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Over the next two weeks we highlight the best tips that have been published over the past year. Thanks to everyone who took the time to write in.
Bali
Pamper yourself while making a contribution to society at the Spa Hati, a wing of the non-profit Bali Hati organisation. The spa fees (which average HK$100) fund higher education and employment projects for young Indonesians. Be sure to book in advance and check out the nirvanic double massage: two masseurs caressing you at the same time with precisely choreographed strokes (Jalan Raya Andong 14, Ubud. Tel: [62 361] 977578).
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Bangkok
The lunch buffet at Sala Rim Naam in The Oriental hotel is the best buffet I've had in my life. To get there, take the boat from the main hotel across the Chao Praya River. Once you've arrived, a personal waiter introduces every dish. Service, setting and food are all excellent. Make sure you book in advance (620 baht [HK$112]; 48 Oriental Avenue, 10500. Tel: [662] 659 9000; www.mandarinoriental.com).
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Barcelona
My most memorable night in Barcelona started off by sipping red wine on the roof terrace of La Pedrera (Casa Mila). During the hot summer months from mid-June to September, the top of architect Antonio Gaudi's organic, marine-inspired building is open on weekend evenings for drinks and jazz. Bookings are highly recommended for evening tickets (Passeig de Gracia, 92, Provenca 261-265. Tel: [34 93] 484 5995; www.casamila.com).
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