ISLE OF ROTI

Some of the TOP Hotels in Bali

Bali's most famous and crowded resort is Kuta beach, a six-kilometre sweep of golden sand, with plenty of accommodation, shops and nightlife. Nearby Sanur is much quieter, but most backpackers prefer the beaches of peaceful east-coast Candi Dasa and traveller-oriented Lovina on the north coast. The island's other major destination is the cultural centre of Ubud , a still charming but undeniably commercialized overgrown village, where traditional dances are staged every night of the week and the streets are full of arts-and-crafts galleries.

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa : The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is a luxury property strategically located only 15 kilometers away from the... Nusa Dua
Aston Bali Resort & Spa : The Aston Bali Resort and Spa is a luxury hotel located on the waterfront facing golden sandy beaches... Tanjung Benoa
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel : Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel is situated in the coastal village of Sanur, an ideal location from which to explore... Sanur
Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites : The Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites is located in Sanur Village just two kilometers from the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel....Grand Bali Beach Hotel also is a nice hotel in Sanur.
Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga : The Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga is a deluxe property strategically located only 20 kilometers northeast from the Ngurah Rai... Nusa Dua
Grand Hyatt Bali Hotels located in Nusa Dua and The Oberoi Bali located in Seminyak, Maya Ubud located in Ubud, The Alilia Ubud, Chedi, Hard Rock Hotel Bali located in Kuta beach, Melia Bali located in Nusa Dua and Padma Bali located in Kuta

Separated from Timor by a 10 km wide strait navigable by prahu 2-3 hours from Kupang harbor. (Or fly with Merpati, Rp7500.) Because of monsoonal turbulence during July and Aug., this strait is called the 'Grave of the Rotinese'. Roti is a densely populated island whose overflow lives in Kupang lone third of Kupang is Rotinesel. The lighter-skinned Rotinese have had longer contact with western Indonesia and are agriculturally, educationally and politically more sophisticated than the Timorese. Their myths say that the present inhabitants of Roti stem from Ceram in the Moluccas Islands to the north. The Rotinese were keen allies with the Dutch, accepting Christianity and even fought some battles for them against the rebellious natives. Covered in palm savannahs, this island is geologically and climatically much the same as Timor. crafts: The Rotinese musical instrument, sesando, is like a bamboo zither with 10-36 copper strings and a hemispheric resonator made of nipah palm. Decorated antique axes with cast handles and blades are products of the Bronze Age; the date of theirorigin in Roti is unknown.