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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 P

 


Ever since nomadic Malay hunter-gatherers turned settled farmers and started cultivating rice in the fertile ashes of burned forests and on the slopes of volcanoes, transforming their migratory society some 4500 years ago, rice has been at the very center of Indonesian culture. Grown virtually everywhere in Indonesia, it's considered the tastiest of all grains and is eaten at least 3 times daily. Rice is always saleable and can be stored up to 3 years. It's believed that rice has a soul without which it lacks the power to germinate. Ani-ani blades are hidden so as not to offend the rice goddess, Dewi Sri, during the harvest. The structure and pressure of this intensive form of cultivation has given rise to very close-knit families all over Indonesia, particularly on the island which supports the bulk of the population - rural Java. A family could include grandparents, grandchildren, father's relatives, mother's relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins. The nation as a whole is a family; presidents, bupatis and schoolmasters are often referred to as Bapak or Pak (father) or else Bung (brother) by the public. School mistresses are addressed as ibu (mother) by their pupils. The heart and soul of Indonesia is the village. 80% of the people live in 60,000 agricultural communities throughout the archipelago. Village life has changed only very superficially over the past thousands of years. The village council of elders is the foundation on which the Indonesian version of democracy is based. Village and family loyalties come before all others. City dwellers, only 15% of the total population, are the exception. But even the capital of Indonesia with a population of 5.7 million has all the habits and manners of a village, or actually, of hundreds of villages.

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.