Balinese dancers, Ubud
Driving down any country road in Bali will be an interesting experience. For visitors that like to get out of the touristic developed areas this will be the right choice. Self-drive is the way to go for Bali visitors that want to really explore the island and spend the night or muliple nights at new and different destinations. This way travel will become a journey that holds surprises, a bit like the Paris-Dakar route that is divided into some etapes. This way travelers can actually hear the voice of nature, like real wind, the waves and the entertaining Balinese frogs that usually having ‘a concert’ after each rain. Flexibility usually opens doors and rewards with totally unexpected new discoveries.
And if serenity becomes principal consideration during a stay in Bali, just get on the unbeaten tracks or into the hidden corners of Bali. This will be an intriguing adventure that will entertain the sense of adventure more than anything else and enrich your life style. Solitary accommodation is available nearly on every spot of the etape as for example the following.
Bali has many secluded hideaways for adventurers. Because it’s territory isn’t huge really you cannot get lost like in the Australian outback. So, it is not worthy worrying about that. When your itinerary has been arranged, you can start the island journey from one of the hotels at the main resorts at Nusa Dua, Kuta Beach or Sanur Beach, and then continue to the central part of the tropical island, to Ubud. Ubud that is popularly known as international hideout of international artists and the heart of art that has many luxury riverside accommodations. Views of River Ayung or Petanu will be inviting every visitor to enter the ‘world of dreams encased with verdant lush tropical plants.
Cool temperature and composure will probably delay the check out day, as it is absorbing. The more so if travelers enjoy a spa treatment indulgence that releases tension and relieves the mind burdened with stress and daily life.
Next destination could be Candi Dasa and its surroundings in the Karangasem Regency that all have accommodations to stay. Many activities can be done here, like fishing, trekking, and taking adventures to fruit plantations or visit the native of Bali, Tenganan Village.
Next stop are the northern beaches already waiting for the adventurer on the next sojourn at Lovina beach that can be passed through the eastern route of the island. This location offers some luxury accommodation that is specially designed by adopting some elements of the Balinese traditional architecture. Blended with landscaped garden and surrounding atmosphere, it results in a convenient hideaway spot. Along the north shore there are many small hideaway hotels where you can experience Bali basically without running into other people at all.
Afterwards the journey continues westwards by passing through the Bali Barat National Park area. Around here there are limited eco-friendly accommodations that highlight the potential of natural living. A wooden tower is operated to observe birds or animal nearby. The resort is also strategically located that is close to the diving site of Menjangan Island.
As a finish perhaps you would like to spend more nights at the Medewi or Suraberata villages that each also retains distinctive interest and provides accommodation. Both located beach side and lay in the midst of swaying palm leaves. Surfing activity is an added value offered by these locations.
Ultimately, visitors have arrived at the starting line for a new adventure after passing through the southern rice fields along the coastal rea of Tabanan. What a great trip it has been. Makes hungry for more.
Traveling Bali is exciting and refreshing, and one such trip just makes you want to start again and see it all over again.
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I am travelling to bali in June. I want to know if the hotel "All Seasons Resort Legian" is a good choicebasically i am looking for a decent place which is close to the most beautiful beaches and prime shopping areas(for handicrafts, paintings etc) Please let me know if their are other better choices also, thanks
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1. beach + surfing…….2days
2. 1+ sight seeing…….4days
3. 2+cultural learn…….7days
4. 3+get inspiration……> 30days
There are many cheap accommodation throughout Bali starting from as low as USD 15.00 per room per night with breakfast. Travel around Bali can be by public transportation, called Bemo or ride a motorbike. Other options to go around Bali is by tourist bus, departing from some points of tourist area such as Kuta, Legian, Sanur, Ubud, Candidasa, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, and Singaraja. http://www.hotels68.com/detail_city_1_indonesia_6_bali_all_all.html
Travel to Nusa Lembongan from Bali is easy from Sanur harbour on Jalan Hang Tuah. The boats leave on regular base. It cost around Rp 50,000 on public boat. http://www.hotels68.com/detail_area_1_indonesia_6_bali_52_nusa-lembongan-hotels.html
Lombok is around 30 minutes flight from Denpasar, Bali and is just 4 hours ferry sailing from Padang Bai in the eastern part of Bali.You may catch public bus from Batubulan bus station for buses to Padang Bai. http://www.hotels68.com/detail_city_1_indonesia_66_lombok_all_all.html
Have a nice trip within Bali, Nusa Lembongan and Lombok.
My wife and I had travelled to Bali when she was in her 7 months of pregnancy.
The doctor said it's OK. And we're OK too, and enjoyed Bali so much.
1. 1 Australian Dollar = 7812 Indonesian Rupiah, as of 04 May 2009.
2. June to September are the summer months for Bali and rest of Indonesia. December to March are Indonesia's rainiest months.
3. Entering Indonesia does not really require vaccines, but it is highly recommended by Australian authorities that you get: 1) Hepatitis A shots, 2) Typhoid fever shots, and 3) Flu shots (for people who are above 50 y/o or have compromised immune systems). And Indonesia prohibits someone with AIDS from entering the country.
Good choice, travelling alone in bali is safe. Given that you will be going there round christmas/new year, there will be greater security presence. As a precaution, avoid going to the major tourist night life area during the festive occassion,
Indonesia is separated by sea so you have to fly 
You can get only as far as Malaysia by road
The good news is there is a budget airlines called airasia
http://www.airasia.com
Surf about find the cheapest deal and book EARLY to get a good deal .You fly to bali from Thailand ( Bangkok ) or Malaysia ( Kuala Lumpur )
Please don't sit in your villa for five days because you're worried about safety. There's always the small, but persistent chance of another bombing. However, the same could be said about almost any major city or site of previous terrorist attack. Bali on the whole is an extremely safe place, and apart from the bombings that have happened intermittently you don't have much to worry about.
If you're that worried, why not get off the beaten path and avoid all the tourist traps anyway? Your vacation probably won't be ruined if you don't go out every night to nightclubs packed with foreigners on Kuta beach, and you might actually learn something about Bali and Indonesia. Again, there's always the threat, but don't let that ruin your vacation.
If you are holder of a passport of a country which falls in the category of "VOA" then you can get it at the port of arrival,Jakarta or Denpasar.See the below link for details:
http://www.balidynasty.com/hotel/visaonarrival/