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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

Batik factories and shops: The really fine batik you can't buy in the markets. In batik factories, watch families and artisans at work plus visit showrooms where you can buy materials. Most close at around 8 pm. Just as important as getting batik cheap is being able to trust your agent, that it is what he or she says it is. There's a big difference in quality of batik lulls; not every artist who takes it up can do it well. There are 3 qualities of batik cloth; given here with comparative prices: biru, Rp 1000; prima, Rp 1600; primisima, Rp2200. JI. Tirtodipuan: South of the Kraton. There are over 25 batik factories alone on this street. For Chinese-style batik, try Plentong, JI. Tirtodipuran 28. On the same street is Mr. Lod E.A. - Philosopher, Artist, Your Friend'; open 10-1, 5-6, where you can see the batik process. Visit also Batik Winotosastro, JI. Tirtodipuran 34. Batik Sofi: Past Hotel Ambarrukmo towards Solo, take a left up Kledokan in Kec. Depok (Slemon). She's an agent for batik materials from all over Indonesia, but specializes in the Pekalongan style. Some really creative clothing. Batik tulis for Rp9-13,000, for which many other shops ask Rp25,000. Terang Bulan: This is Yogya's batik supermarket, on JI. Jen. A. Yani 76 (exactly opposite Mirota's Deli). This shop is especially rewarding if you don't know anything about batik, Has a really fine selection from Rp650 sarungs to Rp35,000 pekalongans. All kinds of material at fixed honest prices. Gives you an idea of what you should be paying. Compare the different prices for cap and batik tulis work. Browse and learn. Terang Bulan also sells fine locally-made /urik batik material for Rp860 for 2 % m and Rp1050 for 3 m; comes also in green, beige and orange; when lurik is banded it's very striking.

Nusa Lembongan is situated 12 miles south east of Bali. It is one hour traveling time by boat from Benoa Harbour. This pear shaped island is around 4km long and 2km wide. It is surrounded by a beautiful fringing reef, which hosts a myriad of marine life, The waters are renowned for their abundance of life and great surf breaks. The reef has been declared a marine park by the Indonesian authorities. Not only does the reef support its own Eco-system, but it supports most of the villagers on the island as well. The local people farm seaweed. This seaweed is cultivated, harvested then exported all over the world for use in cosmetics, food stabilizers and medicines. Other sources of income include traditional wooden boat building, farming peanuts, sweet potato, and fishing.Village life is very slow and enchanting. Very few cars and motorbikes are seen on the roads. The people are steeped in tradition, and one could imagine Bali being like this island, thirty years ago.Although the island is small there are many things to do. Fishing, diving, surfing, mangrove exploring, discovering natural fresh water springs, underground cave house exploring, cycling around the island. A visit to the bat caves on a nearby island, or a picnic at dream beach. Try catching mud cabs in the mangrove area at the back of the island. There is something for every one at Nusa Lembongan.