Bali

Bali is located 8 degrees south of the equator. The climate is thus typically tropical, warm and humid all year round with two main distinctive seasons: Dry Season and Rainy Season.

Also referred as The Island of Gods, Bali charms through its sheer natural beauty of looming volcanoes and lush terraced rice fields that emanate peace and serenity. It is also a surfers’ paradise. Bali enchants with its dramatic dances and colorful ceremonies, its arts, and crafts, to its luxurious beach resorts and exciting nightlife. Explore the intricately carved temples to discover Bali’s rich heritage.

Bali’s white beaches are certainly a favorite destination for family holidays. There are a variety of watersports available, such as banana boats, parasailing or jet skiing, go swimming or you may just linger and enjoy good sunbathing by the sea.

Kuta is one of the most well-known beaches in Bali. Along with this stretch are an array of hotels, restaurants, shops, and cafes. In the evenings the area throbs to the beat of disco music. For a quieter evening enjoy the beach at Jimbaran, a popular spot to eat fresh barbecued seafood. Seminyak is home to five-stars International hotels and luxurious accommodation studded with fancy dining spots. Sanur Beach is also dotted with hotels and restaurants. You can also visit Nusa Dua, where more private beaches front super deluxe hotels.

Bali is also famous for its sophisticated art forms in sculpture, handcrafts, painting, woodcarving and performing arts. Gamelan, Balinese percussion orchestra music, is varied and highly developed. Well known Balinese dance include legong, topeng, gong kebyar, pendet, baris, barong and kecak.