Bali, The Island's Exotic Tropical Gateaway

Bali Map - Indonesia
 
When it comes to tropical getaways, Bali is definitely a prime destination. brimming with thousands of temples, sparkling beaches, and endless shopping experiences, the island as always been the perfect playground for paradise seekers. And when the night closes in, watch the dazzling sunset as rolling waves come crashing onto shore.

Here, in the Island of the Gods, infinite pleasures await at every turn.

Bali is an Indonesian island located at the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands with area 5,632.86 sq km, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. The largest city is the provincial capital, Denpasar, near the southern coast. The island is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. There is a certain magic and freshness about Bali, with its many exquisite sights and scores of talented and charming people. Bali is an ancient, traditional society that is still incredibly alive and vital.

Unlike most of Muslim-majority Indonesia, about 93.18% of Bali's population adheres to Balinese Hinduism, formed as a combination of existing local beliefs and Hindu influences from mainland Southeast Asia and South Asia. Bali is the land of 10,000 temples. The pura is the central place for worship, civic, family and social gathering. Dance, drama, ritual and cremation ceremonies are an integral part of Balinese Hindu culture.

Bali Island, the perfect holiday destination for all ages offers something for everyone. It has rice paddies tripping down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soaring up through the clouds, dense tropical jungle, long sandy beaches, warm blue water, crashing surf and friendly people who don't just have a culture but actually live it. In Bali spirits come out to play in the moonlight, every night is a festival and even a funeral is an opportunity to have a good time.

Bali is a shopper's paradise, particularly for casual and tailored clothing, locally made jewelery, handicrafts, antiques and artifacts. Leather ware is one of the unexpected local bargains with everything from handbags through to tailor made leather jackets and coats, all at unbelievable prices. In fact, prices are so inexpensive, you're sure to need more room in your suitcase! Try bargaining at the street markets of Kuta, Sanur of Nusa Dua or fixed price shopping at a Denpasar department store.

For those that want to stay wet, Bali Island has world class scuba diving, snorkeling and wonderful day trips out to Nusa Penida for beach sports and coral viewing.

Sunset at Kuta beach - one of a favorite tourist place in Bali with white sand and nice wave for water sports

 When the sun sets, the choices are still hard to make - a quiet romantic moon lit dinner or watch the spectacular Balinese Fire Dance or Kecak Dance. For those that want to party, Bali Island has it all with bars, discos and nightclubs. Visitors are dazzled by its culture performances, traditional dances and wide range of culinary delights to chose from. Bali has it all. As a truly international destination attracting visitors from all over the world, restaurants in Bali are extremely cosmopolitan yet inexpensive. Experience not only local delicacies like Nasi Goreng and Sate Campur but also Chinese, Malaysian, Japanese, Italian/European Greek, Moroccan and even Mexican cuisine. We must not forget Bali's wonderful seafood - local lobster at such prices that you will want to keep coming back for more.

For those more culturally inclined, Bali can offer the peace and tranquility of Ubud high in the hills; the spectacular Mother Temple at Besakih; the ancient capital of Bali, Singaraja and the floating palace at Ujung near the pretty beach area of Candi Dasa. The Scenery is nothing less than spectacular. Jungle, picturesque hillside rice terraces and the awesome magnificence of Kintamani Volcano.

The more active, wanting a break from the idyllic beaches, can experience wonderful golf courses in the mountains at Bedugul and beach-side at Nusa Dua, the thrill of white water rafting or kayaking down the beautiful Ayung River; mountain cycling amid scenery you will never forget and organized rice paddy and jungle treks to see the side of Bali most tourists never encounter.

Bali Island, a truly international destination, offers every standard of accommodation ranging from charming yet modest bungalow style hotels in lush tropical gardens for the budget minded through to arguably amongst the most exclusive and sophisticated hotels in the world.

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