Bali

Why Bali?

BA-LI : It’s more than a place. It’s a mood, an inspiration, a tropical state of mind! The rich and diverse culture of Bali plays out at all levels of life, from the exquisite flower-petal offerings placed everywhere, to the processions of joyfully garbed locals, shutting down major roads as they march to one of the myriad temple ceremonies, to the otherworldly traditional music and dance performed island-wide.

Almost everything has a spiritual meaning. The middle of Bali is dominated by the dramatic volcanoes of the central mountains and hillside temples such as Pura Luhur Batukaru (one of the island’s estimated 10,000 temples), while the tallest peak, Gunung Agung, is the island’s spiritual center.

One Island, Many Destinations

On Bali you can lose yourself in the chaos of the south of the island such as Seminyak or Kuta, surf wild beaches  or just hang out on Nusa Lembongan. You can go family-friendly in Sanur or savor a lavish getaway on the Bukit Peninsula. 

Ubud is the heart of Bali, a place where the culture of the island is most accessible, and it shares the island’s most beautiful rice fields and ancient monuments with east and west Bali, Ubud also means ‘ Obat’ (meaning medicine in Balinese)  that’s why you will find more spirituality and a special atmosphere there. 

North and west Bali are thinly populated but have the kind of diving and surfing that make any journey worthwhile.

Bali’s Essence

Yes, Bali has beaches, surfing, diving, and resorts great and small, but it’s the essence of Bali – and the Balinese – that makes it so much more than just a fun-in-the-sun retreat. It is possible to take the cliche of the smiling Balinese too far, but in reality, the inhabitants of this small island are indeed a generous, genuinely warm people. There’s also a fun, sly sense of humor.