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.

The resort has a range of suites and villas, all of which have a fresh, tropical style with white-washed walls and honeyed wooden furnishings. Expansive windows lead your eye onto a private balcony overlooking the misty valley or lush rice terraces. Certain villas also have their own pool or hot tub in a secluded patch of garden. This Balinese theme continues throughout the bathrooms, which all have deep bathtubs. The grandest is the Maya Presidential Villa, which has an enormous pool, entertainment area and full kitchen.

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.