BEYOND THE BEACH IN BALI!

Escape the bustle, and experience leisure and luxury in Nusa Dua

- Nikita Lee

Only a 25-minute drive from Bali's Denpasar Airport lies beautiful Nusa Dua, a quiet, secluded spot that offers a luxurious escape from the hustle and bustle of central Kuta.

There's no shortage of upmarket hotels in this part of Indonesia, but The Mulia Resort & Villas (themulia.​com) is a standout. Set on the white-sand Nusa Dua Beach along the Bali Sea, it's perfect for the whole family.

A beautiful resort that's impressive in style, size and features, it has everything you need for an island holiday, starting with a range of sleek rooms, suites and villas, each with amenities galore.

Then there's the well-equipped fitness centre and personal trainers on hand, the tennis court to practise your swing, yoga programmes to get into the Zen flow of Bali life, plus activities such as stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking.

PAMPER STATION

The shining star at this grand resort is Mulia Spa, a truly tranquil haven that will relax and replenish you as soon as you step through the doors.

Along with the usual massages and facial treatments that go hand in hand with island holidays, the spa offers a range of holistic treatments that can better your health, including Chi Nei Tsang, a unique abdominal massage that aims to detoxify the body, improve digestion and encourage lymphatic drainage.

Vietnamese cupping is also on the spa menu, combining tissue and muscle work in one of the world's oldest alternative therapy methods.

A FOODIE'S HEAVEN

It's no exaggeration to say that the culinary delights on offer at Mulia are world-class. There are restaurants and bars spread right across this grand hotel, each with a large menu to cater for a range of travellers' tastes.