PADANG

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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

Main seaport of the west coast. Population 222,000. Although the 3rd largest city in Sumatra, it's not a big city but a sprawling town of low buildings, countless bicycles, and low powered Javanese motorbikes. Many bright sarungs. Padang used to be the chief town of the rich Minangkabau area, though the focus has now shifted inland to the highland city of Bukittinggi. The Minangkabau language is very close to the Indonesian language and you'll learn much Indonesian here. It is a very strict Muslim town and a woman could be stopped on the street for not wearing a bra. Because of the absence of tourists, as a rule people don't rip you off or overcharge you in Padang. Padang is also a good place to extend your tourist visa (Rp1700 for your 2nd extension) and to pay your landing fee (in Jakarta they rook you). The Immigration Department is on JI. Nipah 50, a Rp30 bemo ride from the center. Teach English? Syahril Kasim needs native speakers at his Institute of English Service (I.E.S.) near the G.P.O. and the police station - but he can only give 'room, board and pocket money'. Perhaps one of the heaviest rainfalls in the world falls in and around Padang, over 10,160 mm per annum.