Travel to Bali

About Bali Island:

The Province of Bali comprise of several islands. Those islands are Bali, it self, the largest of the group, and the smaller islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Lembongan, and Serangan island, as well as Menjangan Island. The Province of Bali comprise of several islands. Those islands are Bali, it self, the largest of the group, and the smaller islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Lembongan, and Serangan island, as well as Menjangan Island. The island of Bali covers an area of 5,632.86 square kilometers with a population of 3,156.392. This averages to 517 inhabitants per km2.

on the southern side of Bali is Indonesian Ocean

on the western side of Bali, separated by the Bali Strait, is the Province of East Jawa

on the eastern side is the island of Lombok, across the Lombok Strait.

Administratively, the Province of Bali is divided into 9 districts (8 regencies and 1 municipality), 51 sub districts, 565 villages, and 79 local political districts. Geographically, the Province of Bali is situated 80-30’-40" to 80-50’-48" south of the Latitude and 1140-25’-53" to 1150-42’-40" east longitude. The relief and topography of Bali has as its main feature a mountain range that transverses the island from West to East. Among those mountains are two of significant size: the volcanoes of Gunung Agung ( 3.140 m ) and Gunung Batur (1.717 m). Besides these features, Bali also has four lakes: Lake Beratan (375,6 Ha), Lake Buyan (336 Ha), Lake Tamblingan (11 Ha) and Lake Batur (1.607,5). Rivers, which have as their source these lakes as well as forests, flow to the southern side of the island. Such rivers are; the River Unda, Petanu River, River Ayung, Pulukan River, Loloan River and many others.

Bali has a tropical climate, influenced by seasonal wind patterns, which alternate every six months. There are two seasons: the dry season from April to October and the rainy season from October to April. Temperatures vary from 24.0 o C to 30.8 o C. Rainfall during the last five years ranged between a low of 893.4 mm and a high of 2,702.6 mm. Humidity averages 90%; during the wet season as high as 100% and in dry season around 60%.

Event: Anniversary Temple at Pura Pasek Gelgel Dated: 26/10/2006

Category: Temple Anniversary Location: Marga, Tabanan

Detail: Temple Anniversary

Event: Anniversary Temple at Pura Puseh & Pura Desa Dated: 26/10/2006

Category: Temple Anniversary Location: Sukawati, Gianyar

Detail: Temple Anniversary

Event: FIA International Event And Rally Awards Dated: 15/12/2006

Category: Sport Location: Pecatu, Badung

Detail: International Event and Rally Award

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Bali Was Named The World's Best Island And Destination Of 2007

The Travel and Leisure Magazine, published by American Express Publishing Corporation with a circulation of one million, has voted Bali as the best Island of 2007. Bali has been awarded the same title for 6 times in a row.

Following is a list of 10 of the awards which were presented at a ceremony in New York on July 23 2007:

* Best city - Florence
* Best hotel - Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India
* Best island - Bali, Indonesia
* Best large-ship cruise line - Crystal Cruises
* Best small-ship cruise line - SeaDream Yacht Club
* Best tour operator/safari outfitter - Micato Safaris
* Best domestic airline - Midwest Airlines
* Best international airline - Singapore Airlines

Another significant title Bali received comes from is SmartTravelAsia.com It chose Bali as the Best Holiday Destination of 2007, holding this title from 2006. In their review SmartTravelAsia.com said: "Bali held top spot - and by a wide margin - demonstrating that integrity and authenticity can attract visitor votes, and dollars. This is a reassuring message in an age of instantly bottled and serially manufactured destinations where neon and crocodile shows push everything else off the stage."

Other tourism related establishments in Bali have been ranked in the top region of the list. Holding its 2006 rank, the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay ranked as the second best Asian Resort. Four Seasons offers elegant villas, some of them with private pools, spa treatments and panoramic views. The Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is also voted as the fourth best Spa Hotel.

The third position is the atmospheric yet understated and faithfully traditional Amandari, Bali. Towering above Ubud's Ayung River gorge, the resort's private villa compounds wander down manicured green acres past a cliff-edge emerald pool towards the sacred waters of the river below. It is a serene hideaway that has been emulated the world over. Amandari was ranked first in 2006.

The fourth rank is hold by The Legian Bali in the Seminyak area. This hotel-style getaway has been popular with honeymooners and romantics. The Legian was ranked 11th in 2006 and is one of the fastest upward movers in our poll.

All these luxuries, which are ranked in the top lists of the world, mean that Bali is really the destination of choice for all of us who want to experience something different and want to be pampered during our vacation. But Bali also has a range of simple and cheap, yet good accommodations; if you want more luxury, it's just around the corner!

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John Soffer writes articles about tourism, travel and leisure for various websites. Read his articles at http://bali.etourtravel.info

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