Sanur Beach Bali

Sanur is Bali's oldest resort with development starting here in the 70's. Since then it has flourished along with many of Bali's other popular destinations. It couldn't be further removed from Kuta and the town lies only 30 minutes away by car. Sanur has a very village atmosphere to it with the beach and restaurants all within walking distance of your hotel. Situated on the east coast of Bali's southern tip it is easily accessible from Denpassar International airport and will only take you around 35 -45 minutes by a pre paid taxi. Of course, if you have a hotel reservation then your hotel will most likely pick you up from the airport. bask...

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Legian Beach Bali

Legian is nicely nestled between busy Kuta and the up market Seminyak. In a sense this reflects nicely in that Legian can offer you the best of both worlds. Many years ago Legian was once a place where farmers would grow their rice and fishermen would brave the Indian Ocean. You can still to this day see a few rice paddies that have been kept away from the development of tourism. It was only until the 1970s when Kuta started to attract tourists that Legian became a popular spot for the more budget conscious traveler. It has a great backpacker scene where budget accommodation is plentiful (Jalan Bensari) and also if you want to splurge out,...

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Kuta Beach Bali

Once a sleepy village with a quiet, beautiful sweep of beach, Kuta today has become a popular beach destination in its own right, alive with tourists from all over the world, swimming, surfing or sunbathing by the beach. Others, casually dressed in shorts, T-shirts and flip-flops stroll along its main road, shopping around or enjoying meals at its many open air restaurants. When in Kuta you know that you are in a holiday town, and people here are in a holiday mood.   Back in the 1960’s the only hotel was the Kuta Beach Hotel, but soon without much planning, Kuta developed rapidly into a haunt for surfers and backpackers, while the high...

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Dreamland Beach Bali

Since 2005 Dreamland Beach has become more and more popular, firstly it was always popular with surfers, but the word has gotten out and you too can enjoy this beautiful beach with the cliffs behind you and the clear waters in front of you. There has been development of the area and it is changing from a sleepy hideaway to a swanky retreat. A great place to visit but it is a bit of a drive away from the main hotel area. The beach is located in southern Bali is known as Dreamland Beach. Dreamland beach is surrounded by hills and cliffs are very high. Dreamland beach is about 30 minutes from home is very popular in Bali is Kuta beach. The origin...

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Tanah Lot is a Tourist Attraction in Bali

Tanah Lot is a sacred temple on the south coast of Bali around 20 kilometres from Denpassar. It is a place that has been drawing pilgrims for centuries and now has also caught the eye of the traveller with its stunning scenery. Tanah lot translates to "land in the sea" in Balinese and has been a very popular tourist destination on Bali for many years. The tiny island was formed by the gradual erosion of the ocean tide over thousands of years. The temple of Tanah Lot is said to have been founded by the 16th-century priest Nirartha, one of the last priests to come to Bali from Java. It is said that while he was walking the coast he came across...

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