Friday, November 28, 2008

Romantic Ideas on Your Honeymoon



This resort is very popular among honeymooners and Ubud is always a perfect place to escape for couple celebration. There are many ways to spend your time together at Maya Ubud and surrounding area. Here what's suggested for couple in love :


Spa Villa Pampering

A better way to show your love is to treat a romantic getaway at private spa pavilion of Spa at Maya. Try Maya Escape, recommended couple spa treatment begins with Balinese massage, and then followed by a choice of body scrub, and finished with a romantic flower bath.

Village Tour

Ubud village and surround is an exciting experience. There are always so many things to see, whether you love to visit an art gallery, shopping, seeing the traditional cultural dance, or just enjoy country side rice field view. Professional English speaking driver will escourt you on your private tour in a comfortable vehicle.

Romantic Dinner

For your memorable evening. Reserve an elegant table for two on a romantic dinner with candle light during your honeymoon candle. Maya Sari Restaurant provides magnificent view of lush tropical Petanu River valley.

Get Pampered in a Private Villa

Imagine a tropical island, secluded village, bird singing, river stream sound and your private villa. Combined that with all the comfort offered by our resort, and you are in paradise. Ubud village in Bali is the tropical getaway catering to couples seeking romance.

Cooking Class for Couple

If you want a great experience that will leave a lasting impression, as well as skills, taking a cooking class together may be just the thing for you. Maya Ubud Resort & Spa presents balinese cuisine prepared by you under the guidance of our master chefs. five easy - to - prepare traditional home cooked dishes in one hour, followed by a balinese luncheon at your leisure.

Biking in Ubud

Explore Ubud surrounding countryside at your own pace. A qualified resort guide will lead you to enjoy the natural beauty of the rice terraces, distant mountains, turbulent rivers and natural spring.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

I met Resort's Leisure Guide

On my walk through the riverside garden, I met this gentleman called Arif. He is one of Maya Ubud Leisure Centre Team. He greeted me with warm smile, and said good afternoon. Then we had a chat

Me : What are you doing here Arif?

Arif : I am expecting a group of people that has a meeting program at Maya Ubud. They will be here very soon.

Me : What do you bring in that basket?

Arif : This is special blended tonic drink to be given to the group as the walk through the garden. It is part of their retreat program.

Me : Is that a kind of Jamu?

Arif : Yes, it is similar to Jamu, but we have our own blending.

Me : What are the group doing at Maya Ubud?

Arif : They have a retreat meeting program for 3 days.

Me : Why do they choose Maya Ubud?

Arif : One of the reason I think is because of our location, the other reason is because of the facilities and the commitment that we are able to accommodate their expectation.

Me : Apart from the nature walk exercise what else are they doing?

Arif : Their main program is the meeting, it combined with thematic lunches/dinners as well as coffee breaks. They are also do Yoga session to start the day morning and welcoming dinner with cultural show.

Me : It seems to be a very interesting program. Do you have many group come and use your facilities?

Arif : Yes, we have some national and international corporations come here for their meeting such as : L'oreal Paris, Nestle, Volvo, Nissan, Bayer, Adidas, Ford, UNDP, UBS, Cisco and many more.

Me : Wonderful ! I should go know, I see the group is approaching us. Thank you for your time Arif.

Arif : It's my pleasure, have a wonderful day !


What an nice conversation I had with Arif. It's interesting to know what the resort could offer for their meeting clients. It is so much different that the ussual one. I am sure client will enjoy different experience the resort could provide.






A journey to Riverside Garden


Few weeks ago I had a chance to walk through the Riverside Garden of the resort . The garden spread along between the resort villas and Petanu river. The garden has 700meters pathway that will guide you to see different variation of tropical plantations available in the garden. Fruit trees, flowers, herbs, vegetables can be lively viewed during the walk. More than 200 trees planted there a part from the orginal big trees that have been exist long time before the resort was built.

In the garden, the resort provides 2 bales (gazebo) for those who wish to meditate or practicing yoga in the natural setting or just to read a book. Picnic Lunch Menu also available for those who want to dine in the nature.

The pathway ended at the surprisingly Spa area, where you could find resort's River Cafe, Spa Pool and Spa at Maya.

If you are on lesurely speed, it will take about 30minutes to browse the area.

On your visit to Maya Ubud don't missed this eco-walk, it's very refreshing. Especially if you conclude it with spa pampering.




shrine among the nature beauty



meditation bale or gazebo


papaya tree



the path way


beautiful scenery commences the riverside walk