Preview of Adrian.gfc’s blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Sanur, Indonesia Entry Title: “Bali, Indonesia” Entry: “Arrived in Sanur, Bali after a mammoth 20 hour journey from London, absolutely knackered, but looking forward to nearly 3 weeks of solid scuba-diving. This was my 2nd visit to Bali, my first one being in September 2005. After checking into the lovely Swastika Bungalows in Sanur village, the first thing i realised was that i had forgotten to pack all my Dive ID cards & log books. Bugger. Thats torn it. Thankfully there was a savior in Kirsty at home, who managed to grab by Dive ID cards, scan them on her PC & email them to me in Indonesia, & i managed to get a copy of them printed off in the hope that the Dive Shop would accept it! Then she kindly arranged for Fedex express delivery to send my cards & log book, guaranteed in 5 days to our hotel in Bali. Maybe this was an omen for me not to dive this holiday…. Next problem: Flying out of Bali. Our cheap flight deal meant the flight from Bali did not suit us, so we were to change it when we arrived. Unfortunately, all flights on the day we needed to depart for Malaysia were full – owing to the 50th year Independence day celebrations on 31st August in Malaysia. So, before we could start enjoying ourselves, we needed to sort something out, & after 24 hours of huffing & puffing, Air …
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Sanur Bali Diving – Easy Dive Site, Great Underwater View
Article by Bali Packages
The dive sites in Sanur are perfect for those who do not have much time or energy to dive the North of Bali Sea. The Sanur dive sites are just a few minutes from the shore. It also a home to an enormous marine life such as various types of fish, seahorse, mantis shrimp, blue ring octopus and many different nudibranchs in the area around the reef of Sanur. There is also a vast variety of coral growth with boomies and large table corals present aswell. Even sea snake, crocodile fish and sharks are occasionally seen.
Sanur dive site is ideal for beginners, yet experienced divers who seek an adventure not far from civilization. Explore the beauty of Sanur sea by taking diving tour package from Asialink Holidays. For more information please contact Asialink’s customer support by phone: (62-361) 286978 or by mail: info@bali-packages.com.
Three named dive sites exist at the reef in front of Sanur, which are named “Channel Point”, “Penjor Reef” and “Jeladi Wilis”. These three dive sites offer a bit different bottom composition each of them. Although there is a lot of marine life to see, sometimes the underwater visibility can be a challenge and currents depending on the tides.
The Penjor Reef located at east of Sanur with 5 to 15 meters of visibility and 3 to 20 meters (10 to 65 feets) of depths, it can be reach on 15 minutes by traditional boat. The current is usually mild, but it can pick up and become challenging. You can see various marine life in Penjor Reef such as Blue-spotted stingrays and occasionally white-tip reef shark, butterflyfish, chromis and oriental sweetlips. Meanwhile, the main attractions are a vast array of healthy coral. The Penjor Reef is a quick and easy dive site. Snorkelling is perfect for novice scuba students.
The second dive site of Sanur is Channel Point. Channel Point located at east of Sanur with 5 to 15 meters of visibility and 3 to 20 meters (10 to 65 feets) of depths, it can be reach on 5 minutes by traditional boat. The currents can be strong here, especially during full moon when surge is usually present. There are lots of exotically coloured fish in this area. White-tip reef shark occasionally visit, sea snakes, blue spotted rays. Channel Point is normally an easy site. It’s good for snorkelling and dive training because its convenient location.
The last dive site of Sanur is Jeladi Willis. It located in East Sanur and is a nice gentle dive site that starts around 3 meters and slopes of to about 20 meters. The current here can get strong, so diving at slack tide is important. This site has visibility ranging from 5 to 15 meters. It’s easy to see some nice corals here which are home to many nudibranchs, stingrays, scorpion fish, octopus and many more. Jeladi Willis is also a recommended place for a night dive in Sanur.
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www.cheapcharlieshotels.com Free diving in Bali Sanur Beach just outside the breakwater. Sanur beach is a great place to find Bali cheap hotels close to Kuta Airport Denpasar where you can get cheap flights Bangkok to Bali on Air Asia.
Sanur Village with Home of Best Villas for your Holiday
Article by dharma putra
Villa Casis is a privately owned Bali villa situated in the peaceful area of Sanur. Well known for its quiet, palm-lined beaches, fine restaurants and shopping, Sanur is the perfect area to experience the “real Bali”. Villa Casis is designed by Balinese architect Ketut Arthana using the best materials and to the highest specification. Built on 800sqm and only a 200 metre stroll to the beach, this prestigious luxury villa offers a new level of luxury to private villas.
Villa Casis was recently listed by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the “The best villas to rent in Bali”, is available for short or long term rental, by villa or by room. invite people coming to Sanur Bali make an experience true beauty and peace in the heart of Sanur Beach.
Villa Casis comprises of six air-conditioned bedrooms each with private bathroom en-suite. Tastefully designed and decorated, the rooms fuse modern with antique furnishings, wood parquet floors, artwork and safety deposit boxes.
There are three bedrooms downstairs which feature semi open-air bathrooms with large terrazzo bathtubs. The three bedrooms upstairs have en-suite bathrooms with standing showers. Each bedroom features large glass sliding doors which open to a balcony overlooking the swimming pool.
The western designed kitchen is fully equipped with adjoining dining room which seats twelve people. The surrounding glass doors offer views to the entire villa and outside is a feature wall with cascading water allowing a perfect sense of tranquility. Choose from a selection of European or Indonesian cuisine from the villa menu, there are nine fully trained staff including security to ensure your stay is enjoyable.
Located upstairs is a spacious air-conditioned library with plasma television, cable television, DVD player and BOSE surround sound system with a 1200 title movie library. The library also hosts the villas computer with high speed internet access. Comfortable sofas make this the perfect room for relaxation.
The swimming pool (7 x 10 metres) is located in the middle of the property, allowing one to cool down from Bali’s warm climate. Villa Casis also offers private in-villa spa treatments. American breakfast is served daily along with afternoon tea.
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Dharma serves as online marketing consultant of Find Bali Villas and Bali Villas
Sanur Vacation Villas Destination in Bali
Article by dharma putra
The village of Sanur located on the eastern coast of Bali is the ideal beach for snorkeling as it is protected by a coral reef. In the 1930’s Sanur was the beverly Hills of Bali, with many rich and famous people having lagoon area. Sanur is Bali’s first beach resort, it is also Bali’s largest traditional village. It is a place of remarkable contrasts: a golden mile of gorgeous hotels that attract millions of paradise seekers every year, and yet, within the very grounds of the 11-storey Grand Bali Beach, a war reparation gift from the Japanese, nestles the sacred and special temple of Ratu Ayu of Singgi, the much feared spirit of Sanur’s fabled Black Barong.
Sanur conveniently located near Denpasar on the main road leading to the east, Sanur is not nearly as frantic as Kuta, nor as well-mannered as Nusa Dua. The main attraction here is the white sand beach bordering a reef-sheltered lagoon. The beach stretches south from the The Grand Bali Beach Hotel and ends up in the mangrove marshes opposite Serangan Island.
Sanur provide extraordinary luxury villas very well designed with large open plan areas, astonishing swimming pools, all the modern comfort to enjoy the unique climate and the incredible atmosphere. It’s very easy to find private villas in Sanur. These retreats are available not only in contemporary style but also some offer idyllic ambiance and the right places to revitalize the body and soul. Ech of villas in Sanur entitle the guests to enjoy privacy, luxurious atmosphere wrapped by the tropical breezes, as well as the splendid furniture.
Each Bali villa in this area evokes exclusive package of accommodation, including some in-villa activities such as candle light dinner, in-villa spa, and private barbeque party. There are too many choices of entertainment and leisure that anyone can enjoy while staying at luxury Bali villa in Sanur. For booking one of the villa in Sanur just log in to http://www.balebali.com which operated by Bali Villas Network, a member of Bali Villa rental Association.
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Dharma serves as online marketing consultant of Find Bali Villas and Bali Villas
Things to do at Sanur beach
Article by Matt Verbaan
Sanur beach is definitely an option if you are planning a holiday in which your main activity is relaxing on the beach. It is one of the biggest and nicest beaches on Bali and the walk way along the beach is perfect for jogging, cycling and strolling in the early mornings or just towards the end of the afternoon.
This beach has been attracting travelers since the 1960’s. To profit from the increase of tourist numbers the former president Sukarno used his resources to build a huge 9 story building with a bowling alley, golf course and massive swimming pool right at the beach.
You can still see it today and can only wonder why they haven’t gotten rid of it yet…
Sukarno also came up with another idea which seems to be more successful than his massive hotel. At that time Sanur beach looked a bit different: it had black volcanic sand instead of the white sand it has today.
So what happened…??
Well, it had nothing to do with the miracles of Mother Nature. Instead the former president brought in tons of golden coral sand to cover the original black beach. The white sand is now kept in place through breakwaters that are built in sea.
Imagine that…
Not surprisingly after that more beach hotels were built along the beach and today you can see many wonderful resorts that offer charming and luxurious Balinese styled accommodation such as the Puri Santrian resort, the Mercure resort and the Bali Hyatt.
If you are staying at one of these beach hotels you are guaranteed that you will have a nice piece of quiet beach where you can enjoy the sun on one of the many beach chairs that are for hotel guests only.
Unlike the sea at the western part of the island, the sea at Sanur is as quiet as a lake. The waves do not reach the beach as the reef is located far off shore. This makes it a terrific place to swimsnorkel or paddle around in a kayak.
There is however a lot of seaweed in these calm waters. But fortunately the hotels have come up with a good solution: they cut the seaweed on regular basis so you can actually feel the soft sand between your toes.
Besides visitors, these calm waters have attracted local fisher men as well. Along the whole stretch of the beach you can see the typical wooden fishing boats called Jukung.
Once they have hauled in the fish early in the morning, the majority of the fishermen spend the rest of their day looking for tourists who would like to go on a tour with them.
The colorful boat is a great way to see the beautiful beach from another angle and it is possible to go around the lagoon, to Benoa Harbour or to Turtle Island.
When you stroll along the walk-way you’ll soon enough see a lot of shops, massage tables and restaurants right at the beach. The shops are mostly souvenirs shops that sell all kinds of things. The shopkeepers will make sure that you know that they are there and which shop is theirs.
But if you are really not planning to do any shopping, try not to look in the direction of their shops because that is usually their cue to approach you. This tip can also be applied for the massages on the beach.
Everyday dozens of women are ready to give you a traditional Balinese massage on the beach. Right under a patch of trees there are a couple of massage tables on which you can lie comfortably while they ease every muscle in your body with their professional hands.
If you are in for a massage, go for it. It’s always nice to hear the sea breeze while relaxing at the same time. But if a massage on the beach isn’t your thing (lack of privacy), remember to look the other way and continue walking…
A great thing about Sanur beach is that there is a lot of great restaurants right on the beach. Eating in the open air with your toes in the sand just makes the picture of the tropical holiday complete…
You can either eat in a stylish restaurant at one of the hotels which has great views of the beach and sea or you can head towards the restaurants located along the walk-way.
Here you can find restaurants such as Bonsai Café where you can eat great food for a very reasonable price, the Mango Restaurant & Bar with a great lounge-seating area under the palm trees, and one of my favorites the little Spirit cafe that serves great sandwiches with first class view of the beach and sea.
As you can see Sanur beach has more to offer than just nice sand and a calm see. It is a great place if you are looking for total relaxation during your holiday while staying at one of the many beach hotels and enjoying lunch and dinner in the terrific restaurants located right at the beach…
About the Author
Matt Verbaan is travel writer for a Bali website that offers great hands-on information on traveling through this island, accommodation, restaurants and of course great places to visit such as Sanur beach. On http://www.bali-travel-life.com/sanur-bali.html you can read that there is more to do on Sanur beach than just sunbathing…
Canggu / Kerobokan & Seminyak & Sanur – Bali Villas
Article by Balinese Bali
Kerobokan
What used to be a remote village has been developed in recent years to include many charming villas and bungalows available for holiday rentals. The stretch of beach at Canggu is a very popular surf spot with often dramatic waves crashing on the shore. Sunsets here are particularly spectacular and can also be enjoyed while dining al fresco at one of the seaside restaurants.
Kerobokan is a sprawling traditional village with well-appointed villas hidden away in quiet lanes. Both Canggu and Kerobokan are about a 20 minutes drive from Seminyak and besides offering lovely views over pastoral rice fields they are a pleasant areas to go home to after enjoying busy Seminyak.
Seminyak
Called the trendiest spot in south Bali, this sea front village is a world on its own! Hip and stylish, with great shopping opportunities that include high-end boutiques, numerous spas and beauty salons with treatments designed for your well-being, local and international restaurants, bars and a legendary clubbing scene.
A marvelous long and flat stretch of beach invites you to sunbathe and enjoy the sunsets at various high-end beachfront establishments. Good surf too and less crowded than the Kuta -Legian area!
Sanur
Ideal for a family holiday is Sanur, a coastal stretch of beach close to Bali’s capital Denpasar in the south-east. It is a more up market and quieter alternative to Kuta if you come to Bali for sun and fun.
At low tide the white sand beach is vast and shallow, and at high tide excellent for swimming. A variety of water sports are available, with equipment to rent.
Ubud
Already on the drive from the airport towards the town of Ubud you will enjoy seeing glimpses of the authentic rural Bali. Once on site, you will by surrounded by breathtaking views of mountains and rice paddies; on clear days the majestic volcanoes will reveal themselves. The countryside is unspoiled and because of its higher elevation it is cooler than at the south coast, offering many opportunities for walking and cycling.
In Ubud itself you will be immersed in Balinese culture, arts, crafts, museums, dance and music, temples, ancient sites and traditional and modern health and beauty treatments available in spas and yoga centers; some of the finest foods await you in numerous restaurants.
For more information, visit Baliroma – Bali Villas
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The author is enthusiast from Bali
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