Exotic Bali: Restore, Refresh, And Rejuvenate Your Soul
Are you tired of traffic, domestic responsibilities, and work related stress that you ought to handle daily? Will you like to be pampered even for just a couple of days? Are you yearning for the time when you can get away from it all, holed up in your own private villa someplace in an exotic location? If you answered yes to any of the queries above, it only means that you are just about ready to drop everything in a moment’s notice and fly away to exotic Bali in Indonesia.
Undoubtedly, Bali is the popular tourist attraction in Indonesia and in 2009 was voted the World’s Top Spa Destination. It’s geographical features such as white sand beaches, picturesque cliffs, and gently rolling lands, along with the local culture, nearly guarantee thousands of visitors who opt to stay in any kind of Bali villa rental offered by local and international enterprises an incredible experience. There are private villas, hotels, rentals, spas-virtually any kind of place one could think of, all with just one goal in mind: to ensure a pleasant experience for their visitors. If you are interested in going to Bali on your next holiday, but do not have any idea as to which kind of accommodation is best for you, here’s a short list of typical places you can stay while vacationing in Bali.
Restore
In Bali, the popular accommodations are the private Bali villas that you could rent for a daily, weekly or monthly basis. These are most popular amongst those who seek quiet relaxation, amidst a lavishly appointed Bali villa vacation rental. These places generally provide spa and body massage treatments that you could have at the comforts of your own place. These private villas are typically located in private spots like a cliff’s edge or in pockets of land near the ocean. The serene atmosphere and relaxing treatments would really restore your energy for future activities.
Refresh
For the true blue water babies, several have chosen to stay in private Bali villas that are located on or near the beaches. Aside from privacy and seclusion, these also boast of magnificent views. These villas are even appointed with modern amenities, making it perfect places to stay in for the visitors who plan to do water based activities like surfing, scuba diving, or just taking a dip in the refreshing turquoise waters Bali is become famous for.
Rejuvenate
Though a vacation in Bali normally conjures an idyllic scenery of white sand beaches and private Bali villa rentals, the island is also an ideal destination for people who are looking forward to the rejuvenating effect of shopping or experiencing an exciting night life. Hotels comprise a type of Bali accommodation that usually provides these options to their guests. Located strategically in the heart of the main business area, hotel chains allow their guests to enjoy the same amount of privacy end exotic culture whilst providing the option to socialize and mingle with locals and other guests, providing a truly rejuvenating experience for their visitors.
Beautiful beaches, top-notch amenities, quality service and a one of a kind atmosphere, combined with the local people’s warm and friendly demeanor, all make Bali the ideal holiday getaway!
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Top 6 Bali Spiritual Tours To Warm Your Soul
Article by Raymond Horsfall
The culture of Bali is in sharp contrast to what we are used to in the West. A large percentage of the population still dependent on farming for their living, people live on less money per day than what we would spend on petrol to get to work, and above all, most of the population is deeply spiritual as well as superstitious. If you want to feel that you’ve reconnected with your simpler side, a Bali vacation is the perfect way to do so. Today we look at some of the spiritual travel options in this tiny Indonesian island.
Temples in Bali
Bali, like many South East Asian countries, holds much of its art, culture and architecture in the temples of the region. Locals have believed for many years that the deities of the local area had a direct influence on the success of their lives, which is why there is such emphasis on inward-looking, on spirituality and on reverence. There are some truly beautiful temples to be accessed only minutes from a range of Bali hotels, including:
* Pura Besakih: This incorporates pre-Hindu beliefs into the temple complex, which consists of five compounds as well as the main temple. There are plenty of day-long Bali tours to Pura Besakih * Taman Ayun Temple: This temple is around 18 km south of Denpasar, and is much quieter than the other famous and easily accessed temples. It is surrounded by a wide moat and beautifully kept gardens; visitors cannot enter the temple, but you can watch ceremonies being conducted inside. * Temple of the Meeting of the Three: Intriguing name for an intriguing temple! This particular building has only been there since 1917, but there has always been a temple on this site for over a thousand years. * Uluwatu temple: There is some controversy about whether the monkeys at Uluwatu temple are tamed or trained to be naughty. But the temple itself is a must-see for a Bali vacation. * Yeh Pulu Temple: This is said to be a very quiet temple, although visitors are often ‘required’ to give an offering to the temple gods.
Spiritual Festivals
Much as we in the Western world take time off our usual work to be with our friends and family, people in Bali often take time out of their day to honour locally recognized gods and deities. These events are a great way to get insight into the minds and motivations of the Balinese people… simply a very special thing to be around! You can check out most of the temples at any time of year, so if you want to up the ‘heart factor’ of your trip, take your Bali vacation around the dates of the following spiritual festivals:
* January 2 Tumpek Kandang – Special day of thanks for the gift of livestock * February 06 Tumpek Wayang – Special day of thanks for the gift of Art * February 26 Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday – Moslem Holiday * February 27 Saraswati – Special day of thanks for the gift of Knowledge * March 03 Pagerwesi – Special day for meditation to enhance balance in the world * March 13 Tumpek Landep – Special day of thanks for the gift of metal * March 15 Tawur Agung Kesanga – Held to welcome Nyepi holiday at every family compound; followed by procession of Ogoh-Ogoh (huge monster / evil dolls) * March 16 Nyepi – Balinese New Year; The I Saka New Year 1932, the day of absolute silence for Hindu followers * April 17 Tumpek Uduh or Tumpek Pengatag – Special day of thanks for the gift of fruit-bearing plants * May 22 Kuningan – Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity * May 28 Vaishakha 2554 – Buddhist holiday to celebrate the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism * July 31 Tumpek Kandang – Special day of thanks for the gift of livestock * September 29 Pagerwesi – Special day for meditation to enhance balance in the world * October 09 Tumpek Landep – Special day of thanks for the gift of metal * December 07 1 Muharram 1432 H – Moslem New Year * December 08 Galungan – Praying for the victory of virtue (Dharma) upon evil (Adharma) * December 18 Kuningan – Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity
Ancient Spiritual Sites
Bali is beautiful and quiet… unless you are in Denpasar or the other urban areas, there is usually nothing to hear but the wind in the leaves, the faint chattering of monkeys and the call of the ocean! Perfect for meditation and some private yoga sessions. Check out spiritual sites perfect for these practices on your Bali vacation, like the West Bali National Park and Bali Barat National Park.
About the Author
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