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Thursday, October 11, 2007
NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
WHAT TO SEE & DO IN BALI
Monday, October 8, 2007
Bali Beach House
"Bali Beach House" is a unique three bedroom, three bath, single family residence just completed on the beautiful Northeast coast of Bali near the small village of Amed. The property is right on the beach in an area renowned for it's world class diving and snorkeling. The property has a swimming pool and extensive gardens. Services provided by the staff include room service, meals, babysitting, and transportation as requested.
Over two years in the construction process, it is a blend of traditional Balinese and Western architecture. It was done in a partnership of American and Balinese families and local labor, and is now available to rent. Please come and enjoy the hospitality of Nengah and Putu, who live on the property in a separate house with their daughter Nia, and who will make your stay a beautiful experience.For further information please contact us at our email address.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Hotel Bargain Finder
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Most of Bali's hotels are located in the following areas: Nusa Dua & Tanjung Benoa: Jimbaran Beach: Tuban, Kuta Kuta Beach & Legian Seminyak to Batubelig and Tanah Lot Sanur Beach The Ubud Area Candidasa & East Bali Lovina & North Bali Nusa Lembongan Lombok Island - Senggigi |
Select and Reserve Villa
HOW TO SELECT AND RESERVE THE BEST VILLA FOR YOUR BALI HOLIDAY
In spite – or perhaps because of – the continuously increasing number of choices on the Internet, selecting and subsequently contracting the right villa for your Bali holiday is getting more difficult every day. Remember, this is YOUR vacation, and you cannot be too careful. The joy of saving a few dollars is nothing compared to memories of a spoiled vacation.
Some web sites advertise deceptively low rental rates to attract potential clients and then try to sell them something else afterwards. Some promise services they don't deliver or advertise villas which don't even exist. Others tell outright lies on their web pages. For instance:
"Villa rental is who we are, It's what we do, It's all we do." Right next to this claim is a box highlighting "Valuable Links" to a hotel site, a wedding site, and more hotel sites for Lombok and Singapore. All owned by the same company.
On the same page this company says: "(We are) a Bali based company. We live here, we know the people, ". When you check the background, the owner of the web site is a company in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. So be careful.
Here are some hints on how to protect yourself from false claims and/or unreliable companies so you can avoid possible disaster:
* Always book through a reputable villa rental specialist or travel agent. If you deal directly with villa owners, they will always try to convince you their own villa is the best choice. They are hardly objective, of course, and their ideas regarding "quality" often don't meet international standards.
On the other hand, every established villa rental specialist (good travel agents will not deal with any other) will know most of the available villas in his/her area and will only recommend those which really meet your individual requirements and expectations.
* If you book directly with a villa rental company, always check how long the business has been established, and whether they accept all the major credit cards. If the company has been doing business for many years and works with all major credit card companies, you can be sure there have been no serious customer complaints. No credit card issuer would continue to do business with a company if card holders have repeatedly requested refunds because of problems they have experienced.
* If you consider booking on the Internet, search the web site for detailed information on the company. Look for the place and date of incorporation, paid up capital, office address and telephone/fax numbers, names of the management and key staff, and the company history. You should find this on a "About Us" or "Corporate Page". For instance, see Balivillas.com/Bali.com Ltd Corporate Page.
* Check whether the company and the owner of the domain you are visiting are identical. You can do this by going to the WHOIS database and key in the domain name (e.g. xcompany.com).
* Check the company's Privacy Policy and whether it has been approved by TRUSTe. You can read the Privacy Statement by clicking the "Privacy" link on the company's web site. To verify the validity of the license click the TRUSTe icon on that page. If you cannot find any Privacy Statement with the TRUSTe icon it means no TRUSTe Approval Certificate has been obtained and the company does not take the privacy of its clients and/or web site visitors seriously.
* Check the Site Security Certificate. You do this by clicking the VeriSign icon on the web site which will show you the validity of the Certificate. If you cannot find any VeriSign icon this probably means no security arrangements have been made. In this case be VERY careful submitting any personal data or other confidential information.
In spite – or perhaps because of – the continuously increasing number of choices on the Internet, selecting and subsequently contracting the right villa for your Bali holiday is getting more difficult every day. Remember, this is YOUR vacation, and you cannot be too careful. The joy of saving a few dollars is nothing compared to memories of a spoiled vacation.
Some web sites advertise deceptively low rental rates to attract potential clients and then try to sell them something else afterwards. Some promise services they don't deliver or advertise villas which don't even exist. Others tell outright lies on their web pages. For instance:
"Villa rental is who we are, It's what we do, It's all we do." Right next to this claim is a box highlighting "Valuable Links" to a hotel site, a wedding site, and more hotel sites for Lombok and Singapore. All owned by the same company.
On the same page this company says: "(We are) a Bali based company. We live here, we know the people, ". When you check the background, the owner of the web site is a company in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. So be careful.
Here are some hints on how to protect yourself from false claims and/or unreliable companies so you can avoid possible disaster:
* Always book through a reputable villa rental specialist or travel agent. If you deal directly with villa owners, they will always try to convince you their own villa is the best choice. They are hardly objective, of course, and their ideas regarding "quality" often don't meet international standards.
On the other hand, every established villa rental specialist (good travel agents will not deal with any other) will know most of the available villas in his/her area and will only recommend those which really meet your individual requirements and expectations.
* If you book directly with a villa rental company, always check how long the business has been established, and whether they accept all the major credit cards. If the company has been doing business for many years and works with all major credit card companies, you can be sure there have been no serious customer complaints. No credit card issuer would continue to do business with a company if card holders have repeatedly requested refunds because of problems they have experienced.
* If you consider booking on the Internet, search the web site for detailed information on the company. Look for the place and date of incorporation, paid up capital, office address and telephone/fax numbers, names of the management and key staff, and the company history. You should find this on a "About Us" or "Corporate Page". For instance, see Balivillas.com/Bali.com Ltd Corporate Page.
* Check whether the company and the owner of the domain you are visiting are identical. You can do this by going to the WHOIS database and key in the domain name (e.g. xcompany.com).
* Check the company's Privacy Policy and whether it has been approved by TRUSTe. You can read the Privacy Statement by clicking the "Privacy" link on the company's web site. To verify the validity of the license click the TRUSTe icon on that page. If you cannot find any Privacy Statement with the TRUSTe icon it means no TRUSTe Approval Certificate has been obtained and the company does not take the privacy of its clients and/or web site visitors seriously.
* Check the Site Security Certificate. You do this by clicking the VeriSign icon on the web site which will show you the validity of the Certificate. If you cannot find any VeriSign icon this probably means no security arrangements have been made. In this case be VERY careful submitting any personal data or other confidential information.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Private Vacation Villas in Bali
From the moment you arrive in Bali, you'll enjoy the friendly welcome of your private driver, the Balinese house staff, and the comfort and informality of staying in your own villa in Bali. You can relax and totally unwind together with your family in spacious, comfortably furnished living and dining areas. And you'll enjoy the tropical garden and the privacy around your swimming pool (very important for many Asian ladies).This will be a vacation totally different from staying at impersonal and over-priced "luxury hotels & resorts" – it's an experience you'll never forget!
Enjoy Being Totally Spoilt!
Around the clock you'll be looked after by well-trained Balinese maids, house boys and an excellent private cook to prepare delicious Balinese and international dishes or any special diet, and you pay just for the ingredients required for your meals and wholesale prices for imported wines or spirits. In our top villas you'll even enjoy the service of a Personal Butler to help you with everything you require.
If you feel like having a Balinese or Swedish massage, a Hot Leaf or Reflexology treatment, a Mandi Lulur (flower bath), a body scrub, a facial or a manicure/pedicure – just tell your staff and all spa & beauty treatments will be arranged in your villa free of charge or at nominal cost.
A private Balinese dance performance at your villa, tennis lessons, music, painting, pottery, yoga, meditation and/or cooking classes, attending "Bali Wine Club" or "Bali Champagne Club" lunches and/or "Chaine des Rotisseurs" events, and arranging any kind of excursions and activities — just ask your butler to organize it.
During your whole stay you'll have exclusive use of your own air-conditioned car with a reliable driver who knows Bali well. Let him drive you around the island or send him out for any errands. Your children will be in paradise, too. All Balinese adore kids, and there will be plenty for them to see and do in Bali.
Experience the Difference!
All this will be yours when you rent a private villa through Balivillas.com instead of staying at one of Bali's boutique hotels or resorts. Your vacation will be totally relaxed, and your villa staff will make you feel like royalty. You simply can't compare this experience to staying at the most luxurious resorts and boutique hotels or at other villas in Bali.
Balivillas.com is the ONLY company on this island actually operating its villas – all other "villas" are offered by "agents" promoting often cheap accommodation and without any responsibility for the product and service provided.
Balivillas.com – on the other hand – employs over 170 full-time, well-trained butlers, chefs, spa therapists, maids, house boys, gardeners, security staff etc. to guarantee you always receive the service you expect.
When you compare the cost of renting a private villa through Balivillas.com with the total cost of staying at a hotel or resort, the "luxury" of renting a beautiful villa in Bali will be even cheaper.
This is because your full-time villa staff, preparation of all your meals, personal laundry, your private swimming pool, your private car, gasoline and driver, many spa & beauty treatments, tax & service charges, and all other services provided by Balivillas.com are already included in our rates!
For details on the whole range of our services and Balivillas.com/Bali.com Ltd's client protection, please visit our Corporate Page.
THE RIGHT VILLA FOR EVERY TASTE
Many foreign visitors to Bali have built their own dream villas here which they use only for a few weeks a year. Since 1992, visitors from all parts of the world have rented the most beautiful of these privately owned villas through Balivillas.com. Please read the comments of recent guests (with full name and address).
Included in all villa rates are trained full-time cooks, maids, houseboys, gardeners and security staff, spa & beauty treatments free or at nominal cost, and an air-conditioned car with a reliable driver during your whole stay in Bali.
* CHOOSE FROM BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE VILLAS
These range from romantic "hideaways" for two to truly spectacular estates accommodating 24 and more guests and are located in various parts of Bali.
You will enjoy luxurious accommodation, delicious food and personalized 5-star service – and save often hundreds of US dollars every day.
* LATE AVAILABILITIES & LAST MINUTE SAVINGS new
Although the better villas in Bali are usually booked well in advance, there are always some cancellations and Late Availabilities.
Some villa owners offer also saving of up to 20% for Last Minute bookings. Check them out if you are in a position to take advantage of these opportunities!
Bali Tourism Board
Welcome to the official website of the Bali Tourism Board, the voice of Bali's tourism industry! As one of the prime tourist destinations of the world, the extraordinarily unique island of Bali virtually ensures a great holiday for backpackers and VIPs alike! From hostels to award-winning world-class resorts, Bali has it all !. Come and experience Bali's one-of-a-kind culture and the natural hospitality of her people. Bali -- there's no other!All Hotels in Bali (B)
1. Bagus Jati
Bagus Discovery
Bali, ID 80572
2. Balisani Padma
Jl Padma Utara Legian Kuta
Bali, ID 80361
3. Bali Dynasty Resort
Jl. Kartika P.O Box 2047
Bali-Kuta Beach, ID 80361
4. Bali Taman Beach Resort & Spa
JL. Jenggala (Ex. Wana Segara),Tuban, Kuta Be
Bali, ID 80001
5. Bhanuswari Resort & Spa
Desa Tengkulak
Bali-Ubud, ID 80571
6. Bvlgari Resorts
Jalan Goa Lempeh
Bali-Uluwatu, ID 80364
Bagus Discovery
Bali, ID 80572
2. Balisani Padma
Jl Padma Utara Legian Kuta
Bali, ID 80361
3. Bali Dynasty Resort
Jl. Kartika P.O Box 2047
Bali-Kuta Beach, ID 80361
4. Bali Taman Beach Resort & Spa
JL. Jenggala (Ex. Wana Segara),Tuban, Kuta Be
Bali, ID 80001
5. Bhanuswari Resort & Spa
Desa Tengkulak
Bali-Ubud, ID 80571
6. Bvlgari Resorts
Jalan Goa Lempeh
Bali-Uluwatu, ID 80364
BALI
What tourists said about Bali in common are nearly the same. They said that Bali is an island which had many beautiful beaches, impressive mountains, staged rice fields upon the hills just like giant nature stairs included the green forest. Actually, Bali offers more than those.
The Dewata island is rich in its culture which amazingly unchanged because of time, uninfluenced by the coming of hundreds thousands tourists from all over the world into the island.
Main tourism objects which shouldn’t be missed if you traveling here are Gunung Agung, Gunung Batur, and all the beaches in Kuta, Tanjung Bukit, and Nusa Penida which all offer exotic sceneries.
Kuta beach is the most popular beach resort and most crowded place in Bali with its various hotels, restaurants, bars, and others. Ubud is the centre of culture and arts and not forget to mentioned, the centre where you can buy souvenirs. Don’t forget to visit Pura Luhur Ulu Watu, Pura Rambut Siwi, Tanah Lot, and Ulun Danau Bratan.People of Bali
Balinese Children
The Balinese, anthropologists suggest, are an amalgamation of a number of people. The Chinese coming from the North, the Indian and the Arabs from way West, and other groups coming directly to Bali or by way of Java. Centuries past, and they become what is now known as native Balinese. They are blessed with well-developed bodies, golden-bronze skin, long, glossy black hair, and charm and mystical smiles, happily living in a rich and complete yet dynamic culture.
There are pockets of villages in which fraternization with outsiders is completely restricted, resulting in a people and a culture that the Balinese called Bali Aga (Old Bali), which may curiously be the tunnel that allows us to periscope into the culture of Bali in the past centuries.
People, Religion, and Temples
A person in Bali cannot exist in solitude. Balinese society is very community oriented. The first invitation to attend the next village meeting is delivered to you practically as a wedding present. If ignored, it will result in a warning; if three invitations are ignored, then the village may take actions against you. Since land is usually owned by the community, the village may revoke your privilege to till the land. Much of the rituals require massive effort, which usually the village shoulder in cooperatively. You will have to shoulder it yourself, should you decide to be an outcast. Along with other families in the village, you participate in meetings. You may play an instrument in the orchestra, or dance in the ceremonies. The women prepare the offerings, for their little shrines or for the village's offering to the Mother Temple of Besakih. If a child in a family is having his tooth filed, the rest of the village's women will help cook and prepare, and the men help erect a stage and decorate the house. In short, life in Bali is never alone.
You can observe this even in little children. As their parents go to plant rice, the children - all seem to be in their best behavior - play with their age group. The older ones will care for the younger ones. Fights rarely occur, and loud screams or cries are even scarcer. As if they have been taught to be at harmony with their surroundings.
The Balinese also has a built in population control mechanism through their naming structure. In Bali, all first child is named Wayan, second child is Made, the third child is Nyoman, and the fourth, or the last, is Ketut. If you have more than four? Well, the Balinese seem to have understood modulo arithmetic, so it's back to Wayan, Made, Nyoman, and Ketut, repeat. But implicitly, the culture discourages having more than four children.
Though originating from India, the brand of Hinduism known and practiced in Bali differs significantly from the one found in India. Instead of mysticism or philosophy, the emphasis of Bali's Hinduism is more in rituals and dramatic features, allowing the religion and its practice to be incorporated into daily life of Balinese peasants. These rituals and dramatic features have been intricately woven into the lives of Balinese to the extent that one cannot separate the religious life of Bali from its daily life. In fact, one can say every little action of a Balinese has some religious connotation; stone and wood carvings, cremation ceremony, trance dances, vibrant music - all are intended to please the gods and the goddesses. These rituals most often take place in a temple, the most important structure in the Balinese culture.
Food
Another aspect of religious life in Bali is the belief that the gods and the goddesses appreciate the mundane pleasures as much as the mere mortals. Feasts and festivals color everyday life as they function to please the people as much as they please the gods. Dances, music, and performances will of course be present. And endowed with such fertile and arable land, the Balinese also practice their creativity with the food and offerings presented in these feasts (which, one can rightfully expect, transcend into similar kinds of food and fruits consumed in normal daily living...)
Bali Maps
Welcome to MapsBali.com !
Created primarily to help people who plan to visit Bali get a general idea of the major areas where most visitors stay. As such, the maps included herein are not intended to be street atlases and are not to scale. You'll find no shortage of good street maps available upon arrival.
Thank you and we wish you a pleasant visit.
All Hotels in Bali (A)
1. Agung Raka Bungalow
Jl Pengosekan Ubud
Bali, ID 80571
2. Alam Puri Villa
South Of Ubud
Bali-Ubud, ID 80238
3. Alila
Desa Melinggih Kelod,
Bali-Ubud, ID 85072
4. Amandari
Jalan Raya Kedewatan
Bali-Ubud, ID 80571
5. Amarta Villa
Jl. Abimanyu No.999x
Bali-Seminyak, ID 80361
6. Aston Bali Resort And Spa
Jl. Pratama No. 68x
Bali-Nusa Dua, ID 80360
7. Aston Inn
Jl. Kediri No. 5
Bali-Tuban Beach, ID 80361
8. Ayoda Resort Bali
Jalan Pantai Mengiat
Bali/Nusa Dua, ID 80363
9. Bagus Jati
Bagus Discovery
Bali, ID 80572
10. Bali Dynasty Resort
Jl. Kartika P.O Box 2047
Bali-Kuta Beach, ID 80361
Jl Pengosekan Ubud
Bali, ID 80571
2. Alam Puri Villa
South Of Ubud
Bali-Ubud, ID 80238
3. Alila
Desa Melinggih Kelod,
Bali-Ubud, ID 85072
4. Amandari
Jalan Raya Kedewatan
Bali-Ubud, ID 80571
5. Amarta Villa
Jl. Abimanyu No.999x
Bali-Seminyak, ID 80361
6. Aston Bali Resort And Spa
Jl. Pratama No. 68x
Bali-Nusa Dua, ID 80360
7. Aston Inn
Jl. Kediri No. 5
Bali-Tuban Beach, ID 80361
8. Ayoda Resort Bali
Jalan Pantai Mengiat
Bali/Nusa Dua, ID 80363
9. Bagus Jati
Bagus Discovery
Bali, ID 80572
10. Bali Dynasty Resort
Jl. Kartika P.O Box 2047
Bali-Kuta Beach, ID 80361
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