Holiday on Bali Island
Article by Kevin Taichino
One of the islands of the Indonesia archipelago, Bali island is a quiet vacation destination for those who are really looking to relaxation and secrecy. Among its varied pleasures and activities, a little search will turn up a regular vacation into a memorable and unforgettable holiday for you and your family. Beautiful natural scenery and peaceful sunset panorama by the beach will welcome tourists who looking for peace and serenity.
The beautiful natural seeting of Bali island combined with its gentle and charming people is fascinating and strange. The hike up to see this religious site of the hindu civilization will take visitors through small villages along beautiful trails, full of natural attraction and interesting festivals. One of Bali famous area which full of cultural attraction in the Ubud village. Located around 1 hour drive from the airport. Ubud village is a nice village surround with beautiful rice fields, fantastic view of river gorge and also people who expert in making somethings into beautiful peace of arts. In Ubud you will not find limestone cliffs like in Jimbaran but you do will get a hill view with a big river below. Ubud village is famous for its hill view looking over the surrounding river and rice fields view.
Other interesting attraction you can get in Ubud is the sanctuary forest called Mongkey Forest located on the south side of the city central. Here on the forest you will find nicely preserved forest with mongkey climbing every where without feeling scared with all the people who comes to visit the forest. Eat Pray Love took some scenes here.
Beside Ubud village Bali also have many appealing villages where visitors can enjoy various activities of water sports like diving. They operate out of in several area like in Amed village, Tulamben village in east of Bali. They have a variety of diving and snorkeling packages available, and there are many fine areas to explore, offering a wealth of marine life and fascinating geological formations. Visitors dont have to worry about equipment because they can rent it.
One of the biggest island in Bali is the Nusa Penida. Located on the south east side of Bali around 1 hour cruise by speed boat. The Nusa Penida boasts extraordinary beaches. Some of the beaches still like before undisturbed by people and you can swim in a complete privacy.
Fine meals can be had at several locations on Bali Island. Ku De Ta and Warisan is among the finest restaurant in Bali. If you like seafood then Jimbaran beach seafood along the Jimbaran beach shores is the best place to start. Around many village in Bali, Seminyak is the most famous destination spot for culinary experiences. Here you can find many international foods from chinese, India, Japanese, Greek until Italian are available.
Bali island is vote as the best resorts destination in the world. Excellent choice for visitors who are looking for laid back vacation while watching the natural scenery in peaceful setting. The island offer the best way for you to enjoy your vacation through selection of Bali villas for rental which will increase your satisfaction and privacy at a leisurely pace, which is a much better way to enjoy the local flora and fauna, as well as to enjoy the local culture than staying in a regular hotels and resorts. Visitors need to book in advanced if they want to enjoy the Bali villas because the number is small. Bali Island is an interesting place that will make a lasting impression on its guests.
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Learn more about Ubud Villas then visit Kevin Taichino’s site on how to choose the best Villa in Ubud for your needs.
Ten Essential Tips For Bali Vacation
Article by Made Dertha
Bali is a small, beautiful island famed for its unique arts and cultures, enchanting nature and the friendliness of its people. Most people come to Bali to experience the marvelously rich cultural heritage; some come for the beaches and the waves, others for pure relaxation. Bali is situated in Indonesia, one of the best tourist destinations in Asia.
For those who plan to visit Bali, I herewith write Ten Essential Tips for Bali Vacation for your consideration.
1. To enter Bali, or Indonesia for that matter, make sure your passport is valid for six months upon entry into Indonesia, otherwise you’ll find yourself on the next plan out. You also must have proof of onward passage (i.e. a ticket out of Indonesia). Tourist, social and business visas can be obtained from any Indonesian embassy or consulate abroad. Citizens from Asian countries comprising Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippine and Laos do not require a visa, only a valid travel document. Visitors from some thirty countries are also provided with a 60-days tourist visa issued directly upon arrival. Consult your travel agent or airlines, mention your nationality.
2. Money matters: The rupiah is the basic unit of money. Foreign currency, in bank notes and traveler’s checks is best exchanged at major banks or authorized money changers. Do change money at a reputable looking location, use your own (or the hotel’s calculator before changing), as the ones used by some places can be “a little inaccurate”. Most important; always count your money before you leave the place. Traveler’s checks are accepted at all major hotels and large shops; some smaller shops will also accept them. Passport number is required. Do not forget to take passport (or a photocopy of your ID), with you at all time.
3. When changing large amounts of money please check each note carefully as there are a number of (noticeably) fake bills in circulation.
4. There have been a few cases of handbags being snatched after one has cashed money at banks or money changers. Put your money away in your “bum-bag” or hold onto your handbag tightly.
5. Credit cards and charge cards: To day many hotels, shops large and small accept plastic, with the proviso that an additional 3% is added onto your bill. However, when traveling to the village, take rupiah with you. Keep small change handy when riding in public transports or buying drinks at warung.
6. Make sure you either have personal insurance or travel insurance that will cover in any accidents. If you rent a car (must be with insurance), beware of motorbikes, as there are too many on the road. When you park the car, always remember to remove all your properties. Crime is on the increase and can spoil your holiday. Be careful with your belongings at all times. Cases of handbag snatching have been reported, so leave important documents in your hotel safe (carry photocopies). Do not forget to look and listen while you cross the road. Cars may stops, motorbikes may not!
7. Going to Bali, dress casually. Take light clothes, as the weather is warm-to – hot throughout the year. Remember Bali is a land where prayer and religious festivals take center stage. When visiting a temple or attending ceremonies, make it a point to respect local customs and traditions. Always wear a sarong and sash. Do not walk in front of people praying. Do not use a flash camera or point your camera to the priest’s face. Do try not to step on offerings in the street (walk around them). Women are not allowed to enter temples during menstruation.
8. Do not drug! It can carry the death penalty, and there are enough foreigners residing in Bali courtesy of the Government prison service.
9. Do not swim outside designated swimming areas on the beach, current/undertows can be very strong. Swim between the red and yellow flags. Don’t swim too far out. Do not leave your belongings unattended on the beach.
10. Health: International health certificates of vaccination against smallpox, cholera, and yellow fever are required only from travelers comprising from infected areas. Typhoid and paratyphoid vaccinations are optional but still advisable. Drink only distilled or mineral water, or water that has been boiled and eat a lot of fresh fruit – do your body a favor. Don’t worry too much about ice, it’s a government quality controlled in established bars and restaurants. Most people traveling through Bali get the infamous “Bali Belly” at some time or other. Taking and Imodium will stop you up. At the first time of discomfort (diarrhea and cramping), drink strong, hot tea and avoid all fruits and spicy foods. Taking charcoal tablets will help alleviate the cramping.
Bali is worth a visit, plan your vacation, go on line and book your preferred Bali hotels or contact your travel agent. Thanks you readers.
About the Author
Made Dertha was an English and Italian tour guide for many years in Bali, writes for Bali Turista where he is the Managing Director now. Visit www.baliturismo.com & www.baliturista.com
Bali Tours
Article by Rene Whitfield
When going to Bali for a vacation, it is never a case of what are you going to find to do on your vacation, but rather how many weeks holiday can you take to enjoy all that Bali has to give. Many of us think of beaches and white sand when thinking of Bali and associate it as being especially a beach holiday. Though there are plenty of resorts along the beachfront to chill at, this is only a small part of all the Bali tours and activities available. The most highly rated hotels will all offer you the opportunity to do some touring of the island as an in house service, even if they do not offer it they will arrange everything that you could wish to do wherever it may be situated on the island. For holiday makers staying in more budget accommodations that have limited services, there will still be plenty to do although the leisure activities may only include beach activities. These hotels would also be able to arrange things for you to do, but a slow cruise around the fringes of your hotel and you will come across many tour operators which will be able to help you. There is little that you will not find to do in Bali when you think of a tropical island paradise. The beach is definitely very popular, but it is when you head into the water that you start to actually experience all that Bali has to give. Tours round the island will include more popular stuff like snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing trips, but there are also some more unusual underwater activities available. Sea walking is very popular on the small island of Lembongan, just off the coast, where you wear a helmet with an oxygen hose hooked up to the surface so that you can walk around the ocean floor without the bulky tanks and other gear you need when scuba diving. Another highly popular water activity in Bali is whitewater rafting that offers tours for youngsters of five years old and all the s are very well set up and adhere to world safety standards. Aside from the water sports, there are other inland tours that are just as exciting and will get your heart racing. Touring the volcanoes that stretch from the east coast to the west coast can be stirring, particularly when you have reached the peak and jump off with your paraglider. Many paragliding tours are in operation as a consequence of the abundant areas that are available to launch from. If flying through the air is not for you, visit the elephant safari park famous as the best one in the world. They offer short rides for youngsters as well as long treks through the Balinese countryside sitting on the back of your own big elephant. It may not appear as thrilling as some of the other activities, but once you climb up on top of a 7 foot elephant, your heart will skip a beat or 2. If all these activities seem too much then you can take your own tour at your own pace and do a Bali shopping tour that will be as exciting as anything else. One of the great things about Bali is that it never disappoints, there’s always something that will leave you awestruck and left with memories for a lifetime.
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If you are looking for some fun and exciting Bali Tours as well as other information to help you with your Bali holiday check out Bali Accommodation. From simple snorkeling tours to more heartpumping paragling jumps we can help you find the perfect tour for you.
Bali Requirements for Entry Visas
Article by Rene Whitfield
It is vital to pay attention to the Bali visa requirements outlined below and also contact your local Indonesian consulate before going to Bali to see if there has been any change in the visa necessities as Indonesian nations can be very strict with regards visitors who over stay their visa date. Finishing of your vacation by landing up in a Balinese or any Indonesian jail for a foreigner could be a nightmare come true. With so many Bali tours available when on holiday in Bali it is very easy to get tempted to stay longer that you initially intended, but it is truly not a great idea. Although these nations are quite forgiving to the western way of doing things, you’ll be detained if you can’t pay the hefty fine that may be imposed for overstaying. Overstaying your visa is charged at US per day for over stays up to 60 days, anytime over sixty days are your will be liable to five years imprisonment or a fine of IDR. 25 million. If you do plan to stay longer than your visa permits, then you can fly to a bordering country like Thailand or Vietnam reasonably cheaply and re enter Bali to renew your visa. Before you enter Bali make sure you are familiar with the different money denominations. The local currency used in Bali is the Indonesian Rupiah IDR, The Indonesian Rupiah money denominations are : Paper Notes : 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000. Coins : 25, 50, 100, 500, 1000. Short term visa free entry of thirty days is available to folk holding passports of the following 11countries : Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Bali and you will need to show an onward of return ticket. Short term visa on arrival ( VOA ), 7 day or thirty day visas are available for the following nations at a cost of and respectively. Once more a passport with over half a year left on it and a return ticket must be shown to obtain the visa. The countries are : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, RRC, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Russia, SA, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Suriname, Taiwan, Holland, UAE, UK and the United States of America. All of the nations listed below will need to contact the Bali consulate in their country to obtain prior authorization to enter Bali. Without a visa in advance you won’t be allowed to enter the country. The nations are Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Israel, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Tanzania. Apart from the near term visas that are available, there are more more long-term visas that may be asked for before travelling to Bali. It is better to make an application for these visas in your own country, even though they may be more expensive they may often be processed faster. You will find a Balinese consulate in most countries that you can apply through. Some of the commonest long-term visas that people make an application for are, business visa, social-cultural visa, employment visa and limited stay permit ( KITAS ). When you first arrive at one of the Bali hotels that you have chosen to stay in contact your local government agency and make them aware you have arrived and once more when you leave. This is counseled by all governments and it is simply to ensure that you are safe and they will know if you haven’t left on the due date. This way at least you’d be approached in the event you forget when you’re intended to leave, you would be shocked how many times this happens.
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When traveling to Bali on holiday it is important to have the latest up to date Bali Visa Requirements information. For everything you need to make your travel plans easy, from flight schedules to visa requirements visit Bali Accommodation.
How to theme Interior Design – use a furniture wholesaler!
Article by Damian Barry
What’s a movie without a title?
What’s a speech without a theme?
Don’t let your interior design become a skeleton without a spine!!
The themeIn interior design, we must wrap the warmth and vitality your home gives you and your guests around a strong, flexible but well-connected theme – a true design for interior design.
Depending on the feel you like to surround yourself with, interior design takes on many different themes. This is a good thing. I’ve seen a lot of homes that use furniture and homewares based on their designer’s/owner’s travels – from that quaint cafe they remember in Bali to the lobby of a five-star island resort. The good thing about wholesale design is that it doesn’t have to cost five-star prices. Special moments also rank highly, like the little garden setting they got married in. Between the furniture and homewares, solid inviting themes are easily achieved.
Martin Luther King mentioned free and freedom 24 times in his short speech, and the memorable backbone – “I have a dream” eight times. We must ask ‘what does our home say?’ I have a dream, I have a vision, I have a wish…? It just wouldn’t have stuck!
FurnitureLet the furniture that is the foundation of the living in your house be a constant support to the look and feel of your design, not an ad hoc collection that is uncomfortable to wear with your eye and easy to forget in your heart.
Note: Outdoor furniture is often overlooked in selecting a theme for home design. Caution: Nurseries are not outdoor furniture wholesalers. They are nurseries, and as the name suggests, they nurse flora. Go to an outdoor furniture wholesaler for outdoor furniture that is truly in style, themed, and in line with your indoor furniture theme.
So, well-themed interior design starts with a good furniture wholesaler that can cater for all your needs. In compiling this article we used a furniture wholesaler in Sydney which, without selling to the public, does cater for non-retail outlets as well as retailers.
HomewaresOnce the furniture skeleton is laid, the muscle that both binds and drives your design will be like the keywords that dot your home – free and freedom did it for Luther, and they’re a dime a dozen in the dictionary… so what do we need? You guessed it, a good place to buy wholesale homewares.
This may or not be the same furniture wholesaler you started with but let’s not sacrifice design for convenience of a one-stop shop – the fact is only a very good furniture wholesaler will be able to provide quality classy indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, and wholesale homewares under the one roof. Nonetheless, check the wholesale homewares at the furniture wholesaler we used and see how easy it can be to keep your theme strong; when you’ve found a good wholesaler that is.
Whether or not Luther’s dream of freedom has truly been realised, your interior design can and will make your home homely, inspiring and comfortable, if you STICK TO THE THEME!
About the Author
Damian Barry is really an interior designer, although he wouldn’t be offended if you called him an outdoor furniture wholesaler and praised his collection of wholesale homewares. He’s also pretty short.
Enjoy the Romance and Tranquility of a Bali Evening Cruise
Article by Gautam Punjabi
If you are a first time visitor to the lush, tropical island of Bali in Indonesia, the minutes you step off the plane you will be amazed and astonished at the surrounding beauty. You may be wondering what there is to do in this oasis of paradise other than lie around and soak up the sun. There is no lack of fun activities for either a couple, a single person, or the whole family. Cruises are one of the most popular things to do here. The fabulous Evening Cruise is a special favorite for vacationers to Bali.
You will begin your spectacular Evening Cruise by relaxing with champagne cocktail and a delicious canape in the Marina garden before boarding your cruise ship. The delightful sounds of live entertainment will greet you when you arrive. The friendly, hospitable staff will welcome you aboard, and see to your comfort. Your cruise ship will set sail for an evening of pleasure as you dine on the fine food and enjoy the entertainment of the evening. Enjoy the beauty of the tropical sunset as you cruise the waters. Your typical evening sail will take approximately 3 hours to complete, and you will arrive back at the island around 9pm.
Cruises of all types are available when you are vacationing in Bali. There are several that you can choose from, from one-hour excursions, full day trips, sunset dinner jaunts, fishing cruises, and of course the Evening Cruise that will top off a sun filled day of fun and enjoyment. This is a perfect way to end a day spent exploring, shopping, hiking or whatever other activity you have participated in. Even the children will enjoy this cruise. The rates for this 3-hour trip around the island are reasonable, and you will happy to know that the children will have a reduced rate if they are between the ages of 8 and 14. The average price is about for each adult, and approximately for the children in the age range mentioned.
Bali has so many interesting things to see and do that you may find yourself wishing you had scheduled a longer vacation once you are there. Newlyweds frequently choose this island paradise to spend their honeymoon, partaking of the generous hospitality, spending quiet time together exploring during the daylight hours, and ending the day with a romantic Evening Cruise. The tranquility of the setting, the sun going down over the ocean, and the peaceful cruising on the pristine waters make a honeymoon memory that will never be forgotten.
If you have been thinking about a vacation destination, why not choose Bali, Indonesia? There is an abundance of information at various websites online. Here, you can view the accommodations available, book the tours you want to take, reserve your room, and even make flight arrangements. You can find out what there is to do in Bali, look into the different tours that are offered, decide which one you might want to take when you get there, decide ahead of time if you are going to take a day or Evening Cruise. All the information you need or want about vacationing in the island paradise of Bali is here. Get ready for the vacation of a lifetime.
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Enjoy a Evening cruise while on vacation in Bali on Sailsensations – a 87 foot luxury yatch. Visit the neighboring islands like Nusa Lembongan and enjoy the Sun, sand, and beaches on the islands. Visit our site for more details – http://www.sailsensations.com/
Bali’s Best Tourist Attractions
Article by Shirwin McDonald
Bali is one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world at present and happens to be an Indonesian island tucked between Lombok and Java. Denpasar, the capital city happens to be a place with many sights that would attract tourists and their are a handful of luxury Bali hotels located close to all attractions
The chief attraction of Bali lies in the scenic picturesque locale consisting of beautiful craggy cliffs juxtaposed against sun kissed golden beaches.
You can lay your hands on some of the most breath takingly beautiful souvenirs in Bali like handicraft items, music, masks, woven and dyed fabrics, metal working, antique furniture, leather stuff, painting, highly developed sculpture and art, dance etc.
When you visit Bali you have to check out the local lip smacking cuisine consisting of exotic food items like SATE LILIT, BEBEK BETUTU, BABI GULING, grilled marinated fish and other such delicacies.
Bali is a party hopper’s haven and the numerous discotheques, nightclubs, pubs and bars are always filled with capacity crowd and are choc a bloc with tourists who have come to let their hair down and party throughout the night.
The dance floors of these happening night spots throb with life and pulsating music round the year and are a big hit with foreigners. The beautiful beaches of Bali with sprawling acres of unending rolling sands sloping down into the azure sea make this Indonesian island nation an instant hit with westerners.
Tropical forests, exotic orchids, a tranquil serene marine landscape, age old museums, a plethora of adventure sports, spas and massage centers, the exotic local cuisine – all combine to make Bali a tourist’s paradise on earth. For the westerners Bali is the epitome of oriental exotica.
You can avail yourself of the famous Indonesian spa treatment and Balinese borreh massage to rejuvenate yourself, relax your aching muscles and limbs, and kill that nagging fatigue and exhaustion. Many tourists head for Bali simply for its famous beaches and world class spa treatment and return home in a revivified and refreshed state.
Bali is always alive with life. Even the devastating Asian tsunami couldn’t put a dent into the flourishing tourism business. In fact, tourism is the main revenue earning staple industry of a poverty stricken Indonesia. Bali is always alive with life, thriving under the benevolent patronage of tourists and is the tourist capital of Asia along with Thailand.
The tiny island of Bali has been blessed with the gifts of nature’s bounty and boasts of verdant serene greenery surrounded by the azure waters of the sea. Along with the endless silvery beaches, there are orchid gardens and umpteen numbers of temples to divert you.
Bali offers diverse entertainment and sight seeing options and some of the top draws here are SACRED MONKEY FOREST SANCTUARY, PURA ULUN DANU BRATAN, MUSEUM LE MAYEUR, GUNUNG KAWI, BALI ORCHID GARDEN, KUTA BAY, GUNUNG BATUR and DENPASAR among others.
It is needless to mention that Bali boasts of some of the top names in the luxury hotels business and spa resorts in the world along with fine dining destinations and handicrafts shopping markets on the beaches – thus offering a complete holistic tourist experience.
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A comfortable stay in Bali Villas
Article by Nigel Fine
Gone are the days when a stay in a suite was affordable only by Businessmen or people in the elite group in a society. With a rise in the standard of living, resorts and villas have become a necessity for a holiday destination. Privacy, comfort and leisure have become the minimum requirements while looking for a stay in a holiday spot. The concept of hotels having multi single bed rooms and double bed rooms are becoming stories of the past. Especially when you visit an Island for a holiday destination, the concept of resorts and Villas are becoming increasingly popular. An Island which is becoming famous worldwide is Bali, one of the 14,000 Islands of Indonesia.
By renting a villa in Bali, you can feel like being at home because of the privacy offered. It has a perfect home like setup with a master suite bedroom, well furnished and decorated bathroom carved out of marble, a swimming pool and a garden. For each villa, a manager is in charge of looking after the facilities. One of the most attractive features is you are also given a personal chef, who takes your food order and prepares food to your choice of taste. A personal spa therapist who is a professional in relaxing your body with an excellent massage is like icing on the cake!
The villa’s design combines traditional Balinese architecture with clean modern lines, numerous indoor and outdoor spaces that allow groups to gather but also allow the privacy to get away from everyone and everything. Some villas are set in almost an acre of wonderful tropical gardens overlooking the rice terrace and on the other side; the villa is a short walk from the beach and a short drive to the Beach restaurants nearby.
The Villas in Bali offer plenty of private spaces to get away from it all and unwind. The four large bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms and private balconies, are positioned to capture stunning views. A reading bale, a gym and massage room with outdoor bath, a library with 50-inch plasma TV, a games room complete with pool table, and a sun deck hidden below the pool provide ample opportunities for relaxation. For gatherings, the villa has a stunning open sitting area that overlooks the rice fields, a separate air-conditioned dining room with a table that seats up to 20, a pool pavilion with outdoor dining for 10 or more and an 11m x 11m infinity-edge pool, both situated to catch the fabulous Bali sunsets.
The extensive gardens surrounding the villas are laid out as a series of courtyards separated by the pavilions, three large koi-filled ponds and two large lawns. The gardens are dotted with frangipani, oil palms, jasmine, yuccas, African tulip trees and an abundance of tropical fruit.
A dedicated, discreet team of staff, including an excellent chef, are on hand to look after visitors with wide smiles and willing service, leaving you free to indulge in the special charm and beauty of Bali. One of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personal service provided by the villa’s dedicated team of professional staff. The team will look after every villa guest – from toddler to grandparent – in true Balinese style by understanding individual expectations and preferences. The Villa Manager and Chef, in particular, will be delighted to discuss your desires or concerns.
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The author of this article has great knowledge about the Bali villas. He has helped many people out there to get the best Bali villa deal at affordable prices. He well knows the fact that there are several things to be considered while choosing the Bali villa. He has written many articles on choosing the Bali holiday villa.
Happy Memories at Beachfront Wedding Chapel in Bali
Article by dharma putra
People all over the world consider Bali to be a true paradise. Besides leisure and relaxation, Bali also offers many beautiful and romantic locations for those in love to experience a unique wedding. Wedding in Bali is the chosen venue for sweethearts from all over the world to be legally married.
It is possible for most nationalities of the world to be legally plan their married here in the beautiful island of Bali. Many couples, who are already legally married to each other, also choose Bali as the most romantic place to renew their vows and to experience marriage in the island of the Gods.
You can choose from beachfront wedding chapels or even beachfront Bali villas as your wedding venues. Bali has a lot of choices of venues for your wedding day. One such venues is Wiwaha wedding chapel. Wiwaha unique designed celebration room, a see-trough glass aisle with 180 degree Indian Ocean view. With seating for up to 40 people inside, full air-conditioning, stand privately on a hill top of the peninsula only for extra-ordinary couple.
Wiwaha Chapel at Nikko Resort Nusa Dua create masterpiece appropriate for a meaningful, memorable and unparalleled wedding venue situated atop a picturesque cliff overlooking the fantastic Indian Ocean scenery. Conceptualized in a modern Balinese design, the Wiwaha is a perfect place to exchange vows in an environment of extreme serenity and solemnity under the open sunny bright skies.
You can booked directly to Wiwaha wedding chapel and arrange everything yourself or you can ask help from various wedding coordinator in bali for a cheap coordinator fee. On such company is Bali Blossom Wedding, they will assist you and taking care for your wedding planning from the start till your wedding day. For a trully experiances in Bali wedding just contact them from their wedding site.
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Dharma serves as online marketing consultant of Find Bali Villas and Bali Villas
Bali Maturing as a Tourist Destination
Article by Anwar H
Although Bali has always been a stopping point for outsiders for many centuries, it was not until the 1980’s that the infrastructure was in place to enable mass tourism to the island. Bali has gone through many upheavals throughout history such as conflicts between the Balinese themselves, attempted subjugation by the reigning Javanese powers and Dutch colonization. Additionally, Bali underwent Japanese occupation during World War 2, the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963 and terrorist attacks in 2002 and 2005. Indonesian independence in the 1960’s has brought a semblance of peace and prosperity in the island and has laid the framework for a stable and prosperous Bali that enabled the island province to emerge as a premier world holiday destination.
The first tourist oriented hotel in Bali, aptly named The Bali Hotel, opened in 1926 in the modern capital of Denpasar. The 1930’s saw a gradual increase in the number of hotels opening in South Bali, mainly operated by Europeans until Japanese occupation during World War 2 put a hold on things. The 1960’s brought an increase in popularity of Sanur in Bali’s South East coast with Australian tourists, while the 70’s saw an empty stretch of mangroves and white sand beaches on the tip of a peninsula in south Bali gradually transform in to a string of 20 luxury resorts known as Nusa Dua. Kuta, located near Bali’s only international airport also emerged as mecca for surfers from Australia and the rest of the world.
The ever increasing influx of tourists from the 1980’s onwards have played a major role in improving the standards of living for the local Balinese and has brought in much needed foreign currency to the island. Paradoxically, tourism has not destroyed Bali’s unique culture, religion and strong sense of tradition, but rather reinforced them as an integral part of Balinese identity. The immense growth in the tourist industry does have its downsides, however. Many consider the unabated property development and construction in the south of the island to be unsustainable and detrimental to the environment. North Bali is increasingly seen as the answer to Bali’s overpopulated south, and the recent announcement of Bali’s second international airport to be constructed in North Bali is seen as a major step by the government to shift some of the tourist traffic to the less developed north.
Already a popular destination for many visitors looking to avoid the tourist traps of the south, north Bali has plenty of attractions in its own right. One of the biggest draws in North Bali, Lovina Beach boasts a large number of superb hotels and tourist accommodations and is also home to Lovina Beach Resort, the area’s only five-star luxury beachfront investment property.
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Situated in Bali’s north shore, Lovina is known for its peace, friendliness, beauty and affordability. Among the things to see and do in Lovina are dolphin watching, scuba diving, snorkelling, waterfalls, hot springs, beaches and ancient temples. Ever wanted to own your own slice of tropical paradise? Visit http://www.lovinabeachresort.com, call 65 9742 1164 or email info@lovinabeachresort.com.
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