Bali
Why go?
In Bali you will find a splash of colour and a piece of heaven.
It's the point where two worlds collide: the world of spirits,
demons, temples and legends, and the world of designer boutiques,
mixologists and celebrity chefs. You will also find some of the
world's finest but most interesting places to stay.
Despite past terrorist events Bali remains welcoming as ever, its
people gentle, smiley and incredibly charming. Beautiful women
carrying mountains of fruit offerings on their heads; whole
families in ceremonial dress perched on a single moped. These
sights will never leave you.
Go for Bali’s diverse landscapes: uncrowded beaches from
sootiest black to sugar gold; dark gullies cradling rapidly-flowing
streams; bright hillsides carved into perilously narrow cake tiers;
forest wildernesses; volcanoes that pierce the clouds. Whether
you’re a beach bunny or a temple collector, you’ll find
it all on the Island of The Gods.
Any Downsides?
Kuta has some OK shops and budget eateries but many avoid this tackier side to Bali. Street hawkers can be tiresome: best advice is a smile and a polite no thank you if you’re not interested in buying. With heightened security on the island, most clubs, restaurants, hotels and stores now have uniformed guards. Don't expect fast metalled roads. Across the island they get a bit twisty, and Bali drivers vary widely in competence.
What's where?
- Denpasar & South: The party heart of Bali; expect top eats and hip nightlife, hill-top temples and a sprawl of white-sand beaches with world-class surfing Read More >>
- Pemuteran & North: Gloriously wild with vast ocean swells making for fab surfing, and rainforest teeming with exotic species and wildflowers plus volcanic lakes Read More >>
- Ubud & Centre: Spectacular scenery with river gorges, verdant forest, crater lakes and exotic birds & butterflies. An idyllic setting for the many spas and retreats Read More >>
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Denpasar