Sanur Beach: Watch The Sun Rise From Below The Horizon

Overview Greet the sun as she gradually rises from below the horizon radiating the most brilliant colors over Sanur Beach, while the soft white sands embrace the oncoming waves: a perfect picture of a beautiful sunny morning, where nature displays her fascinating features at the tranquil, laid back retreat of Sanur, east of Denpasar, capital of the fabled island of Bali. Located just 25 minutes from the international...

Bali , Diving and Snorkeling

Dreamland: Surf’s up at Bali’s New Kuta Beach

Overview A vast stretch of soft pearly white sand, clear blue sky over the enchanting blue waters, and nothing but the fascinating sounds of waves hitting the shores; no, this is not a set from a dream, this is where nature interprets  your dream, this is Dreamland Beach, on the southern coast of Bali Island. Recently dubbed as the New Kuta Beach – a fresh comparison to the already highly popular Kuta Beach, this little piece...

Bali , Surfing

The Giant Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue and Cultural Park

Overview Situated on a limestone plateau in south Bali, high on the Bukit Peninsula, 300 meters above Bali’s shoreline, is the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park that offers a grand view on Jimbaran Bay and Kuta to the west, and Tanjung Benoa and Sanur to the east with the imposing Mount Agung and Mount Batur as its background. Focal point of this Cultural Park is the magnificent...

Bali , Heritage Sites , Sightseeing

Ulun Danu Beratan: Iconic Temple on Lake Beratan in The Bedugul Highlands

Overview Set within the highlands of the mountainous Bedugul Regency in Bali, atop a plateau that sits on Lake Beratan, stands the majestic Ulun Danu Temple. In the mild, mountain weather, approximately 1,500 meters above sea level, the air is crisp and cool. The stunningly clear lake is calm and almost perfectly still, save for the soft breeze that occasionally sweeps across, creating tiny ripples upon its...

Adventure , Bali , Traditional Villages

Nusa Dua

Overview Nusa Dua  is a special, self contained tourism estate, built comprising a large Bali Convention Centre and complemented with super-de-luxe resorts. Here you will find some of the world’s best known hotel names, like the Grand Hyatt, the Westin Resort, the Laguna Resort & Spa, the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa,  Melia Bali, Nikko Bali, Novotel Nusa Dua, and the Ayodya.  The sprawling hotels offer beautifully...

Bali

Pura Besakih: The Revered Mother Temple of Bali

Overview Rising majestically on the western slopes of Mount Agung, and referred to as the Mother Temple of Hindu Bali, is Pura Besakih, or the Besakih temple, covering  a vast area that offers  breathtaking mountain scenery surrounding this beautiful and artistic temple complex. Facing Mt. Agung’s highest peak, believed to be the abode of the gods, and located at an altitude of 900 meters, Pura Besakih is built in the village of...

Bali , Heritage Sites

Eat, Pray, Love and Escape in Ubud

Overview Follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth Gillbert and journey to Ubud where just like her you can experience this place of wonder and beauty. Elizabeth Gilbert’s best selling memoir Eat Pray Love tells the story of her experience over one year living in Italy, India and Indonesia – in search of an inner balance and spiritual fulfilment in life. And where better to search for balance and spirituality than in Bali, an island of gods and goddesses?...

Adventure , Bali