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ATM Location 2007-03-08 04:14:00 ATM's and their locations Cash advances on Visa and MasterCard can also be made through many ATMs which display the relevant symbols. Cards and networks accepted by ATMs among Indonesia's main banks include: Bank Bali, MasterCard, Cirrus, Alto. - Matahari Kuta Square, Matahari Dept.Store Kuta Square Lt.1 Kuta - Kuta Centre, Jl. Kartika Plaza Komp. Kuta Centre Blok A7 Kuta Bali - Kuta Indah Permai, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai. Komp. Pertokoan Kuta Indah Permai Blok C/6 - Pura Bagus, Jl. Pura Bagus Taruna. Dekat Jayakarta Hotel, Kuta - Kuta Komp. Pertokoan Kuta Mall, Jl. Legian No. 118, Bangunan 35 - Popies Lane. Jl. Popies Lane II (Palem Garden) Kuta - Alas Arum. Jl. Danau Tamblingan - Sanur. - Ubud. Menara Ubud (Jl. Raya Ubud) Read more:Location
Banks Location 2007-03-08 04:10:00 Banks and their Location
At most ATM's in Bali you can get up to Rp. 600,000 with one withdrawel and in many places there are only three withdrawals per day. If you use your credit card and go to any major bank, like Lippo or BNI, you can then get any amount up to Rp. 5 million. If you are a regular visitor to Bali maybe you should open a rupiah bank account . Anyway I did. This allows you to transfer money from your Bali bank account at any time from your country at moments that exchange rate of your currency is doing well! You can open both a current and saving account, and for around 500,000 rp. you can have an ATM card. All the banks below have a good network of ATMs and can be found all over the Island in the main towns. If traveling outside of main tourist areas, it is best to take cash. - Bank Bumi Daya (BBD) Jl. Veteran 2, Denpasar 80231 Phone: (0361) 224143 Telex: 235101, 235132- Bank Central Asia (BCA) Jl. Cokroaminato, Denpasar 80116 Phone: (0361) 224049. - Bank Dagang Nega
Bali Banks & ATM 2007-03-08 04:01:00 Major currencies can be exchanged in most banks, money changers and hotels. There is often a different rate for any notes smaller than US$100 and this applies to most currencies. If cashing Travelers checks you will require your passport. Banks and Money Changers can easily be found in the larger towns in Bali, but you should carry sufficient rupiah (Rp) when traveling to the less popular areas of Bali. Banking hours are from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon Mondays to Fridays, and from 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. on Saturdays. Banks in hotels usually stay open longer while Money Changers are generally open until early evening. Almost all hotels and other businesses will accept foreign currency, but be warned hotels usually charge a lower rate of exchange than offered by Banks or Money Changers. There is a bank and ATM machine located at the Ngurah Rai International Airport. Exchange Tips If you want to change money or traveler's checks at a moneychanger: 1. Make sure you calculate the rate yourse
Sanur 2007-03-10 05:00:00 Sanur area is the oldest tourism village in this area, where the first five star rated hotel was built. Its know for its luxurious and quiet area for tourists. It beautiful beaches and sun rise view make Sanur becomes one of the popular tourist destination in this world. Even you can see the memorable Le Mayur museum in its beach side. Read more:Sanur
Puputan Square 2007-03-10 04:55:00 A great place for families to hang out in the evenings is the huge, well-kept park in the middle of town, named for the bloody 1906 extermination of the island's ruling class by the Dutch. An heroic-style monument facing Jl. Surapati commemorates this tragic event. Note the woman with the kris in one hand and jewels in the other. Eyewitnesses of the time reported that female members of the court tauntingly flung their jewelry at the Dutch troops before being mowed down by rifle fire. On every side of Taman Puputan are the traditional symbols of the power elite. North of the square is the Governor's Residence, built in Javanese pendopo style. Facing the Bali Museum is the stolid, modern military headquarters complex. Just south of the square in the middle of the city's busiest intersection is a five-meter-high, four-faced, eight-armed statue?ukha, representing Batara Guru, "God of the Four Directions," who is even-handedly blessing all the cardinal points simultaneously. Read more:Square
The Region - Phone Codes In Bali 2007-03-09 02:42:00 - Denpasar Municipality region Level II: 0361 - Badung Region Level II: 0361 - Gianyar Region Level II: 0361 - Tabanan Region Level II: 0361 - Klungkung Region Level II: 0366 - Bangli Region Level II: 0366 - Karangasem Region Level II: 0363 - Jembrana Region Level II: 0365 - Buleleng Region Level II: 0362 Read more:Codes
STATIONS 2007-03-09 02:36:00 - Kereneng Station (Bemo Station) - Tegal Station (Mini Bus Station) - Wangaya Station ( Mini Bus Station) - Ubung Station (Bus Station) - Batubulan Station (Bus Station)
TAXI 2007-03-09 02:33:00 Pan Wirti Taxi Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai Phone: (62 361) 723 355 Praja Bali Taxi Jl. By Pass Nusa Dua 4 Phone: (62 361) 701 111 Praja Taxi Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Phone: (62 361) 289 090 Bali Van Jl. Pulau Buru No. 4 Phone: (62 361) 228 271
Kuta Paradiso Hotel 2007-03-10 06:36:00 Located in Tuban on Bali's southern peninsula, the Kuta Paradiso
is luxury five star hotel offering excellent access to the heart of this lush holiday island. A combination of 243 deluxe and superior rooms and suites are arranged in two wings off a spacious lobby, providing comfortable, tasteful accommodation overlooking the ocean and the hotel's landscaped tropical gardens. The hotel is just three minutes drive from the airport, 10 minutes from Legian and 20 minutes by car from Denpasar, Sanur and Nusa Dua are within 30 minutes drive from Tuban and the artistic centre if Ubud is less than an hour's journey from the hotel.The Kuta Paradiso has 191 deluxe room, 42 Superior Room, 9 Suites and 1 Presidential Suite, all tastefully appointed for discerning guests. Every room has a balcony overlooking the hotel landscaped tropical garden and also offers a bath and separate shower and individually controlled air conditioning units. Facilities available within the room include satellite tel Read more:Hotel
Kembali Villas 2007-03-10 05:58:00 Kembali Villas
in Bali are located in the heart of Seminyak, this modern complex of contemporary styled villas is adjacent to Bali’s famous Oberoi Resort and a few minutes walking distance to Ku De Ta the most fashionable Seminyak Restaurant Bar and beach club. Kembali Villas Seminyak is Bali modern minimalism at its best. Featuring seven 2 and 3 double bedroom villas, make this your base to visit Bali’s thriving social scene of fine dining and exciting nightlife.Opened March 2004 - 7 private luxurious and comfortable western style 2 & 3 bed room villas.4 private, 2 bedroom Bali villas, with 2 queen sized beds2 private, 3 bedroom Bali villas, with 1 king size & 2 queen size beds1 private, 3 bedroom Bali villa, with 1 king size, 1 queen & 2 single beds & TV roomAll Kembali Villas have stylish luxury fittings with all modern comforts. Kembali Villas is located next door to The Oberoi Hotel, we offer Tranquiity in the heart of Seminyak. Kembali is your ultimate holiday experience an Read more:Kembali
Keris Dance 2007-03-10 05:30:00 In the Barong play, Bali's mythical guardian, Barong, battles Rangda, the demon - Queen. barong's supporters are a group of Balinese men with the natural ability to enter a trance state. They are armed with a kris ( traditional sword). Rangda insults Barong and taunts the menenraged and in a trance they attack her! But her powers are so strong that they are knocked out. When they come to they are so distressed by their failure, that they try to impale themselves on their kris. But their trance state amazingly protects them from injury. Read more:Keris
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Bali Music 2007-03-10 05:23:00 Music, dance and drama are all closely related in Bali, in fact drama and dance are synonymous. The most important thing about Balinese dances, however, is that they're fun and accessible. Balinese dances are not hard to find; there are dances virtually every night at all the tourist centers. The Gamelan Balinese music is based around an instrument known as the gamelan. The gamelan is such a central part of Balinese music that the whole 'orchestra' is also referred to as a gamelan. Gamelan music is almost completely percussion. Though it sounds strange at first with its noisy, jangly percussion it's exciting and enjoyable. Read more:Music
Kecak Dance 2007-03-10 05:15:00 Probably the best known of the many Balinese dances, the Kechak is also unusual in that it does not have a gamelan accompaniment. Instead the background is provided by a chanting 'choir' of men who provide the 'chak-a-chak-a-chak' noise. Tourists especially enjoy the performance staged by the Kechak dancers. This dance is also deeply rooted in local tradi- tion and Indian mythology and is inspired by Ramayana, an epic poem written in Sanskrit. The dance brings to life the tale of King Rama, his wife Dewi Sita and his brother Laksamana who were exiled to the forest for 14 years following some complex scheming in a struggle for power. In the forest, they are persecuted by Rahwana, the ogre king who then abducts Dewi Sita and makes her a prisoner of his palace on the Island of Lanka (Ceylon). Rama strikes an alliance with the monkey people whose army de- feats Rahwana's troups, making it possible for King Rama to rescue his wife. In each Kechak performance, a hundred or so dancers pl Read more:Dance
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Gaya Fusion Villa 2007-03-12 06:32:00 Originally built as bungalows for our artists, set between the nature of the river gorge and the culture of the Art Space, Gaya Villa
s integrate original artwork with luxurious living - a reflection of our philosophy that art and life are inseparable. Our Italian-Balinese fusion architecture includes marble floors and grass "alang alang" roofs, two shared living areas (one overlooking the pool and gardens, another with a large table and cushions) and a swimming pool with sun-lounge area. Below the pool, overlooking the gorge, is the Spa at Gaya Villas, where one of the most skilled masseuses in Bali can ease your stress with a Balinese, European, or Aromatherapy massage, smooth out long-held knots with acupressure, reflexology and shiatsu, or just pamper you with a Balinese lulur, boreh, coconut, or sea-salt and cucumber scrub, followed by a bath in yoghurt (or milk) and flowers. VILLA FACILITIES:Swimming pool, AC, hot & cold water, mini bar, phone, safety-deposit boxes, internet conne
Sanghyang (Fire Dance) 2007-03-12 06:24:00 The Sanghyang trance dance originally developed to drive out evil spirits from a village. The Sanghyang Dedari dance is performed by two young girls who dance a dream-like version of the Legong but with their eyes closed. The Sanghyang Jaran, a boy dances around and through a fire, riding a coconut palm hobby-horse. In both dances, a priest is always on hand to help bring the dancers out of theri trance -state at the end of the performance. Read more:Dance
Topeng Dance 2007-03-12 06:23:00 A mask dance where the dancers have to imitate the character represented by mask. A full collection of Topeng masks may number 30 or 40. Closely liriked to religious ceremonies and processions, and danced as a ritual interval, the Topeng dance ultimately takes on a sacred connotation. As a matter of fact, foreigners are allowed to see the dance only if they behave appropriately and respectfully. Actually, some performances are staged only for the benefit of the tourists, but do not enjoy the same following of the Barong and Kechak dances. Peculiar components of the Topeng dance are the masks used to hide the faces of the dancers. Specific attributes are used, instead, to identify the characters (a mustache and thick eyebrows for the elder, arrogance and defiance for Patih, and so on). The rhythm of movements (perfectly in accordance to the age and role of the character) is underscored by a large orchestra, the garnelan, which is essential for the success of the performance. Read more:Dance
Plawa Asri Villa 2007-03-12 05:50:00 Villa Bali Asri is a unique new group of 5 luxuriously-appointed villas in the heart of Seminyak, a wooded space surrounded by lovely trees.Located on a quiet back road, perfectly situated, a 15 minutes drive from the International Airport, just 3 minutes easy walking from the heart of Bali, Seminyak is an upscale area of exciting shopping, fine restaurants and entertainment.Villa Bali Asri's unique design blends both modern comfort and traditional elements, offering Bali's most exclusive accommodations for the discerning guest and family.Villa Bali Asri consists of just 5 new luxuriously-appointed villas in the quiet heart of Seminyak, 3 minutes easy walking from Seminyak's clean Sunset Beach, near the Oberoi and Sofitel. Each of the 1 x 1 bedroom, 3 x 2 bedroom and 1 x 3 bedroom villas have their own gorgeous private swimming pool, secluded tropical garden, bale, indoor and outdoor modern and traditionally designed living space. Read more:Villa
Padma Hotel 2007-03-12 05:08:00 Situated on Legian's legendary sunset beach just outside Kuta, HotelPadma
Bali is spaciously set within a romantic garden landscape providing guests with a village-style hideaway with comfortable accommodation, world class facilities and Balinese hospitality.Lush tropical greenery entwined with lotus ponds throughout the hotel creates a harmonious balance of peace and tranquility. Each guest room features an ensuite bathroom, satellite television, mini bar, tea/coffee making facility, individually controlled air-conditioning, direct dial telephone and private balcony overlooking a serene garden courtyard.Jalan Padma no.1 LegianPO BOX 1107 TBBBali - IndonesiaT: +62 361 752111F: +62 361 752140http://www.hotelpadma.com
Blue Point Villas 2007-03-12 04:47:00 Blue Point Bay Villas
has been designed to harmonize with the surrounding environment and reflect the true elegance of Balinese artistry. Image private villa living with a backdrop exposed to the elements of the ocean. Intimate dining moments againts the orange tinged Balinese sunset, or simply taking time out to marvel at evening sky studded with a thousand dancing stars. We have converted this dream into reality at Blue Point Bay Villas & Spa.Four types of private Villas are offered: Honeymoon, Presidential, both including a private plunge pool and Jacuzzi, the Twin two storied and the Split two-storied Villas. A mix of state of the art function and elegance. All villa types are spaciously appointed, highlighted by traditional thatching, natural stonework and polished timber fittings.Ideal for couples, and with wide space to relax and enjoy the spectacular ocean view. Blue Point Bay Villas is intimately designed, with a limited number of rooms. Four types of private Villas are offere
Baja Villa 2007-03-13 04:40:00 Set on the bluff of Jimbaran Hill, Villa
Baja is a luxury escape from daily routines. Adorned with hand-carved “aged” wood from Bali & Java – which also inspired the name ‘Baja’ – the villa is featuring a little piece of paradise. The fabulous garden is surrounding the well-designed swimming pool out-looking the magnificent ocean scene of Jimbaran.Villa Baja is a private 4 bedrooms villa, with " A Fantastic Ocean View " and all of the 5 star amenities and services. Each room comes with private dressing room and a spacious bathroom with first class bath appliances just to perfect your daybreak. Enjoy a total relax while in Villa Baja. A Big screen TV with satellite connection, VCR movies on tape and VCD are available for free at the villa. The entire Villa Baja comprises 3 A/C ensuite bedrooms accommodative for 3 couples (6 pax), and 1 A/C antique Lumbung (Rice Barn) with a loft bedroom (no Bathroom but great for a couple of kids or even a grown couple who don't mind the ea
Uluwatu Surf Villa 2007-03-13 04:12:00 The "Uluwatu
Surf Villa
s" are only minutes away from the famous Uluwatu temple, the TIDES restaurant, and many legendary surf spots (only recommended for experts). Bali's best "secret" beaches are nearby, but it takes only 25 minutes to Jimbaran or Nusa Dua, 40 minutes to the airport, and 50 to 60 minutes to Kuta and Sanur (you have your own car with driver during your whole stay).The location on the "Bukit" (hill) on the Southern peninsula usually guarantees also sunny days even when it's raining in most parts of Bali.The villa features a traditional thatched roof, coconut pillars, and large folding glass doors to take full advantage of the spectacular view. There are one master bedroom and two guest bedrooms each with en suite bathrooms, a spacious living and dining room with a modern open-plan kitchen, a small 16 ft./4.80 meter long swimming pool, and an open "Bale" (thatched pavilion) with comfortable planter's chairs next to the pool. Bedrooms and living areas are simple but co
Hening Villa 2007-03-13 03:33:00 An exclusive Villa
welcomes you in the ultimate paradise. Crystal clear waters pool, warm trade wind have you completely relaxed and at ease. A perfect home base to explore the beauty of Bali Island. Nine delightful rooms are lay in an exclusive environment. " There comes a time in life when one should reap the benefits of hard work and sacrifice, when one should take time to enjoy the pleasures so richly deserved ". At Villa Hening our guests are King, no work - no worry, just pure bodily pleasure.Harbour View Kav.17Kori Nuansa JimbaranBali - IndonesiaPhone : (62-361) 847 9946 - 48Fax : (62-361) 847 9945http://www.villahening.com
The Samaya Villa 2007-03-13 02:26:00 Originally built as bungalows for our artists, set between the nature of the river gorge and the culture of the Art Space, Gaya Villa
s integrate original artwork with luxurious living - a The Samaya
's premier location is none to compare. Snuggled intimately on a private white sandy beach of Seminyak, the resort is just a stone's throw from the heart of active Legian. Breathing a day-to-day life of Balinese environment, guests of the resort has a pronounced proximity to the numerous up-market restaurants, lines of antique furniture shops and individual galleries which had strengthened Seminyak's position as the true heart of villa living in Bali.All villas are elegantly appointed and situated within two hectares of tropical gardens. They offer unparalleled luxury and serenity. Spacious bedrooms and bathrooms ensure guest comfort and privacy.ACCOMMODATION Pool VillaEighteen pool villas with private plunge pool are set amidst a lush tropical garden with total area of 150 meter square o
More Dances in Bali 2007-03-14 05:33:00 Legong It's the most graceful of Balinese dances. A legong dancer is known as young girl, often as young as eight or nine years, rarely older than her early teens. There are various forms of the Legong but the Legong Kraton is the one most often performed. Baris The warrior dance, known as the Baris, is traditionally a male equivalent of the Legong femininity and grace give way to energetic and warlike martial spirit. Ramayana Ballet Basically, it tells the same story of Rama and Sita as told in the Kechak but without the monkey ensemble and with a normal gamelan gong accompaniment. Kebyar It's a male solo dance like the Baris but with greater emphasis on the performer's individual abilities. There are various forms of Kebyar including the Kebyar Duduk and Kebyar Trompong. Barong Landung The giant puppet dance take place annually on the island of Pulau Serangan and a few other places in southern Bali. Janger The Janger is a relatively new dance which suddenly popped up in the '20s
Tanah Lot Temple 2007-03-14 05:21:00 The district of Tabanan boasts Bali's most famous temple, which is set on a rocky protrusion that becomes an island at high tide, offering spectacular sunset views in the dry season. Tanah
Lot, tanah means earth and lot means ocean, consists of a couple of shrines built on an outcropping of rock on the ocean. The temple symbolizes the balance between male and female; inner and outer world. One of Bali's cosmic temples"Sad Kahyangan" which was built the great saint of Bali Danghyang Nirartha, in 16th century. Its popular because its sunset view, just like postcard. Next to Tanah Lot
temple is located the complex of Bali Nirwana Resort. Read more:Temple
Jimbaran Beach 2007-03-14 05:14:00 Jimbaran, about 5 minutes driving from the Ngurah Rai International Airport, is a village for fishermen. Here you can find many fresh seafood restaurants. Everybody has their favourite restaurant here but what they offer is relatively similar, it usually come with fried peanuts, five type of 'sambals', a basket of steam rice, Balinese vegetable of 'plecing', and sliced fruit for desert. Diners are given opportunity to choose their fish, shrimp, or crab from the aquarium in front of each restaurant. Once you find a good fresh fish with a good deal then go for it. If not then continue your quest. Read more:Jimbaran
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Serangan Island 2007-03-14 05:08:00 Serangan island, a 73-hectare island located just 250 metres off the southeast coast of Bali, is the resident of Pura Sakenan--one of the most visited temple for religious purpose on the southern part. Serangan island also known as turtle island. According to the legend Pura Sakenan was founded in the 10th century by wanderer-priest Mpu Kuturan. The island can be reached by boat either from Sanur, Suwung, or Tanjung Benoa. Since a road has been built as part of exclusive resort project on the island, now it can be accessed by car, make a right turn in east of Benoa harbor intersection. Read more:Serangan
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Uluwatu Resort 2007-03-14 04:39:00 Uluwatu Resort
Located at Suluban village in Uluwatu area, just 35 minutes from Airport, Uluwatu Resort is an idyllic home to hide out in natural surroundings. This uniquely designed hotel is built on the top of cliff above the Suluban Beach, Uluwatu Area is not only famous for its magnificent sight but also for its most challenging surfing beaches in the world. The waves are extremely big and break into reef. The hotel look straight into the Indian Ocean and viewing the Jimbaran beach and at good weather the highest mountain in Bali On the most southwest tip of Bali characterized by limestone cliff surrounded by sea. The island is mostly filled by teak forest where a small colony of little monkey lives. Uluwatu ResortJl. Pantai Suluban, UluwatuPO BOX 2046Bali 80361IndonesiaTel : +62 (361) 769.855Fax :+62 (0361) 769.857http://www.uluwaturesort.com/ Read more:Uluwatu
Uluwatu Temple 2007-03-15 02:57:00 Uluwatu, means the head of the stone, is located in the edge of stone cliff in southern part of Bali. It will give an impressive picturesque view especially on the sunset time. The three courtyards are surrounded by hard weathered white coral. The guardian gate in the middle courtyard has similar appearance of East Javanese temple architecture. The sacred resident monkeys are smart enough to steel your belonging even from your pocket, so beware. Read more:Uluwatu
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Nusa Dua 2007-03-15 02:55:00 Nusa Dua, the most exclusive and well-planned tourist resort in Bali, is a place where a row of international chain hotels reside within a well-maintain resort. Before it turned into tourist resort in 1970s, the spot was a quite and dry fishermen village. Unlike at present time, it was not expensive and attractive place to live back then. Beside the luxurious tourist amenities provided, the main attraction is the white sandy beach. Further north outside of the organized Nusa Dua area, Tanjung Benoa provides extensive choice of water sports. Read more:Nusa Dua
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