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Four Seasons Bali at Sayan, Ubud: Superbe Spa

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Profitant de ma première visite à Ubud

et ses environs, j’ai fait un long détour par une des luxueuses villas du Spa du Four Seasons Bali at Sayan, pour découvrir le fameux Muladhara traitement, particulièrement recommandé aux voyageurs et/ou à ceux qui ont des problèmes de dos.

Le resort est immense. A l’entrée, je traverse un pont menant à un large bassin avec des nénuphars qui surplombe une jungle traversée d’une rivière et partiellement organisée par l’homme (photo 6). La vue est spectaculaire!

Très vite, un kart me dépose devant le spa (photo 1). En descendant les marches, j’aperçois la villa en bois et toit traditionnel, au centre d’un bassin recouvert de nénuphars et d’une luxuriante nature, où aura lieu mon soin (photo ci-dessous)! 

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Une villa pour mon spa!

Après une infusion gingembre-citron, je prends une douche pour me préparer au soin. Toutes les portes-fenêtres coulissantes de la villa s’ouvrent sur une nature exubérante. Extrêmement relaxant!

Avant de commencer le Muladhara traitement d’une durée de 2h, Widiani, ma thérapeute me montre les différents produits et accessoires qui seront utilisés (photo ci-dessous).

Du sel rose de l’Himalaya pour le gommage énergisant et détoxifiant des pieds, de la résine de benzoin (arbre d’extrême orient) et d’encens à brûler.

De l’huile de massage “Muladhara/Terre”, composée d’huiles d’argan, vetiver, gingembre et jatamansi. Des cataplasmes. Des cristaux de quartz (taillés en forme de coeur, photo 4). Le bol chantant et l’ustensile Pengasapan.

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Des techniques tibétaines pour un soin élaboré à Londres  

Une fois les pieds lavés, je suis assise en peignoir, sur cet étrange tabouret d’où s’échappe la fumée de la résine de benzoin et d’encens, afin de nettoyer et purifier le chakra Muladhara : “chakra de l’essence de l’être, situé à la base de la colonne vertébrale (photo ci-dessous). 

Ce chakra régit les instincts, l’équilibre mental et la sensualité. Equilibrer le Muladhara, calme le corps et l’esprit”. Tandis que la thérapeute masse énergiquement ma nuque et mes épaules, je me concentre sur le jardin. 

La suite est plus “conventionnelle” avec le massage Kunye, massage de style tibétain, utilisant de petites tapes, des pressions plus ou moins fortes et technique de malaxage de tout le corps.

Les tapes s’effectuent le long des méridiens : “une première fois pour sortir les vibrations négatives et une seconde fois, pour restaurer la confiance et la tranquillité”.

Autre nouveauté pour moi, Widiani pose sur mon corps de petites pierres en cristal de quartz chaudes, ainsi qu’un cataplasme du sel de l’Himalaya tiède. Et je m’endors au son du bol chantant (à vibrations) qui stimule le chakra Muladhara. 

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Lorsque je me réveille, le massage est fini.

Je me sens profondément reposée, emplie d’un calme olympien. Le corps entier est assoupli, complètement détendu! J’ai l’impression d’être recentrée, comme après un séance intensive de Tai Chi. Susksma Widiani!

Lentement je traverse de superbes jardins, pour regagner le lounge du Four Seasons Bali at Sayan. Lumière ambrée de fin de journée, je me pose sur une des banquettes face à l’exubérante jungle. Ne penser à rien (photo ci-dessous). 

En conclusion : OUI, mille fois oui, je vous recommande le Muladhara traitement pour la minutie et le professionnalisme de la thérapeute qui traite chaque partie du corps en profondeur, pour la combinaison de différentes techniques complémentaires et pour le cadre exceptionnel! De loin un de mes meilleurs traitements! 

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J’ai été invitée par le Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Ubud. Comme toujours, ce sont mes opinions! Merci au Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Ubud, à l’équipe du spa et à Qatar Airways.   

Qatar Airways: My Flights to Asia in Business Class

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I fell in love with the Dreamliner,

the Boeing 787-8: what a fantastic flying experience in both directions! Qatar Airways offered me a round ticket Brussels-Denpasar/Bali in Business class.

The one way trip includes two stops: a first trip with the famous Dreamliner aircraft to the Hamad International Airport (Doha), where is the hub of the ailine. Then a second trip from Singapore to Denpasar in another plane more “conventional”.

My first impressions of the flight from Brussels to Denpasar: great cabin with a minimalist design that inspires comfort, wide windows and especially the amazing LED lighting (pictures 1 & 2). The service on board is also excellent: discreet, friendly and efficient.

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Comfort, high tech & gastronomy

As always the day before departure I slept little (3h!). That morning, there were still details to finalize this express presstrip to Bali, “tailor made” for the blog.

Do I need to add that a Business class on a long haul – more than 20 hours one way trip (including stops) – is not a luxury but a fantastic way to not feel jetlag and to be optimum at the destination arrival!  

Quickly I got familiar with the different audiovisual and seat remotes (picture above and pictures 5 and 1). What a pleasure to watch a program on the large TV touchscreen! And the seat combining comfort and intimacy (without feeling confined in a box), is difficult to leave! Believe me!

You can also use the Internet, I did not. On my Twitter (@ Mademoisellelek), I was against the Internet in flight. Why? By peace! But now, not so sure, LOL … For me the most important: I could recharge my electronic devices in my seat during the flight. I’ve also found the best sound proof cabin.

Icing on the cake: the food presentation and quality of meals. Foodies, famous international chefs have especially designed or adapted some of their specialties for the menu. Picture below: main dish with rice, lentils, fish, asparagus and spices of the Indian chef, Vineet Bhatia.

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First stopover at Hamad International Airport (Doha)

Arrived at 11.30 p.m., I leave at 2:25 a.m. to Denpasar via Singapore. Not really the time to visit the airport, even if  the shops and restaurants are open (pictures below).

After the security check, I head straight to the Qatar Airways lounge for the First and Business travelers, where I quietly rest. 

The lounge space is quite small, but it seems that the new (huge) lounge will be operational in a few days. Good point: I’m five minutes from the gate of my second flight.

Another aircraft (Boeing 777-300ER) with a much greater capacity than the Dreamliner. Another design more conventional, but the comfort and service of the Business class remain excellent! As soon as I received my pajamas, I wore it! It always amuses me (sorry I’m not a fashionista anymore)! 

To reduce the jelag effects, you have to set up the hours the destination where you are going. Drink plenty of water and sleep a maximum. I opted for a very light dinner, with a fisrt meal of the Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhira and a salad. And in bed (picture 7)! 

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Second stopover at Changi Airport (Singapore)

I was really excited by a stopover in Changi Airport (Singapore), the most awarded airport in the world: 420 awards since 1981 (Le Figaro)! But the stopover is too short (1:30) to visit at least one of the airport’s gardens.

In fact, passengers to Denpasar must also leave the plane. Pass the security check and wait to board again. So it is recommended to stay close to the boarding gate. The second image (right) of the photo below: the lounge.              

If the Changi Airport is huge, everything seems to have been designed to make the traveler’s experience easier and enjoyable. As I haven’t had time to visit, It’s just my first impression. 

Back on board, in the same aircraft, sitting on the same place. Denpasar Arrival at 7 p.m. local time. Time for a lunch and then we land! 

And guess who comes out of the plane fresh and smiling? Of course me! Another pleasant surprise after being pampered by the crews of my different flights, I enjoy the VIP treatment on arrival at Denpasar. To be continued… Selamat datang di Bali, welcome in  Bali!

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Philips DiamondClean 300 Series Toothbrush

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Have you ever thought to connect your toothbrush to your laptop?

To recharge? No! Then what follows will captivate you! I tested the latest Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 300 Series.

Classy, all dressed in black, with different brushing mode that appear discreetly on the sleeve. I am a visual and enjoy design in all its forms. Beautiful object easy to use with good ergonomics.

First I thought the glass of the Sonicare was to rinse the mouth. No – read the instructions! The glass is used to charge the toothbrush only. Do I need adding that my family team which assisted me (I hate reading manuals alone), was equally baffled (LOL!).

But what really cracked me is the USB port that allows to connect the elegant box of the toothbrush, to a computer for charging when you’re on a trip. So chic!

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Nomadic geek toothbrush

Yep we could use batteries or plug it into an outlet (boring). But why? Why when you can connect it to your computer? I love the concept!

I took my Sonicare on press trips. No need to mention that we became inseparable … yes like in ads! I’m a kind of traveler that packs light and ultra compact, while taking a lot of things (especially to prepare my look books)! 

The Sonicare is featherweight and has excellent battery life. And its ergonomic lightweight box easily fits in a suitcase or handbag of a “real” girl (tote or shopping bag, the “changing” bag following us all day, not miniature clutch of the latest fashionista!).

I’m not going to make it long about the different brushing modes: same principle than for all electric toothbrushes! After according to each one’s needs, you choose whether to use the “Polish” or “Clean” mode etc … 

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