Westin arrives in Ubud

Fans of the Westin resort in Nusa Dua will be happy to know that a sister property has opened an hour’s drive away in Bali’s central foothills. The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud features 120 contemporary guest rooms, suites, and villas set among palm-studded grounds alongside the Wos River south of town. Food is a highlight here, with restaurants ranging from all-day dining venue Tabia, an expansive indoor-and-outdoor space that features hand-painted murals by local artists; to Tall Trees, where signature dishes include local bebek (duck) pinza and wood- red crispy pork belly. ou can work it all o along a ve-kilometer running trail, at the 24-hour TRX-equipped gym, or with laps in the expansive in nity pool suspended above the river, which also supplies a natural backdrop to yoga classes. For the ultimate indulgence, head to the Heavenly Spa by Westin, whose treatment menu includes massages inspired by Balinese mythology. For more information, call 62-361/301

8989 or visit westinubud.com