Bali is Still Worth a Visit

Very often many thing become reality inspired by a dream. For example if one wants to have a very memorable holiday he will choose a place which have everything to fulfill his needs or his requests sometimes begin with a sweet dream. If a dream tells about beautiful island lies under the equator and have a nice weather all year round, an oasis of undying culture and quiet beauty, if so, Bali has it all.

Bali is a beautiful island situated within Indonesian Archipelago and one of the best tourist destinations in Asia. In 1930th some of the foreign writers and artists arrived in Bali and stayed on, thoroughly seduced and inspired by the island’s breathtaking physical beauty and cultural complexity. They were also deeply impressed by the warmth and the hospitality of the Balinese, and the amazing breadth of artistic expression that pervaded daily life.

Since 1970th Bali performed his high quality in tourism industry, and attracted many bona fide tour operators and airlines companies to bring their clients to enjoy this enchanting island. The island boast a Bali International Airport, luxuries 5 star Bali hotels, best built Bali villas, luxury and typical secluded resorts ad even hundreds of budget hotels.

The development in tourism industry continues in progress for years, and the visitors of Bali can learn and explore more its unique places of interest, various typical local cultures, enjoy the hospitality of the people, as well as other tourist attractions such as diving, snorkeling, para-gliding, cruising, rafting and even sports. Besides, Bali Island is also an ideal place for having MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, Exhibition) and honeymoon. Tourism actually has been becoming a massive industry and the main source of Bali’s income.

In October 2002 and again in October 2005 Bali was frightened by a violence terrorist’s attack, the boom blast that devastated the island of Bali and the international community. More than 200 lives were lost and hundreds more were injured. It need months for recoveries and the Balinese people is still working hard to rebuild the image of the island and we look forward to a brighter and promising future for the Balinese and our tourism industry.

The Balinese have their own way to respond the terrorist attack not by physical violence but by peaceful means; performing major cleansing ceremonies, prayer and hopes, establishing a memorial for the lost lives, because the Balinese believe that the true and utmost prayer have a magic power to face up to evil. The Balinese doctrine Ruwa Bineda tells that all nature is eternally divided into pairs – high and low, right and left, day and night, strong and weak, healthy and sick, clean and unclean; in general: good and evil, life and death. Each illuminates the other within the scope of creation, and the Balinese ritual strives always to maintain a middle ground – a harmony between two poles. So wherever one goes, be a wise man and beware of any possible dangers and put oneself on guard, because the good and the bad are everywhere in this world.

All the appropriate efforts has been performed by Indonesian Government and the Balinese people and also by the world in order to keep the island peaceful. For the Balinese after performing major ceremonies, it is now time to move ahead and leave the incident behind us. Bali Loves Peace is our motto, peace for everyone, and peace for the world. Many of the visitors have been proved the peace of the island after the incident and leaved Bali with a memorable stay.

So if you plan a vacation do not doubt to put Bali at your top list for your next holiday destination. Bali is still worth a visit after the boom tragedy, because the situation is well in hand now. The easiest way to book your preferred Bali Hotels is go online and visit a hotel reservation website. Do a search for the city or island you are traveling to (Indonesia-Bali) and you will be presented with a list of available Bali hotels/Bali Villas in that area. Or you can search a local reliable Bali Tour Operator and contact him by e-mail for further information.

Good luck readers.

Do Not Miss Beautiful Ubud For Your Bali Vacation

What is it about Ubud that one should visit this beautiful village? Because Ubud has much to offer; from its stunning panorama of Ayung River valley and the terraces rice filed, its most talented artist, its typical traditional market and myriad of shops that line the road is a heaven for shopping, its undying culture, its serene environs and plentiful of nice small hotels and restaurants and many more.

Ubud has no great beaches to speak of, no mountain lakes, and no grand hotels. Yet it has the richness of soil and it is the center of Bali’s art and culture. If you don’t stay in Ubud, or you don’t have much time during your Bali Holiday, a visit is worth because it would offer you a memorable stay in Bali.

Driving out of bustling Denpasar, the tranquil green of rice paddies contrast sharply with the boisterous sounds of the city. Palm-leaf carvings of Dewi Sri (the Rice Goddess) guards over the crops, and small thatch huts dot the rice fields, giving shade to those who work them. Temples and small shrines can be seen along the way, women lay out offerings of flowers, rice, incense and holy water to placate evils spirits and please the good one. Even with the great influx of tourism, village life basically goes on the same. Almost every village on the way up to Ubud specializes in some kind of art form. You can stop off and see the artisans at work in their studios.

Many places near Ubud make beautiful side trips. Morning walk through the villages lead to out-of-the-way retreats. The route to Tegalalang offer beautiful views of terraces rice field and myriad of art studios, Mas, Penestanan and Peliatan, the centers of wood carving and painting, Sayan offer a stunning panorama of Ayung River valley and still home to spectacular view of gorges and palms and rice fields. Campuhan , the place where three rivers meet – a sacred site. There is a very beautiful temple called Pura Gunung Lebah is worth a visit.

To the north is Petulu village is known for many things but the most spectacular is the kokokan or white herons. Every morning at dawn and the afternoon around three or four o’clock, you can see them circling the trees in droves.

To the south a short walk you will arrive at Monkey Forest. To visit it, one must by a ticket. There are hundreds of tame monkeys and a temple stands in the middle of the forest. In the center of town the interesting places to see are the Puri (the court of palace of former kings), here every Sunday morning at 10 o’clock dozen of young girls study traditional Balinese dance. Ubud main market just opposite the Puri offer varieties of merchandises; Produce, dry goods, linens, T-shirts, paintings, wood carvings, even traveling medicine men appear here. Closed to market you can visit Puri Lukisan (Museum of Paintings). Established in 1954, it is dedicated to showing the works of local painters. It is the excellent place to get an overview of the stylistic differences between artists.

Ubud is a picturesque township and visitors have been attracted by its charm and beauty for decades. If shopping is your interest, Ubud has a myriad of shops which line the road to Monkey Forest and the Museum Puri Lukisan. Don’t forget to bargain!!! If art is your interest, in Ubud, Mas and Peliatan, one can study dance, music, painting or a number of other art forms. The best way to meet a teacher is to find a style that appeal to you (by going to galleries and watching performances) and than approach the artist directly about lessons.

While you are in Ubud and need more complete information, you can visit Bina Wisata a local Tourism Bureau. It prepare map of Bali and Ubud. There is a massage board, small book store and a printing press on the premises. It’s about 500 m past the market.

Waka Namya Resort is a nice place to stay. It offers free luxury shuttle service to the center of town and to the Rudana Museum and Arts Gallery; it is one of the best galleries in Ubud. It also offers a free tracking to the rice field. Excellent service and very friendly staffs. I know the manager very well, so I sand many guests to this resort. Waka di Ume, Komaneka, Santi Mandala Resort and Maya Ubud are also very nice place to stay. For more affordable accommodation you can choose Ubud Sari; small, charming and rustic ambience. It has a complete Spa and Beauty Salon service, Yoga, Chiropractic, Healing Week in Bali Program. Raw Health Food Program and Colonic Hydrotherapy.

So Ubud has many attractive objects can be seen for your Bali Vacation. And do not hesitate to choose beautiful Bali for your holiday. Bali is a small, beautiful island in Indonesia, the ultimate tourist destination in Asia.

The quickest and easiest way to find Bali hotels at your destination is to go online and visit a hotel reservation website. Do a search for Bali you are traveling to and you will be presented with a list of available hotels in Bali, Choose your preferred Bali Hotels.

Advantages of Staying in a Private Villa in Bali

For less than the cost of staying in good hotels in Bali you can now enjoy the luxury of a private Bali villa with air-conditioned bedrooms and tropical bathrooms to dream about, spacious living and dining areas and spacious terraces, lush tropical garden with your own private swimming pool, and well-trained butler to take care of everything around the clock.

In addition to modern amenities, any villa you rent will reflect Balinese lifestyle throughout: floors and walls are made from local wood and natural stone, high roofs cover airy living and dining areas, and large garden bathrooms are full of flowers and plants. And you'll appreciate the comfort and informality you can only experience in a private home.

Instead of staying in hotel rooms (bed, two chairs, dressing table, TV set and telephone, wardrobe, small bathroom), your family will enjoy this truly Balinese experience. And you have much more space, more informality, more privacy, and more personal service than even the best hotel can provide.

You can have delicious local meals or any special diet prepared by your own cook and have them served whenever and wherever you like – in your dining room, living area, at the poolside, in your bedroom, or even in the bathroom.

Most important of all, you will really experience Bali while staying at a private villa. You're not isolated from the island and its people by a hotel environment. You're participating – and living in a Balinese atmosphere, surrounded by a relaxed, elegant and informal setting, with well trained and very friendly staff caring for your every need.

There's nothing better than this! It will be a vacation you won't forget.

The Versatility Of Bali Blinds

If you are looking for the best designed window blinds, you must be looking for the type called Bali blinds. Bali blinds are stylish and trendy types of window blinds available in the market these days. They will suit your taste as a choosy buyer.

Bali blinds have different styles and shape. You can choose between both aluminum Bali blinds and vinyl Bali blinds. You can choose between horizontal or mini blinds depending on what your room needs. If you are looking for a well coordinated look, you can choose contrast Bali blinds with vertical and horizontal lines in the same room. The shape of your window must be your standard of choosing which Bali blind is to prefer. But with its convenience, no matter what size your window is, you can always look for the best size of Bali blinds that can fit all kinds of window.

The vertical Bali blinds are common to have 1 inch wide measurement while the horizontal Bali blinds are larger with 2 inches wide measurement. If you are looking for Bali blinds for your bathroom and kitchen window, you must buy a vertical Bali blinds.

The best about Bali blinds is that it is made to block light because of its head trail but it doesn’t have a valance. It is well designed to fit any window facing of any size. So it is all right for you to have a cloth valance over the top of your Bali blinds.

If you want a sophisticated contemporary look, try buying aluminum Bali blinds with amazing colors. This type of Bali blinds are made specifically to resist and damage caused by dust and dirt. It is easier to clean. Aside from that, it is made also not to have scratches even if you bent is over and over again. The technology of applied to this type of Bali blinds are advanced so it can resist even if you induce damage on it.

If you are gong to clean your Bali blinds, all you need to do is to use vacuum. If stains get into it, simply wipe them off with a moist cloth containing mild cleanser. On vertical blinds, you can take out the vanes and soak it in water then wash them off afterwards. Detergents are fine to use. So cleaning is never a problem.

So what are you waiting for, buy now and enjoy the benefits you can get from buying Bali blinds of your choice. It is durable and it can give you the privacy you need. It blocks the sunlight that enters your room so you will no longer feel the heat of the sun when you have it. Browse any online store and have it now. You will never regret having one.

Bali sea Cruises

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Aristocat Castaway Cruise
This is the Bali you have dreamed of... enjoy a day sailing on board the beautiful luxury 64ft catamaran Aristocat, as Bali Hai Cruises takes you to the pristine Crystal Bay on Penida Island, located 14 nautical miles from Bali.

Beach Club Cruise
Cruise to Lembongan island aboard Bali Hai II and relax on the golden sands in tranquil Lembongan Bay at the Bali Hai Cruises private Beach Club.

Ocean Rafting - 3 Island Day Cruise
Experience Bali's fastes and most exciting full day cruise as you discover the magnificent sights of Bali's three sister islands.

Ocean Rafting - Dolphins and South Coast
Experience an exhilarating early morning high speed cruise along the coastline of Nusa Dua to Uluwatu to view the dolphins.

Reef Cruise
Cruise to Lembongan Island aboard Bali Hai II and moor alongside our purpose built reef pontoon for a full day's activities, above and below the water.

Sunset Dinner Cruise
There's no better way to spend a balmy tropical evening than on Bali Hai's evening Dinner Cruise around Benoa Harbour.
The cruise start as the sun goes down set off on a relaxing cruise around the harbour for 2,5 hours before arrive back at Benoa Harbour. Departs at 5.45pm - Returns at 8.45pm.

Dolphin Watching
Forget trecking all the way up to Lovina for dolphin watching – the trip off the south coast of Nusa Dua is much more convenient and the are far fewer boats disturbing the dolphins.
The high speed of the Azura enables you to find the location in good time, and spend longer getting up close and personal to hundereds of spinner dolphins – so called because of their habit of leaping and spinning in dramatic displays of aerobatics!
Dophin watching tours run from 8.00am to 11.00 – giving an hour longer than most other operators.

Gili Island Express
The Gili Islands just got closer, with high-speed powerboat transfers direct from Bali to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno.
Forget the hassles of flying, with taxi to airport, check in, departure lounge, delays, bus to the coast, jacked up prices from touts, boat to the gilis etc etc etc. We pick you up at your hotel, take you to the boat and then drop you right on the beach of whichever island you choose. It’s that simple.

Half Day Afternoon Cruise
We’re happy to tailor trips according to your requirements, but the outlines below give an overview of our most popular trips. Timings are approximate and vary according to conditions. The boat can seat up to eight adults, but bear in mind that for fishing we can realistically only have 4 people actively fishing at once to avoid tangles.

Halfday sightseeing, fishing, snorkelling Trip:

12.30 Pick you up at your hotel
13.00 High speed cruise across the Badung Strait aboard Azura
13.30 Trolling / bottom fishing & sightseeing along the spectacular southwest coast of Penida
15.30 Head through the Ceningan channel for snorkelling at Lembongan
17.30 Arrive back on Bali
18.00 Drop you back to your hotel

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Bali land cruis Tropical Safaris

From the mountain to the sea, a day with Bali Tropical Safaris is an adventure back in time. We take you right off the beaten track and literally, by four wheels drive, to the parts of Bali normally never reached.

The Safaris provide thrilling off-road excitement as the trek through the muddy road, step terrain’s remote territory, local culture and religion are observed at temples, small villages, traditional ceremonies, riverside stops, and spice and fruit plantations.

Here, you can feel the adventure of 4x4 vehicle while enjoying the great scenery along the way.

End your trip by relax and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit for 1,5 hours, surrounding by lush tropical garden in the unique pavilions await you to experience the mysteries behind traditional natural tonics and aromatherapy oils applied by professional trained therapists ready to pamper yourself.

Bali Indonesia Tourism Failing to Compete

The very first Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report prepared by the World Economic Forum has been published with its overall results presented in summary form at the international travel forum ITB in Berlin on Thursday, March 8, 2007.

An exhaustive survey that compared nations in terms of the factors that make a country attractive to tourism resulted in a hierarchical ranking of 124 countries. Switzerland, Austria and Germany finished in the top 3 countries for tourism with Angola, Burundi and Chad occupying the lowest 3 rankings in the list of 124 nations. Also finishing among the top 10 nation (in order of appearance) were Iceland, the U.S.A., Hong Kong, Canada, Singapore, Luxembourg and the U.K..

In determining how a country stacks up in tourism terms, the World Economic Forum looked at the following factors considered to serve as the drivers of a destination's tourism: policy rules and regulations; environmental regulation; safety and security; health and hygiene; prioritization of travel and tourism; Air transport infrastructure; ground transport infrastructure; tourism infrastructure; Information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure; price competitiveness; human capital; national tourism perception; and natural and cultural resources.

Relying on publicly available data, observations from Travel & Tourism experts and independent opinion surveys the final results are intended to evaluate the "factors and polices that make it attractive to develop the Travel & Tourism sector in different countries."
Indonesia Ranks#60
While a complete ranking of all 124 countries is available at [World Economic Report Tourism Competitiveness Ranking] some of the more salient rankings include:
• #1 Switzerland
• #2 Austria
• #3 Germany
• #4 Iceland
• #5 The United States
• #6 Hong Kong SAR
• #7 Canada
• #8 Singapore
• #9 Luxembourg
• #10 United Kingdom
• #12 France
• #13 Australia
• #30 Taiwan
• #31 Malaysia
• #43 Thailand
• #60 INDONESIA
• #65 India
• #71 People’s Republic of China
• #86 Philippines
• #88 Vietnam
• #96 Cambodia
• #122 Angola
• #123 Burundi
• #124 Chad

from www.balidiscovery.com

Bali Ogoh-ogoh parade march 2007

Ogoh-Ogoh, has a form of a giant monster doll, in the form of demon characters as symbol of evil (bhuta). The doll mainly made of bamboo and cement sacks. Before the procession, a ceremony is perform to invite spirits occupy the Ogoh-Ogoh and after the procession another ceremony is held to neutralize the spirits by symbolically burn or actually burn the Ogoh-ogoh. This spirit is believed as spirit of evil (bhuta) that may become the disturbance for human and the universe and they will be always part of human and universe. The purpose of the overall ceremony that held on this day are to neutralize the bad force / spirit (bhuta) so it is not any longer becomes disturbance but instead become positive force for the good of human and universe.
In some case or depend on thecondition and regent decision Ogoh-Ogoh may not be made, but based on religious point of view, the priests ensure that the non-existing of Ogoh-Ogoh will not decrease the essential meaning of the Nyepi celebration.

Wantilan Villa Golf , is a lux Bali Villa

WANTILAN is an exclusive community of private villas situated within and overlooking the world-renowned Bali Golf and Country Club, a spectacular seaside golf resort located at the southern tip of Nusa Dua - Bali and voted " One of Asia's 5 Best Golf Courses " (Fortune Magazine - USA).

Golf lovers will enjoy the immediate accessibility to The Bali Golf and Country Club, and the priority tee-times, discounted green fees, and other privileges extended to guests of the Wantilan Golf Villas. All guests of the Wantilan Golf Villas also enjoy exclusive access to the private Amanusa Beach Club. Room massage services are available from The Spa at Bali Golf and Country Club professionally managed by Mandara Spa.

Dinning Facilities

- Personal Cook - Each villa has a personal cook who is standing by from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. to prepare meals either from our menu or cooked to the guests' specific order.
- Catered Meals - We can provide private catered meals served at the Wantilan Golf Villas for small groups and gatherings. Entertainment, including Balinese cultural show, live music and Batavia Keroncong band can be arranged during or after a catered meal. Indonesian, western and seafood barbeques are particular favorites of our guests at Wantilan Golf Villas.

Other villa facilities:

Full-size private swimming pool, private Jacuzzi with full sun deck, private parking area, private garden gazebos with day beds, tastefully furnished with Indonesian antiques, meeting rooms and facilities, dressing area with double vanities and separate staff quarters, signing privileges at Bali Golf and Amanusa's outlet, room service from 6.30am to 5.30pm and the Spa.

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Bali Museums review

MUSEUM BALI

Address : Mayor Wisnu Street,Denpasar
Opening Hours : Sundays-Thursday: 08.00-15.00, Fridays 08.00-12.30, Saturdays and public holidays closed
Facilities : Exhibitions and bookshop

MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN

Address : Jl. Raya Ubud, Bali
Opening hours :09.00-17.00 dailly
Facilities : Exhibitions and bookshop

NEKA ART MUSEUM

Address : Jl. Raya Sanggingan,Ubud
Opening hours :09.00-17.00 daily
Facilities : Art Gallery,gift shop

NYOMAN GUNARSA MUSEUM OF CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ART

Address : Jl. Pertigaan Banda No, 1, Takmung, Banjarangkan, Klungkung
Opening hours :10.00-17.00 daily
Facilities : Museum library, gallery

THE BLANCO RENAISSANCE MUSEUM

Address : Jl. Campuhan, Ubud
Opening hours :09.00-17.00 daily including weekends and public holidays
Facilities :The maestro’s studio, Mario Blanco’s gallery, library

MUSEUM RUDANA

Address : Jl. Cok Rai Pudak 44,Peliatan,Ubud
Opening hours : 10.00-17.00
Facilities : Art gallery, art studio and bookstore

AGUNG RAI MUSEUM of ART

Address : Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, Bali
Opening hours : 09.00-17.00 daily
Facilities : Art gallery, and book shop

MUSEUM PENDET

Address : Bale Bali,Nyuh Kuning, Ubud
Opening hours : 10.00-17.00 daily
Facilities : Galleries and meeting room

MUSEUM SIDIK JARI

Address : Jl. Hayam Wuruk 175, Tanjung Bungkak Denpasar
Opening hours : 10.00-17.00
Facilities :Galleries, book shop

PUTRAWAN MUSEUM OF TRIBAL ART AT ALAM PURI VILLA

Address : Jl. Trenggana 108, Penatih, Denpasar
Opening hours : 10.00-17.00 daily
Facilities : Museum shop, library

RUNA JEWELRY MUSEUM

Address : Banjar Abiansemal, Lodtunduh, Ubud
Opening hours : 10.00-17.00 daily
Facilities : Museum shop

MUSEUM SUBAK

Address : Sanggulan Village, Jl. Gatot Subroto, Tabanan
Opening hours : Monday to Saturday 08.00-16.30, Fridays: 08.00-13.00, Sunday and Public holidays closed

MUSEUM LE MAYEUR
Address : Hang Tuah Street, Sanur
Opening hours : Sunday to Thursday 07.30-17.30, Fridays: 07.30-13.00, Saturdays and holidays closed

MUSEUM BULELENG

Address : Veteran Street,Singaraja
Opening hours : Open daily except public holidays

GEDONG KIRTYA

Address : Veteran Street, Singaraja
Opening hours : Monday to Thursday 07.30-03.30, Friday 07.00-12.30, Weekends and public holidays closed
Facilities : Art gallery, book shop

PURBAKALA ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM

Address : High Street, Tampaksiring
Opening hours : Monday to Thursday 08.00-03.00, Friday 08.00-12.00

THE DIOROMA MONUMENT TO THE STRUGGLE OF THE PEOPLE OF BALI

Address : Niti Mandala, Denpasar
Opening hours : Monday to Friday 08.30-04.30, Weekends 09.00-04.30, Public holidays closed

HEROES OF MARGARANA CEMETERY AND MONUMENT

Address : Kelaci Village, Tabanan
Opening hours : Monday to Friday 08.30-12.00, Sunday and public holiday closed

Whare to go in Ubud Bali, Indonesia ?

Ubud, the center of art of Bali offers many beautiful and interesting places to visit. There below are certain “A must visit the place” in Ubud out of the dozen interesting the places.

1.Puri Saren Agung

Puri saren is principal palate of S of Ubud', is on the newcomer of the North-East of the principal crossroads of city dealing with the market, the exact center of Ubud, 200 m Pura is Saraswasti. It is an elegant palate with the fresh nuance. Puri Saren Agung is the palate of the dynasty of Sukawatis, the family reigning of Ubud since late of the 19th century. The visitors are free to wander in the interior court of the palate to see the covered flowered thatch ball (traditional house), of the royal heritages, and many photographs of colonial-era.

2.Pura Saraswati

Pura Saraswati is the royal temple of Ubud. Situated near the Puri Saren Agung, behind the Coffee Lotus. The temple has masterpiece of I Gusti Nyoman Lempad. The visitors edge find A magnificent lotus lays, beautiful garden, numerous of beautifully carved Basle and shrines. This temple is dedicated to the goddess of learning, Dewi Saraswati.

The monkey Forest

the forest of monkey is a charming and fresh piece of jungle with the beautiful cave like Pura Dalem (temple of dead) embraced by the roots and a holy spring. As its name suggests it the forest of monkey is inhabited by the miserly gray monkey. With the top of the hill the visitors will find a cemetery occupied by the members of the families which did not carry out the ceremony of Ngaben for the late ones still. The visitors can also see the well-known statue of the devouring children of Rangda (queen of witch) in Pura Dalem. Piece of the east one of burn of the forest of burn of the forest Of the charming one and roots of of par of embraced of Pura Dalem (temple of dead) of like cave of beautiful of with expenses of jungle and comes out holy from one. Miserly of gray of burn of the par of inhabited of is of burn of the forest Of of As its name suggests it. The ceremony of Ngaben of carried out of steps of do not have which families of members of of par of occupied of cemetery of will find one of visitors of top of the hill of With pour the (a) of late of. The statue can also see of visitors of many in Pura Dalem of Rangda (queen of witch) of devouring children of of known.

Puri Lukisan

Puri Lukisan is the “palate of painting” of Ubud but of this painting of offers of museum not simply beautiful but also the statues splendid, a place pleasant to slacken while appreciating the beautiful work of art. A small relative museum with the large building three placed in the exquisite fountain of garden of the fountains, the flowering shrubs, the beautiful statues and the ponds. To be used as construction of the unit these three of house of gallery. Located in the north of the principal road, reached by crossing a gutter of river. The ofPuri total Lukisan of sight is appropriate for a palate, a very pleasant place to visit.

Museum Neka

the museum of Neka is located a north of kilometer of Campuan with the traditionally designed compound of four galleries containing work of large artists of Balinese of all the periods of the developments of painting in Bali. Work of great painters such as Gusti Nyoman Lempad, of Ida Bagus made, Anak Agung Gede Sobrat, Kebot, Nyoman Gunarsa, spies of Walter, cap of Rudolph, Arie Smit, and Affandi can be found here.

Museum Rudana

the Rudana museum is a construction of three stories located in Teges, contains collections interesting to see of the traditional painter such as Lempad to the modem such as Affandi.

I Gusti Nyoman Lempad house

Location on Jalan Striped Ubud, on the side of the north of the road in the center of Ubud is open of public, mainly used like gallery for artists of group including/understanding the children of Lempad. There is work of little Lempad here but his/her children prove to be some excellent work.

3.Blanco House

the house of Blanco is located close to the supporting bridge of Campuan. A theatrical house superbly contains work of Antonio Blanco.

Bali Hilton International Hotel

Located in 11.5 hectares of landscaped gardens, throughout the beach of Nusa Dua, with Balinese - patios of the subject and a giant lagoon. The hotel in front of has 300 meters the sea and is adjacent to a course of golf of 18 holes. Bali - the island of the Gods - part of the mysterious and beautiful archipelago of Indonesia. The Nusa Dua newest the areas of the resource of Bali, is the adjustment relaxed for the Bali Hilton international Hotel. The bath is designed solely in a divine, traditional Balinese that fixes with equipping of wood, traditional crafts and a local stone cutting. Located on the base of Bali Hilton, a hotel of the resource of 5 stars in Nusa Dua,. The magnificent dance hall of Facilities the meeting has a capacity of up to 700 people for the receptions. It can be distributed in two separated quarters for smaller banquets, and includes to foyer great. Three interconnected quarters are available more for the private meetings and functions. The quarter of accommodates up to 600 people for the receptions. Quarters of six meeting and one private office are available in the floor down. We provided in no load: microphones, systems of directions public, parking, white boards, letters of pull and lecterns. For the rent: healthy projectors of the film of 16 millimeters, slide projectors of the merry-go-round of 35 millimeters, projectors of above.

Hotel Features

Coffeeshop,Fitness Centre, Restaurant, Laundry, Room Services, Spa, Sea View Rooms, Swimming Pool, Babysitting, Tennis, Balcony Rooms, Tour Desk, Beauty Salon/Barber, Golf, Business Centre, Banquet, Children Playground, Shopping, Children Pool, Airport, Transfers, Internet Access, Doctor, Bar/Pub/Lounge

Room Features :

Air Conditioned, IDD/Direct Dial Line, Minibar/Fridge, Television, Security Keycard, Coffee/Tea, Security Safe.

Melasti beach resort Bali

Melasti beach resort Bali is a 3 stars Beach hotel and resource in Bali with the international standard of the service and facilities, located in the magnificent beach of Legian Kuta, reputation for its beach that surf practices and the putting of the sun that watches. The quarters of the hotel and the units of the family, all artistic equipped with the typical decoration of Balinese and modern amenities, pay attention in the middle of wonderfully landscaped tropical gardens. Located near 20 minutes to lead of the international airport Ngurah rai Bali, Melasti beach resort Bali located on Legian beach. Designated of good two taste fifty great and guest wonderfully adorned who the quarters in Balinese work the cabins located ideally to the right in the white beach of Legian of the sand.

Bali beads

Plasa Bali Beads is your source of Bali beads for your beaded jewelry projects, Plasa Bali Beads will be the place where you can find the kinds and styles of bali sterling silver beads and jewelry supplies that will suit your needs.

Plasa Bali Beads products are handcrafted by talented Balinese crafters throughout the town of Celuk, the famous sterling silver jewelry source in Bali. Produced from .925 sterling silver, Plasa Bali Beads bali would combine the best craftsmanship and the quality that you may ever find out.


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Bali - Indonesia
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Bali location Surfing

Book a hotel for the first night or two before you get there so you have somewhere to stay. Once you get there, go hunting around for something - you'll usually get better prices than from travel agent and/or internet, and you can choose standard and location. Some hotels may arrange airport pickup but not the cheap ones.

The main areas where surfers and tourists stay in order of distance from the airport are Kuta (busy, noisy and central), Legian (popular, some say better nightlife), Seminyak (more upmarket and less hectic). The three areas are merged in to one town. Walking from Seminyak to Kuta takes about an hour depending on start and finish points. Legian is halfway between.

The Bukit Peninsula juts out from the southern part of the island of Bali and is where most of the main surf breaks are.
Before you go and Getting There

* Flights from Dubai to Bali involve a stop in Singapore or somewhere else in Asia. Dubai to Singapore is about 6 hours, and another 3 hours to Bali. Singapore Airlines are worth checking, also Indonesian Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Thai Air. Bali International Airport is in the town of Denpasar but is only 15-20 mins by taxi from Kuta. Don't bother staying in Denpasar.
* Visas available on arrival for most western nationalities, and many others - check with the embassy for up to day information. Cost was $25 for 30 days in 2006.
* Take US$, $A, NZ$, euros or £ to exchange but not large notes like $100 - they may not accept them due to counterfeit risk. Avoid roadside money changers, or the small booths in shops. There's a high chance of being ripped off - they are usually more clever than you at doing something sneaky. Use a proper bank or your hotel. There are plenty of ATMs around too. Traveller's checks are fine but the exchange rate is lower.
* Allow $25 per day for a cheap holiday - look for warungs to eat and sleep in and you'll spend even less.
* Allow $50 per day for good food and drink, satisfactory accommodation and a few bintang t-shirts (you'll understand when you get there). Or good accommodation if you're two to a room.
* You can spend much more than this if you want to eat in posh restaurants and stay in boutique or 5 star hotels.

Accommodation

* Most, if not all, hotels have lush gardens and swimming pools. The cheapest ones have mosquitos and no airconditioning. You can live without a/c but it's nice to have it.
* Legian & Kuta - good selection with prices from $20 to $55 per night for basic to very comfortable room on or close to the beach. Breakfast normally included.
* Seminyak a bit more pricey (or there's just fewer cheap hotels in Seminyak) with some very luxurious hotels directly on the beach.
* Sari Beach Inn a good choice in Legian. On the beach.
* Jayakarta Hotel also worth considering.
* The Bounty hotel on Poppies I in Kuta - well-known party central in good location if you want to be in the middle of it all, good buffet breakfast included, ok rooms, swimming pool, 5 min walk to Kuta Beach.

Books and Guides

* "Indo Surf and Lingo" - available in Bali surfshops - good guide to where to surf.
* "Bagus" - introduction to language (Bahasa Indonesia). "Bagus" means "good".

Entertainment and Nightlife

* Captain Cooks bar
* La Lucciola
* Macaroni's - on Jl Legian near Poppies II.
* Paddy's Bar - a well-known bar and nightclub. Used to be across the road from the Sari Club (the one that got blown up) but has moved down the street a few meters.
* Poco Loco - margueritas and mexican food, popular but average.
* Sea Side
* Tubes, Poppies I - the surfiest surf bar in Kuta. Surf movies on big screen, important sports matches, or latest Hollywood movies. Food reasonable, beer cold. Closed for renovations summer 2006.

Food & Drink

* Don't drink the tap water. Brushing teeth with it might be ok depending on your luck and constitution.
* Ice is apparently made with boiled water so should be safe.
* Street food is cheap eg 6000 Rp for satay and rice (less than $1).
* Other meals to try are Nasi or Mie Goreng, Lontong (rice cooked in banana leaves). Many more suggestions in the forum topic.

Sightseeing for surfers and tourists
Transport and Getting Around

* "Jalan" means "road" or "street". Jalan Legian is the main road through Kuta, Legian and Seminyak. Poppies I and Poppies II are well known roads between Jalan Legian and the beach front but very narrow. Don't bring your Hummer. You'll find shops including many surf shops, cheap bars and retaurants, and a couple of hotels.
* The Blue Taxis are metered and cheap but will sometimes try to negotiate a more expensive amount and switch off the meter, especially late at night.
* From the airport, taxis will charge you typical ripoffthetourist rates. And they'll try and make you pay the same again for a surfboard. With a bit of effort, you can bargain down the amount a bit, but not that much.
* Rent a motorbike cheaply from hundreds of places - everyone seems to have one. Surfboard racks can be included. Costs 30,000-40,000 Rp per day with reduced rates for longer hires. You're supposed to have an International Driving License (Permit) but if only for car, it should be fine. Make sure your medical insurance is up to date and covers you for motorcycle accidents in foreign countries while driving drunk without the correct license.
* Air Paradise - launched in 2003, flopped in 2005 after 2nd Bali bomb, possible resurrection in 2007.

Waves

* Balian - 2-3 hours from Kuta/Legian, rights and lefts (long), bigger than Kuta/Legian.
* Bingin - fast barreling wave.
* Changgu - 30 min drive from Legian.
* Dreamland - some say mellow, others say heavy. Check it on high tide first if you're not sure. Longish drive and a walk down a cliff.
* Kuta - fast beach breaks, beginners will be fine in the soup.
* Legian - not quite as fast or heavy as Kuta, but almost.
* Medewi - less challenging LH wave breaking over rocks but a 3 hour drive from Kuta/Legian/Seminyak.
* Oberoi - (seminyak) bigger than Kuta/Legian but easier to catch and ride because not so hollow or fast.
* Padang-Padang - which is Balinese for "ouch, my head went boing boing on the reef when I wiped out". Good luck.
* Uluwatu - not for beginners but great to watch on a big day from the tea shop on top of the cliff.

What to bring

* Booties - not necessary if you only surf the beach breaks at Kuta, Legian, Seminyak or some of the reef breaks like Dreamland at high tide.
* First Aid Kit / Medicine Kit - not so important if you staying around Bali but perhaps useful if you go on a boat trip.
* Surfboard - shortboard for fast breaking, powerful waves. Don't bother with a long board. Rental boards are available but usually poor condition. Plenty of selection if you want to buy one. Prices aren't very cheap though.
* Warm clothes - not necessary, climate is warm and dry or warm and wet or warm and humid.

What not to bring

* Drugs. If you haven't heard about the Australians stuck in Bali jails, then you probably should not be allowed to travel anywhere on your own. There is some dispute regarding their guilt or innocence.

Other information, forum topics and links

* Board and ding repairs are cheap, quick, and usually well done - pick any surf shop.
* Nearly all waves are lefts - great for goofys.
* Sanur and Nusa Dua are places on the other side of the island of Bali. Surf season is the opposite to the Kuta/Legian surf season with onshore winds in June-Aug, and offshore from Dec-Feb. A bit of an odd place. Luxury hotels and shopping malls, purpose built for rich tourists, feels like a different planet.
* www.baliwaves.com - not checked, was in forum.
* SODs in Bali summer 2003 - Surfers of Dubai in Bali
* Tips on Bali? - December 2003, some useful links.
* Bali links - not very many.
* www.indostreets.com/maps/kuta/ - map
* www.baliforyou.com - suggested on forum, not checked.
* www.directrooms.com - online accommodation booking with usually quite good rates.
* www.baliblog.com - here's a story about foreigners caught (or set up?) with drugs.

Thanks especially to ketopak and jonners for contributions in the Bali information and prediction sites forum topic, and in the Bali - surf tips topic. Please add any comments, questions, corrections there.

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