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Bali’s Coast

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:50:00 +0000

When you visit Bali rain seems to be the main concern rain can “ruin” your holiday, it is hard to enjoy Bali when rain pour from one morning to the next morning. The best time to come is between April to October when the dry season is “on”.

More than sun and sand wait every of you to visit Bali with beautiful coast. Kuta with its pounding waves for surfing, Sanur, with its protecting reef for a quiet family swim, Uluwatu, with its fascinating rock pools, and Benoa Bay’s mangrove forest all host a world of creatures, large and small with habitat in the shallow waters of island’s coast.

KUTA

Visit Bali beach that run along Tuban, Kuta, Legian and Seminyak has no offshore reef and is full of energy, with large waves pounding onto gently sloping beach. The Bali ’s sea creatures here have to be either good burrowers, the Donax shells and sand dollar are found just below the surface of the fine sand.

Also Bubbler crabs live below the sand’s surface, they rebuild their burrows twice each day, leaving circles of sand.

ULUWATU

Uluwatu Temple is flanked on both sides by steep cliffs and sandy bays, it is possible to walk down to the northerly bay, where the local people gather a wide rang of foods from the rocks and coral, people with hooked sticks search the flat reef at the low tide looking for turban shells, whose meat makes a tasty meal.

the octopus and lobster are also popular finds.

SANUR BEACH

Sanur is protected from the force of the ocean waves by a coral reef ranging from 300 to 3000 feet offshore, so the waves on the shore are rather small and gentle. Out in the meadows of the sea grass are brittle stars, starfish, sea cucumbers, hermit crabs, free living fungia corals, and sea urchins, waders, such as the common sandpiper, search for food among the bountiful life at the sea’s edge.

BENOA BAY

This bay is fringed by the last mangrove forest on Bali, at the low tide of soil surface is teeming with fiddler crabs, periwinkles and barnacles cover the roots of Rhizophora trees.

In the sandy mud in front of the mangroves, cockles are much sought after as food. In creeks running through Benoa Bay’s mangrove forest some two dozen species of fish can be found, including the piper fish and small puffer fish.

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What to do in Kuta Beach

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:41:35 +0000

When you already decided for visit Bali, try to travel around Kuta Beach, at the end of Jalan Double Six, about 15 minute from Kuta centre is Dreamland Beach. Lots of afternoon action and beach game activities. Visit Bali especially Kuta Beach it is a good idea for getting new friends, with plenty of drinks stands at the beach area. No shortage of bars and places to eat with some excellent places to chill and drink like Zanzibar and Blue Ocean.

Surfing! Bring your own surfing board or rent one from the guys on the beach. No problem if you haven’t surfed before, its the perfect place to learn. You can get a boat ride out to the outer reef breaks of Tuban or surf mellow beach breaks in front of the Bali Hard Rock Hotel.

Kuta Beach Night Life

Don’t forget the night life when you visit Bali. Kuta Beach is entertainment central which means, you can get so many options like music clubs, open-air pubs, karaoke bars, very noisy discos and drag shows. It’s a lively party scene to say the least and the kind of place where being single and alone – male or female is no problem what so ever, also with a huge selection of restaurants serving both local and a wide variety of foreign cuisines.

Shopping

Shopping! Bali has its own designers producing one-off pieces for fashion clothing and lifestyle goods. Lots of individuality here at often reasonable prices. You’ll end up with a treasure trove of interesting, fascinating and irresistible buys. Excellent for unusual clothes and lifestyle items. Kuta’s main street has renowned shopping, in mostly small locally owned shops. Individual styles, excellent craftsmanship and low prices.

Travel Around Kuta Beach

Kuta and Legian also Seminyak are easy to walk around. Often you’ll find yourself browsing the shops at one of town and before you realise it, you’re already at the other end! Always bring your travel map when you visit Bali, also don’t be afraid to ask some one if you get lost.

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What to do in Bali

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:31:49 +0000

What are you going to do when visit Bali

Bali has been attracting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural heritage and spiritual traditions, warm sea breezes, tropical fragrances, lush mountains, gorgeous sunset, breathtaking scenery and the warm hospitality of its people. All these factors have made it one of the world’s most exotic and diverse tourist destination, to visit Bali. Bali offers wonderful cultural and adventure tours, an exciting and vibrant nightlife, shopping and many more.

Sight Seeing
When you visit Bali there are so many places of interest you could visit to experience the rich cultural heritage of Bali. Such As Tanah Lot with its temple and sunset; Kertagosa (Klungkung), former seat of the oldest kingdom of Bali; Tenganan, one of the original Bali “Aga” villages where traditions have changed little over the centuries; Besakih, the mother temple in Bali, just to name a few of the places.

Shopping
Shopping is one of the most exciting activities in visit Bali. Try not to accept the first price that you are given as it is normal to bargain in Bali, unless the product is price-tagged. Although tempting, try not to make any major purchases for the first few days. Look around, take your time, bargain and then buy at the right price. Bali offers a wide selection, from stone and wood carvings, traditional and modern paintings, ceramics, to fashion. All of them are available in shops and galleries throughout the island.

Just five minutes away the Bali Collection, a shopping & entertainment complex offers both everyday needs and travel treasures. Please visit their website for detailed information www.bali-collection.com

Sport & Adventure
A wide choice of outdoor adventure and water-sport activities will enhance your holiday when you visit Bali. These include mountain cycling, rafting and bungee jumping. For the water-sport lovers, the best place is Tanjung Benoa, Bali’s center for water sport just 10 minutes driving from the Nusa Dua resort area. Scuba diving, parasailing, jet skiing, surfing, banana boat rides can all be enjoyed from pristine beaches of Nusa Dua. 18-hole championship Bali Golf and Country Club featuring spectacular views of the Indian Ocean to the south and Mt. Agung in the north. The Nelson & Wright designed course ensures playability for all levels with multiple tees ranging from 5,208 to6,871 yards.

Night Life
Don’t forget the night life when you visit Bali, It is commonly known in the west also exists in Bali, especially in Kuta. Cafes, pubs and discotheques lining the street of Kuta and Legian are definitely the place to be and to be seen.

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Do Not Miss Beautiful Ubud For Your Bali Vacation

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:30:11 +0000

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 templecalled 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 managervery 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.

Author: Made Dertha, Bali Turista Tours

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Visit Bali

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:55:15 +0000

Visit Bali, the fabled “Island of the Gods” Has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural traditions and spectacular panoramas. From lofty, mist enshrouded volcanoes and cool mountain lakes down through terraced rice fields to a golden strand lapped by azure waters, every square inch of Bali offers a fresh and unforgettable image. No less enchanting are its people, some 2.7 million souls whose artistry and piety are recognized throughout the world. Balinese Hinduism, a complex fusion of Indian cosmology, Tantric Buddhism and homegrown mythology, is the primary faith of Bali’s inhabitants, and so deeply woven into the fabric of their daily lives that the line between the spiritual and the material is blurry at the best.

Those of you keen on delving into the island’s fascinating culture will have plenty of opportunities, as colorful ceremonies and traditional performances occur with the regularity of sunrises. Most hotel offer nightly dance shows of one from another, tailored to tourist audiences none the less exquisite. The hill town of Ubud, the island’s premier arts center also has a full schedule of performances, and the nearby stone cutter village of Batubulan is famed for its Barong lion dances.

The Shoppers among you will find Bali a treasure house handicrafts and fine work of art. The Balinese are incredibly gifted artists and craftsmen, and their material creations are imbued with the same sense of wonderment with which they regard they universe. Stone and wood carvings, traditional and modern paintings and intricately designed jewelry in gold and silver are readily available in shops and galleries throughout the island.

Bali offers not just various customs but also various “adrenalin pump” parks. Many exciting amusements are available in Bali, with something new opening all the time. The number of offshore and inland attraction are on the rise because many tourists want them. This tropical paradise has a unique blend of modern tourist facilities combined with wonderful shopping and a rich past and heritage. After white water rafting that has gained popularity in Bali, comes offshore rafting or ocean rafting. The more adventurous sort of amusement has now become an alternative sport for tourists. Meanwhile white water rafting is still a popular activity with trips on Ayung, Telaga Waja, Unda Rivers, etc. The tourists can refresh their mind by watching beautiful scenery along the route. Those are not enough, some of the best surfing beaches in the world can be found on the western side of the island whilst conversely the eastern side is a wonderful haven for families, with beautiful white sand beaches and gentle seas.

As for recreation, there is no shortage of options. Nature walks, horseback riding, diving, surfing even bungy jumping and white water rafting, await the adventurous here.

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