LAKE
CRUISES
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
On Sun. Gordon's boat goes around the island, departing
Ambarita at 8 am,Tuk2 at 8:30, and Tomok at 9 am. On
Wed., Mongoloi s boat starts from Tomok. Both cost Rp750.
These pleasure cruises run from sunup to sundown and
boast non-stop music and a floating restaurant. The
more the merrier. They stop at villages along the way
and you can visit the hotsprings. visa extensions: Just
give either Mongoloi or Gordon money and your passport,
sit on your ass, and they'll go get you a one or even
two month visa extension; you pay the full official
price, plus their commission which is around Rp1000.
dope: The famed Frank Sumatra or Sumatran One comes
from Takingeun near Lake Tawar and from the Kutacane
area in Aceh Province. But you seldom get the best.
Only the third grade makes it down to the island, a
coughing weed which parches your throat raw and which
also turns over an enormous profit for these islanders.
Mostly extended holiday makers and few actual travelers
visit Samosir, so most visitors are satisfied with the
low grade grass they get. A plastic 'ounce' costs Rp2000,
but shop around for a 'bigounce'. Everyone sells on
the side of the island facing Prapat and they've all
unionized. On Mondays the police go around to the losmens
to collect their dues, so take care. For mushrooms head
for the cow paddocks in the plateau areas on either
side of the mountains south of Tomok and north of Ambarita
after a little rain and some sunshine. A kid wants Rp25
for a big handful. One of the kitchens will make up
an omelet and even turn out hash or genie cookies if
you ask them (you supply).
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