Bali Vacation

Bali is a large Island, with over 5,600 sqm of land space; it needs to be as its population is around 2.9 million people. Its central lands are dominated by a series of volcanic peaks (some still active) with Mt. Agung, the highest and holiest, at 3142m. Most of the tourist areas are in the south of the Island, with Kuta being the busiest of the lot. Our villas however are located in the more sophisticated areas, just outside the most popular beaches. For example in Seminyak; (the west coast beach area renowned for trendy restaurants), in Sanur (east coast with its safe family beach) or on the southern peninsula of Nusa Dua (full of resort facilities, including golf). We also have some charming villas in the lovely Ubud area, which is on higher ground in the cooler central area of Bali. You can even find an Amazing Luxury Villa on Bali’s quiet northern shore in Permuteran…a real get away.

When it comes to the local culture there is so much to see and do that we cannot possibly list it all here. Our local staff has selected the best quality tours and guides, who can take you to some of the lesser known old villages and off the beaten track temples, including visits to a king or two! Dining out in Bali is as varied as everything else on the Island. From local village stalls (warungs) to international class restaurants, prices are good and so are standards. There is a growing community of expatriates on the Island prompting the growth of quality eateries and delis, many of them offering a villa delivery service.

For the sporty, Bali has much to offer. There are 3 excellent golf courses, exciting white water rafting rivers, superb diving options, water sports of all kinds and good value days out to neighboring Islands. Some of our villas also have tennis courts. For longer holidays we recommend combining 2 to 3 different villas and locations (for example starting in Seminyak or Kerobokan for 3 days, moving up to Ubud for 3 days, then on to Pemuteran for a few more nights (great diving up here!) before returning down south again to the Sanur area to complete the holiday; the airport is just a 30 minute hop from Sanur.

Bali – Destination FactsLocal newspapers

Population	: 2.9 million
Cultural mix	: 90% Indonesian Hindus
Airport	: Ngurah Rai International Airport (Departure tax is
	Rp. 150,000)
Visa	: There is a US$25 per adult tourist on arrival visa charge
	payable by everyone except citizens of ASEAN (SE Asian)
Driving time	: 3-4 hours to drive from north to south
Capital	: Denpasar
Main tourist towns	: Kuta, Legian, Ubud & Sanur
Best medical facility	: SOS Clinic. – Tel 077 422 272.
: Bali Advertiser (bi-weekly). Hello Bali (monthly).
	Jakarta Post (daily)
Money	: Indonesian Rupiah. Notes: 100,000 = orange,
	50,000 = grey, 20,000 = green, 10,000 = red,
	5,000 = brown & 1,000 = blue.
Seasons	: Peak = June – September
	(dry season – southerly monsoon)
	High = April & October (dry/wet change over months)
	Low = November – March
	(rainy season – northerly monsoon)
	Bali’s rainy season is characterized by higher humidity,
	lower winds and intermittent rain, usually in late
	afternoon and evening.
Temperature	: 30 °C and under = April – October with lower humidity
<	and fresh on shore southerly winds.
	30 °C and over = Nov – March with high humidity, hottest
	months are usually February and March.