Things to buy

Found these bicycle at Bali during my recent trip to Bali. Good news is this is not a real bicycle, instead its a souvenir. Regretfully I don't buy this as my souvenir. I don't know what was in my mind, but when I'm back home I regret that I don't buy it.

Want to know what's the size??

The size of the bicycle is a little bit bigger that normal human palm.

For those who plan to go to Bali, this would be a good souvenir if you like it.

Bidadari Villa

Bali is famous with its luxurious villas. It is one of the experience that you must have when you visit Bali. The villas usually located outside of Kuta Town which have amazing scenery e.g.: paddy terrace. Beside lavishness and luxurious, the villas also can offer serenity, calmness and the most important is privacy. Perfect for honeymoon trip.

Most of the villa are located at Seminyak.

I have had a chance to stay at one of this villa which is Bidadari Villa. They have 20 villas categorized into 1-, 2-, and 3-rooms Villa. Complete with private swimming pool, modern contemporary design with open air living, relaxing in open-air gazebo and tropical landscaped garden, these are perfect for a honeymoon trip.

Swimming pool in 1-room Villa

The facilities in the villa

In terms of arranging your trip, I would like to suggest that you stay at Kuta first. This is to ensure that you get the feeling and the gala of Bali. On your last or second last night then only you stay at any villa.

Provided below is the link to Bidadari Villa if you are interested. Bidadari Villa

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Balinese International Film Festival (8-14 October)

Established since 2007,  this festival gives Indonesian filmmakers  an opportunity to present their works to a global audience. Workshops and seminars will also be conducted, where participating guests includes  winners at the Oscars, Emmy  Awards and Cannes.

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According to 'Going Places' the in-flight magazine of Malaysia Airlines, Villa Ba Jabula is one of the best place where you can spent a romantic vacation.

Located somewhere 20 minutes away from Denpasar, this villa is located not near any tourist center, hence you can have a perfect privacy for your honeymoon. On top of that, the villa is not that big where the staff can really spend their time towards making your honeymoon a perfect one.

The facilities are great which include private swimming pool, internet connection, BBQ facilities and many more.

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Sunset Dinner Cruise

There's no better way to spend a balmy tropical evening than on Bali Hai's evening Dinner Cruise. As the sun goes down we set off on a relaxing cruise around the harbour. Take in the cool night air on the topdeck, be entertained by famous strolling Batakos Singers, savour a delicious international buffet dinner, then dance the night away at disco or enjoy live cabaret show.

Departs at 5.45pm - Returns at 8.45pm

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Shopping at Sukawati

One of art markets that are already popular among visitors is Sukawati art market. Sukawati road-facing market located in the Gianyar Regency has a strategic position as it is passed through during the tour to some destinations to the east.

Sukawati art market is also not so far away from village of Celuk, the center of gold & silversmiths. You can drop in after watching barong and kris dance performance in the morning. It can be accessed through bemo transport, tour bus or taxi.

It is just like a myriad of art shops that offers wide range of products. Simply one stop-shopping. Many items sold in Kuta or other areas originate from here and are considerably cheaper if bought here. One outlet may provide more than one item, like garments, souvenirs, paintings (unframed),
basketry, colorful kites and so on.

Buying giveaways to commemorate the holiday has to be a must. So take advantage the holiday time to find out something memorable on the art market of Sukawati. This market is very unique as it is already open in the early morning and visited by both domestic and foreign visitors. It is very close to other destinations in the Gianyar Regency.

A good place to explore the shopping experience in a natural way, get in touch with common people and see how the locals go about the art of negotiation. Yes, shopping is also an art of
experience. On the one hand, you may enjoy many kinds of art products all in one spot. It reflects the diversity of local art and crafts and the creativity of its people.

You will get a new experience in the 'art of buying'. You must bargain the price eventhough the vendor offers you a "morning price." Meaning especially low, to start off the trading day
with a few sales already and make the day a successful one.

It does not mean you have to accept it as it is, it's not a fixed price. If you are good at bargaining you will get the best price you can afford and the vendor keeps "smiling and thanking you". If they don't smile anymore, you know his cost is higher than your offer. Good at bargaining is a bit
more than insisting on a price. You need to provide a logical reason why your offer is so low and still should be accepted

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Sunset at Uluwatu

Another most spectacular temple to watch sunset in addition to Tanah Lot on the island of Bali.

The view are best enjoyed on to different angle on both northern and southern portions of the area.

There are a lot of monkey over there hence you need to be a little bit cautious about your belongings especially valuables one. Precautionary signs however, have been put at few places to remind about the monkey aggressiveness.

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Submarine adventure

The exotic undersea world can now be experienced by people of all ages and physical condition, in a safe and comfortable atmosphere.

By appealing to everyone from professional scuba divers to the most timid non-swimmers, this sightseeing submarine excursions will attract passengers from all walks of life.

Battery-powered so as to pose no threat to the fragile marine environment, this undersea excursion craft can carry 36 passengers in air-conditioned comfort to depths as deep as 150 feet. You will be able to look out and see the fantasy of rarely visited reefs and wide variety colored marine creatures in famous Bali dive site.

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Dolphin watching

Waking up as early as 5am to view the wild dolphin using the Balinese traditional boat. The dolphin group will show up while jumping on the surface of the blue ocean. The tour just become more exciting as the dolphin watching will be accompanied by beautiful panorama of sunrise from the horizon. Paradise of the world.

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Shopping at Ubud

Ubud is recognized as the cultural center of Bali. It is where the image of Bali as a land of artist was created. Ubud is home to many respected local and western artists. It is the place for leisurely strolls through rice paddies, lush forest, breathtaking gorges and deserted swimming holes, all within walking distance from the center of Ubud.

Famous for its stone carvings, most of sculptures you see around Bali. Celuk and nearby Singpadu are the center of Balinese goldsmiths and silversmiths. Further along the road towards Ubud is the village of Mas which very famous for its woodcarvings.

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Aquatonic Pool Spa

The aquatonic pool at our Bali thalasso spa contains 700millions liters of water from the Indian Ocean, warn

ed to optimum temperatures to re-balance mineral deficiencies and to provide your body with the curative and preventive properties of seawater. Its floating effect makes you able to effortlessly

exercise your way through 12 hydro-massage stations using the pool's therapeutic jet streams, micro-bubbles and geysers to rehabilitate injured muscles, relieve stress and for relaxation.

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Waterbom Park

Waterbom Bali is home to more than 17 world class waterslides and leisure facil

ities for all ages.

Located in the heart of Kuta, Waterbom Bali is literally an oasis surrounded by tropical Bali gardens. These exciting and adrenaline pumping water slides slice through 3.8h

ectares of landscaped tropical parks providing hours of fun and entertainment for

everyone.

Some of the famous waterslides include:

The Superbowl
This one acts like a huge toilet bowl. You get yourself a huge tube, climb the stairs and before you know it you whirl around like a turd in a bowl before you are spit out again in the pool.

The Boomerang
Here you get whooshed down a slide 20 meters in height and when you reckon you’ve had enough you are pushed up a huge wall before you come back to planet earth again. This is certainly one of the top attractions.

The Jungle Ride
Just like the name implies this is a ride through ‘the jungle’. From here you have perfect vistas on the park, quit a relaxing ride too.

Bone idle River
When you’ve been washed away by either the Superbowl or the Boomerang than it’s time for some relaxed floating down the bone idle river in a gorgeous tropical setting that Bali is so well-known for.

Raft River
Here you find yourself making 360 degrees turns through various curves until you get dropped of in the pool again.

Macaroni
Here you get swooshed down on your macaroni tubes while you can delight in the tropical setting of indigenous flowers and plants all around you.

Smashdown
This is not for softies…Are you ready for 70 km/h down a 8-storey slide where you will also make a 60 degrees angle? This one gets to you and you want to climb the steps over and over just to feel the rush again. Fasten your swim wear though.
Here on the picture it’s the slide on the left.

Race track
This one is ideal when you want to race your friends or parents. There are two sharp drops here where you feel weightless for a second before you end up at ground level again. In the picture up here it’s the two slides on the right.

Boogie Ride
This one is similar to the race track where you can compete with your friends and family again. With 90 meters it’s a small course so get your take off right.

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Water sporting at Tanjung Benoa

In Bali, there are a lot of Water Sporting can be done in addition to surfing.

Banana boat is the most enjoyable experience. It thrills for all and feels like kids ride over the ocean with blue seawater on a big long soft marshmallow. It is a fantastic group game on the seawater.

Parasailing on the other hand will bring you to the exciting experience by hook yourself in airborne for a second and you will get free to enjoy the mesmerizing view of the island over head.

Riding a motorized sea vehicle will get different experience and the fresh sea breeze will swirl your hair. Fun riding on the blue water with the combination of jet Drive Power up to 700cc and personal water craft will result pure excitement

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Dinner at Jimbaran

Jimbaran Beach is the famous beach with white sand along the coastal which is located in southern part of Bali.

There are plenty of cafes available along Jimbaran Beach. They offers delicious seafood dinner with breathtaking view of Indian Ocean and sunset while having your dinner.

With its fine beaches, various kind of Bali private villas from affordable to luxury villas are available in Jimbaran area. This is the opportunities for having a great vacation not just a regular vacation.

If you pick restaurant at the most right hand side of the beach, you can also enjoy the view of airplane landing at Denpasar Airport.

The view during sunset.

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River rafting Ayung

Expert and well experienced tour guide will give you an insight into the river ecology and amaze you with their dexterity and skills in this classic adventure tour.

Discover hidden waterfalls, swim in the pristine water and feel the thrills of the chill paradise river