Bali Island of Paradise

The rainy season in Bali

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There are only two seasons in Bali, dry season and rainy season. Which one is better? Maybe it is hard to answer because it is very subjective, depend much on everybody’s preference. Here I give the table about rainy season in Bali. I hope this will help you to decide when is the best time to visit Bali.

The legend of Mount (Gunung) Batur

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Long time ago, there was a princess of King Galuh, her name is Dewi Naga Ningrum or sometimes also called Dewi Rondo Asih. As the succession came up in the Kingdom of King Galuh, another King’s wife named Dewi Pangrenyep has told a lie about Dewi Naga having such an affair with Patih. The lie would then resulted into punishment for Dewi Naga. The King sent her away, out of the Kingdom while she was pregnant. The King only gave Dewi Naga Ningrum two of his men, Saud and Musroh to guard her on her way.

In the middle of the way, Dewi Naga Ningrum felt that it was time to deliver the baby. So she asked Saud and Musroh to find some water. While those two men went away to find water, Dewi Naga delivered the baby alone and died after the process.

Saud and Musroh found their master, Dewi Naga Ningrum, has died as they got back from finding water. They saw a little baby has been born from the dead mother. Later on, the baby was named Jaka Mursada. The baby then was raised by Dewi Naga Ningrum’s grandfather named Kyai Nambi.

Kyai Nambi took out the baby’s placenta and buried it in a volcano mountain. But something strange has happened, the volcano mountain did not erupt by the time the placenta of Jaka Mursada buried in that mountain. The mountain is Mount (Gunung) Batur.

A little guide for finding Bali cheap hotel

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Once you get to Bali, you may want to find a right hotel to stay. It’s not difficult to find hotels in Bali because there are a lot of hotels there. If you want to stay in a luxury hotel, you will find it easily because there are many luxury hotels there in Bali. But if you prefer to stay in a cheap hotel because you are planning to spend more times traveling outside instead of staying inside the hotel then do not worry. The cheap hotels in Bali is not a bad place to stay at all. The hotels mostly are clean enough and the hotel keepers are mostly kind and friendly. All you need to do is ask the people there about where to stay. They will happily show you. But you need not to believe everything they say, you just have to check it yourself. There are cheap hotels which are located in remote places, and there are also cheap hotels near the shopping center like Kuta beach. If you are nice enough to talk to local people, they will be even nicer to you and give you the best price.

Are you looking for a hotel near Bali airport? Try Conrad Bali Resort and Spa

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Conrad Bali Resort and Spa is one choice of a hotel which located near the Bali airport. So if you are looking for a hotel which you can easily get from the Ngurah Rai Bali airport this hotel can be your choice. Conrad Bali Resort and Spa address is on 168 Jalan Pratama, Kuta, Bali.

Conrad Bali Resort and Spa has 353 guestrooms spreading across four low-rise wings, each of Conrad Bali's guestrooms and suites reflects the resort's sense of space, luxury and style, with a private patio or balcony offering panoramic views over the resort, ocean, lagoons or gardens. Guest rooms and suites feature striking tribal Indonesian art, complemented by contemporary in-room facilities.

There are three types of room you can choose in Conrad Bali Resort and Spa:
Suite
Deluxe
Resort Suite

You can choose a Conrad Suite for special privileges and enjoy a secluded haven in a private wing, adjacent to the main resort. If you decide a more private patio you can choose a Deluxe Room for a private patio or balcony with views over the resort, gardens, lagoon and/or ocean. If spacious accommodations is what you are looking for then select a Resort Suite for spacious accommodations and a private balcony or terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean. Feel free to choose Conrad Bali accommodation options with the young in mind. Enjoy a wide array of family-friendly services & amenities.

Conrad Bali Resort and Spa has also a reflection Lounge which provides a comfortable space for our guests who arrive prior to check in time or have late departures after 12 noon. In this relaxing hotel in Bali you can enjoy enhanced privacy and personal attention, along with benefits including daily afternoon tea, evening cocktails and 15% off food & beverages, Jiwa Spa treatments, laundry, dry cleaning and Business Center services with the Connoisseur Club package.

Indonesian Government regulations restrict smoking in public areas and guest rooms. So if you need to smoke in Conrad Bali you can smoke on balconies and outdoor areas.

There are a lot of activities you can enjoy in this hotel, outdoor activies and indoor.

Outdoor
The Conrad Bali faces east toward Nusa Penida Island, the perfect setting for a magnificent sunrise. You can walk and jogging in the 350-meter beach offers safe walking path. There are also a lot of choices in watersport activities. A large choice of watersports to enjoy during your Bali vacation, including waterskiing and windsurfing. Swimming activity can be done in Lagoons and a 33-meter main pool offer a swimmable area of over 4,886 square meters. Biking activity or bicycle tours can be done by exploring the nearby villages of Nusa Dua or Sawangan – a great way to mix with the locals and experience everyday Balinese life. Bali Beach Activities in Conrad Bali Resort and Spa including Volleyball and soccer beach-style. There is also a tennis court where you can discover the ultimate tennis experience with PureTennis, a professional tennis management company based in Singapore. Daily group programs are available along with private lessons, all facilitated by international tennis professionals.

Indoor activities in Bali Conrad Resort and Spa are as follows:
Bali Fitness Club and the gymnasium is open 24 hours.

Shopping arcade
Bali is a treasure trove of fascinating products, from traditional antiques, splendid hand-woven materials, ready-made clothing, silver and gold, woodcarving and art works.
The Conrad Bali Retail Village enjoys a garden setting and offers the very best that Bali has to offer, including resort wear, antiques, and exclusive arts and crafts from across the archipelago. Also visit the Conrad Bali Gallery.

Cultural Activities
Available 2pm daily at the resort's Water Garden, guests are invited to experience the Balinese culture with the daily cultural activities. Programs include learning Indonesian languange, Balinese dress and dance, Balinese offering and cooking demonstration of traditional Indonesian snack.

Children's Activities
Kura Kura Club
Available for children between 3 and 12, offering supervised activities such as treasure hunts, kite making and cookie making.

Families can join the daily cultural activities, which features learning Indonesian languange, Balinese dress and dance, Balinese offering and cooking demonstration of traditional Indonesian snack.

Complementing the Kura Kura Club, the Games Zone is available and equipped with the latest computer and video games, pool table, and toddler area. Jiwa Spa offers special spa treatments for children, including children's massage and bath, temporary tattoos and hair braiding.
The Conrad Bali boasts a wealth of dining experiences with spectacular views accompanying every cocktail. Enjoy elegant ethnic dishes or barbecue cuisine in a variety of restaurants.
In Room Dining is available 24 hours.

Travel to Bali is worth a try. Come and visit Bali soon with your family.

Cash preparation when you are traveling to Bali

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Prepare some rupiah when you are traveling to Bali because it is the basic unit of money there. Foreign currency that you bring, whether you have in banknotes or traveler’s checks, should be exchanged at major banks or authorized moneychangers. Usually the exchange rates which offered by the moneychangers are better than the banks. The other advantage of money changers is that they usually stay open for longer time than the bank. In addition, transactions are taken care quicker there than that in the bank. Major banks in Indonesia have several branches in most tourist centers in Bali, especially those in major cities. In smaller towns, you will find it rather difficult to find banks. Bank in Bali open from 8 am to 2 pm from Monday to Friday. Many shops in Bali whether it is big or small accept plastic cards. So your credit card is real useful here, but remember that they will charge you with a 3% until 5 % additional charge to your bill. Some tourists say that cash advances can be obtained in all major tourist resorts like Denpasar, Kuta, Sanur and Ubud. Automatic Teller Machine are spreading all over the island, mostly off course at shopping centers and banks. All of the Automatic Teller Machine are connected to international banking networks. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted by most of the bigger businesses. The amount signed for is in rupiah and the bill is then converted to your domestic currency. To ensure security and convenience, bring most of your money in traveler’s checks, despite getting better exchange rates for cash. Backing this up with a credit card for major purchases is a good idea. US dollars are the most negotiable currency, particularly in remote areas. It would be a practical way to change as much as you can and feel safe carrying before heading into more remote regions.

Looking for hotel in Bali which near the airport: honeymoon package in Bali hotel

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If you are looking for a hotel in Bali which is placed near the airport this hotel information in Bali might be useful for you. Royal Pita Maha Resort and Spa located in Ubud Bali. To be exact, this hotel is on Jalan Sanggingan, Ubud. This hotel is a captivating resort of refined Balinese villas embracing a precious parcel of valley landscape that descends down to the Ayung River. Located on the outer boundary of the spiritually charged village of Ubud, this private retreat ensures that every stay is an enriching experience. If you are going to have great honeymoon in an exotic place this great hotel in Bali offer something that might be suitable for you.

Honeymoon package in Royal Pita Maha Resort and Spa. 4 days / 3 nights accommodation in a traditional luxury villa with romantic set-up. Daily American breakfast for two can either be enjoyed in the privacy of guest villa or at our Terrace Restaurant, overlooking to Oos river valley and rice terrace. A romantic candlelight dinner for two with a bottle of Sparkling Wine in the privacy of guest villa accompanied by Balinese bamboo instrumental music. A 2 hour Romantic Spa Ritual at Pita Maha Private Villas Spa. The program starts with a relaxing traditional full body massage and then full use of all spa facilities; steam bath, sauna, outdoor shower, hot & cold Jacuzzi, private swimming pool, completed with herbal ginger tea. A bottle of 'Rose Wine' in the villa upon arrival. Daily Soft drink and Beer in your private mini bar. Daily afternoon tea with homemade cake at our Terrace Restaurant. Homemade honeymoon cake on the 2nd day to be served in your private villa. Alcohol or non alcoholic welcome cocktail and fresh towel on your arrival in our splendid and spacious Lobby Lounge. Deluxe fruit basket with exotic Balinese seasonal fruit and a special Pita Maha gift for two in the villa upon arrival, as well as daily Newspaper. Shuttle service to and from down town Ubud. Return transfers by air-conditioned coach from the airport or any other hotel in Nusa Dua, Sanur, Jimbaran or Kuta area. Special Honeymoon gift for two upon departure. Package Price for honeymoon in Bali in this near airport hotel is: • Garden Villa: US$ 1025++, extension night US$ 260++/night include breakfast. • Pool Garden Villa: US$ 1175++, extension night US$ 310++/night include breakfast. Term & Conditions which applied for honeymoon in exotic hotel in Bali is : The package price is subject to 21 % Government tax and service charge. The package is valid until 31st March 2012. The package is valid for double occupancy (two persons). Any cancellation made by 14 days prior to arrival is subject to 50% of the package rate. Cancellation within 24 hours prior to arrival and No Show are subject to 100% of total amount of the package.

Happy travel to Bali and have great honeymoon or family vacation in Bali.

Things you shouldn’t bring and things allowed in Bali:

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If you are planning to come to Bali here are some traveling tips to Bali. Do not bring weapons, narcotics material and porn material. They are all prohibited in Bali. Some says that anything with chinese characters written on it is forbidden. Pets are banned because the official don’t want any animal desease come into Bali. If you insist to bring your love pet then you should bring your disease free certivicate from your veterinarian. If you love to drink alcohol you can only bring a maximum one liter of alcohol, cigarettes as many as 200, 50 cigars and about 100 grams of tobacco. Only reasonable amount of perfume is allowed to bring to Bali. Export of national treasures are forbidden like tortoise shell, crocodile skins and ivory.

Some important things to remember when you drive in Bali:

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If you are going to travel to Bali and planning to drive by yourself. You can easily find car rental there. The cost is not so high as long as you can make a good bargain. However there are things to remember when you drive in Bali. Here are some tips for your safety driving in Bali. First, you need to know that you'll be driving on the left-hand side of the road. If you are coming from America or Europe country, maybe you will need to adapt with this rule. But don’t worry too much about it. At first maybe you will feel rather weird but you will get used to it after one day driving in Bali. Second thing, you will find that some road signs in Bali are covered by any kind of obstructions. So you need to be careful when you are in a junction. Drive slowly and don’t hesitate to ask people about your direction. Most of the people in Bali are kind and helpful. And lucky thing is that they usually are able to speak English, at least able enough to tell you the direction. Third, if you need to fill the gas for the car, the safest way is to come to the official gas station which are many in Bali. Prepare in your pocket for amount like 200,000 rupiah (equal to USD 22) for any need like fill out the gas and for dealing with Police. Drive slowly or fairly, keep your eyes on the road, talk to people are things you should do while you drive in Bali. Have fun.

The cool weather in Bali can still bring the danger of sunburn

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It is good if you are ready with the sunscreen when you are going to Bali. Because you will be more protected from the heat of the sun in Bali while you are traveling there. Ultra violet from the sun can penetrate deep into your skin and damage the cells and causing some wrinkles or even skin cancer. Going to Bali, you can find many beautiful mountain scenery. The weather there is cool but if you are staying long enough under the sun in the cool weather, you will not automatically be safe from the danger of sunburn. Therefore the sunscreen lotion is still something you must bring when you are traveling to Bali.

Bali weather can be cold but you need to bring your sunscreen lotion

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Bali weather can get rather cold at the central part of Bali Island. In Ubud for example, you might need to wear your jacket to protect you from the cold and rain. Sometimes, winter winds from Australia reach Bali during July or August bring chilly weather to Bali. From November to April, rainy season in Bali will sometimes bring flood around the island. If you are looking for a tip to travel Bali, then maybe one thing I want to remind you is don’t forget to put on sunscreen lotion on your skin because Bali Island is located near the equator. The Australians on the other hand often know what it takes to enjoy a couple of weeks on this tropical island. Some surfers look like Casper the friendly ghost when catching their ways; they use as much sunscreen lotion as possible.

Weather in Bali is hot enough that you will want to swim at Kuta beach wearing your Bikini

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Bali hot weather: tourist in bikini swimming at Kuta

Weather in Bali is partly cloudy with 28°C temperature. The humidity in Bali can reach 77% which is quite high. Bali has tropical climate to match its location in the tropics. The coolest months are June, July and August. The hottest months are April and December. Above we see some tourists at Kuta Bali during their vacation on November. In their place the weather is getting colder that was the reason they came to Bali to get warm from the sun. You still can swim in the warmth of Kuta beach wearing your Bikini because Bali weather is hot enough for you.

Bali dry season is the better time to visit Bali

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Two hot tourists are going for a swim at Kuta on dry season in Bali

Bali has only two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. Some says that Bali weather is such an extreme weather just as extreme as the natural beauty of the island. If you are planning to visit Bali, it is better to come at dry season which usually comes around April to November.

The reason to come to Bali at dry season is so that you may enjoy more tourism objects than if you come at rainy season. At dry season you can go hiking to the volcanoes which are many on the island. You can also spend your vacation on the beaches which mostly are very beautiful.

Dry season in Bali is really dry. It hardly any rains. Sometimes the temperatures is really hot that you want to take off all your shirt. The wind from the sea can help the temperature to be more neutral.

As a whole, Bali is an interesting place to visit, even in rainy season.

Bali hot weather doesn’t stop these kind people to help green turtles back to their home

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Bikini girl rescued Bali green turtle

In the middle of Bali hot weather, some kind people are working hard hand in hand maintaining Bali’s ecosystem. At least there are 87 giant green turtles returned back to the sea in Bali. Some tourists had a rare opportunity to help marine police in Bali returning back some giant green turtles back to the ocean.

Above, we see bikini girls were happily helping the police to carry a heavy weight giant turtle. (Considering the circumstances, I think the police was happy too.)

Information about weather in Bali: the wind in Bali

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The wind in Bali has a range between gentle breeze to moderate blows. Even though sometimes storms lurking in, there isn’t any danger wind in Bali. Sunny sunshine days are common in Bali. Besides, if you somehow being trapped in heavy downpours rain, you can stay in the hotel which has many thing to offer to you. As foreigner, everything in Bali is something new to you. You can talk to locals which usually are kinds and friendly. You can learn something about Bali traditional cultures or you can go for a shopping instead.

Whatever happens, don’t worry too much because Bali has normally a kind weather, sunny sunshine just perfect for sea life lovers and scuba diver adventures.

The humidity in Bali: a view on weather condition in Bali

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Bali is commonly having a high humidity. This kind of Bali weather will reach its peak on the stormy months. The number of humidity can sometimes reach 90%.

To some people, weather in Bali can be uneasy, especially those who have problem with high humidity. To prevent you from trouble, you need to find a hotel with good air conditioning system. There are plenty of hotels available in Bali that you can stay, their good air conditioning can help you to acclimatize before you are getting used to the humid climate.

Some places in Bali have high density humidity that made some people hard to breathe. But as long as you prepare yourself with the acclimatize process, there will no problem for you. Bali is a beautiful island. They call it the Island of Paradise for the right reason, so you need to visit and find it yourself.

Information about weather in Bali: rainy season in Bali

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Actually there is only little amount of rain in Bali. The weather in Bali is full of sunny blue skies for most of the times. Even during period of months when rainy season is coming, the degree of rain in Bali is usually not pretty much.

Slight rainfall in Bali is happening mostly in the afternoon. Surely is Bali as the heaven for those who loves sun lights because even when heavy rain comes in, its only happening in a short time. The sun will soon come out again.

However, this doesn’t mean that Bali almost has no rain at all. During October to March, the weather is tended to be wet. They call it wet season. You may find some heavy rain for several days within some weeks.
So if you plan to visit Bali during October to March, this information about weather in Bali should be in your consideration. Bring anything that will prepare you to face the rain. Or if you are a kind of person who loves wet weather in Bali, then just come in. The island of paradise is still beautiful even in the wet weather.

Weather in Bali: a useful information before going to Bali

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Taking a consideration about the weather of your destination is a wise thing to do. When you have a plan to visit Bali the Island of Paradise in Indonesia, it is also important to take Bali weather into your consideration.

Bali weather is usually full of sunny skies. Cool breezes sometimes happen in Bali weather. The weather in Bali only has two seasons. There is the dry season and the wet season. The temperature in Bali is considerably constant across the year.

Bali has an average temperature between 24 to 28 degree Celsius. Usually the hottest weather in Bali is happening during the dry season. The dry weather in Bali is starting from April to September. The top dry season of weather in Bali in from June to September.
So if you love dry season and hot weather in Bali, you can consider to come in that certain period of month. If wet season and rather cold weather is more suitable for you. Then you should consider to come to Bali during the other period of months.

Map of Bali: Island of Paradise

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Bali is the Island of Paradise. These are the map of Bali which can help you give a big picture about Bali the Island of Paradise

Remote places in Bali: a place to relax

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The atmosphere in Bali helps you to find peace and relaxation. There are many remote places in Bali that you can find as a place to relax. The reason you go to Bali is to find a peaceful vacation, village nuanse, remote hotels where you can be with yourself.

Find plenty remote places Bali.

Bali Kuta Summerland adventures

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Bali Kuta summerland adventures

Kuta, Bali is the right place for adventures.

Kuta Bali: a paradise you must visit

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Bali Kuta surfing place

Bali Kuta Oakley Surfing Winner

Bali Kuta Hotel

There are a lot of things to do in Kuta Bali. You can stay in the hotel which are spreaded along the beach and near area. You can go surfing as the beach wave is able to accomodate that purpose. The wave at Kuta beach is big enough for surfer to go. It has approximately 2 metres tall of wave. Enough for body surfing or for longer surfing board. If beach is not your choice, you can still have fun by taking a little adventure which are also available there.

Hard Rock Hotel Bali: perfect place to stay

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Situated on Kuta beach, Hard Rock Hotel Bali has a strategic location for having fun on the beach as well as shopping. The location is near the local shopping centre at Kuta. You can enjoy the Hotel facilities, which are good and complete, or you can walk around the hotel which provides you with stores, restaurants, shopping mall and beautiful beach.

Bali: surfing paradise

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Bali is a place for surfer, those amateurs as well as pro. Bali has a lot of beautiful surfing spot.

Conrad Hotel on the south coast of Bali

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Conrad Hotel situated on the south coast of Bali. One of the recommended place to stay when you come to Bali.

Made Switra and Robert Koke's surfers board

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Robert Koke was an American who came to Bali in 1930 and surfing the waves. Balinese young boys amazed to see him stood up on the oddly shaped board and riding it over the waves on Kuta Beach. That ancient surfboard was more like a piece of roughly shaped wood. Whenever the Japanese came to Bali on a sudden Koke left. The surfing board was found by Made Switra’s grand father who then took it home and used it as aboard for cutting fish. As we know by now that Made Switra is one of Indonesia’s best surfers.

Made Switra admitted that at first people in Bali looked on surfers as low people. But after years loving the ocean and surfing, Mad had finally managed a career out of something he loved doing. According to Made Switra, the development of Bali’s surfing industry has raised the profile of the sport in Indonesia. Balinese is no longer see it as low level sport but the elite one. People from the city are looking for surfing products to wear and that makes surfing more respectable.