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BALI INFORMATION Bali is a one of Indonesia's smaller tropical islands at roughly 100miles by 50 miles and located just east of the capital Island of Java. Bali has been sounded by mysticism and magic for generations and offers a multitude of attractions for travelers including it is diverse landscapes including towering mountains, tropical rainforests, jungles, both social and deserted beautiful beaches, coral reefs, huge rice terraces and tropical fruit plantations, a towering volcano etc. Bali's diversity extends far beyond its physicality and is most apparent in the culture, as with most places it is the people you meet that create the most impressionable impact on a trip. Bali has without doubt one of the worlds most beautiful cultures practiced by some of the friendliest, most accommodating and easy going people on the planet whether you are staying in a hotel or in a perfect strangers house.With regards to the residents of Bali most are obviously Balinese and practice a unique form of Hinduism involving mainly daily serine offerings, large ceremonies and social events woven into the fabric of the culture as intricately as the patterns of their batik sarongs. There are also many Indonesians from other islands especially in the tourist hot spots and the capital of Denparsar creating a multitude of Indonesian culture within one island. Indonesia is famous for producing world-class surf and it is no secret that Bali is an adventure park of some of the world's best waves. The breaks tend to be in the south of the Island which is incidentally the most established tourist area including areas such as Kuta, Sanur, Seminyak, Legian, Jimbaran and Uluwatu although there are plenty of less crowded and secret spots lining the coast that can be found if you wish to go for a wonder. In the south are a multitude of high-class hotels, super low cost budget digs and everything in between, restaurants also span the genres and price ranges offering local delicacies, Eastern delights and western classics. The South, Ubud and Lovina are all very well established area in terms of accommodating tourists with impeccable service providing all functional and luxury services whilst always maintaining a secluded tropical atmosphere. Bali is also visited by a vast range of different people from around the world, where ever you come from and whether you are a group of surfers on surf safari, young friends looking for shopping, sunbathing and dancing the night away in Legian's super clubs, a couple or family, everything is here to ensure you have the trip of your life. Bali Surfing - Bali Beaches - Things to do in Bali - Bali Night Life - Bali Restaurants - Bali Shopping - Bali Transport - Bali History - Bali Geography - Balinese People - Travel destination and regencies Badung - Bangli - Buleleng - Denpasar - Gianyar - Jembrana - Karangasem - Klungkung - Places of interest Alas Kedaton - Badung Market, Batubulan, Beratan Lake - Besakih Temple - Celuk - Goa Gajah, Jatiluwih - Kintamani - Mas Village - Penglipuran Village - Sangeh - Tanjung Benoa - Tirta Empul - Ubud Monkey Forest - Uluwatu - Bali Eco Tourism - Rambut Siwi Temple - Kertha Gosa - Puri Saren - Batukaru Temple - Banjar - Resorts in Bali whether Hotels, Home stays, Spas or Bungalows are mostly great value although there are always exceptions. On this website you can expect to find an account some of the best value accommodation across the buyer's spectrum. Traditional accommodation is typically secluded thatched bungalows with a modern-traditional interior, within a pristine private tropical garden with extensive facilities and services, most places have at least one pool area, usually these are fully kitted with sun-lounging, shaded areas, massage and a nearby bar. Service is always personal and conducted with a delicate genuine ‘happy to help' attitude, if you were to misplace your credit card in a Balinese resort the entire staff force will be worryingly searching the entire resort in minutes until one ecstatic member comes running over, card in hand and a beaming smile about his/her face. In the respect of crime and theft Bali really is not like the rest of Asia, obviously it is unwise to leave valuable lying around on the beach whilst you go for a dip but theft and general crime has never been a major issue on Bali, it's a karma thing. From the air-conditioned luxury of your resort the more Culturally, physically and spiritually fascinating areas are always within a two-hour drive and often much less. Day trips and excursions are often arranged from your resort and are both low in price and highly rewarding experiences. Examples include the cultural heart of Ubud with the monkey forest, painters' village and many cultural displays high in the mountains over vast beautiful valleys. Also the sleepy fishing villages of the east that have become known as ‘the real Bali' due to the preservation of the traditional lifestyle and roads less traveled by western feet. Tanah Lot, Uluwatu and many other amazing temples each as enchanting as the next and specifically located, designed and built in order to appease a certain god or ward off evil spirits within the Balinese' fascinating adaptation of Hinduism. Other popular trips include hopping over to the majestic island of Lombok, or the beautiful picture perfect beaches of the tiny Gili islands. Activities available on Bali include surfing, World class diving and snorkeling, white water rafting, lessons in traditional painting, carving, yoga and dancing, also cycling, sailing, water skiing, jet skiing, paragliding, bungee jumping, windsurfing and canoeing etc. Bali has an unreal ability to cater for all types of traveler within one small island, between the serine retreats of Ubud, the action packed social areas of Kuta, the glamorous resorts of Jimbaran and Nusa Dua as well as the family and couple orientated safety of Sanur, is everything you could possibly desire from a tropical paradise. Bali Eco Tourism - Balinese Culture - What To Do in Bali - Bali Beaches |
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