Spa on Bali

Last month this column looked at the way massages in Bali have progressed from the beach to some marvellous spas, this month we will introduce three spas with incredible beach views and three perfect places for specific pampering.

Last month this column looked at the way massages in Bali have progressed from the beach to some marvellous spas, this month we will introduce three spas with incredible beach views and three perfect places for specific pampering.

The generous curve of the coastline from Jimbaran to Canggu is a barely interrupted swathe of beach that offers so much to visitors from the seafood cafes of Jimbaran, surfing off Kuta, bungy jumping at Double Six to the elegant dining at La Lucciola, but sometimes all you need is to relax and enjoy the view.

Theta Spa in Tuban offers their guests a magnificent floor to ceiling glass walled view of the ocean from their reflexology room. Here you can sink into deep reclining chairs and watch the day go by, kids with kites, boats launching for their night’s work and best of all the sunset, all while being massaged into a state of unconditional bliss by one of Theta’s expert masseuses.

At O-C-E-N Outrigger Bali, the Sea of Bliss spa lifts you and your spirits to the penthouse level where trained therapists will guide you through the extensive O~CE~N Spa menu to chose deliciously pleasurable ways to relieve stress, boost vitality, enchant your senses, restore balance and experience bliss in a location that enhances the experience.

Further along the coast on Jalan Abimanu is the Anantara Rooftop Spa where the views not only stretch out to the ocean but also over to the mountains. Here you can let your imagination run wild and indulge yourself in the most luxurious of treatments that include full body massages, reflexology and facials and a treatment called the South Sea Pearl Mystique Treatment.

This treatment uses natural pearl powders during the ninety minute massage that are blended with fresh vanilla pod essence and essential oils to bring a truly opulent touch to your skin.

In between bouts of indulgence there can still be the need for a quicker more specific pick me up especially just after arrival, when you want to look better than you feel, or before departure when you want to look as good as you feel, and also make an impact on your return home. By visiting Jalan Kunti in Seiminyak you can get all you needs attended to in three easy steps:

GLO Salon is where all your beauty needs are taken care of to the highest of western hygiene standards. With imported waxing products and Australian and European trained beauticians GLO can prepare your body for the beach in the privacy of its beautiful salon. A quick spray tan will have you looking good for the beach and the new range of gel nails can give your hands an elegant leisure look.