Here the second part of my starter list of new things you may want to try when you are next in Bali. (For the first section, just search for “10 Things You Did Not Know You Could do in Bali”).

This time round, I am staying in Umalas, at Albia Villa Bali, absolutely excellent if you like peace and quiet, yet want easy access to Seminyak and Legian.

11) Golfing

A number of 18 hole courses are available across Bali. As you would expect, each more beautiful than the other. Relax on an easy course, or challenge yourself to one of the more demanding courses designed by professionals. Either way, don’t miss the spectacular views over the Indian Ocean or one of Bali’s great volcanoes. Most courses in Bali are to international standards, and many offer clubhouses and recreational facilities for the rest of the family.

12) Helicopter Tours

Go on, splash out for that once in a life-time experience! Spectacular views over Bali even Lombok. Take in the gentle rice terraces from the best vantage point, or get up close and personal with a volcano! Not cheap, but certainly an experience never to forget. (Air Bali)

13) Horse Riding

Enjoy one of the equestrian centres at your doorstep! Selection of horses, with courses for the beginners. Wonderful escorted tours through the rice terraces and tide permitting down the beach. (Umalas right next to Mia Villa Bali Rental, or try Saba Bay Stables) (more…)

When it comes to a calm place to visit for a perfect vacation, you cannot ignore the visit to Bali. With thousands of tourists from around the planet admitting the fact that Bali is no doubt the ‘Island of Gods’, this is one of the spots of Earth that every human being have to visit. With the perfect climate, appealing sceneries and historic places, Bali is full of eye candy that will bring great relaxation to mind. As a matter of fact many mind therapists are recommending visits to Bali to keep the mind and soul calm and brisk. Apart from countless numbers of peaceful places, the accommodation in Bali is one of the aspects that any tourist will love. Unlike the common accommodation in restaurants and hotels in other tourist spots in this planet, the accommodation in Bali is unique. The accommodation spots in Bali will offer ultimate privacy with a very calm environment. These unique accommodation spots are popularly known as the Bali villas. If you are planning your first trip to Bali, this article will be a handy reference for you to choose the best Bali villas.

Privacy is obviously the best aspect of the Bali villas. The privacy offered by these Bali villas can’t be explained in simple words, you really have to stay and experience it to what ultimate privacy is. With the ultimate privacy offered by the Bali villas, this clam place in this planet has become a very famous honeymoon destination. What can be more pleasing than the peaceful nature combined with ultimate privacy for the honeymooners to enjoy? The news about the ultimate privacy offered in the Bali villas has not reached many people or else it will be a flow of tourists to this place. (more…)

Now that you have heard a lot about the beauty of Bali, one of the world famous tourist spots, you have decided to make a trip to this Island of Gods. While planning your trip comes one critical factor to consider – “Accommodation.”. As you are planning a trip to Bali accommodation won’t be a big deal at all. There are lots of Bali villas ready to welcome you to the world of wonders. As soon as you land on this Indonesian Island you be overwhelmed with the choices of different Bali villas. This is where you need careful planning about accommodation in the Bali. Remember the fact that there are several factors to consider before choosing a Bali Villa. The facilities offered in the Bali villas is one of the main factors to be considered. This article is all about the 5 main facilities to look for in a Bali villa to make your accommodation comfortable and enjoyable.

The Privacy

Bali villas are very popular about the privacy offered in them. Unfortunately not all the Bali villas out there will offer ultimate privacy. So you should never get tricked by any Bali villa rental provider. Most of the best Bali villa rental providers will have a website where specifications of the villas will be mentioned. Be sure to check them online before you head to Bali. This will ensure that you will experience the privacy that you were expecting with the Bali Villas. (more…)

It is the first day of your Bali holiday and your first night at a Bali rental villa.

Welcome to the paradise called the Bali Island.

However, unless you have been living in the tropics for a while, welcome to what I call the ‘mini-environmental culture shock’. Well, at least if you have chosen a good villa in a non-urban setting, you are in for some new, exciting and really interesting sights, sounds and experiences.

This free travel guide is intended to help you most of your Bali holiday, and the new sights, sounds and smells that await you.

Rice Terraces

Balinese rice terraces are an art form in themselves, which has taken centuries to perfect.

Quite likely, around your rental villa, you will be surrounded by rice terraces which are still being tended by the local community, using the traditional techniques.

The wonderful climate of Bali allows for up to three sets of harvests to take place every year.

Depending on what time of the year you are in Bali, you are going to experience one of the following:

Preparation of the Terraces
This is when the fields look like layers of serene lakes, shimmering in the sun.

Planting of the Saplings
An exciting time, when local farmers will be working busily, planting young saplings, with an amazing speed and technique. If you have a video camera with you, this is the time to get close and personal with the locals community. Most will respond to your request to photo/film their activities with a pride and a smile.

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Villa The Puncak is located at Jimbaran area with beautiful ocean view and uniquely design four bedrooms Bali villa with fully airconditioner, ensuite bath rooms with hot and cold running water, large swimming pool, Bar, kitchennette, living room. The distance: 15 minutes from International Ngurah Rai airport, 5 minutes to Jimbaran Sea Food Bazaar, 15 minutes to Bali Golf Nusa Dua, 20 minutes to shopping Kuta arcade.

Villa The Puncak Rooms & Facilities

Featuring a kitchen and breakfast bar. The living area of this Bali villa is equipped with ceiling fans and large folding doors which open to the terrace, swimming pool and the private bale bengong where some spectacular views can be had. The terrace has a BBQ for those who enjoy outdoor living.

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4 bedroom villa accommodates up to 8 people and allows its guests to relax and unwind in a tropical Balinese hideaway.

A newly completed Bali luxury villa perfectly positioned in the village of Cemagi. Pass through a small scenic road just past the Balinese village of Mengening where you will discover the oceans edge with picturesque views of a Balinese water temple. Villa Asmara is a 45 minute drive from Bali’s International airport and 30 minutes from the vast array of restaurants, shopping and nightlife of Seminyak. The famous Greg Norman designed Bali golf course – which recently won ‘best golf course in Asia’ is only 10 minutes away.

Enter Villa Asmara through traditional antique doors which lead you across the palimanan stepping stones and over a lily pond with water features. The living and dining area of this Bali villa are open-air located on the ground floor overlooking gardens and the swimming pool with a large stone Buddha water feature. The garden lawns are perfectly manicured with tropical palms and plantation. The salt water swimming pool (14m x 5m) is equipped with pool loungers and umbrella.

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