return to innocence
Indulge in some eclectic natural healing at the serene spa escape at spa uluwatu
the look
Ever dreamt of a rejuvenating haven somewhere off those busy hotel premises? Then your wish has come true. A short buggy ride will sweep you off to three secluded villa retreats lying close to the sea and an entrancing sunset view. Designed with a unique combination of signature touches and natural ingredients, Spa Uluwatu effortlessly reinvents its magic every now and then, and if you opt for the full-moon treatment, then you’ll instantly be transported to a tent on the beach for a blissful pampering under lunar light.
If all that sounds a little too much for you, then the spa’s peaceful villa retreats, each of which features three ample rooms – perfect for couple treatments – as well as a plunge pool, might be more to your taste.
the touch
When presented with a lengthy spa menu of the type found at Spa Uluwatu, one can feel a trifle confused about which treatment to pick. I plumped for the signature men’s club treatment, which featured a sublime body massage and a Pevonia refresher facial.
A warm footbath followed by a stone scrub and a natural salt rub started my ritual. The massage began with a gentle Swedish effleurage that consisted of sliding strokes that induced a natural sense of comfort and that simultaneously stimulated the muscles. This was necessary, as the therapist was aiming to locate any muscle problems and subsequently bestow a good therapeutic kneading on me using a traditional Balinese deep-tissue technique.
More Asian touches were employed when it came time to loosen up my stiff shoulders and back. The therapist thumb-tapped a few points along my spine in a typical, Japanese-shiatsu fashion, before continuing with a smear of moisturising oil and a wondrous, Balinese-style massage, which succeeded in tweaking my sore muscles a treat.
the ingredients
Award-winning Pevonia skincare products remain the ingredient headlines here. From delicate, lavender massage oils to seaweed facial masks, it’d be hard to ask for anything more than the high-quality organic beauty care ingredients on offer down at Spa Uluwatu. You can opt for the ultimate in luxury and try a caviar skin cleansing or the freeze-dried Escutox, which should help you to regain a more youthful look.
the exceptional
Spa Uluwatu is known for having the best Balinese massage therapies of all InterContinental Hotels and Resorts. Many business travellers come here to take advantage of this spa paradise by booking an hour-long session before leaving the island.If you’re a honeymooner, then the four-hour session, inclusive of a floral bath, comes highly recommended and the entire treatment is conducted at one of the spa’s villa retreats, ensuring both privacy and serenity.
Real spa aficionados though should opt for the sensational, full-moon therapy. The Balinese believe in the healing properties of the full moon and this should be one evening you won’t forget in a hurry.
Spa Uluwatu,
InterContinental Bali Resort
Jl. Uluwatu no. 45, Jimbaran
T: 0361 701 888
www.bali.intercontinental.com
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