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Whether you're planning a fun getaway with the girls or a much needed escape from stressed out mom-dom, Bali is a nourishing hotspot for soul, mind and body. 

The epitome of spa culture, you can't visit Bali without indulging in several spa treatments as there seems to be one or two or three on every corner.  

An expat friend turned me on to the Japanese inspired creambath, a delicious hour long deep conditioning hair treatment that involves lots of scalp and shoulder massage. (Warning: You may be asking me about long term house rentals after this one.) 

It's fun to find your own favorite spot, but for starters try Sanur's classic oceanfront resort Tandjung Sari which offers a lush & traditional Balinese setting. The 2.5 hour full body massage, scrub and creambath for US$100 is a winner.

Self described foot pamperologists, Fabulously Feet, recently opened in a fun, contemporary venue set beneath a sea of brightly hued paper lanterns, an eye popping candy bar and hot pink nanopods featuring Punjabi Lounge music. 

For time on the mat and a view of vibrant jade green rice paddies, head to the Yoga Barn in downtown Ubud. In trendy Canguu, a must see is the open air studio at the Desa Seni eco-village. Both offer authentic and restorative environments offering a variety of practices as well as meditation and let loose creative dance.

As for eating well, Bali is an amazingly self sustainable island: watermelons, strawberries, beautiful lettuces, herbs and greens of all kinds grow in abundance here almost all year long.

Juicing is a very common feature on almost every menu with fresh fruit, vegetable and specialty cleansing drinks available morning, noon and night. My favorite, the detox me, is infused with mint, lemon and aloe vera all grown by the Swedish inspired Cafe Smorgas in Sanur.

Of course, the signature passion fruit martini at Metis Restaurant is also chock full of good for you antioxidants and rounds out any Bali based wellness program.