Island of Bali

The island of Bali, a part of the Republic of Indonesia offers a wide variety of attractions making it as the ultimate tourism island for fun and frolic. The sheer physical and natural beauty of the place and the year-round pleasant climate make it as one of the most sought after holiday destinations world over. The atmosphere is relaxing, climate inviting and ambience enchanting. In short a perfect blend of a dream vacation.

How to reach: Ngurah Rai international airport is the airport at Bali. Most international visitors arrive by air, either directly or via Jakarta. There are direct flights to Jakarta and Bali from major airline hubs in Asia such as Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong as well as major Australian cities. Flying time to Jakarta is about 1.5 hours, to Singapore and Perth (Australia) 2.5 and 3 hours, to Hong Kong about 4.5 hours, and to Sydney/Melbourne about 5.5 to 6 hours. Transport from airport is also simple and affordable with private taxis and metered cab offering their services at affordable and bargain prices.

When to Go: The beauty of the place is its extremely mild climate through out the year. Tourists can expect pleasant day temperatures between 20 to 33 degrees Celsius round the year. From December to March, the West monsoon can bring heavy showers and high humidity, but usually days are sunny and the rains start during the night and pass quickly. From June to September the humidity is low, and it can be quite cool in the evenings and worth enjoying.

Where to stay: Bali is one place where you can get a super luxurious private seven room villa with own swimming pool and ocean view and all the facilities by paying a premium and also get the greatly affordable resort and apartment near the beach. Bali caters to every budget and every expectation. Everything is available here for a bargain.

What to see: Bali's natural attractions include miles of sandy beaches, picturesque rice terraces, towering and majestic active volcanoes over 3,000 meters high, fast flowing rivers with crystal clear water, deep and sharp ravines, pristine lakes and water beds, sacred caves and temples, and lush tropical forests full of exotic wildlife and flora and fauna. It offers natural beauty at its very best. The island's rich cultural heritage is also visible everywhere - in over 20,000 temples and palaces, in many colorful festivals and ceremonies in drama, music, and dance. View of the famous Besakih Temple on the slopes of holy Mount Agung, Lake Batur and it's active volcano, Ubud, Legian, Kuta, Nusa Dua, and the temples of Tanah Lot and Ulu Watu from a helicopter is a once in a lifetime experience and will leave you spellbound.

Specialty of the place: Bali is so picturesque and beautiful that it looks like a big landscape painted in myriad of colors and shades. It offers everything to everyone. Rice paddies trip down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are lush and tropical, and the beaches are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The night life of the place is rocking with bars, pubs and discotheques open late into night offering great exeitment. and vibrant and people friendly and simple. In short a perfect setting for a most deserving vacation, you had been looking for.