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Bali

The allure of the Hindu island of Bali comes from its people as much as its intricate culture. Observe the Balinese immersed in their timeless rituals and succumb to a slower rhythm of life. Meander through temples perched on cliffs, hike through emerald paddy or relax on sweeping volcanic beaches.

 

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Essentials

01 Live like the Balinese: rise early for the morning’s cool and take an afternoon nap when the searing sun is at its fiercest.
02 Don't plan every minute of your holiday; part of the pleasure of Bali is an unexpected diversion down a pretty frangipani-flecked road.
03 As well as delectable Balinese food, the world's cuisines are represented on the island, with an emphasis on seafood and fresh, local produce.
04 Dress breezily. Stylish sarong and flip-flops are acceptable day-time wear and will complement your pedicure.
05 Bali is a water-lover’s paradise, popular for surfing, snorkelling, kite surfing, and sailing. Nusa Dua hotels offer guests quality equipment.

Hotels

Dependable chain
W Retreat & Spa
Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak
+ 62 361 473 8106
starwoodhotels.com

Premium
Bulgari
Jalan Goa Lempeh, Banjar Dinas Kangin, Uluwatu
+ 62 361 847 1000
bulgarihotels.com/en-us/bali

Dependable chain
Four Seasons Resort
Sayan, Ubud, Gianyar
+ 62 361 977 577
fourseasons.com/sayan

Independent and easy
The Haven
500 Jalan Raya Seminyak, Kuta
+ 62 361 738 001
thehavenbali.com


Dining

Big dinner with friends
Ultimo
Jalan Oberoi 104X, Seminyak
+62 361 738 720-1
balinesia.co.id

Sunset cocktail
Rock Bar at Ayana Resort
Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera
+ 62 361 702 222
ayanaresort.com/rockbarbali

Afternoon tea
Biku
888 Jalan Petitenget, Kerobokan
+ 62 361 857 0888
bikubali.com

Lunch on your own
Mak Beng
Jalan Hang Tuah, Sanur

Leisurely breakfast
Karma Beach Batubelig
Batu Belig, Kerobokan
+62 361 361 8888
karmabeach.com

Late bite
JP's Warung Club
Jalan Dhyana Pura No 6, Seminyak
+ 62 361 731 622
jps-warungclub.com/

Late drinks
Maccaroni
Jalan Legian No. 52, Kuta
+ 62 361 754 662
maccaroniclub.com

Best al fresco lunch
Sari Organic
Abangan, walking from Jalan Raya Ubud
+ 62 361 972 087

Big dinner with friends
La Lucciola
Oberoi Road, Kayu Aya Beach, Legian Seminyak
+ 62 361 730 838

Best barbecue/al fresco dining
PJ’s
Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran Bay, Denpasar
+ 62 362 701 010
fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay

Dinner with friends
Sardine
Jalan Petitenget 21, Kerobokan
+ 62 361 738 202
sardinebali.com

Dinner for two
Mozaic
Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
+ 62 361 975 768
mozaic-bali.com

Sunset cocktail
Potato Head Beach Club
Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak
+ 62 361 737 979
ptthead.com

Healthy raw food lunch
Sakti at Fivelements
Banjar Baturning, Mambal
+ 62 361 469 206

Lunch with friends
Cocoon
Jalan Double Six, Blue Ocean Terrace, Seminyak
+ 62 361 731 266
cocoon-beach.com

Mid-morning coffee
Tutmak
Jalan Dewi Sita, Ubud
+ 62 361 975 754

Lunch with friends
Ku De Ta
9 Jalan Laksmana, Seminyak
+ 62 361 736 969
kudeta.net

Fast breakfast
The Corner Store
10A Jalan Laksmana Kerobokan,
+ 62 361 736 187

Reading

Rarer finds
Ganesha Bookshop
Jalan Raya, Ubud
+ 62 361 970 320
ganeshabooksbali.com

Standard books
Periplus
periplus.co.id


Shopping

Something for yourself
Drifter Surf Shop
50 Jalan Oberoi, Seminyak
+ 62 361 733 274
driftersurf.com

Something you can't get anywhere else
Horn Emporium
Jalan Petitenget, Kerobokan
horn-emporium.com

Lost luggage – where to buy shirts
Discovery Mall
Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta
+62 361 755 522

Something for yourself
Deus ex Machina
Jalan Batu Bolong, Echo Beach
+ 62 361 368 3386
deusbaliblog.co.id

Something for someone you love
John Hardy's
Br. Baturning Mambal, Abiansemal
+ 62 361 469 888

Something you can't get anywhere else
Gaya Fusion
Jalan Raya Sayan, Ubud, Gianyar
+ 62 361 979 252
gayafusion.com

Lost luggage - where to buy shirts
Sogo
Kawasan Pariwisata, Nusa Dua
+ 62 361 772 655

Something for the kids
Kidsagogo
Jalan Kayu Aya No. 29, Seminyak
+ 62 361 736 651


Thank yous

Kou
Jalan Dewi Sita, Ubud
+ 62 361 971 905

Jenggala Keramik
Jalan Uluwatu II, Jimbaran
+62 361 703 311
jenggala-bali.com/

Two hour tour

01
Big Tree Farms' chocolate factory

02
Terraced rice paddies of Jatih Luwih

03
Pura Luhur Batukau and Pura Lempuyang Bali

04
Ubud Bali

05
Uluwatu Temple Jatiluwih plus sunset kecak dance Pura Goa Lawah


Transport

Taxis
Hotels will happily order you a taxi or arrange for a car.


Limousine/car

Blue Bird Taxis
Bali
+ 62 361 701 111


Fitness

Good running route
The boardwalk along Sanur beach
Sanur beach

Good gym
Conrad Bali
168 Jalan Pratama, Tanjung Benoa
+ 62 361 778 788


Alternative diversion

Great massage
Jari Menari
Jalan Raya Basangkasa 47, Seminyak and Jalan Pratama 88X Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua
+62 361 736 740/778 084
jarimenari.com

Bali Asli cooking school
Jalan Raya Gelumpang, Gelumpang village, Amlapura, Karangasem
+62 812 381 6051
baliasli.com.au

Spa with a view
Mango Tree Spa
Kedewatan, Ubud
+ 62 361 975 4
www.kupubarong.com/spabyloccitane/

Bali Bird Walk
Tjampuhan Ubud
+ 62 361 975 009
www.balibirdwalk.com/walks.html

Bumbu Bali Cooking School
Jalan Pratama, Tanjung Benoa
+ 62 361 774 502
balifoods.com/bali-cooking-class.php