendant , who hurried to tell the gardener that he was disturbing my ambience and should take his lawnmower elsewhere.
– Next: a scalp massage with conditioner and a deep-cleansing facial followed by another massage with aromatic oils and a reflexology treatment– I was almost asleep; I was so relaxed.
–another shower to wash my hair and then a “rubdown” with moisturizing lotions.
– My manicure/pedicure completed my treatment and I floated out of there on a cloud!
COST
Let’s compare:
Elizabeth Arden Red Door-
~2.5 hours: massage+body scrub+reflexology+
facial= $550.00
The Fountain, New Jersey-
~3.5 hours: steam+massage+facial+pedicure+anti-cellulite treatment=$502.00
The Raharja Bali- $205.00 (today’s rate)Do try their spa treatment even if you don’t have five hours.
More on my Bali experience next time. If you’re going with Lori and the AWAI Travel Writers Group, do share YOUR photos and experience on the comments page. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, contact Lori Allen at:
lori@thetravelwriterslife.com
These quick guides to Bali will also help you decide where to go, what to see.
For your Kindle:Experience Bali: A travel guide (2011)
OR:Bali and Lombok (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
