| Bali, an island streaming with holy water.
Sacred lakes and mountain springs shed life-giving water in
all directions through narrow, deep river gorges
into fertile plains. For over a thousand years, the Balinese
have practiced an unique and ingenious
system of irrigation called "Subak"
and terracing that has allowed them to
grow an abundance of rice and support an
unusually dense population, and this in turn has
given rise to a culture of extraordinary richness and intensity. Most of the rice is grown on the broad plains that descend gently
toward the south. On the steep northern slopes facing the Java Sea are
large plantations of coffee and cloves. Although life is much harsher in the arid lands of northeast and northwest Bali, most families have at least enough land to grow vegetables and fruits for their own use and to keep ducks, chickens, two or three pigs, and sometimes cow for ploughing, or an calf to fatten the market.  Bali's fame is disproportionate to its size. The island is about 5,600 square kilometers in a nation covering over five million square kilometers. Hindu Bali is the one of 27 provinces of the Republic of Indonesia, the largest Muslim country on earth.
Although Indonesia comprises over three hundred ethnic groups and over three thousand populated islands, Bali is the only province that is also at once an island and an ethnic group, and this gives the Balinese a heightened sense of their distinctiveness as they try to find their identity as modern Indonesians. Meanwhile, behind handsome courtyard walls of soft stone, an archaic, spirit-smitten way of life continues. Bali is society of hamlets clustered around temples. Bali as a culture organism, the villages are its vital organs, and the network of temples its nervous system. The Balinese have a highly detailed religious culture that an order influence and integrates almost every aspect of their life from birth to death, including such aspects as agriculture, architecture and village law.  Balinese Hinduism is vibrant and syncretic. At its most ancient core is animism, bound with threads of tantric Buddhism and ancestor veneration that probably originated in southern China.
Numerous Hindu sects found their way to Bali through migrations from classical Hindu Java in the first millennium, bringing the Indian epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. According to Nagarakertagama, an east Javanese chronicle, in the 14th Century Bali was conquered by the Hindu Javanese kingdom of Majapahit, infusing the island with its elegant arts and court culture. When the empire began to collapse in the 16th century, the Javanese priestly aristocracy took refuse in Bali, fleeing the advance of Islam, and Balinese Hinduism underwent a renewal under the inspiration of the priest-poet Dhanghyang Nirartha, also known as Pedanda Sakti Wawu Rauh ( "the newly arrived and powerful high priest" ). Nirartha traveled all over Bali, teaching and establishing many temples. The most famous of these is Tanah Lot. The Balinese sum up their view of life in three fundamental relationships (also known as Tri Hita Karana): to the spiritual world, to the world of human beings and to the natural world around them. They also believe that these worlds interpenetrated each other, and that it is the responsibility of human being to make sure that this interaction is balanced and harmonious. The Balinese accomplish this through ritual, expressed in the form of religious offerings.  Offerings are composed of food, flowers and confections of fresh palm leaves, cut and pinned in abstract figures, and are offered with incense, spring water, flowers and mantra.
The Balinese classify their ritual in five sorts (Panca Yadnya): those for gods, for the spirit of dead body, for the initiation of priests, for the rites passage in the growth of human beings, and for the demons. A complex calendrical system orders the timing of rituals. Although individual mystic practices exist in Bali, religious devotion is generally a communal affair, and this is the basis of the great cohesiveness of Balinese village life. Every Balinese village has several temples to which all the villagers belong, and in a certain sense a village can be defined as the congregation of a group of temples. Because of this communal responsibility for the care of the gods, a village must maintain its spiritual purity. A strict code of customary law governs the lives of villages to a remarkable degree. The temples themselves are spaces of holy ground surrounded by walls, with a number of small pavilions for the particular deities to whom the temples are dedicated. Balinese Hinduism has always acknowledged one Supreme Being by various names: the gods are manifestations of the ultimate omnipotent, unknowable God - spirituals energies of nature and deified kings and ancestors - and they are honored with splendid festivals on the temples anniversary. |  Here's a list of a few things you need to know and do or not to do while enjoying your holiday on this island of paradise...
| | General Info Climate
Although Bali is hot and humid throughout the year, the official wet season runs from October to April and is marked by heavy, short rainstorms after which the air is fresher. Temperature range from 21 to 33° Celsius in the lowlands. Higher altitudes enjoy cooler conditions. Customs
On entry to Bali (Indonesia), each adult is allowed to bring in tax-free a maximum of one liter of alcoholic beverages and 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco. There is no restriction on the movement of foreign currencies in and out of the country. On entry or departure, however, you are allowed to carry no more than 50.000 Indonesian Rupiah. Airport Tax and Transport
Passengers departing on international flights have to pay an airport tax of Rp.100.000. For domestic flights, airport taxes vary from Rp.6.000 to Rp.11.000 (payable after check-in) depending on the airports. Metered taxis are available only at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Jakarta. At Ngurah Rai International Airport, taxis operate on a fixed-rate basis, usually between Rp. 50.000,- to Rp. 60.000,- into town. Currency
Exchange facilities for the main foreign currencies are available in the major cities of Indonesia including Bali.
Rupiah come in denominations of 100.000, 50.000, 20.000, 10.000, 5000, 1000, 500 and 100 in bank notes, and 1000, 500, 100, 50, 25,10 and 5 in coins. Communications
Long-distance telephone calls within Indonesia are by direct dialing. International Direct Dialing (IDD) is available in all provincial capitals and in more than 320 cities throughout the country. For the business traveler, local and international phone, facsimile and telex services are available in most hotels and resorts. In public places, telecommunication services can be found by look for a sign of WARTEL. Internet services are also available at many cyber cafés and places with a sign of WARNET. | IDD Code | 001or 008 followed by Country code + Area code + Local area number. | | IDD Inquiries | 102 | | Local Inquiries | 108 | | Operator Assisted | 101 or 104 | Time
Indonesia is divided into three time zones. Western Indonesia Time (Sumatra, Java, West and Central Kalimantan) is 7 hours ahead of GMT, Central Indonesia Time (Bali, South and East Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara) is 8 hours ahead of GMT, and East Indonesia Time (Maluku and Papua) is 9 hours ahead of GMT. Electricity
50Hz at either 110 or 220 volts. Office Hours
Most government offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Fridays, they close at 11.30 p.m. On Saturdays, they are open until 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. Business offices open from 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. Some work half-day on Saturdays. Banks open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Foreign banks are closed on Saturdays. |
Experience Bahasa Indonesia You can get around Bali or beyond without ever using a word of Indonesian, but you are missing a great experience if you do not acquire at least a basic knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia. Everyone will cheerfully help you when they see you are trying to speak their national language. General
Dari mana? (Literally, 'where from?'). This could either mean, What country are you from? Or where did you just come from (the beach, the road, etc)? Anda asal dari mana? What country are you from? You answer, Dari Amerika, Australia… Mau ke mana? Where are you going? Apa Kabar? How are you? Kabar Baik. I am fine. Ya - Yes. Tidak/bukan - No, not. Terima kasih - Thank you. Kembali - You're welcome. Tolong - Please. Ma'af - Sorry. Permisi - Excuse me. Nama saya… My name is… Siapa nama anda? What is your name? Greetings
Selamat datang - Welcome. Selamat pagi - Good morning (until 11am). Selamat siang - Good day (11am - 3pm). Selamat sore - Good afternoon (3-7pm). Selamat malam - Goodnight. Shopping
Saya mau beli - I want to buy. Ini - This Itu - That Berapa? - How much? Mahal - Expensive Harga pas berapa? - What is your fixed price? Accommodation
The common designation for a hotel is simply hotel. Words that refer to simpler accommodation are losmen, penginapan and wisma. Mana ada hotel/penginapan/losmen/wisma? Where is there a hotel? Hotel/losmen paling baik - The best hotel. Paling murah - the cheapest; sederhana - simple; tidak mahal, tidak murah - not expensive, not cheap; bersih - clean. Ada Kamar? Are there rooms available? Ada kamar dengan AC? Do you have any air-conditioned rooms? Ada kamar dengan kipas? Do you have fan-cooled rooms? Ada nyamuk? Are there mosquitoes? Berapa ongkos kamar? What is the cost of the room? Ada ruang makan? Is there a dining room? Termasuk makanan? Including meals? Ada WC, tempat mandi? Is there a toilet, bathroom? Kamar mandi di luar atau di dalam kamar? Is the bath attached to the room or outside? Handuk - towel; sabun - soap; selimut - blanket; sprei - bedsheet; air minum - drinking water; kipas - fan. Bisa cuci pakaian? Can you wash clothes? Anda mau minum apa? What would you like to drink? Teh/kopi - Tea/coffee; tanpa gula - without sugar; sedikit gula - little sugar. Transport
Kapan ada bis ke…? When is there a bus to…? Berangkat jam berapa? What time does it leave? Berapa jam sampai…? How many hours to…? Saya minta dua karcis? Can I have two tickets? Karcis ke…berapa? What is the cost of a ticket to…? Stasiun bis di mana? Where is the bus station? Directions
Utara - north; selatan - south; timur - east; barat - west; kanan - right; kiri - left; dekat - near; jauh - far; Dimana…? Where is…? Berapa jauh dari sini? How far is it? 
Do's and Don't | Do take Rupiah with you when traveling especially to the village. Keep small change on hand because it will be needed when riding public transportation or buying a drink in warung. |
| Don't enter a temple during menstruation. When visiting a temple, always wear a sash or sarong and do not walk in front of people praying. | | Do change your money only in authorized money changers. When changing money, use your own calculator! |
| Don't attempt to swim outside designated areas on the beach. There are red and yellow flags, swim between them. | | Do reconfirm your flight at least 48 hours prior to your next flying. |
| Don't deal in or do drugs. A death penalty could await! | | Do leave your important travel documents in your hotel safe and be careful with your belongings at all times. |
| Don't touch people's heads. It is considered offensive. | | Do drink only boiled, distilled or mineral water. Try to get yourself used to the local food, however the flavours sometimes unusual. |
| Don't attempt to get in the way of the attendees when seeing processions though it's a good chance to take a photograph. | | Do respect local customs and traditions when visiting a temple. Remember that this is a land where prayer and religious festivals take center stage. |
| Don't stand or sit higher than the offerings and the priest when visiting a temple. | | Do show respect and avoid honking if you trapped behind the slow pace of local processions. |
| Don't attempt to use a flash in your camera in front of the priest or people praying. | | Do try to avoid stepping on offerings in the street and walk around them. |
| Don't attempt to hire a car or motorbike without full insurance. It is important to have travel insurance as it will cover you if you are involved in an accident. |
Emergency Calls | POLICE | 110 | | FIRE DEPARTMENT | 113 | | AMBULANCE | 118 | | SEARCH & RESCUE | 111 / 115 / 15 |
Tourist Information Bali Tourist Information
Jalan Benasari 7, Century Plaza, Legian - Kuta
Tel. 754 090 Kuta Tourist Information
Jalan Legian 37, Legian - Kuta
Tel. 755 424 Bali Tourism Office
Jalan S. Parman, Renon - Denpasar
Tel. 222 387 Bina Wisata Ubud
Next to the Village's head office of Ubud
Tel. 973 285 Buleleng Government Tourist Office
Jalan Veteran 23, Singaraja
Tel. 0362 25 141 Jembrana Government Tourist Office
Jalan Dr. Setia Budi 1, Negara
Tel. 41 060
Credit Card Services American Express (AMEX)
The Grand Bali Beach Hotel
Sanur
Tel. 228 449 Visa & MasterCard
Bank Central Asia (BCA)
Jalan Hasanuddin 58, Denpasar
Tel. 431 012
Clinics / Doctors and Hospitals KUTA
Kuta Clinic
Jl. Raya Kuta 100X, Kuta
Tel. 753 268 Pediatrician - Dr. N. Sugita
Tuban, Kuta
Tel. 751 301 SANUR
Bali Hyatt Hotel
Sanur
Tel. 288 271 G.P. - Dr. Coney
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Sanur
Tel. 288 128 NUSA DUA
Nusa Dua Medical Service
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Nusa Dua
Tel. 772 392, 771 118 UBUD
Ubud Clinic
Jl. Raya Campuhan, Ubud
Tel. 974 911 Chiropractor - Dr. J. Taylor
Jl. Kajeng 35, Ubud
Tel. 974 393 DENPASAR
Kasih Ibu Hospital
Jl. Teuku Umar 120, Denpasar
Tel. 223 036, 237 016 Sanglah Public Hospital
Sanglah, Denpasar
Tel. 227 911
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|  Festival as an important feature of the Balinese life occurs on fixed dates according to the Balinese calendar. Instead of temple festivals take place mostly in every 210 days or every six months.
There are annual cycle and every six months celebrations of holidays, life-cycle ceremonies of a Balinese person since the time inside the mother's womb followed in stages up until marriage and the most important of the Balinese ritual is that includes funeral rites and cremation. To maintain and preserve every aspect of the Balinese's cultural life, Annual Festival have been held by the Provincial Government, such as the Annual Bali Art Festival usually take place in every Saturday middle of June to Saturday middle of July with exhibitions and performances of various kinds of artworks and cultural achievements, Kite Festival. Some of the events and festivals are: Nyepi
This holiday is the Balinese's New Year called Icaka New Year, the day of total silence throughout the island. No activity is done, no traffic at all on the roads, no fire may be lit and no amusement held for the day long. Great purification and sacrificial rites were held the day before so as to exorcise evil spirits from every corner of the compound. Galungan
This is the most important holiday symbolizing the victory of Virtue ( Dharma) upon Evil (Adharma). The holiday is specialized by the fitting of "Penjor", a tall bamboo pole splendidly decorated with woven young coconut leaves, fruits, cakes and flower, on the right side of every house entrance. People are attired in their finest clothes and jewels this day. Kuningan
This holiday takes place ten days after Galungan, bringing the holiday period to a closing time. On this day, special ritual ceremony held for the Ancestral spirits. Odalan
A celebration to mark the village temple's anniversary. Pagerwesi
The name literally means "iron fence", on which day ceremonies and prayers are held for strong mental and spiritual defense in welcoming the Galungan holiday. Saraswati
The day devoted to Sanghyang Aji Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge and Art. On this day, books of knowledge, manuscripts and the Wedas are blessed and special offering are made for them. Ngaben or Pelebon
Cremation ceremony, typically Balinese Hinduism phenomena of Bali. Metatah
Tooth Filing Ceremony Bali Arts Festival
The arts festival followed by all regencies of Bali province centered in Denpasar. The Taman Budaya (Art Centre) is where the main events of the Bali Arts Festival are held each year. | | 
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On your vacation in Bali, shopping probably a thing that you're not to be missed. On most department stores in Bali, prices are tagged and fixed. Major credit cards are accepted. However, in smaller shops, bargaining is required and pay in cash is common. Below is the list of shopping areas in Bali. Bali Shopping Areas | | Bedugul
In the cooler mountain region, Bedugul is renowned as a farming area. The local market sells fresh fruits and vegetables and specialized in orchids and other plants. Tucked into the long-settled of an old volcanic crater and on the edge of a large serene volcanic lake, this cool, slow-paced village is a world away from the hustle bustle and the heat and humidity. Travelers will often pass through Bedugul on their way to the northern coast when they sometimes drive to the coastal beach town of Singaraja and Lovina. Beside shopping, some visitors also choose Bedugul for a bit more adventure and go parasailing, water-skiing on the lake and golfing. | 
| | Batubulan
Batubulan is renowned for stone carvings. Traditionally, stone sculptures carved from soft volcanic rock called paras were used to adorn temples and palaces but recently they are sold for export as well. The craftsmen can make practically anything you request from a Garuda to a garden gnome. Recently, many antique shops have sprung up on the same road, selling items from all over the Indonesia. Discerning buyers may well find a bargain. | 
| | Bona
Bona is a village known for bamboo growing and goods produced from bamboo such as furniture and mats. The villagers also produce goods made of lontar leaves. | 
| | Celuk
Continuing on the road to Ubud, you will pass through Celuk, home of silver and gold artisans. Huge stores house a wide variety of all types of intricately designed pieces. The silver filigree work is quite amazing. Bargaining is a must. If you can go off the main road into the village where the craftsmen work and live you will get better prices. | 
| | Duty Free Shopping
Plaza Bali and DFS have duty free shopping outlets in Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua and the airport in Bali. They have a wide range of designer label boutiques. Bare in mind some products in Indonesia don't have a high duty, such as cigarettes. | 
| | Denpasar
The capital of Bali is not generally a tourist area but there are a few main areas worth to checking out. The Kumbasari market near the river gives an interesting overview of an Indonesia market with household wares and clothing on the third level, spices and dried goods on the second level and traditional market in the basement. It can be a bit dark in the basement so watch your step. Nearby is Jalan Hasanuddin, a whole street of gold shops, selling 18-22 carat gold jewelry. Not far away from jalan Hasanuddin is jalan Sulawesi where all manner of fabrics are available. The whole street consists of fabric stores on both sides with a few household ware stores in between. If you're looking for handicrafts, there are quite a few shops in jalan Gajah Mada selling similar items to those seen in Kuta, but without the hawkers. It's a good idea to check the government run handicraft center in Tohpati (Sanggraha Kriya Asti) which has a range of handicrafts at fixed price and will help you a measure as to what's available for a certain price. Denpasar has a large selection of department stores. Try Matahari, Tiara Dewata, Tragia, Ramayana or Rimo. Supermarkets are located within the areas of most of these department stores. | 
| | Kuta/Legian/Seminyak
The main road in Kuta has a multitude of shops and restaurants on each side selling a wide variety of goods including swimwear, sarongs, handicrafts, cassette's, CDs, jewelry, clothing, furniture and leather goods. You'll also get hit for watches, transport and bracelets from the ever-present street hawkers. If you're not interested in their wares, don't make eye contact. If you look at the goods, they will follow you for the next kilometer or so, even if you insist you're not buying. The upper end of jalan Legian from Seminyak to Kerobokan has turned somewhat into an enclave of boutiques specializing in men's and ladies clothing, interior, furniture and some interesting deli's and warungs. There're not many hawkers up this end of the street which makes for a nice change. | 
| | Klungkung
Bali' s smallest district, Klungkung has a busy traditional market and it is also home to some of the oldest antique stores in Bali. A magnificent example of Klungkung architecture, it is surrounded by a moat and is decorated with paintings on its ceilings in the best tradition of the Klungkung style. In Klungkung you can find krises, songket sarongs and some quality 22-carat gold pieces in Balinese designs. | 
| | Kamasan
Kamasan village is a few kilometers outside Klungkung. Home of traditional Balinese "Kamasan" painting where a line drawing is made in black ink by a master artist and colored in with natural pigments. Eggs, banners, paintings, bags, hats and many other goods decorated with Kamasan painting are all available here. The "Kerta Gosa" (Hall of Justice) at Klungkung features some impressive displays of Kamasan style paintings. | 
| | Mas
Further along the road towards Ubud is the village of Mas. Famous for woodcarving, Mas offer a myriad of wooden items. The road through it is solidly lined with craft shops and you are welcome to drop in and see the carvers at work. | 
| | Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua has a small market at the entranceway to Nusa Dua where you can still find some bargains. If you venture out of the gates there's also the Tragia Supermarket and Department stores and some leather shops and tailors close by. The main shopping complex, the Galleria with a variety of restaurants and stores. The stores have mostly fixed price selling high quality items. The Kris Gallery is worth checking for some unique items. All the hotels have shopping areas with nice products and nice prices to match. | 
| | Sanur
Sanur's main shopping street is Jalan Danau Tamblingan and it is somewhat more peaceful then shopping in Kuta. There are still a few hawkers but they're not as aggressive, except at the beach market. Sanur has an interesting variety of shops with lots of nice restaurants dotted between. There're also an Art Market with woodcarvings and other handicrafts. | 
| | Sukawati
Sukawati has a new art market and a traditional market on the main road and side streets. Set in a two-floor building, the market sells everything from statues to dance costumes, all at reasonable prices. A large assortment of woven baskets can be found here along with Balinese ceremonial items made from colorful "Prada" - gold painted cloth. These include dance costumes, fans, umbrellas and clothes worn at tooth filings and weddings. Sukawati village is also a center for the manufacturing of the wind chimes you will find all over the island. | 
| | Tegalalang
Home of woodcarvers, this village and nearby villages specialize in the carving of soft wood figures. Brightly painted flowers, frogs, fruits and animal figures feature heavily. | 
| | The Bypass
Proceeding the main road or the by pass from Nusa Dua to Sanur you'll see on either side of the road, many pottery, wrought iron and furniture stores. You can find some good pieces if you look carefully and bargain hard. | 
| | Ubud
After Mas area, you will enter the area of Ubud, often regarded as the cultural center of Bali. It is where the image of Bali as a land of artists was created. Ubud gives you the opportunity to see the real Bali. The market has kept much of its traditional charm, with squatting Balinese sellers haggling loudly among spices and vegetables. The Market also sells handicrafts, many made in the neighboring villages of Pengosekan, Tegalalang, Payangan and Peliatan. | 
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| Bali Flora and Fauna  Encompassing three different vegetation zones; namely, the Asian, Australian and intermediate zones, The Indonesian archipelago, which also includes Bali, is rich with diverse flora and fauna.
The archipelago has the most number of species of butterflies, fifth for amphibians in the world, and ranks seventh in the world for flowering plants. Added to its wonders are more than 30,000 plant species that are found here and some of them are endemic. The bird population covers almost a fifth of the world's bird species. The archipelago is also home to a third of the world's known fish species, which number more than 7,000. Wildlife  Being part of Asia, Bali was once a natural haven for large carnivorous mammals, but unfortunately, Bali's last tiger was shot in 1937.
Roaming in small numbers in Bali's jungle are panthers and leopards, which are getting seriously endangered. Other large herbivores found here are deer and wild buffaloes. Also unique to Bali is the tamed wild ox, called banteng. The untamed version ox can only be spotted in the National Park. Physical Geography  Volcanoes have played a major role in shaping Bali's geology. As a result of the continual discharge of minerals and chemicals, large tracts of the land have been made fertile; others, barren, as in Karangasem.
A central chain of volcanic mountains divides the island into two. Lake Batur and another great body of water are found north of the divide. These lakes, together with monsoons from the Indian Ocean, contribute to the high level of humidity in Bali.  Some areas are still covered by rainforest, although much has disappeared during the last century. Wild orchids, ferns, mosses and other plants requiring a high degree of humidity are found in the mountain areas. The temperate mountain weather also allows pines to flourish.
In Bali's gorges , trees such as teak grow. The numerous gorges found in Bali are a result of the volcanic ash in the soil, and they are favorite places for the Banyan and Pule, two of Bali's sacred trees. The Pule tree is used in making sacred masks. Pangge Baya and Ebony trees are becoming scarcer, being popular materials for woodcarving. Bamboo trees grow along the banks of rivers and streams. Though used mainly used in construction, bamboo is a multipurpose material used for making pipes, rope, baskets and even food. Birds and Plants  The river banks have a rich bird life, such as the Kepodang (Oriole birds), Kipasan (Fan-tails) and Kutilang. Many species are excellent singers; sometimes, they join in the noisy chorus of crickets.
The agricultural heartland of Bali lies at the foot of the central mountain range. The southern region, sloping gently down to the sea, is the source of most of Bali's rice harvest. The paddy fields are a favorite habitat for birds. Herons arrive at the planting season, while the Java Sparrow, Parrot Finch and Java Munia turn up when the grain appears. Although these birds are threatened by the extensive use of pesticides, they can still be seen flocking around the yellowing rice paddies. Now and then a falcon hovers in the sky, looking for prey. One particularly endangered bird species is the Bali Starling of which less than fifty now survive in their natural habitat. Sadly, the Bali Starling and the Bali Tiger are only two of the hundreds of endangered or extinct animal species in Indonesia. Fruits  The northern coastal strip is narrower than in the South, rising rapidly into the mountains of the central range. But the main export crops of Bali - coffee and copra - are grown here.
This area also produces the salak fruit, with its scaly skin. A sweet and sour salak dish is popular throughout Indonesia. The drier areas of the Balinese lowlands are planted with all sorts of exotic fruits. Durian, a spiny fruit that smells like rotten cheese, is a favorite Indonesian delicacy.  The rambutan - literally meaning "hairy"- is a sweet and juicy fruit. There are also papayas, mangoes, salak, passion fruit, bananas, duku and sirsak. Try the kweni, Bali's brownish mango, and feel it melt in your mouth.
Sampling the various Balinese fruits is itself an adventure, as there is no standard taste. Perhaps this is because the fruits grow for the most part naturally and without any special attention. This is especially true of mangoes and durian. Herbal Medicine Plants may be used either as cooking ingredients or in the preparation of herbal medicines. The lontar usada (a sacred manuscript) contains many recipes for the preparation of medicines. The main plants used are ginger, turmeric, white pomegranate, kunyit, kunci, lempuyang, and kumis kucing. Sometimes even rice is used in these concoctions. Shore Life Bali's shores are home to a host of animal and floral species. The mangrove forest contains all sorts of crabs, shrimps and fishes. The coral reefs contain multi-colored fish, which used to be exported. However, these fish, like the coral itself, are disappearing, as are the giant turtles which used to breed in their thousands along Bali's coastline. But as long as dolphins can still be seen swimming in the straits around the island, there is optimism for the future of Bali's rich fauna and flora. | | Some of Bali's eco-interest spots  Taman Burung Bali Bird Park
Located in Batubulan, Gianyar is home to more than a thousand of birds from throughout Indonesia and all over the world. Set in a spectacular gardens filled with lush tropical plants and water features. The park is also has a good restaurant for guests to interact with nature by having breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea with birds.
| West Bali National Park
 This conservation area is located in two regencies of Jembrana and Buleleng. For those who looking for unspoiled tropical nature, this place is worth to be visited. This park is the last natural habitat of the endangered Jalak Putih (Bali Sterling) - fewer than fifty birds are believed to be left in the wild. The park is also home of wild ox (banteng) and in Menjangan Island is home of Java Deer. This National Park contains a wide range of natural environments, from mangrove coastal forests to savannah and rainforests. |  Botanical Gardens
The tranquil botanical gardens of Kebun Raya in Bedugul has the last remaining tropical forest on the island and is home to more than 700 species of trees and a unique collection of orchids and ferns. |  Gitgit Waterfall
Is the most impressive waterfall on the island. Located not far to the town of Singaraja, on the north coast of Bali. Within walking distance through the jungle, you will find that this place is worth to be visited. | |  Monkey Forest
Located in the heart of the primary forest in Southern Bali called Sangeh, this forest comprises entirely of towering pala trees.
The monkey living here are considered sacred, in an association from the Ramayana epic, where prince Rama allied himself with the monkey hero Hanoman to attack the area of Alengka. When visiting this forest, your valuable things (jewelry, cameras, etc.) should be left behind or stored in your bag as the monkeys here are attracted to the glossy object | | 
 To get the best eating experiences, locality guide is recommended to help you to navigate your way. Below is the list of some of recommended restaurants can be found on the island.
Restaurants-Indonesian Adi Asri
Ubud
Tel. 288 414
Airport Restaurant
Ngurah Rai Airport, Tuban
Tel. 751 030
Betty Restaurant
Jl. Sumatra #56
Tel. 224 502
Bebek Bengil Restaurant
Ubud
Tel. 975 489
Canton Restaurant
Jl. Teuku Umar #41A
Tel. 262 501
Kaisar Restaurant
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban
Tel. 751 267
Lido Restaurant
Jl. Melasti #100 XX
Tel. 755 343
Pita Maha Restaurant
Ubud
Tel. 974 330
Sita Restaurant
Sanur
Tel. 288 468
Taliwang Restaurant
Jl. Teuku Umar #8
Tel. 263 031
Thamrin Steak House
Jl. Teuku Umar #129 A/5
Tel. 239 441
Ulam Restaurant
Nusa Dua
Tel. 771 590 Restaurants - International Bounty Restaurant
Kuta
Tel. 754 040
Hans Snel Restaurant
Gianyar
Tel. 975 699
Swiss Restaurant
Kuta
Tel. 751 735
Made's Warung
Kuta
Tel. 751 923
Fax. 753 639
Mc Donald's
Legian, Kuta
Tel. 754 197
Kopi Pot Restaurant
Legian, Kuta
Tel. 752 614 Restaurants - French Le Bistro
Kuta
Tel. 730 973
Topi Koki
Legian, Kuta
Tel. 754 243 Restaurants - Indian Bumbu
Ubud
Tel. 974 217
Taj Mahal
Seminyak, Kuta
Tel. 730 525
Warung Kopi
Kuta
Tel. 753 602 Restaurants - Italian Bali Moon
Tel. 288 486
Café Latino
Jl. Nusa Dua, Jimbaran
Tel. 754 580
Fabio's
Jl. Raya Seminyak
Tel. 730 562
Pizza Hut
Kuta
Tel. 758 189
Teras La Terraza
Legian, Kuta
Tel. 730 492
Trattoria "Da Marco"
Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Sanur
Tel. 288 996 Restaurants - Mexican Amigos Salsaria
Kuta Centre 2th Floor
Jl. Kartika Plaza
Tel. 754 134
Fax. 757 928
Blue Cactus
Kuta
Tel. 752 520
Poco Loco
Jl. Pantai Mengiat
Tel. 773 923
Tj's Mexican
Kuta
Tel. 751 093 Restaurants - Japanese Chi Chis
Kuta
Tel. 752 304
Hamabe Japanese Restaurant
Sheraton Nusa Indah
Tel. 771 906
Kita Restaurant
Sanur
Tel. 288 158
Kurumaya
Legian, Kuta
Tel. 752 111
Matzuri/Chikara Tei
Nusa Dua
Tel. 771 770
Ryoshi
Sanur
Tel. 288 473
Kuta
Tel. 731 152
Ubud
Tel. 976 362
Tokyo Jaya Restaurant
Kuta
Tel. 754 576 Restaurants - Korean Chong Gi - Wa
Sanur
Tel. 287 084 Restaurants - Mediterranean La Lucciola
Kuta
Tel./Fax. 730 838 Restaurants - Thai Ema Restaurant
Galeria Nusa Dua
Tel. 773 566
Khin Kao
Kuta
Tel. 732 153
Veranda Restaurant
Sanur
Tel. 288 011 Restaurants-Vegetarian Aromas Restaurant
Camplung Mas Kuta
Tel. 751 003
Exotic Vegetarian Cuisine
Kuta
Tel. 751 003
On The Rocks
Galeria Nusa Dua E/2
Tel. 755 698
Taman Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua
Tel. 773 189 Restaurants - Café All Stars Surf Café
Kuta Centre, Kuta
Tel. 754 134
Fax. 757 928
Bali Cyber Café
Legian, Kuta
Tel. 761 326
Fax. 761 918
Café Luna
Ubud
Tel. 962 83
Hard Rock Café
Kuta Beach
Tel. 761 869
Kerang Mas Café
Kuta
Tel. 753 080 Restaurants - Sea Food Ayu Bar & Restaurant
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai
Tel. 287 658
Bali Naga
Jl. Setiabudi 25
Tel. 756 427
Bali Seafood
Kuta
Tel. 753 902
Gosha Restaurant
Kuta
Tel. 751 089
Indah Sari Restaurant
Kuta
Tel. 752 101
Lenny Restaurant
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai
Tel. 287 975
Jl. Pantai Kuta
Tel. 751 132
Mini Restaurant
Legian, Kuta
Tel. 751 651
Nagasari
Jl. Bakung Sari
Tel. 751 889
Nelayan Restaurant
Kuta
Tel. 757 150
Pica Pica
Nusa Dua
Tel. 771 886
Plaza Bali Seafood
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai
Tel. 753 301
Nusa Dua
Tel. 772 051
The Ocean
Bali Cliff Resort
Tel. 771 992
 Wide ranges of exciting amusements are available in Bali, with something new opening all the time.
Paragliding is a very thrilling way to see Bali.  If wind conditions are right, you can view Bali from a very different perspective. If it's your first time, you'll ride in tandem with an expert instructor guiding your rises and descent. Courses are available if you wish to go solo. If you're not quite ready to take to the skies by paragliding, the bungy jumping craze has spread to Bali with no less than four companies offering you the change to take the plunge.  You can jump in the heart of Kuta or overlooking a waterfall. Whichever location you choose the heights are ominous and certain to get your blood pumping!
If you want to do a mix of activities but don't have much time "The Big Day Out" will help solve the dilemma. You begin in the morning with white water rafting.
After lunch you have a choice from Bali Splat (paintball game), parasailing or jet skiing. Next on the program is a bungy jump. This is followed by barbecue dinner and then hit the road with nightlife activities (pub, discotheque, etc.). If you get through all that you'll probably need the rest of your holiday to recover! So, whatever your idea of fun is, you're sure to find it in Bali! 
|  The 13,677 islands of the Indonesian archipelago stretching over an area 5,200 km into the pacific ocean present a plethora of choices for "boaties" to explore.
Bali has three main ports - Benoa in the south, Padangbai in the east and Gilimanuk in the north. Several major shipping lines make Padangbai and Benoa ports of call on around the world cruises. If you would like to explore the islands near Bali you have wide range of choices for boating expeditions from a day cruises to longer overnight trip on yachts or luxury cruisers.  Here's the selective list of some sea cruise companies on the island. | | Bali Hai Cruises
Po Box 548 Benoa Harbor
Tel. 720 331
Fax. 720 334 Bali Sea Safari Cruises
Jl. Raya Sesetan 294
Tel. 720 220 Bali Camar Yacht Charter
Benoa Harbor
Tel. 720 591 Bali Yacht Charters
Denpasar
Tel. 289 515 Villa Bulan Madu & Shangri La Bali
Berawa, Canggu, Kuta
Tel. 733 064
Fax. 731 421 Island Explorer Cruises
Jl. Sekar Waru 14 D, Sanur
Tel. 289 856
Fax. 289 837 Lumba - Lumba Permai PT.
Jl. Padang Galak 25
Tel. 286 283 Kamplasional TNI AL
Tel. 720 137 Kencana Lines
Bali International Marine, Benoa Harbor
Tel. 723 601~3
Fax 723 604 Ombak Putih
Jl. Mertanadi 38, Kerobokan 80361
Tel. 730 191
Fax. 733 942 Spice Island Cruises
Jl. Padang Galak 25
Tel. 286 283
Fax. 286 284 Sojourn
Jl. Hang Tuah Raya 11
Tel. 287 450 Sail Sansations
Jl. PO. Box 3846, Denpasar
Tel. 725 864 Simone Sport Fishing
Jl. Tirta Nadi 5B
Tel. 285 237 Wakalouka Cruises
Tel. 723 629
Fax. 722 077 Wisata Tirta Baruna
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai
Tel. 753 820
Fax. 753 809 | 
|  Bali has some impressive dive sites. With pleasant temperatures of average 27 Celsius year round and good visibility, the best time of the year for diving is the dry season from April to October. The wet season from November to March can be quite torrential.
 A lot of the diving and snorkeling areas are very close to the shore with lots of colorful hard and soft corals and an amazing range of tropical fish. For the moment the reefs are mostly unspoiled and a wide variety of marine life such as dolphins, rays, turtles, sperm, blue whales. Sea snakes and moray eels can be found here.
 The main diving and snorkeling areas in Bali on the east coast are at Padang Bai and Candidasa and further north at Tulamben and Amed. Following the coastal road in the north of the island is Lovina. Slightly further along is Pemuteran and in the western tip of Bali is Labuan Lalang, an uninhabited island with some of the best diving on Bali. Nearly 7000 hectares of corals reef and coastal waters are protected as part of the Bali Barat National Park including Menjangan island.
Below are some of the most exciting diving spots on the island. Sanur and Nusa Dua
These areas often used as location for teaching diving because of it's close proximity to the tourist main areas, there are some interesting coral formations, sponges and plentiful colorful fish on the reef at Sanur. Candidasa
Batu Tiga (Three Rocks) is accessed by boat from Candidasa or Padang Bai. With an average depth of 20 meter, the site is excellent for diving or snorkeling. The reef is steep and sloping with many corals. Some fish seen here include Red Snapper. Clown Trigger fish, and Blue spotted Stingrays, Trivially, Morays and White tip Reef sharks. Pulau Tepekong - On the east and north side of the island this is wall dive with many caves. There are large biomes and many fish such as different Trigger fish, Angel fish, Snappers, Butterfly fish, Parrotfish, Moorish Idols and Emperor. Amed
Amed has excellent snorkeling just off the black sand beach and further out in the bay there is coral wall with an abundance of sponges and hard and soft corals. Fish varieties include Black Snappers, Butterfly fish, Parrot fish, Surgeon fish, Unicorn fish, Parrot fish, Damsel fish, Cardinal fish, White tip Reef Sharks and many larger varieties such as Dogtooth Tuna and Blue Finned Trivially. Tulamben
One of Bali's most popular diving sites is the wreck of the US liberty warship. The Japanese during World War II torpedoed it in the Lombok Strait. She was beached on Tulamben when rescue attempt failed. After the eruption of Mt. Agung in 1963 she broke in half and was left in her present position close to the shore of Tulamben. The hull is encrusted with coral and the fish have become quite tame because of the large number of divers here. Lovina
A popular beach resort area. Lovina refers to a collection of small villages on the coast. In the past coral in the bay was used to make lime. Fortunately the coral is now protected and some diving and snorkeling is possible with very clear water. Lovina also a good place to stay if you want to go to Menjangan. Pemuteran
This area has suffered a bit from dynamic fishing but great efforts have been made to stop further destruction. There is much coral available such as Elkhom and Staghorn. There are many tropical reef fish and profusion of Moorish Idol. There is also a turtle sanctuary located at Pemuteran with regular release of turtles into the sea, which have been bred at Sanctuary. Menjangan Island
There are few dives sites to choose from at Menjangan with good conditions and excellent visibility. The snorkeling is excellent too. Menjangan also have a wreck, known as the "Anker" because of it has heavily encrusted anchor at the top of the reef. Fixed mooring have been built to prevent damage and the island is reached by a 30 - minute boat ride from Labuan Lalang. Nusa Penida
About one and half-hours from Bali by motor boat, Nusa Penida offers some truly spectacular and unspoiled diving and snorkeling. As there is not much development here, the reefs are pristine. An abundance of hard and soft corals makes a home for large amounts of tropical fish such as angelfish and clownish. Moray eels live in the crevices and White tip Reef Shark's search for food at night and sleep by day under table corals. Nusa Lembongan
The smaller island of Nusa Lembongan is popular destination for day-trippers. At the northern end of the island, Mangrove Point, Crystal Bay and Blue Comer Trip are all good diving sites. Some of the areas are for experienced divers only and look for Manta Point to the east where schools of Mantas come to the cleaning stations and to mate. For more information, please refer to some of the best diving companies on the island. Here's the list... | | Bali Marine Sport
Nusa Dua
Tel. 774 873 Bali Dive Sport Club
Sanur
Tel. 287 692 Bali Diving Perdana
Jl. Danau Poso, Gg.Tanjung #30
Denpasar
Tel. 286 493
Fax. 288 871 Bali Int'l Diving
Kuta
Tel. 751 342 Bali Pesona Bahari
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai
Tel. 289 308
Fax. 287 872 Bali Vacanza Dive
Sanur
Tel. 231 634 Baruna Water Sport
Tuban
Tel. 751 223 Citra Bali Dive Centre
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai #171
Tel. 286 788 Dive & Dive's
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai #23
Tel. 288 052 Ena Dive Center & Water Sports
Jl. Tirta Ening #1, Sanur
Tel. 288 829 or Fax 287 945 Gloria Maris
Kuta
Tel. 751 853 Indonesia Cactus Divers
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai #15
Tel. 239 163 Oceana Dive Centre
Jl. By Pass Ngurag Rai #78 XX
Tel. 288 652 Omi Divers Bali
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Kuta
Tel. 757 484 Padi Dive & Dive's
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai #23
Tel. 288 052
Jl. Tirta Bening #01
Tel. 288 829
Fax. 287 945 Sea Star Dive Centre
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai # 45 XY
Tel. 286 492 Tauch Terminal Bali
Jl. Br.Basangkasa, Kerobokan, Kuta
Tel. 730 200
Fax. 730 385 Tim Dive Center
Jl. Danau Poso 53, Semawang, Sanur
Tel. 287 624
Fax. 284 224 Wisata Tirta Baruna PT.
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai #300 B
Tel. 753 820
Fax. 753 809 Yos Diving
Nusa Dua
Tel. 773 774 | 
 Bali has given a magical gift to the global surfing community. That gift is surf! Like a magnet, Bali's surf has attracted the world's best surfers to ride and discover Indonesia's best-kept secret.
Robert Koke, an American who ran a small hotel somewhere near the present Hard Rock Hotel at Kuta in the 1930's, was the first person to surf in Bali. In the late 1960s Australian surfers started arriving to surf the Kuta area before discovering the world class waves of the Bukit Peninsula. Surf movie producer Albie Falzon documented the discovery of Uluwatu in his 1972 movie, "Morning of the Earth". Other movies and other surfers followed and by the mid 1970's, a surf trip to Bali was an annual event for many Australian surfers. Today, Bali is the front door for hardcore surfers setting to explore the many excellent quality waves throughout the rest of Indonesia. Before they head off to discover the surf of Java, Sumbawa, Lombok or the Mentawai Islands, they should never overlook the quality and perfection of Bali's surf.  In Bali, the experienced surfer should start on the Bukit Peninsula. During the dry season, May to October, the western side of the peninsula creates some of the world's best waves. Starting at the southern end is Uluwatu, a peeling lefthander which can hold a heavy swell.
Ulu's, as it is affectionately known, has a number of sections: Temples, The Peak, Race Track and Outside Corner. The next wave north, Padang-Padang, is one of the best and heaviest lefthanders in the world and needs a solid swell to start working. Padang is for experienced surfers only! Just across the channel from Padang is a series of long winding lefthanders appropriately called Impossibles, which can either be your best friend or your worst enemy. The next break is Bingin, another lefthander, which provides some of the most intense small wave tubes you may ever experience - watch out for the end section as it gets very shallow. Next is a rare wave on this side if the Bukit, Dreamland, a right and left peak. Around the corner from Dreamland is Balangan a fun lefthander, which used to peel along a beautiful lagoon in a beautiful tropical setting - sadly the area is no longer as beautiful as it is now a large hotel development.  The southern shore of the Bukit has two waves. Nyang-Nyang, a bowly right-hander and Green Ball a longer right are both located at the bottom of large cliffs and require a lot of effort to be reached.
During the wet season, November to April, the eastern coast of the Bukit turns it on with some outstanding (right-handers). Nusa Dua is a big wave break known to hold well over 5 meter waves: There are three main sections: Top, Middle and End all producing long bowling rights. North of Nusa Dua is Sri Lanka, a bowly right, which breaks into a deep water channel. Across the Benoa Boat Harbor is the resort area of Sanur, this area has four main reef breaks. Hyatt Reef, Tandjung Rights, Tandjung Lefts and Sanur Reef. Of these four waves the best and most popular is Sanur Reef, a world class right-hander. Back on the west side of the island, around the Airport and Kuta areas are a series of reef and beach breaks. Waves break off either side of the airport runaway: Airport Rights break on the southern side into Jimbaran Bay, Airport Lefts breaks on the Kuta side. Both are excellent waves and worth a surf. North of the runaway is Kuta Reef a long lefthander and the first reef surfed in Bali. The Kuta Beach Breaks tend to have their own character and can get very good; the best sports are Halfway, Padma and Double Six. This is the area of beach and surf where tourists, inexperienced with surfing and the ocean, have their first contact with the surf. Be warned, as this area can be dangerous when the swells get big. Swim between the red and yellow flags and follow the instructions from the lifeguards. Experienced surfers should also exercise care and show respect to the local Balinese surfers.  Good surf is not restricted to the Bukit and Kuta areas. Following the coastline around the west and eastern sides of the island can be worthwhile, there are still secret sports to be found.
Along the west coast check out Canggu, about half an hour's drive north of Kuta, a good right and left rock reef setup. Further north, Balian River Mouth is a fun left and right break and Medewi, a long winding left-hand point wave. Access to all the breaks via car is easy, even Uluwatu now has it's own car park right above the break. When surfing the Nusa Dua and Kuta Reef areas, you can still hire one of the local boats to take you out to the reef and return you at an appointed time. There are two other areas accessible from Bali worth surfing during the dry season. The first is Nusa Lembongan Island just east of Bali, here you can surf Lacerations and Shipwrecks, two fast bowling (righthanders) as well as the less demanding Playgrounds a left and right. The second area may well be the best wave in the world; G-Land or Grajagan located on the southern tip of East Java. This spiraling, dazzling lefthander has three main sections: Kongs, Money Trees and the crown jewel of the trilogy, Speedies. Since 1995 G-Land has hosted the annual Quicksilver Pro, the richest and most highly respected surf contest in the world. The 1997 Quicksilver Pro will long be remembered as one of the greatest contests ever when Speedies turned on in all its glory for the entire contest.  You can get to Nusa Lembongan by taking a boat from either Sanur or Benoa Harbour and finding accommodation when you arrive. G-Land is a bit more difficult and you must book, as the two camps are located inside a National Park. There are two camps to choose from, the Tiger Camp and the Jungle Camp. Ask at most surf shops in Kuta and they will tell you how to contact the camps.
Now that you know where to surf, how do you know what it will be like? Firstly you need to know the tides; Tubes Bar and most surf shops can provide you with a tide chart for free, knowing the tides is important when surfing the coral reefs. Accurate five-day swell forecasts can be picked up from outside the Quicksilver Board riders Club at Bemo Corner, Kuta and other - surf shops. Working out the right mixture of conditions is up to you. Good luck!  The Kuta area has the highest concentration of surf shops anywhere in the world. The newer, larger shops compare more than favorably with the best surf shops in the USA, Europe, Japan or Australia. All the major surf brands are represented, Quicksilver, Billabong, Rip Curl, Spyderbilt, Volcom, Stussy, Rusty and many more.
If purchased from surf shops they are all genuine products but be careful in the warungs where they are usually copies, which put nothing back into the Balinese surfing. The genuine product is still a bargain compared to the Japanese, USA or Australian prices so enjoy your shopping for a new pair of board shorts or a tee shirt. To get the best surfing equipment and other needs at reasonable prices, go to Dream Land Surf Shop in Kuta Square. Surfer Girl, as its name implies, caters to the needs of women and girls. It is sited at Jalan Legian, and offers excellent buys at very competitive prices. If you want to party while in Kuta there are several great bar-cum-restaurants that cater to surfers. Check out Tubes Bar in Poppies II and All Stars Surf Cafe at Kuta Centre in Jalan Katika Plaza.  The Bali Surfing Association runs local contests as well as the Bali International Grommet Contest and the Billabong Asia Challenge. The local highlight is the annual Bali Open, which crowns the Island Champion each December.
Balinese surfing legends such as Made Kasim, Wayan Suwenda, Ketut Menda, Wayan Ganti and Made Switra still surf regularly. The new generation of surfers spearheaded by Bali's unofficial International Ambassador, Rizal Tandjung and ably supported by Ismael Dooley and Made Adi Putra all have international potential: Tandjung cemented his surfing reputation at the 1996 and 1997 Quicksilver Pro when he scored perfect 10 point waves in each event against the best surfers in the world. As surfing has evolved from an alternative lifestyle into the huge commercial proposition it now is, Bali has gone along for the ride. It is now possible to arrive on the island and fully deck yourself out in quality surf gear from a range of well-known surf-wear companies. One can easily buy or hire boards of all shapes and sizes, or even take surfing lessons at the "Cheyne Horan" school of surfing. You may simply like to hang out in surf restaurants and warungs, which offer menu items such as "surf-and-turf", Californian hamburgers, and jaffles with good old Aussie vegemite. Continuous surfing videos, an array of surfing memorabilia, and life sized fiberglass boards on larger than life moulded waves (providing the opportunity to capture that "perfect tube" on camera) are now common features of surfers' establishments. But be careful if you are renting a board on the beach or taking surf lessons from the guy you just met at the beach. Surfboards are not toys and they can hurt you and other people when not used correctly. If you need a guide to take you to the surf breaks in Bali then you must contact Bali Surfing Paradise. 
|  For more than a hundred years, golf has been played in Indonesia.
As a result, international standard courses have sprung up in several parts of the country, and Bali, too, has its share of courses that are just for pure enjoyment of the game. Indeed, golf is a very popular sport with both tourists and the locals. | | Bali Golf & Country Club  Voted "One of Asia's 5 best golf courses" by an expert panel in Fortune Magazine U.S.A., Bali Golf & Country Club, ensconced in the deluxe resort of Nusa Dua, offers enthusiasts a unique golfing experience with world class breathtaking sights. Designed by renowned golf course architects Rodney Wright and Robin Nelson of Hawaii, the 18-hole par 72 course hosted the 1994 Alfred Dunhill Master tournament, which featured several of the world's top golfers, including Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomery and Vijay Singh. The course has multiple tees, allowing for play by novice and professionals. Each hole is unique and the course has three definite settings for play. From hole 1-9, play extends up a hill through thick vegetation, giving players the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic scenes of the Indian Ocean and Nusa Dua. They can also see the majestic Mt. Agung on a clear day. The first half of the course has several water spots, creeks, and waterfalls; and small, hand-built stone walls line the sides of the tees and fairways, resembling the rice field terraces of Bali. Holes 10-1C are played through a coconut grove with some of the palms as high as 100 feet. Holes 17-18 are played along the beachside and back toward a 16 acre lake. At the end of a round, golfers can indulge in a relaxing and exhilarating massage or spa treatment at The Spa at Bali Golf & Country Club. Trained caddies, golf carts, and all necessary equipment are available for hire at the pro-shop. The well appointed clubhouse has a swimming pool, two bars and an open-air restaurant. A recent addition to the Bali Golf and Country Club has been the Wantilan Golf Villas. Set within the golf course, these three- and four-bedroom, self contained villas can be rented on a short-term basis. Guests will receive personalized service, attractive golf fees and priority tee times. Bali Golf & Country Club
Nusa Dua
Tel. 771 793
Advance Reservations
Tel. 772 495 Wantilan Golf Villas
Nusa Dua, Bali. | | Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club  Located at 1 142 meters above sea level in Bedugul, Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club boasts of an 18-hole, par72 championship golf course that is listed among the world's fifty greatest.
Designed by international golfer and course architect, Peter Thompson, Michael Wolferidge and Associates, the course is surrounded by mountains with a panoramic view of Lake Buyan, and is popular for its difficulty. The scenery and the low average temperature of 16-20C present a refreshing change from the heat of southern Bali. Accommodation at the club consists of Balinese bungalows or hotel and suite rooms, which are heated. Facilities at the club include tennis courts, fitness center and massage, Japanese bath and sauna. Golf carts, equipment and services of caddies are available at the pro-shop. F & B outlets include three restaurants and a karaoke bar, and there is also a fully-equipped convention and banquet hall for up to 100 people. Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai
Tel. 288 944
Bank Pacific Building 3rd Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 7-8
Jakarta 10220
Tel. 021 570 4893 | | The Grand Bali Beach Golf Courses  Open to both hotel guests and visitors, The Grand Bali Beach Hotel has a challenging 9-hole golf course with many trees.
The clubhouse has a restaurant and a bar. Equipment and services of caddies are available. The Grand Bali Beach hotel guests receive a 50% discount on green fees. Those not ready for the course can practice at a driving range in nearby Renon. The Grand Bali Beach Golf Courses
The Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur
Tel. 288 511 | | Nirwana Bali Golf Club  Nirwana Bali Golf Club, situated near the Tanah Lot Temple, has breath-taking views over the Indian Ocean.
The resort consists of a golf course, a five-star hotel managed by Le Meridien, a racquet sports center, 672 luxury villas, timeshare suites, resort homes and townhouses. The par 17, 18-hole course was designed by Greg Norman who incorporated rice terraces and creeks into it, resulting in one of the most visually spectacular courses in Asia. Three holes are played on cliffs overlooking the lndian Ocean and the twelfth hole, which overlooks the Tanah Lot temple, is one of the most photographed in the world. Golf carts are compulsory and playing assistants must accompany all golfers. A Balinese open-style clubhouse serves refreshments and food, and a pro-shop has equipment for rent. Guests at Le Meridien receive discounted rates for golf. Nirwana Bali Golf Club
Le Meridien Resort, Tanah Lot
Tel. 815 960 |
 Indonesia's timeless traditions of natural therapies for health and beauty have blossomed into a fully fledged industry and their increasing fame is now attracting therapists from around the world.
This marriage of local and imported therapies has resulted in a new attraction for holiday makers - fully fledged spas designed to soothe the body, spirit and soul. Traditional salons have existed in Bali for many generations, offering treatments that heal most ailments from sexual impotence to acne. Pioneers, like the now familiar Nyonya Meneer, have brought a level of legitimacy to the jamu industry in Indonesia by commercializing the products that formerly were well guarded secrets passed from mother to daughter.  These salons still exist in every corner of the island, offering massage, cream baths, lulur exfoliation treatments, manicure, pedicure and many more. They are extremely popular with the locals and more recently with visitors.
As word of these wonderful, natural treatments spread, some of the more exclusive hotels began to include them in their spa plans. The idea has now come full circle and professional spa consultants are creating world class facilities that owe much to the local culture. One of the most sumptuous spas in Bali is spa at The Villas in Seminyak. Offering 40 individual private villas in luxury furnishings. The spa at The Villas combines the traditions of the royal palace court bath of Yogyakarta and the old Moorish harems to create an exotic center of health, beauty and rejuvenation. The list of the best Spa on the island is here... Body Works
Jalan Raya Seminyak 63
Seminyak, Kuta.
Tel. 730 454
Fax. - Jempiring Spa & Fitness Center
White Rose Hotel
Legian, Kuta.
Tel. 756 515
Fax. - Kawas Spa
Risata Bali Hotel
Jalan Jenggala, Tuban.
Tel. 753 340
Fax. - Sunset Beach Spa
Ramada Bintang Bali Hotel
Jalan Kartika Plaza, Tuban.
Tel. 753 292
Fax. - The Legian Spa & Gym
The Legian Hotel
Jalan Laksamana, Legian, Kuta.
Tel. 730 622
Fax. - The Villas Spa
The Villas
Seminyak, Kuta.
Tel. 730 840
Fax. - Puri Esthetic Spa, Boutique & Cafe
Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai 209
Sanur, Denpasar.
Tel. 286 542
Fax. 285 085 Raddin Sante Par Aqua
Raddin Bali Hotel
Jalan Mertasari, Sanur.
Tel. 288 833
Fax. - Ibah Spa
Ibah Resort
Campuhan, Ubud.
Tel. 974 466
Fax. - Rucira Villa Spa
Sayan, Ubud.
Tel. 979 377
Fax. 974 869 The Chedi Spa
The Chedi
Ubud.
Tel. 975 963
Fax. - Maya Ubud Spa
Maya Ubud Resort
Peliatan, Ubud.
Tel. 977 888
Fax. - Mandara Spa
Nikko Bali Hotel
Nusa Dua
Tel. 773 377
Fax. - Nusa Dua Spa
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa
Nusa Dua
Tel. 771 210
Fax. 772 617 Bali Golf & Country Club Spa
Bali Golf & Country Club
Nusa Dua
Tel. 771 791
Fax. - Uluwatu Villa Retreats
Bali Inter-Continental Resort
Jimbaran
Tel. 701 888
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There is probably no place in the world with such high density of craftsmen and artisans as in Bali. You name it and you'll find it here - woodcarving, stone carving, bone and ivory carving, silver and gold smiths, basket weavers, terracotta and ceramic, paintings, furniture - the list goes on forever. Get contact to the following addresses for more information. Preferred Links: | | Painting Gallery:
AK Studio
Villa Ayung C9
Sibanggede, Abiansemal
Badung, Bali - Indonesia
Tel. 844 1463 The Blanco Renaissance Museum
Campuhan, Ubud
Tel. 975 502
Fax. 975 551 HPartsStudio
Jalan Lungsiakan
Kedewatan - Ubud
Tel. 7838708 Roderickknudslien
47/III Jalan Batur Sari
Sanur, Bali
Indonesia
Tel. 271 141 Suwi Art
Jalan Lungsiakan
Kedewatan - Ubud
Tel. 081 3385 71544 | Natural Stones:
MRB-Stone
Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai 282, Denpasar
Tel. 726 372 Handicraft:
Kunang Bali
Jalan Raya Sayan, Ubud
Bali - INDONESIA
Tel./Fax 62 361 974923 Furniture & Home Accessories:
iBal designs
33x Jalan Oberoi
Legian 80361
Bali, Indonesia
Tel + 62 (361) 410 397
Fax + 62 (361) 432 661
Email: info@ibaldesigns.com |
Arts Galleries & Paintings Agung Rai Gallery
Peliatan, Ubud
Tel. 974 288
Fax. 975 449
AK Studio
Villa Ayung C9
Sibanggede, Abiansemal
Badung
Tel. 844 1463
Arts of Asia Galleries
Jl. Thamrin 27-32 Block C
Denpasar
Tel. 223 350
The Blanco Renaissance Museum
Campuhan, Ubud
Tel. 975 502
Fax. 975 551
Art Gallery Puri Bukit Mas
Jl. Raya Mas, Ubud
Tel. 96 125
Bali Galleria, PT.
Jl. Letjen Sutoyo 20C
Denpasar
Tel. 221 825
Bali Budaya
Po Box 343
Denpasar
Tel. 236 509
Crystal Gallery
Jl. Diponegoro Megah
Denpasar
Tel. 263 863
Danlin Gallery
Jl. Raya Mas Ubud
Tel. 975 791
Dullah Gallery
Desa Samuan Tiga,
Br. Bingung
Tel. 228 837
Fa Siadja
Po Box 3098
Tel. 975 710
Fax.975 210
Galleria Nusa Dua
Kawasan Pariwisata
Nusa Dua
Tel. 771 662
Fax. 771 664
HPArts Studio
Jalan Raya Kedewatan II - 30
Kedewatan - Ubud, Bali - Indonesia.
Tel. 7404585
Itan Snell Gallery
Jl. Kajeng 3 Ubud
Tel. 97 543
Lempuyang Art Studio
Jl. Untung Surapati 99X, Amlapura
Tel. 363 21 959
Fax. 361 464 294
Nirvana Gallery
Jl. Raya Bedugul, Mengwi
Denpasar
Tel. 730 503
Jl. Batu Belig 08M,
Kerobokan Denpasar
Tel.730 207
Nyoman Sumertha Fine Art Gallery
Jl. Goa Gajah Br. Teges,
Peliatan
Tel. 975 656
Roderickknudslien
47/III Jalan Batur Sari
Sanur, Bali
Indonesia
Tel. 271 141
Suwi Art
Jalan Lungsiakan
Kedewatan - Ubud
Tel. 081 3385 71544 Tantra Gallery
Jl. By Pass Sanur
Tel. 286 975 Njana Tilem Gallery
Jl. Raya Mas
Ubud, Gianyar, 80571
Bali - Indonesia
Tel. 974 503
Fax. 975 099
Yen Fine Art Gallery
Kuta Centre BI F-40
Jl. Kartika Plaza 8X
Kuta
Tel. 753 850
Jl. Tunggul Ametung IX/3
Denpasar
Tel. 421 751 Art Goods Agus Art Shop
Jl. Melasti Legian Kuta
Tel. 751 420
Anang's Art Shop
Jl. Raya Kuta 42XX
Tel. 752 408
Anom Art Shop
Br. Celuk
Tel. 298 091
Besakih Art Shop
Jl. Surapati 20 Denpasar
Tel. 222 879
Cekung Sari Art Shop
Br. Tegallalang
Tel. 96 014
Dede's Art Shop
Br. Celuk
Tel. 298 184
Garuda Bali
Batu Bulan, Gianyar
Tel. 98 467
Jati Agung Ceramic
Jl. Raya Denpasar - Tabanan
Tel. 422 459
Joger Gallery & Handicraft
Jl. Raya Kuta
Tel. 753 059
Kita Art Shop
Br. Celuk
Tel. 298 023
Lindie Art Shop
Br. Celuk, Sukawati
Tel. 296 614
Kunang Bali
Jalan Raya Sayan, Ubud
Bali - INDONESIA
Tel./Fax 62 361 974923
Mega Gallery of Art
Jl. Raya Gianyar
Batu Bulan
Tel. 228 855
Oka Art Shop
Jl. Raya Gianyar
Batu Bulan
Tel. 298 603
Jimbaran Gallery
By Pass to Nusa Dua
Jimbaran
Tel. 774 957
Gold & Silver Jewelers Alia Jewelry
Jl. Raya Legian #360
Kuta
Tel. 771 102
Mario Silver
Jl. Raya Seminyak
Tel. 730 977
Mirah Silver
Kuta
Tel. 754 628
Mayang Bali
Kuta Square A -12
Tel. 752 902
Yusuf Silver
Jl. Legian Klod #85
Kuta
Tel. 752 050
Antiques Asa Furniture
Jl. Raya Kerobokan 77
Denpasar
Tel. 730 878
Idris Antique Furniture
Jl. Oberoi 1 Br.Taman Kuta
Tel. 756 792
Fax. 731 903
Ibis
Jl. Raya Kerobokan 19 X
Denpasar
Tel. 730 259
Pelack Antique & Furniture
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 9X
Sanur
Tel. 720 244
Fax. 721 215
Phantas Antique & Furniture
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 239X
Denpasar
Tel. 281 812
Puri Sakana Antiques
Br. Tegehan, Batu Bulan
Tel. 298 205
Sakana House of Traditional
Jl. Diponegoro VII/4
Denpasar
Tel. 235 776
Jl. Gianyar, Br. Tegeh
Tel. 298 210
Victory Antique Furniture
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Kuta
Tel. 722 296
Warisan
Jl. Raya Kerobokan
Tel. 754 710
Wijaya Antique Shop
Jl. Legian Klod Kuta
Tel. 754 011 Natural Stones MRB-Stone
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 282
Tel. 726 372 | |
|  Here's the list of museums in Bali.
| Museum of Bali
Jl. Letkol Wisnu, Denpasar
Tel. 222 680
Open Tuesday to Sunday; 8am - 3pm Museum Le Mayeur
Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur
Tel. 286 164
Open Saturday to Thursday; 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 1.30pm Neka Art Museum
Jl. Raya Campuhan, Ubud
Tel. 975 074
Open Daily; 8am - 5pm Agung Rai Museum of Art
Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud
Tel. 974 228
Open Daily; 9am - 6pm Puri Lukisan Museum
Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud
Tel. 975 137
Open Daily; 8am - 4pm Rudana Museum
Jl. Cok Rai Pudak 44, Ubud
Tel. 975 779
Open Daily; 8am - 4pm Museum Subak
(Museum of Balinese Irrigation System)
Jl. Raya Kediri, Tabanan
Tel. 810 315
Open Daily; 9am - 5pm
|  While in Bali, you need not to look for Balinese textiles only, for the island is an excellent place to buy textiles from throughout the Indonesian archipelago.
Some of the most famous are the so-called "Ikat Sumba" blankets from the island of Sumba. Cloths from numerous other islands also abound. If you love textiles, then this is the place to be... | | Preferred Links: Sinar Indah Shop
Jl. Raya Sayan 1X, Ubud
Tel. 974 923
| Textile Merchants Amir Rabik Collection PT.
Br. Lungsiakan Kedewatan, Ubud
Tel. 975 626
Andree CV.
Jl. Banjar Tuban Geria
Tel. 753 808
Ari Agung Collection
Jl. Raya Sesetan 66 Denpasar
Tel. 226 497
Arindi CV.
Jl. Raya Kuta
Tel. 754 135
Baik Baik CV.
Jl. Legian Klod Kuta
Tel. 751 622
Bali Baris Garment
Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto XII/20 Denpasar
Tel. 421 803
Bali Garment Batik
Jl. Kartka Plaza Gg. Samudra Kuta
Tel. 754 791
Bali Roses PT.
Jl. Ngurah Rai 23
Tel. 288 127
Bulan Putri Sembada PT.
Jl. Imam Bonjol 12 Denpasar
Tel. 483 963
Bunga Collection
Jl. Raya Puputan Renon Denpasar
Tel. 232 269
Cita Corporation
Jl. Teuku Umar 43 Denpasar
Tel. 225 586
Cockatoo Garment CV.
Jl. Tirta Empul 16 Denpasar
Tel. 287 070
Coco
Jl. Legian Kaja 458A Kuta
Tel. 752 087
Davines PT.
Raya Tuban, Jl. Garuda 178 Tuban
Tel. 752 257
Gecko Leather Co.
Jl. Raya Legian 406 Kuta
Tel. 751 386
Metrisae Collectindo
Jl. Nyangnyang Sari Kuta
Tel. 755 884
Mama & Leon
Jl. Hyatt 99A Sanur
Tel. 288 044
"Nogo" Bali Ikat Centre
Jl. Danau Tamblingan 98 Sanur
Ikat & Batik Merchants A A A Tenun Ikat
Jl.Veteran 9 Denpasar
Tel. 226 394
Adi Batik
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai44X
Tel. 285 569
Bali Nusa Tradisional Tenun Ikat
Kertha Wijaya B/24-25 Denpasar
Tel. 286 472
Berdikari Nusa Dua Batik
Komp. Shooping Centre 9-10 Nusa Dua.
Tel. 771 947
Batik Danar Hadi PT.
Jl. Legian Raya 113 Kuta
Tel. 752 164
Is Suhartono
Jl. Meduri 24 Denpasar
Tel. 228 791
Kartika Chandra Batik
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Denpasar.
Tel. 461 773
Keris PT. Batik
Keris Gallery Galleria Nusa Dua.
Tel. 771 303
Legong Batik
Jl. W.R. Supratman 14 Denpasar.
Tel. 226 180
Mirota PT.
Jl. Raya Tuban 3
Tel. 753 758
Setiadarma Batik
Mertasari 124 Sidakarya
Tel. 723 282
Sinar Indah Shop
Jl. Raya Sayan 1X, Ubud
Tel. 974 923
Solo Batik Art
Jl. Batanta 17A Denpasar.
Tel. 221 895
Jl. Legian Kaja Kuta (Show Room)
Surya Kencana CV.
Br. Sasih Batubulan.
Tel. 298 361
Winotosastro Batik
Jl. Sanur 102, Sanur
Tel. 223 651
Jl.Gajah Mada 83 Tabanan
Tel. 811 579 Bali Nightlife Guide Kuta Beach, Seminyak Beach, Sanur & Nusa Dua Beach Life in Bali after dark starts late, nearing midnight; even in Kuta where the whole evening will be very quiet. But come the stroke of 12, and just like Cinderella, Bali's night spots and in-places will pulsate and throb with fun, music and revelry. So, when planning a night out, don't start too early. Tourists on the prowl for a spot of companionship and fun will find in every corner of Sanur and Kuta, like-minded travelers, locals and future friends! The plus point is that all taxi drivers also know the popular and up-to-date karaoke, bars, clubs, nightclubs and discos anywhere on the island at night. Kuta Beach Nightlife Party central. Kuta at night refers to the area extending about 7km north of the original village of Kuta. This area now includes Legian, Seminyak and even Basangkasa. The Kuta area is the epicenter of Bali's nightlife. The majority of Bali's better entertainment places offer anything and everything a 'night owl' would want. Located at the center of the original village are Kuta's many open-air pubs and discos. Entrance to bars is usually free with special drinks promotions and Happy Hours from 6pm to 9pm, and sometimes even longer. Jalan Legian and Jalan Padma have the biggest concentration of watering holes. Take up the option of joining surfers to guzzle beer, play pool and watch surfing videos at Tubes Café. Or drop by the eye-catching and uniquely sailship-shaped Bounty Restaurant I, which sways to the music of its dance floor till dawn. Other happening outlets in town are the trendy 66 Club (but say 'double six'), terrific Goa 201 Pub Restaurant and hyper chic Gado Gado. For Kuta's magnetic live music, The Maccaroni Club is irresistible. One of Bali's latest and most extraordinary, this place jazzes it up every Sunday from 10.30pm and invites guests to jam along on Friday nights. For a rare and special combination of Balinese dancing and rock bands near the beach, head straight for the Zero Six in Tuban; while the new Hard Rock Café draws the crowds with live music and pricey drinks. Other live music spots include the Aussie-style 'pubs' along Jalan Melasti and the semi-submerged Joni Sunken Bar & Restaurant. Classier up-market hotels like the Bali Padma Hotel on Legian Beach offer more relaxed entertainment. Seminyak Beach Nightlife Seminyak has the most sophisticated nightlife in Bali with new chic bars, clubs and restaurants opening every week. Full on and funky this area draws in people with creative skills such as young fashion designers and artists which has given the area a lively but classy nightlife. Sanur Beach Nightlife Sanur at night is a wealth of restaurants and international hotels offering traditional Balinese dancing most nights. Sports enthusiasts may also want to check out the Bali International Sports Club. Jalan Pantai Sidhu has Rumours Nightclub which possibly attracts the biggest dance crowd in Sanur, chiefly tourists and beach boys. Popular with Denpasar yuppies and tourists is the slick Bali Janger disco in Jalan Danau. But if you prefer the beat of live reggae, there is the Puri Mango Guest House. In Blanjong, south Sanur, is Jalan By-Pass 9X, home to the marvelous air-conditioned Koki Pub & Restaurant. This friendly spot is the popular haunt of many foreigners who drop in for a chat with the pub's affable Austrian manager and his friendly team of waitresses while "chowing" down large portions of satisfying German/Austrian home cooked fare at very reasonable prices. This great hangout offers a good game of Billiards to those interested, and stays open until the last guest decides to leave. For more variety, visit the Trophy Pub, in front of the Sanur Beach Hotel, and the Borneo Pub, on Jalan Danau Tamblingan, also extremely happy meeting places Ubud Nightlife Entertainment in Ubud is more traditional and cultural. Gently sedate without being boring, there are intriguing and compelling types of traditional Balinese dances performed nightly in several places, both in and around Ubud. The closest thing to a pub in all of Ubud is Beggar's Bush Pub, but this outlet boasts of 4 levels surrounded by wonderfully breathtaking views. Ubud Restaurant, Yogyakarta Café, Casa Luna and Bamboo Restaurant are among the many restaurants in Ubud, which offer showings of free videos every other night. Candidasa Nightlife The Pandan Harum Dance Stage, literally meaning 'fragrant pandan', in the heart of Candidasa stages traditional Balinese dance on Tuesday and Friday evenings. While the Candi Agung Warung restaurant offers Balinese dance. Chez Lilly and Raja's are pleasant eateries with video movies, but for live music and dancing in Candidasa, seek out the Legend Rock Café. Lovina Nightlife Lovina's hotel restaurants like the Rambutan Beach Cottages, offer mesmerizing traditional dancing and Balinese buffet meals or Dutch-style rijsttafel. Or try to find out the latest events at the Geweka Budaya Dance Stage, although Lovina's social scene does center on Malinu Club. Video nights at Warung Karma Padang Lovina and Bali Apik restaurants are the favourite haunts of families, either visiting or staying in Bali. When the sun finally decides to rise again on spectacular Bali, the sights, seas and sounds of Bali will once again, take center stage. For who would want to party in the face of such breathless beauty? - Bali's 'Critters of the night', of course SUNSET OVER BALI 
Some Pictures of Bali
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To reach Bali is easy by air and now there are several International Airlines running scheduled flight to Ngurah Rai International Airport. 
Bali, "Island of the gods", has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural traditions and spectacular panoramas.
Art Centre
Lembongan Island
Lovina
Mas
Mount Batukaru
Museum Bali, Denpasar
Nusa Dua
Negara
Sanur
Sangeh
Tampaksiring
Tanah Lot
Tenganan
Trunyan
Tirtagangga
Tulamben
Ubud
Uluwatu
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