See what the experts are saying about Bali. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Getting there
By Plane -- Ngurah Rai International Airport (tel. 361/751011) is 13km (8 miles) southwest of Denpasar. For airport information and connection to airline reservations counters, call tel. 361/751011, ext. 1454. When you leave Bali, there will... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements -- Visitors from the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and most of Europe can get visas on arrival through Ngurah Rai International Airport or the seaports of Padang Bai and Benoa. For stays of 7 days or less, the charg... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Private Car -- Given how cheap and easy it is to hire someone to drive, many folks just avoid the headache of driving themselves. Private taxis are the most common choice of transport and can get you to any destination for a reasonable pri... Continue reading »
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Money
The currency of Indonesia is the rupiah, from the Sanskrit word for wrought silver, rupya. Coins come in denominations of Rp25, 50, 100, and 500. Notes are Rp100, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, and 100,000; the largest denominatio... Continue reading »
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Staying healthy
Health Concerns -- No inoculations are required for Bali, but it's always a good idea to get shots for hepatitis A, tetanus, polio, and typhoid (likely you've already had some of these). It's also a good idea to check the most recent informat... Continue reading »
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Tips on shopping
The quantity of Balinese arts and crafts available on the island is overwhelming. Woodcarvers, jewelers, and craftspeople of all types line the streets around all tourist areas, particularly in and around Ubud and on the streets of Kuta. Ther... Continue reading »
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Tips on accommodations
Bali accommodations range from bungalows that cost Rp40,000 (US$4.40/£2.45) to luxury villas serviced by a retinue of servants and priced at over US$1,000 (£550). In between are an ever-increasing number of lodging options. Atmosphere is the... Continue reading »
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Tips on dining
The choices in Bali are many, but it's rare to find authentic Balinese or Indonesian food on a menu for foreigners; for that, you'll have to go to a warung, a local cafe, and many visitors are dissuaded by the typical warung's appearance (som... Continue reading »
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Telephone tips
To place a call from your home country to Bali: Dial the international access code (011 in the U.S. and Canada, 0011 in Australia, 0170 in New Zealand, 00 in the U.K.), plus Indonesia's country code (62), the city or local area code (361 for... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
A visit to Bali is, as always, replete with kingly comforts, beautiful resorts, fine dining, and immersion in an ancient culture amid an island dreamscape. The following 2-week plan starts you off in Seminyak and then takes you to Ubud, Gunun... Continue reading »
Bali Travel Experiences
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Bali
Finally in Bali, Bali, BaliWe got to the hotel Aston Bali in the part of Nusa Dua. We planned to go out for Christmas dinner but mean whi... Continue reading »
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Jakarta: a whole new world
After retrieving Sara -- who had not yet really gone to sleep... it was a wild last night in Singapore, I guess! -- we grabbed a quick... Continue reading »
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Kuta, Bali
The take off from Darwin was interesting to say the least. It was pouring with rain and the lightening was close behind. After a 2... Continue reading »
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Best Italian in Bali
Cafe Marzano moved from its previous Jl. Kunti (along Bali Deli) to Jl. Double Six. It's smaller but now has more outdoor seating. For... Continue reading »
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Bali: offrandes, magasinage et rizières!
Bali, est une ile vraiment magnifique dès qu'on sort de Kuta Beach! Kuta est un immense centre d'achat, il n'y a que des magasins et des... Continue reading »
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