Maya Ubud Resort & Spa

The Maya Ubud has a number of different dining spots to choose from including the breakfast pavilion where sheer, floaty drapes create a peaceful setting, and later, live music makes for a festive atmosphere during themed cultural dinners. The open-air Tree Bar has a Mediterranean-tinted menu, Rasa Bulan ('flavours of the moon') invites you to sample deconstructed Indonesian plates, and, overlooking the pool, the River Cafe serves Italian-inspired dishes alongside dazzling river views. Surrounded by lush rainforest, the spa is a cocoon of calm with daybeds to recline on following your treatment.

Head into Ubud, Bali's cultural and artistic heart, to do a little exploring. You can admire the architecture of the historic Ubud Palace, trawl the art market for new pieces ,and visit the Elephant Cave, a cave temple dating back to the 9th century. Roam amongst hundreds of Balinese long-tailed monkeys at the famous monkey forest, a mere 10 minutes away, and back at the resort, cooking classes are available (for adults and little ones) as well as scenic walks along their own forest trail.