While there is no huge spa facility, there are plenty of massage treatments available and, upon request, an extensive five-day detox treatment can be rolled out with gallons of fruit juice, organic foods and, of course, the oil for weary muscles. Puri Ganesha is a useful spot to use as a staging point for forays into Bali's uncrowded north, taking in black sand beaches, rolling hills and a spot of rainforest too. Near Seririt and perched above the Sea of Java, is the Zen Resort Bali, a small boutique hotel featuring Balinese architecture. There are 15 ocean-view villas. Guests can indulge in individually created spa packages, or meditate and practise yoga on the special yoga pavilion. There's also a forest walk to a sacred temple and a tranquil beach. The resort is a three-hour drive from Denpassar, and two hours from Ubud. On the Jalan Singaraja-Amlapura road winding along the island's ruggedly beautiful east coast at Tembok, is the The Spa Village Tembok - Malaysian YTL's first foray into Bali. This dedicated spa resort offers a cosy seaside setting with just 27 rooms, two suites and two villas. Expect elegant Balinese design in a contemporary setting, generous space, marble bathrooms with sunken baths, and balconies or terraces with panoramic views. The villas have private plunge pools. The highlight is of course The Spa where assorted treatments await minus the shrill rings of cellphones and pagers (which are discouraged, along with smoking). Try the 100-minute "Penganten Melukat" at US$120, or a deluxe 50-minute massage for US$60. This is a distant location with a pebble beach but it offers an away-from-it-all feel with little distraction and spa treatments galore.
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