About the island of Bali
Bali island is one of the provinces in Indonesia. One island that also constitute to the Indonesian archipelago. Located between the Java island in the west and Lombok island in the east. The time in Bali is differ +8 from the GMT. 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. Choosing Bali villas will give you more privacy and serenity from your vacation. The use of private villas has been increasing since the Bali bombing in 2002.
Bali shopping
In Bali you will find many modern shopping center selling various kind of goods around the city like Kuta, Tuban, Seminyak and Denpasar. 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.
Bali culture
Most of the inhabitants are Balinese with 95% of them Hindu believers. 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 tourist attractions
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 more freedom then just rental a car and rive on your own.