Indonesia has around 17.500 island that constitute it’s archipelago and one of the island is the island of Bali. This island of paradise located on the south part of the equator between the island of Java which is highly populated island in Indonesia with the island of Lombok. Bali has around 8 regencies and 1 the city of municipality. The south part of the island has white sandy beaches and warm weather while the opposite side has colder weather and surround with greenery and mountain ranges. Bali island is one of the Indonesian best tourist destination, though small but you will find many fascinating things to see and do here.
Bali Accommodation
Bali has many type of accommodation available for tourists from luxury five star resorts and hotels to city hotel providing cheap and clean accommodation to alternative accommodation such as Bali villas and apartment rental. If you want a better privacy and serenity out from your vacation then choose to stay over the Bali villas. The use of Bali villas as the accommodation has been increasing since the Bali bombing in 2002.
Bali shopping paradise
In Bali there are many modern shopping center located around the city of Denpasar, Kuta beach, Tuban area and also around Seminyak. If you want to shop for arts and handicrafts then just go towards the regency of Gianyar because on this regency lies several direct from the maker of handicrafts selling their product or just come to Sukawati art market. Other area for specialized arts and handicrafts also available like Celuk village for silvers jewelry, Ubud village for painting and wood carvings. But today there are many big souvernir shop closer to tourism area of the south.
The island culture
The island of Bali today inhabited by around 95% Balinese with Hindu religion. Their daily life evolving around the Hindu culture among the wonderful view of the mountain, green rice terraces and also pristine white sandy beaches. The Balinese always welcome tourists who visiting the island with warm welcome.
Bali sight seeing
Bali as vacation destination has many interesting places located around the island. If you want to explore the island then renting a car with guide will be the best solution. By renting a car and a guide your tour around the island will be better informed. But if you want to explore the island then just rent a car and drive your own to various destination around the island.
