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BALI HOLIDAYS > INDONESIA
 Holiday in Bali, the Island of the Gods.
Bali is an Indonesian island and located in a chain with Java to the west and Lombok to the east.
Well known tourist cities Sanur, Kuta, Legian, Jimbaran Bukit Badung, Nusa Dua.
Capital of Bali: Denpasar
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Holiday Rentals in Bali
 Villa Taman Indah [ North Bali ]
A "top class" accommodation in a beautifully landscaped tropical garden in a private area of approximately
3200 m2 and a 40 meters wide sea view.
Besides the spacious laid main house with 2 bedrooms (1 room with 2 beds and 1 room with twin beds), 2
bathrooms, spacious living and kitchen complex includes three guesthouses. The separate guest houses have a 2 bedroom and luxury bathroom.
The most famous places in the north of Bali, Singaraja [metropolis and former capital of Bali] and the tourist resort of Lovina.
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Hotels Bali
Hotels in Kuta
Puri Dewa Bharata ***, Jl. Nakula 11 Seminyak, 80361 Bali
Located in Seminyak which is popular for its shopping area, restaurant, and nightlife. Ngurah Rai International
Airport and Kuta Beach is only 15 minutes drive from the hotel while Double Six beach is only ten minutes walk.
Swiss-Belhotel Bay View ****, Taman Mumbul, Bali
A Treasure of Exquisite Accommodation in the South of Bali. Swiss-Belhotel Bay View offers the perfect
combination of business and leisure. From their suites or the roof-top restaurant and the pool, the guests can enjoy the splendid views of the local highland and sea.
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.
- look for hotels in Bali
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Melia Bali Villas & Spa, Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua, Ramada Resort Benoa Bali and more
National Parks
Bali Barat National Park
Covers the western tip of the island. It is the protected home to more than 200 species of plants plus small fauna including black monkeys, leaf monkeys, macaques and deer.
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
- Bali and Lombok
Type of holidays : All inclusive, Beach holidays, Dive holidays, Escorted tours, Family holidays, Golf, Spa & weddings.
Bali highlights :
** The world-renowned arts centre of Ubud, with a host of galleries and must-see museums, and daily cultural performances.
** Bali Bird Park, home to hundreds of rare and exotic species including bumblebee-sized hummingbirds.
** Maduwe Karang Temple - even in this land of ornately carved temples, this stands alone, decorated with characters from Balinese epics.
** Goa Gajah (the Elephant Cave), one of the island's most mystical and mysterious sites, a monastery carved into the hillside in the 11th Century.
** The peaceful beaches and rolling surf of Ulu Watu.
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Local - Pandan House
Holidays on a small scale for people who like something else than the standard holiday. As guest of Pandan
House you will be served excellently by the staff. You will get an excellent holiday where you can learn more
about the Balinese culture, enjoy the people, their habits, the beautiful buildings and landscapes and the nice climate.
Far East Gateways - tailor made holidays, vacations and travel packages
Qantas Holidays
They recommend in Bali: • Go diving. The best are along Bali's east coast near Candi Dasa, Amed, Tulamben
and Nusa Penida, • Walk along Jalan Legian in Kuta/Legian to check out the great bargains, • Shop for
traditional handicrafts in Ubud, • Take a side trip to Lombok, • Visit the wonders of North Bali, • Visit Puri Lukisan Museum for fine examples of Balinese art or go ...
Go Ocean Rafting 3 Island Day Cruise: Cruise the South Coast of Nusa Penida and view the 300-foot-high
coastal cliffs. Visit pristine Crystal Bay with time to snorkel, swim or explore deserted beaches. You will also visit one of the small villages on Penida, Ceningan or Lembongan Island.
Sunset Faaway Holidays
Bali is a magical island of brooding volcanoes, lush jungles and vast green rice paddies and terraces. Of
improbably ornate temples and gentle, smiling Hindu people. Of countless religious festivals, colourful
traditional ceremonial dances and 'gamelan' music whose haunting rhythms, once heard, will never be
forgotten. And, of course, of palm-edged beaches whose white and volcanic sands are reason enough for a holiday here . . .
The fertile paddy-fields and lush hillslopes of the Bali interior extend an inviting variation on the Bali theme - for
here there are a small and select collection of sophisticated little hotel hideaways for the discerning
international visitor. Ideal places for those wanting to beat a retreat to a private and serene world far from the
everyday. A few days' stay (or longer) can easily be combined with your beach holiday in Bali or Lombok.
 Travel Guides Bali / Related books
Bali Encounter (Lonely Planet Guide)
Ryan Ver Berkmoes
Paperback: 160 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2nd edition edition (19 Nov 2010); ISBN-10: 1741797179; ISBN-13: 978-1741797176.
Bali Insight Regional Guide
Francis Dorai (Author, Editor)
This Regional Guide to Bali features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography, including double page spreads of some of the most
outstanding views. The top ten sights are identified to show you the very best of the region and to help you plan your trip priorities. A brand new
'Best of' section highlights the most unique experiences Bali has to offer, along with personal recommendations on what to see and do. An in-depth
'Places' section covers the entire island, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps. Additional
maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation. Colour-coded sections
cover history and interesting features on everything from art and culture to the local people. A comprehensive
'Travel Tips' section details transport, accommodation for all budgets, eating out, activities, and an A-Z of
other practical information, including useful contact numbers, to ensure your trip goes smoothly. The unique
combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
Paperback: 292 pages; Publisher: APA Publications Pte Ltd; Pap/Map Up edition (10 Jun 2009); ISBN-10: 9812820574; ISBN-13: 978-9812820570.
Bali (HotSpots) - Alison Lemer
"Hotspots Bali" highlights the best of what this tropical paradise has to offer. It features: summaries of Bali's
most popular resorts, such as Jimbara, Candidasa and Pemuteran and Lovina; an Excursions section that lists
the best places to visit; Bali's top ten attractions; full colour resort maps; and, accommodation, restaurant, market and festival listings.
Paperback: 128 pages; Publisher: Thomas Cook Publishing; 2nd Revised edition edition (25 May 2009); ISBN-10: 1848480989; ISBN-13: 978-1848480988.
Transport / How do I travel to Bali
Bali Airport - Ngurah Rai - not far from Denpasar.
Numerous direct flights from Europe, America, Australia and most Asian Countries. Furthermore domestic flights to and from major cities within Indonesia.
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Airline Tickets Bali / Bargain Flights
Cheap flight tickets Bali, price comparison possible
Regular passenger ferries from Java and Lombok - Cruise ship stop-offs.
Bali Insight Flexi Map - 9812582509
Bali Map; Publisher: APA Publications Pte Ltd (24 Nov 2006); ISBN-10: 9812582509; ISBN-13: 978-9812582508.
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Denpasar - Capital City of Bali [ South Bali ] - Bali Denpasar City
Denpasar is the busy bustling modern capital of Bali and close-by are the island's greatest economic
treasures: the beach resorts of Kuta, Legian, Sanur and Nusa Dua.
Babutalan
At the stone-carving village of Batubulan there is a daily performance of the colourful and exciting Barong dance.
Batuan - Painting village
Bedulu - Village in historic area
Candidasa - Historical beachside resort
Celuk has its silver filigree craftsmen
Jatiluwih - Mountain village with spectacular views
Kintamani - Village on edge of volcano
Kuta Beach - well known playground for surfers
You may enjoy a shopping foray in Kuta but it is not one of our featured resorts. Instead go either to Sanur
Beach, good for a mix of local colour and quality hotels; or to Nusa Dua, a tourist enclave with perhaps the
best beaches on the island. Legian is the quieter extension to Kuta and especially good for surfers. Bali has a
justified reputation for beach hawkers: they are becoming more controlled at both Kuta and Sanur but they are least intrusive at Nusa Dua.
Lovina - North Bali coastal town
Sanur - Bali's first beach resort with a mile long stretch of sandy beach
It is also Bali's largest traditional village and home to the temple of Ratu Ayu of Singgi, the much feared spirit of Sanur's fabled Black Barong.
The village of Sanur is also an ideal place for snorkelling as the beach is protected by a coral reef.
Singaraja [ North Bali ] - Bali's second city but far more orderly than the capital, Denpasar
This was the seat of Dutch power and one of the few places left on the island with visible reminders of their
European influence. The beach resort of Lovina lies to the west with its distinctive black sand beaches. Early
risers can take an optional boat ride from here to see dolphins in the bay (sightings are not guaranteed but
likely). Also to the west are the Hot Springs at Banjar: relax in the bathing pools surrounded by a tropical
landscaped garden. To the east of Singaraja, is Beji temple dedicated to irrigation with distinctive sculptured
panels. Further east still, at Yeh Sanih freshwater springs are channelled into swimming pools before flowing into the sea.
Tenganan Pegringsingan - Balinese traditional village
Ubud - Bali's cultural and artistic centre
Wander through the streets of this now busy town, relax in a café, visit some of the many art galleries and
antique shops or explore the surrounding countryside and you will see why this has been a Mecca for artists from around the world for many decades.
Danau Batur / Lake Batur - Crater lake and volcano
Danau Bratan (Lake Bratan)
Cool mountain lake, North of Bedugul
Goa Gajah - Ancient bathing pools
Goa Jepang - Caves from Japanese Occupation
Goa Lawah - Natural cave inhabited by bats
Gunung Agung (Mount Agung) - Bali's holiest mountain - Covers most of east Bali
Gunung Batur (Mount Batur) - Mountain and active volcano - Kintamani
Gunung Kawi - Ancient tombs in the valley - Tampak Siring
Mas is famous for its woodcarvers
Puputan Square - Historical site and monument
Jalan Udayana and Jalan Gaja Mada corner.
Rambut Siwi Beach - Panoramic beach and Hindu temple
Yeh Embang Village, Medoyo
Uluwatu - Famous temple and geographical location
Temples
Royal temple of Mengwi was established in 1634 and renovated in 1937 [ West Bali ].
Tanah Lot [ West Bali ]
Probably the best known temple on the island nestling by the sea on a spectacular coastline: popular for photos at sunset.
Agung Batan Bingin - A cultural Buddhist treasure - Pejeng Village
Belanjong - Temple with ancient stone column - Belanjong, Sanur
Dasar - Ancient temple of historical significance - Gelgel Village
Kehen - Temple with sacred copper manuscript - Two kilometers north of Bangli Town
Payogan Agung - Oldest gamelan set found here - Ketewel Village, Sukawati
Penataran Jero Agung - Historic temple with stone megaliths - Gelgel Village
Penataran Sasih - Home of Moon of Pejeng - Pejeng
Pusering Jagat - Temple with 14th-century antiquities - Pejeng Village
Segara - Beach temple, shrines of coral - Sindhu Beach, Sanur
Taman Ayun - Temple above river - Mengwi Village
Ulun Danu Batur - Nine-temple mountain complex
Cuisine - Balinese Foods
Balinese Recipes
The Food of Bali (Periplus World Cookbooks)
Periplus Editions (Author), Heinz Von Holzen (Author), Wendy Hutton (Author), Heinz Von Holzen (Author), Lother Arsana (Author)
This volume presents step-by-step instructions for recipes from Bali, with tips for preparations in Western
kitchens. Essays on local food cover everything from dietary healing to ingredients, techniques and utensils.
Paperback: 150 pages; Publisher: Periplus Editions/Berkeley Books Pte Ltd (Feb 1995); ISBN-10: 0945971966.
History of Bali
The Balinese people are descendants of a prehistoric race who migrated through mainland Asia to the
Indonesian archipelago, presumably first settling around 2500 BC. The end of the prehistoric period in
Indonesia was marked by the arrival of the Hindu people arriving from India around 100 BC as determined by Brahmi inscriptions on potsherds.
Bali's history - see Wikipedia
Balinese History - Pre-history to the Europeans
The First Balinese, Rsi Markandeya, The Metal Age, India and China, The Early Balinese Kings, Relations with
East Java, Java rules Bali, Bali is independent again, Java carves Bali up, Bali's Golden Majapahit Age, Nirartha, Decay, Ubud, Bali Aga
History of Bali [ Baligateway.com ]
Museum Semarajaya - Of historical interest - Jalan Maya Wisnu
Music, Art & Culture, Events
Known, along with Java, for its individual style of music, especially that played on the gamelan.
Music of Bali
Traditional Balinese Music
Nine songs with traditional Balinese music, played on rindik. Rindik is a set of ten xylophones of varying
lengths and sizes made of bamboo tubes hung in a wooden frame. It is played by beating the distinctive
xylophones with rubber treated long sticks. There are two types, each tuned differently: lanang (higher, or
"left") and wadon (lower, or "right"). Some rindik have simple wooden frames, painted with a single color,
usually green or red. Some of them are extensively painted wooden frame with a picture of the head of the demon or entangled creepers.
Culture of Bali
Culture, Religion of Bali [ Baligateway.com ]
Bali Arts Festival
The Bali Arts Festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural
and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the city to present its offerings of dance, music and beauty.
Galungan festival - Bali's major feast
Saraswati
A day devoted to God's manifestation as the wise and beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature
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