Travelling, even for the purpose of tourism, is by no means a relaxing journey. That is what I discovered to my dismay after I spent a long weekend in the rural areas of Bali. Those places rarely fall into the itineraries of tourists to Bali, but they are beautiful nonetheless. In spite of their beauty, I was quite exhausted and in need of a long rest after my trip. My fellow travellers recommended visiting AWAY Spa in Seminyak to restore my lost energy levels.
One of the first things I came to know after checking into AWAY Spa was that it’s open 24 hours a day. I decided to file this bit of information away as I often end up working long hours. Next time, I could head over to the spa directly no matter how late I worked.
The high level of privacy offered by the spa – before, during and after the treatment – made me feel more relaxed. It was altogether a memorable experience.
There was a distinct sense of playfulness at work here with the vivid colours and the lovely scents. I suspect this was intentional as these sensory delights made me feel a lot less stressed. With an extravagant spread of indoor treatment areas, an extraordinary vibe welcomed me to explore sensory delights; experience vivid colours, playful scents, imaginative sounds, energizing light and detoxifying potions. A gorgeous array of spaces, each area highlights local architectural details and design.
I was ushered into a private treatment room where I got the full course I had signed up for. There was a meditation platform inside the treatment room. I was informed by the attendants that there were separate rooms for each customer and double treatment rooms for couples. I appreciated the pains taken by the spa to ensure privacy.
After the treatment, I enjoyed my privacy by having a nice bath and a dip in a pool. The hot stone bath was intense. I could feel each of my muscles melting in pure ecstasy. I followed it up by immersing myself in the cold waters of the vitality pool. A wave of blissfulness washed over me. As I walked out of the spa, I felt more than just rejuvenated.
CLICK below link for more info about AWAY® Spa
www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dpswh-w-bali-seminyak/experiences/
After the treatment, I got a chance to chill a bit at FIRE Restaurant. This restaurant is showcasing its expertise in grill gastronomy. The décor is inspired by the enchanting Balinese Kecak Dance, evident in the poleng (black and white chequered motif) pattern and fiery chandelier and hues. In addition to the marvellous grilled meats, the menu also offers creative twists on bistro classics and the raw bar selection.
Since I’m a big fan of burgers, I asked for a simple beef burger. I need to give extraordinary applause to their burger. The presentation was simply ravishing! The meat was tender, mixing with all the fillings so that they didn’t require any plunging sauce. The bun is bouncy but firm enough to hold the chunky piece of meat and stay intact despite the abundant juice. This was a percentage of the super highlights of the feast.
Everything was perfect; the food, the ambience, the view and the music played during lunch. I enjoyed my time to the fullest. My taste buds were dancing with the tastes of different exotic flavours. It is pure bliss that one can’t resist!
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Both venues mentioned above are located at W Bali – Seminyak
www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dpswh-w-bali-seminyak/overview/
