The Spa at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

"After a yoga class in the tranquil river-front studio, or a pamper session in the spa, head to Kubu, one of the resort’s four restaurants, to dine on Italian chef Maurizio Bombini’s classic Mediterranean dishes, in one of the nine private bamboo cocoons that overlook the idyllic Ayung river"

"Higher ground is given to penthouse-style suites that are cool and spacious (even the bathtubs command views); the lower valley villas are walled garden retreats featuring private pools, some so close to the river's edge you can hear a soothing babble"

"An afternoon at the open-air spa, where highlights consist of a healing hands massage from the resident therapist is practically mandatory, as are a few hours at the main pool, which doubles as the property’s central meeting place (there is no lobby)"

"• There are eight treatment rooms at Mandapa Spa, where you can receive divine body treatments including specialties like chakra balancing"