Why go to Bali
Everyone
was talking about going to Bali on honeymoon when I married some twenty years ago. My husband and I decided against it at the time and we went to India
instead. In 2014, we finally managed to go there and we were thrilled about
this beautiful island. There is a bit of everything: fantastic natural beauty, unique
culture and heritage, friendly inhabitants and of course an abundance of great beaches
– but be well advised, swimming in the sea is not everywhere and always
possible, check it out before going.
In addition, there are many terrific hotels and a lot of amazing restaurants, and this offering value for money!
In addition, there are many terrific hotels and a lot of amazing restaurants, and this offering value for money!
As a result
of favorable circumstances, we will go to Bali once again later this year, but
more to it later, I am still in a planning stage.
Please note that I will make detailed reviews of the mentioned hotels later on and will post them on my blog, but this may take some time.
Please note that I will make detailed reviews of the mentioned hotels later on and will post them on my blog, but this may take some time.
South Bali |
Where to go when first time in Bali
My husband and I had 10 days to spend in Bali, not a long time to see all the beauties of this island, but certainly long enough to see its highlights. We decided to visit 3 different places. Our trip started in the south, in the Central Highlands, then we traveled to the north coast and finally we returned to the south, this time to the coast as well. We completely left away west Bali, it is said to be little visited. Some parts of east Bali we got to know on the occasion of tours. The best way of seeing the sights in Bali is by hiring a car and a driver. I would not recommend self-driving because there is too much traffic (vast quantities of scooters); it simply is too stressful and also too dangerous. We used Balicab for this purpose and were very satisfied with their services.First stop Ubud
We first went
to Ubud, a town in the Central Highlands that every traveler has to go to! With
the many rice fields in its surroundings it is not only full of natural
attractions but it is also considered as Bali’s cultural heart. Ubud has an
unbelievably high density of luxury hotels. I cannot think of another place where
you find so many fantastic hotels! And there are good restaurants in town, too.
With this
wide selection of first class accommodations it is not easy to pick the right
one for your needs. When choosing the hotel for us we went for one that is
high-priced but does not belong to the most expensive ones around Ubud, the Samaya, in the outskirts of
the town. It was rated as #1 on TripAdvisor when we went there in 2014, at the
moment it is at rank 5.
Hotel Samaya, Ubud, view from restaurant Scene |
Second stop Lovina
After
having a very pleasant stay in Ubud we headed to the north coast, precisely
said to Lovina, where you find quiet villages with black sand beaches. This is a
less known part of Bali. Whereas you find masses of people in the south
especially on the coast, beaches here are less crowded. Activities in Lovina
include dolphin watching and snorkeling. We chose The Damai as a hotel, set
back from the sea on a hillside overlooking the ocean. It was ranked as #1 on
TripAdvisor in 2014 and still is today.
Hotel The Damai, view from hotel room |
Third stop Seminyak
After the
tranquility of Lovina and surroundings a return to the bustle of south Bali is
scheduled. Bali’s south coast is a busy place, you have to like its hectic
pace. As we did not want to stay in Kuta, best known for its scene of surfers
and partygoers, and as we had the impression that Nusa Dua, at the southern tip
of Bali, is a bit a gated community, our choice fell on Seminyak. This place is
about 15 minutes north of Kuta and can best be described as an upscale beach
resort area. There are a many possibilities for fine dining, boutique shopping
and nightlife. But there also is heavy traffic, even in mid-season. As a hotel
we went again for a “Samaya Hotel” (as in Ubud), this time the Samaya, directly on the
beach. When we were there in 2014 it was at the top of The TripAdvisor
recommendations, at the moment it ranks #4.
Hotel Samaya, Seminyak, view from in front of hotel room |
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Hi, thank you for your comment. I visited Bali twice in the last few years and both times I spent 10 days there. I stayed at all the places I recommend and as far as I know the hotels have still good reviews at TripAdvisor. Enjoy our stay in this beautiful island!
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