Bali Holidays

There really are so many fabulous restaurants in Bali, whether it’s the small, local and more intimate options that tempt you or the larger international-style restaurants. But something you really must try if you’re heading out to Bali is the seafood beach restaurants which stretch along the gorgeous Jimbaran Bay. Each of the restaurants, which are located on the sand and sometimes made up simply of a small shack, a few tables and a BBQ, offer mouth-watering and extremely fresh seafood banquets and of course that all-important amazing view of the sun setting over the ocean in the distance.

One thing that Bali has got plenty of is Temples. Over 20,000 to be precise; and a visit to Bali would not really be complete without having visited at least one of them. Take a trip to the UNESCO site at Taman Ayun with its thatched multi-roofed shrines that signifies Bali Temples, or the Hindu temple of Ulun Danu Beratan on the shores of Lake Bratan in the north of the island.

Another must-see is perhaps the most famous of them all  - ‘Tanah Lot’, on the southwest coast of the island with its famous sunset views. You will not be disappointed.

Our main tip when visiting these sacred places would be to cover your upper body and take your shoes off before entering any temple. 

Although Bali is quite mountainous in the middle, there are many cycle routes in the south and also within the cultural centre which offer a superb opportunity to experience this fabulous island on two wheels instead of four.  Whether you choose to be part of a guided tour or you’d prefer to hire a bike and do your own thing, cycling through local villages, the lush green landscapes and possibly even rice terraces is a truly memorable experience.  Remember to take your camera to snap those amazing views and wonderful architecture along the way.

Bali is possibly one of the best places in the world to experience the serenity of a Spa. Almost every hotel on the island will claim to have its own spa facilities, which will range from a couple of treatment rooms and a massage sala by the beach to a whole spa complex with an endless number of pools, beauty areas, sauna and steam rooms and of course an extensive menu of massage options.

The therapists here are some of the best in the world, the smells are truly amazing and the relaxed feeling you have once you leave will stay with you for hours, if not days. If you’re going to treat yourself to anything whilst on holiday in Bali, it should be a massage.