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Bali's expansive new Rimba resort is aquatic heaven, writes Louise Goldsbury.
The big chill: the world's top 10 best places to relax
As one of Australia's most successful spa entrepreneurs, Lyndall Mitchell travels to health retreats constantly. On her last trip she visited 60 spas in 15 countries. Here, Mitchell reveals to Kay O Sullivan her 10 most magical places on earth to relax and recharge.
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Tourists flock to this tiny jewel in Indonesia's crown for many good reasons: the stunning; luminous green rice paddies that stretch for miles; monkeys that run amok at ancient temples; or the ripping volcanoes that dominate the landscape. Wild, untamed surf beaches are a short distance from high-end clubs and restaurants. Despite its popularity, you can still find nooks that remain untouched by tourism.
