Bali (120)Two cousins — one from Los Angeles, one from Chicago — travel across the world for an exotic stay on the Indonesian island of Bali. They stay at the exclusive Begawan Giri Estate near the town of Ubud.
After traveling for more than twenty hours, the two women are more than ready for a rejuvenating spa treatment. They're lathered in a papaya mixture and wrapped in banana leaves and are refreshed as a result. A class with a yoga and meditation teacher allows the cousins to relax even more. They're ready for an adventurous rafting trip down Bali's scenic Ayung River.
They sample some of the local produce when they attend a cooking class with the Begawan Giri's executive chef. A visit to the nearby monkey forest allows the cousins to see wild monkeys, up close and personal. The two women also hike through the expansive rice fields on their way to visit a Hindu temple that is in the midst of preparing for a local festival.
The cousins wind down their visit to Bali by watching people from a nearby village perform a traditional Balinese dance ritual — the kecak, meaning the "monkey dance."
Bali Facts:
- There are a number of Asian cities where travelers can make connecting flights to Bali.
- Travelers from the U.S. do not need a visa to enter Indonesia.
- The year-round temperatures in Bali are in the mid-80's with an average humidity of 75 percent.
- There are numerous outdoor activities available around Bali, including surfing, diving, trekking and bicycle touring.
- At the Begawan Giri Estate, there are five separate residences — each containing four or five suites.
- A personal butler is assigned to each residence at the Begawan Giri Estate.
- The staff-to-guest ratio at the Begawan Giri is 5-to-1.
- There are a number of treatments available at The Source, the spa at the Begawan Giri. Among them — the Javanese Mandi Lulur and Balinese Spice body treatments.
- The Begawan Giri is located near the town of Ubud, considered to be the cultural center of Bali. Visitors to Ubud can see Balinese art, crafts, music and dance.
Contact Information:
Begawan Giri Estate
P.O. Box 54
Ubud 80571
Bali, Indonesia
011-62-361-978888
www.begawan.com
Sobek Bali
011-62-361-287059
www.sobekbali.com
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