In the grounds is a teahouse where we can enjoy afternoon tea every day...plus we will introduce you to a tea master who will lead a special tea tasting one afternoon.  The pool of the resort is the sort of place that you could while away many, many hours and you can even have extra massages and pedicures there...does it get any better?

The huge plus on this safari is Asri Kerthyasa....she was on the cover of the Womens Weekly as Australia's newest princess when she married the charming young man she met on her travels ...they started Ibah Resort together ...and now nearly 30 years later, Asri will be giving you the inside running on her adopted country - some of her great "finds"  including introductions to some wonderful people..and some great spots for retail therapy too....her husband Tjok Raka will introduce you to some of the Balinese customs and as we've timed this trip to coincide with the full moon, will take you to join a special Full Moon Temple ceremony with many floral offerings, drums and gamelan. You can stay as long or short as you like but its not every day you're taken to a temple under the full moon by a Balinese prince.

Asri will introduce you to some of her favourite places in Ubud - which has some great shops and we will have a full day exploring some of the glossy boutiques and shops of Seminyak, followed by sunset cocktails on the beach and a special dinner. One morning we'll take you on a herb walk through the fields to discover some special places you would never come across on your own. Maybe you will also join a bird walk and discover the fascinating birdlife, led by a true Ubud eccentric.

As you know, one of the most relaxing things about Gorgeous is that we organise special things that you'd never find by yourself plus we've taken all the hard work out of travelling leaving you to do as much or as little as you like.

Sample Itinerary: 3rd - 9th November 2008

DAY 1 - D
Arrival by Garuda mid afternoon, airport transfer and welcome dinner at Warwick Ibah resort.  Meet Asri and Tjok Raka and hear some of the wonderful things planned

DAY 2 – B, L

• Breakfast at resort - included
• Guided orientation walk of Ubud, its colourful market and many cute boutiques and shops 
• Lunch at a lovely restaurant with open air pavillions amongst palm trees 
• Spa treatments start at Ibah Spa..check when you're scheduled and then enjoy shopping in Ubud or relaxing by the pool, or explore the galleries.
• Performance at Ubud Palace - optional but wonderful
• Dinner at Warwick Ibah Resort

DAY 3 – B, D

• Breakfast at resort
• Shopping or Spa treatments as scheduled throughout the morning at Ibah
• Afternoon at leisure – continue spa treatments, relaxing or shopping.
• Special Afternoon tea - hear about the significance of the Full Moon Ceremony at the temple which you will visit after dinner
• Dinner at Warwick Ibah
• Temple visit with Tjok Raka for Full Moon Ceremony

DAY 4 – B, D

• Breakfast at resort
• Shopping day in Seminyak and Legian - we will take you to some great spots, you have the option to meet us for lunch or we can suggest a couple of great places...sunset cocktails in Seminyak.  Dinner at a beautiful Balinese restaurant which serves amazing food 
• Transfer back to Ubud

DAY 5 – B, D

• Early morning walk up the ridge to see the mountains, rivers and village life.
• Breakfast at resort
• Optional cooking class – we can arrange for you to attend one of two great local classes which include lunch - check out Mosaic and Casa Luna School
• Afternoon tea at our resort with "the bird man of Ubud", a marvellous eccentric who is inspiring and fun
• Dinner at beautiful local restaurant.

DAY 6 – B, D

• Breakfast at resort
• Manicures/pedicures at Warwick Ibah
• Afternoon at leisure or final treatments continue
• Final dinner at Warwick Ibah
• Transfer to airport for late night flight back to Sydney.

DAY 7
Arrive Sydney early morning via Garuda

The cost of the 6 Day package is $3995.00 plus single supplement and includes:

• International flights - see below +
• Airport transfers
• Breakfast and one other meal per day
• Deluxe accommodation with double occupancy (single supplement US$65 per day in a Delux or Ibah suite) (Pool Villas are extra US $60 PER PERSON a night) see below*
• One Balinese massage, one manicure or pedicure and one facial or reflexology
• Complimentary afternoon tea
• All transport
• All tours and guides
• Late check out depending on availability

Inclusions: Return airfare with Garuda (Business Class available)
+ Airfare with Garuda Airlines (we have flown and checked other airlines but have been recommended Garuda and also find its arrival and departure times suit us)
* Standard accommodation on which we base prices is Twin share. Please note - all rooms are the stuff of dreams - huge beds, enormous bathrooms, day bed with views over tropical gardens....however, some are even more splendid.

We have decided that its first come best dressed across the various villas on the estate...though please remember there is nothing "standard" - its luxury and super luxury. The only rooms we have been asked to put a premium on are the Pool Villas which can be yours for an extra A$80 a day BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUANCY (there is one 2 bedroom - great for friends or mother and daughter) and two 1 bedroom) The single supplement is A$85 a day in Deluxe or Ibah suites.

Not covered: Travel insurance, Balinese entry Visa, Departure Tax and a recommended "fast track" service called Bali Concierge, gratuities, drinks

Asri suggests you read Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert as a third of the book is set in Ubud...many of the people in the book, including the man who paints magic pictures and the herbalist are friends so you can meet them too...

Also Fragrant Rice, written by Ubud resident Janet de Neefe - on a free morning, we can arrange for you can join her cooking class if you like...

Feedback from our inaugural safari
On the accommodation:
"Excellent, luxurious, private, quiet, perfect" Hanna Fleming
"Exceptional.  This hotel is World Class, beautiful rooms and gardens, staff very professional..." Victoria King
"Excellent - the resort has such a magical atmosphere - just love the character....." Kate Davies
On the Bali experience:
"Exotic" - Hanna Fleming
"A must do - loved it" Di Ritchie
"Absolutely perfect - we all felt very special" Barbara Palfreeman