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Bali, the famed island of the Gods is relatively small island located in the middle of Indonesia archipelago of approximately 17,500 islands, south of the Philippines and north of Australia. Located strategically in the tropical situation and the geography of the island is consisted of mountains, valleys, flat area, lakes, warm blue sea water and beautiful white sandy beach.
Bali is considered one of the most romantic islands in the world and top destination for honeymoon in Asia. Unlike the other places in Indonesia which are predominantly islamic, Bali is mostly Hindu with thousand of temples or heaven islands and is also well-known as an island owns rich of cultures, beautiful Balinese Dances and magnificient landscape panorama from the top hill down to the sea.
Travel and Leisure Magazine has awarded Bali island as the World's Best Island in 2009, the Lonely Planet's Best of Travel 2010 ranked Bali the second place among the world's top regions, and many more awards. This is miraculous island indeed, for decades of popularity, Bali has always continued to amaze both local and international visitors through its lush terraced rice fields and sheer natural beauty of looming volcanoes that will exude peace and serenity. Bali enchants with its dramatic dances and colorful ceremonies, from its arts and crafts, to its luxurious beach resorts and exciting night life.
Bali island lies at 08° 39'S latitude and 115° 13'E Longitude, average year-round temperature are a balmy 26°C to 29°C (80°F -- 85°F). The wet season brings daily rain with the worst falling between December to February. The hot and sticky rainy season lasts October to April with downpours that can obscure all visibility. From June to August, the temperature drops slightly and there is usually a refreshing cool breeze in the air. Humidity is high during the rainy season and better in the dry season.The popular dry season, referred to as "summer" by the locals even it is the southern hemisphere, but cooler and much more pleasant. The best time to visit is during the dry season from April to October.
Bali is one of the few places of the world where you can see a lot and do a lot without using up your holiday traveling forever to get there. Here are some places you should visit while in Bali.
1. Kuta Beach
Kuta is the famous surfing area, and around Kuta Beach is a host to different things to see and do.
2. Ubud
Ubud is a region of Bali situated in the mountain to the north of Denpasar, with its truly beautiful, ancient place and traditional villages. It is a whole new world to see the unspoilled/remained old culture these days. Ubud is the home of the Balinese royal family.
3. Pura Besakih
Pura Besakih is the holiest of all temples in Bali, known as "the Mother Temple". Pura Besakih is located some 3,000 feet up Mount Agung in East Bali.
4. Pura Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot stands on a rock some distance from the shore, tower over the sea. As one of Bali's most popular temples, Tanah Lot is surrounded by crowds and vendors.
5. Candi Dasa
Candi Dasa offers an escape from the hassles of the more populated tourist areas.
6. Kintamani
The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan give a view of the active Mount Batur and its lake. With typical Balinese understatement, the villages have a mountain range and jungle around it.
7. Nusa Dua
Part of the Bukut Peninsula in southern Bali, Nusa Dua has some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels on this planet, integrating with the beauty of the white beaches and clear water into the landscape of hotels. Ronald Reagan ever stayed here while he was in Bali.
8. Sanur
Palm-lined beach, curving from the Grand Bali Beach Hotel to the south and facing the Indian Ocean towards the east.
9. Seminyak
Located in the heart of the trendy dining district of Petitenget (established reputation as the "high end" of Bali, with a boutique shopping and day spa capital). This place is very popular with resident expatriates, land and accomodation prices are amongst the highest in Bali.
10. Jimbaran Bay
A fishing village and tourist resort in Bali, located south of Ngurah Rai Airport and the main town of Kuta. Fantastic surfing and breathtaking natural attractions are the big drawcards to Jimbaran Bay.
The Balinese knows their arts well and celebrate it in style. There is an annual event called Bali Arts Festival, normally held from June to July. This is a well-known event throughout the world, tourists are warmly welcomed to catch this festival of a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural activites.
The Ngurah Rai International Airport also known as the Denpasar International Airport, is 15 kilometers from the city and has 2 terminals, used by both international and domestic flights. It has regular international flight services from Europe, Australia, America, and most Asian countries. Bali is well-connected to most of Indonesia and has regular domestic flights connecting it to major cities within the country.
Bali is considered one of the most romantic islands in the world and top destination for honeymoon in Asia. Unlike the other places in Indonesia which are predominantly islamic, Bali is mostly Hindu with thousand of temples or heaven islands and is also well-known as an island owns rich of cultures, beautiful Balinese Dances and magnificient landscape panorama from the top hill down to the sea.
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| Museum of Bali |
Bali is one of the few places of the world where you can see a lot and do a lot without using up your holiday traveling forever to get there. Here are some places you should visit while in Bali.
1. Kuta Beach
Kuta is the famous surfing area, and around Kuta Beach is a host to different things to see and do.
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| Kuta Beach |
Ubud is a region of Bali situated in the mountain to the north of Denpasar, with its truly beautiful, ancient place and traditional villages. It is a whole new world to see the unspoilled/remained old culture these days. Ubud is the home of the Balinese royal family.
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| Ubud |
Pura Besakih is the holiest of all temples in Bali, known as "the Mother Temple". Pura Besakih is located some 3,000 feet up Mount Agung in East Bali.
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| Pura Besakih |
Tanah Lot stands on a rock some distance from the shore, tower over the sea. As one of Bali's most popular temples, Tanah Lot is surrounded by crowds and vendors.
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| Pura Tanah Lot |
Candi Dasa offers an escape from the hassles of the more populated tourist areas.
6. Kintamani
The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan give a view of the active Mount Batur and its lake. With typical Balinese understatement, the villages have a mountain range and jungle around it.
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| Kintamani |
Part of the Bukut Peninsula in southern Bali, Nusa Dua has some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels on this planet, integrating with the beauty of the white beaches and clear water into the landscape of hotels. Ronald Reagan ever stayed here while he was in Bali.
8. Sanur
Palm-lined beach, curving from the Grand Bali Beach Hotel to the south and facing the Indian Ocean towards the east.
9. Seminyak
Located in the heart of the trendy dining district of Petitenget (established reputation as the "high end" of Bali, with a boutique shopping and day spa capital). This place is very popular with resident expatriates, land and accomodation prices are amongst the highest in Bali.
10. Jimbaran Bay
A fishing village and tourist resort in Bali, located south of Ngurah Rai Airport and the main town of Kuta. Fantastic surfing and breathtaking natural attractions are the big drawcards to Jimbaran Bay.
The Balinese knows their arts well and celebrate it in style. There is an annual event called Bali Arts Festival, normally held from June to July. This is a well-known event throughout the world, tourists are warmly welcomed to catch this festival of a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural activites.
The Ngurah Rai International Airport also known as the Denpasar International Airport, is 15 kilometers from the city and has 2 terminals, used by both international and domestic flights. It has regular international flight services from Europe, Australia, America, and most Asian countries. Bali is well-connected to most of Indonesia and has regular domestic flights connecting it to major cities within the country.
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