Useful Bali travel info about the airport taxi
Article by Matt Verbaan
If you have just arrived at the Nugurah Rai Airport then here are some Bali travel tips that might come in handy. Especially if there is nobody from your hotel waiting for you at the arrivals hall. Because then there is only one option left for you: the airport taxi.
Unlike other airports throughout Indonesia, you won’t be approached or followed by dozens of taxi drivers asking you if you need a taxi. Instead at Nugurah Rai Airport all the taxi drivers are waiting for their customers at a taxi booth, indicated by a big blue sign.
Behind the counter you can see a list of all the major Bali travel destinations with the exact price behind it. After you tell the person where you want to go (hotel name, street name or village) you have to pay immediately. And that’s that, so no need to pay the driver anymore later on.
I did hear, though from other travelers that when you are at the taxi counter you should know your exact destination and in which village your hotel is located. It seems that the people at the taxi counter sometimes want to confuse you on where your hotel exactly is. Some village boarders are not very clear, especially in Kuta area.
So if you for instance say that you want to go to a specific hotel in Legian, the taxi drivers will claim that that it is located in Seminyak. This village is a bit further away so in the end you pay more then necessary…
But from my own experience the taxi drivers are ok. Do make sure though, that the taxi driver actually drops you off in front of your hotel. One time our taxi driver did not want to make a detour through Kuta because everything is one-way traffic. So he said that we could just get out as our hotel was just 1 minute walk away. But I guess he got minutes confused with kilometers…
The prices of the airport taxi are of course a tiny bit more expensive than a regular taxi which cruises around town. But these regular taxis are not allowed to pick up any customers from the airport; they are only allowed to drop them off. So you have no other choice then to go for the official airport taxi.
Make sure you keep this Bali travel tip in mind when you set foot on the beautiful tropical island after a 12 hour long haul flight. If somebody approaches you with a ‘better price’, decline it immediately. I understand that it sounds tempting to go for a cheaper taxi ride, but usually at the end you pay more than expected and you’ll have a bad start of your holiday…
And let’s face it, if you are coming from Australia, Europe or the United States then a 1 hour drive for about USD$ 8 isn’t what I call expensive.
The airport taxi prices for the major tourist destinations are in Indonesian Rupiah:Kuta: 40.000 Kuta Center: 45.000Seminyak: 55.000Sanur and Nusa Dua: 85.000For hotels further away in Nusa Dua: 95.000Ubud: 175.000Candidasa: 300.000Denpasar (depending on which area): 60.000 – 80.000
If you planning to use the taxi to go to other Bali travel destinations or if you plan head back to the airport then I highly recommend the Blue Bird taxi-company. Indonesians throughout Indonesia even prefer to hop in a Blue Bird, so you should too.
There are other taxi companies as well but their reputation isn’t that good as Blue Bird’s. Their drivers are very polite and always on time when you have ordered a taxi by telephone. That is a good thing to know if you have to catch your plane home at 6am, right?
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Matt Verbaan gives all the necessary travel information if you are planning to go to Bali. Unlike other travel websites, all his articles are based on his own travel experiences to every corner of this amazing tropical island. Tips on getting around Bali can be found on his website http://www.bali-travel-life.com/bali-island.
Bali hotels info
Article by dwtirta
Cheap Hotels in Ubud:* Uma Sari Cottage located on the edge of tranquil rice fields, just 5 minutes walks to Ubud village centre. Ubud is approx, one hours’ drive to north part of Bali from the international airport.Uma Sari Cottage only a few minutes walk away from the main road, important shopping and cultural destinations in Ubud Town, but at Uma Sari Cottage you might just as well be far out in the countryside.Tropical water fantasies abound in Bali and here within the walls and thick foliage that surround Uma Sari Cottage, one of this secluded inn’s most popular attractions is its beautiful and swimming pool garden area. Here also you will find singing birds and stone sculptures a most romantic setting. Here you can escape, refresh yourself and forget about the outside world.
On the edge of the rice fields just above Ubud Town, the art and plants here surround our guests with breathtaking colors and fragrances. It is just a short stroll to civilization, but the peace here is ruffled only by the splashes of falling blossoms.
Sanur Bali IndonesiaSanur is one of Bali’s large traditional villages but it’s also one of the most established tourist areas. Sanur was first Bali beach resort and still retains its Balinese character and old style village ambiance. On the Southern side of Bali, Sanur Beach is easily reachable from Denpasar, about a 5 t0 10 minutes drive.With a palm-lined beach facing the Indian Ocean towards the east, Sanur is an excellent place to see the sun rise in the morning as they say “Bali is the morning of the world”. Sanur’s natural offshore reefs protect the beach againt the waves, and make it popular for windsurfing, boating, and other water sports.Sanur also the place for some of Bali chic fashion shops, hot Bali hotel and well-known as restaurants. It is a good location to explore the rest of Bali. Fine Bali hotels, restaurants and modern entertainment venues complement traditional village activities like drama and dance. Sanur is perfect to gain a real appreciation of Balinese culture and local life. Gradual and early development has meant that Sanur has grown alongside the village, with hotels located right next door to local meeting halls and traditional temples. Many hotels have expansive gardens that face the ocean along the picturesque unbroken seaside promenade.
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Charges 2011 Holidays Info Primary Vacation Destinations
Article by Holiday Gia
It is certainly a complex assign to make the best holidays 2011 destinations. Whatsoever, we have searched out few best Destinations for your use.Rio de Janeiro, BrazilIn this Brazilian city, you can find out the fabulous combination of sun, sea, glamour, glitz and of course samba. Amazing beaches, stunning seaside patios, and the presence of a large number of resorts, restaurants, night clubs and bars have added to the city’s attraction. In addition to this, exciting city is going to host the 2014 Soccer World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics. Naturally, major developments are taking place, drawing huge crowds to the city.South AfricaThis year only the country successfully hosted 2010 Soccer World Cup. It can be a great idea to visit this place in 2011 for holidaying as all the necessary arrangements for the visitors are still very much there in the country. It boasts of breathtaking natural beauty, great beaches and an amazing repertoire of wildlife. On the other side, cities such as Cape Town, Cape Point and Kirstenbosch are indeed rich in culture and history. Aside from these, the world-famous wines, trekking in the Table Mountain and the amazing whales off Hermanus are great tourist draws.Doha, QatarDoha, Qatar can be one of the best place to come by. The Doha-Tribeca Film Festival is drawing a large number of visitors to this place. Next year will be the third edition of this event-Doha is indeed trying hard to make it a big international event. The city is hosting Asian Cup Soccer in the month of January. All these have made Doha an inspiring place for holiday vacation in 2011.Stockholm, SwedenThe city is home to many under-rated wonders and discoveries. Tourists flocking to this city must visit places like the streets of medieval Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace. One of the excellent attractions of this Scandinavian city is the Djurg. This Game Park is famous for superb green spaces, scenic beauty, events and parks. It will definitely not be a bad idea stop by the capital of Sweden for 2011 holidays.If you’re already thinking ahead to your summer 2011 holidays, here’s something to whet your appetite.Thickly populated forests, sparkling beaches and a vibrant culture make Bali a scenic destination and unquestionably a desire spot for all. Interesting and mesmerizing beaches washed by deafening surf and white sands make Bali an ideal spot to enjoy with family and friends. Go on a tour of the Kintamani to feel the splendor of a dynamic volcano and a stunning lake or travel around the Ubud Village to benefit from the confined culture and their handicrafts. A Balinese massage and spa treatment full of luxury is famous all over the world. It is an outstanding way to get totally revitalized while on a gratifying holiday.Honeymoon Packages in IndiaThe charge of Honeymoon Packages in India is very low, which indicates that honeymooners can have utmost fun at finest and reasonable prices. The bliss and eternal love is what one feels when on a honeymoon tour in India. The beautiful honeymoon destinations in India are Goa beaches, Backwaters of Kerala, Vibrant Rajasthan and various hill stations which offered serene and ideal atmosphere for honeymooning couples. There is a list of travel agencies available who make sure that you have an imaginary honeymoon in India and that too well within your means.Thailand Tour PackagesThailand Tour Packages have really gone very common and the number of tourists is really mushrooming every day. You can take pleasure in a hassle free vacation to rejoice the beginning of your wedding and fresh life. The Thailand Tour Packages cover approximately all that. You can also get customized packages where you can get both your events and meals covered. There are various types of packages available like honeymoon package deals are all inclusive of nearly all that you require. Greatest packages are not all comprehensive package that has the lowestrates. Nevertheless, you can have a good number of them that are for the cheaper rates. The consequence nonetheless is a comfortable and a luxury vacation that will be cherished, treasured and hard to beat for many years to come. People get a chance to have a honeymoon only once in their life and it has to be full of fun and need to be an unforgettable and full of fun before actually commencing your married life. Thailand has almost everything a beloved couple could want to crave for when it comes to vacationing and going out for fun.It is really complicated to choose few top destinations in the world, as roughly each and every location bear such a bewitching element within it, that stand out to be incomparable to others.
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