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Middle Eastern pavilions. Those looking to improve their culinary skills will want to check out the new cooking school, where the resort’s chefs teach the art of Asian cooking. Visitors can experience and learn about Balinese healing rituals at the recently opened Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali (www.spavillage.com/tembokba li) on the island’s northeast coast. Embracing Indonesia’s healing culture, the spa offers four Discovery Paths—Balance, Creativity, Vigour and the Spa Village Academy—in which to explore. Each path features a series of activities and treatments designed to work together to meet an individual’s specific goals. Those looking to unleash their more artistic sides will want to choose the Creativity Path, which includes lessons in basket weaving, painting and woodcarving. There is also a revolving artist in residence who teaches a daily class based on his or her area of expertise. Recommend the Vigour Path to more adventurous types who will enjoy biking to a nearby waterfall or learning silat, a Balinese martial art. The Spa Village Academy gives those who want to tap into their own power to heal an opportunity to learn from a traditional Balinese healer. Guests are free to choose their path and treatments either ahead of time or upon arrival. For a truly authentic experience, suggest the Penganten Melukat, which involves a traditional Balinese massage and a Boreh body scrub, followed by an application of fresh milk to hydrate the skin. Traditionally used to prepare a bride and groom for their wedding day, the treatment concludes with a sensual Floral Bath. Contact Residence Manager Enola Kaneta (enola@ytl. hotels.com.my; 62-362-32033) with any spa-related questions. When it comes time to retire, VIPs will feel at home in either the Villa Baruna or Villa Samudra, both of which are just steps from the black-volcanic-sand beach. Each has its own private plunge pool and thatched-roof pavilion. The Surya and Purnama Suites also offer more space and large balconies with views of either the bougainvillea and frangipani gardens or the ocean. Contact Spa Division Manager Chik Lai Ping (clp@ytlhotels. com.my; 603-2782-9090) with any special requests. As YTL Hotels’ first Spa Village outside of Malaysia, this idyllic retreat successfully imports the brand’s philosophy of honoring the culture of the region and immerses guests in the island’s way of life. OUTDOOR CABANAS at Spa Village Kuala Lumpur (right) are a popular place for massages. SPA VILLAGE RESORT TEMBOK BALI‘s Kamar Rooms (below) open up to expanses of the resort’s green grounds or the sea. http://www.spavillage.com/tembokbali http://www.spavillage.com/tembokbali

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