One of the great delights of the Ubud area is he plethora of high quality, low cost Spas available.  These can be quite daunting, particularly for the more reserved British palate but throw off your inhibitions and dive in to the fantastic experiences that are hiding in these denizens of relaxation.

The first thing you will notice as you wander the streets of Ubud is the numerous girls thrusting Spa pamphlets into your hands.  For those with experience of complimentary therapies  the most remarkable aspect of this is the price.  In the UK your average Spa treatment will cost you around £40-50 for 30 minute.  In Ubud you will struggle to pay that for a whole day.  Available treatments range from a "standard" Balinese Massage which will take around 60 minutes to packages taking up to 4 hours which will include a massage, body scrub, some form of aromatherapy bath, facial and manicure/pedicure.  In the UK this sort of treatment would cost upwards of £250, in Ubud, around £40! 

A word of caution some of the "Spas" turn out to be small back rooms with un-trained staff.  Don't be scared about asking to see the facilities before trying  Sometimes things can be a little to good to be true.  The mid-priced spas, around £10-15 per treatment are the best value for money with excellent facilities, well trained staff and great ambience. When you've found a Spa that you are comfortable with, stick with it.  Go back for more than one treatment and form a relationship with the staff and you will enjoy the whole experience.  This is a great place to start (http://www.karmaspaubud.com/) with fantastic staff, superb atmosphere and great value for money.  Enjoy and relax.