Stay In A Stylish Accommodation Offered By Villa Mandalay

Bali, the famed Island of the Gods, is popularly known for its varied landscape of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides as well as its world-class surfing and diving and large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attractions.

Moreover, Bali is also known for its enormous range of Bali villas accommodations like the Canggu Bali villas.

Villa security has always been one of the top priorities of private villas in Bali. Renting a secured and private villa for your Bali Island vacation will surely assure you of peace and security during your stay in Bali. A secured private villa will assure guests of complete privacy, comfort and danger-free living less worry and stress.

One of Bali villas that have villa security is Villa Mandalay.

VILLA MANDALAY

Villa Mandalay, one of Canggu Bali villas, is secured properties with a 24 hour uniformed security so guests are assured that their stay in Villa Mandalay is completely secure and peaceful.

Villa Mandalay is accessed via a private entrance with ample parking space for up to several vehicles. An impressive foyer welcomes guests upon arrival and leads into a garden courtyard with water feature that precedes the main house. It boasts of spectacular view of traditional rice terraces and the ocean, making this villa for rent truly unique.

One of the luxurious hide-away in Canggu, Bali, Villa Mandalay is conveniently located near the famous Tanah Lot temple and the 18-hole Nirwana golf course.
A Luxurious Accommodations and Facilities

Villa Mandalay is a six bedroom villa that offers a stunning design and lifestyle packages for its guests. It showcases a stunning design that has been styled to showcase the natural beauty of some of the best indigenous materials from around the Indonesian archipelago.

Creamy sandstone and polished hardwood floors are topped by a roof of traditional timber tiles.

The six bedroom features its own ensuite bathroom, intimate sitting area and entertainment facilities. The four bedroom suites are located along both sides of the infinity pool and have been similarly designed for optimal comfort and privacy.
Stylishly designed property to encourage social interaction between a large family or group or friends as well as enables quality time out for personal relaxation, Villa Mandalay boasts of a 150 m² living area with bar, 25 x 6 meter pool with integrated Jacuzzi and a fully equipped kitchen with in-house chef.

Cleverly hidden in a lower level beneath the gazebo deck is spa area, a purposely built structure that includes a traditional timber sauna from Finland and plunge pool, bathroom facility and spa treatment room. There is also a small terrace and fish pond for quiet contemplation.

An immaculate grassed space that also serves as a six-hole putting green for golf enthusiasts is set amidst the remainder of the garden.

Isolated in a far corner to capture the true sights and sounds of the rural countryside is a traditional Balinese lounging pavilion.

Other Canggu Bali villas with Villa Security

Villa Mary

A secured private villa, Villa Mary is set amidst 150 metres from the beach of Canggu, which is known for its surfing beach and just 45 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes to central Seminyak and Oberoi area.

Providing all the comforts and glamour of modern tropical living while preserving a distinctive Balinese charm in an exotic atmosphere, this elegant Villa Mary boasts of stunning ocean views of good surfing breaks and views south to Kuta and the Bukit.

A four-bedroom villa, Villa Mary is luxuriously designed by one of Bali’s premier architect, Komang Suardika Jeghier of Jeghier Architect, creating a unique layout and beautiful roof design. It showcases a full staffed including villa supervisor, attendant and security guard. Chef and assistant cook are available upon request.

Villa Mary boasts of 4 air-conditioned bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, large one-piece wooden dining table with 8 dining chairs, fully equipped dry and wet kitchen featuring bar table for meals preparation, one private swimming pool 16 x 4.2 meters inclusive of a children’s section at the villa end and a relaxing area and pool deck with day bed, sun chairs, table and umbrella.

Bear Spiritual Wellness with Bali Sacred Bathing Places

Famously known as the fabled “Island of the Gods”, Bali is full of temple sights and cultural rituals. Found in every village - from the simple house temples to temples in every rice fields, by the sea and in places of natural wonders, even in village intersections - these temples are consecrated, purified and blessed to retain its sanctity by the holy rituals - which are performed to balance the energy of good and bad.

To the Balinese, water has always had ritual significance as an agent of purification. “Tirtha” or holy water has been the key ingredient in performing the Hindu rituals being the principal means by which forms of impurity from the people, places and sacred objects are cleansed.

Locals, from time to time, even perform self-cleansing rituals such as “malukat” - bathing in sea or natural springs - praying to the ancestral shrines and performing various self-restraining acts.

Moreover, some temples or the Balinese called "Pura" a holy place for the Hindu Balinese worship the God - are also sacred bathing places, which also includes the rivers, springs, lakes and the sea whose waters are highly recognized to have magical and curative qualities. This sacred baths in Bali are where Balinese cleansing rituals are also performed.

Bali Villas Sacred Bath

These cleansing rituals are the inspiration upon which some of Bali’s luxury villas and Bali villa spa share the experience of Balinese beliefs and feel the union of serenity inside and out. Some of these Bali villas offer health and spa wellness services similar to the sacred bathing ritual.

These Bali villas sacred bath are members of Bali Spa and Wellness Association (BSWA) - a non-profit organization representing Bali’s spa and wellness industry.

• Villa Yudhistira at Pandawa Beach Villa And Spa

           Pandawa Beach Villas & SPA showcases villa style living accommodation while you experienced the benefit of a spa services.

          Villa Yudhistira, one of Pandawa beach Villas 3 bedroom unit boasts of a private pool, manicured garden, spacious living and dining area with a deluxe suite downstairs as well as 2 ocean view suites with balcony upstairs will provide you a superb view and sea breeze.

• Villa Simona Oasis Spa

          Villa Simona Oasis Spa is a 5 bedrooms luxury villa that is a dramatic Balinese gateway of carved stone and double doors, leading into an entrance garden bordered on one side by a Palimanan stone wall showcasing a magnificent carving in the design of tropical leaves.

          Conveniently set with a spa that sits on the triangular piece of land at the point where the two rivers meet which is accessed via a little bridge under a pergola dripping in cascading thunbergia, bounded by torch ginger, giant taro leaves and frangipani trees.

          Staying and experiencing the sacred baths in Bali Island will surely bring positive effects and healthy advantages to their guests.

          Health wise - with the traditional Balinese treatments that include Balinese massage, foot baths, body scrubs or masks and flower baths would surely create well-being for your body, mind and soul.

The Secret Charisma Of Ricefield Views In Bali

Bali tourist attractions is not only about its endless sandy beaches, wild forests - with its exotic fauna and flora, rich surrounding coral reefs around the coast - that provide good waves to the wildest of waves that will challenge even the most experienced of the surfers, luxury resorts, spas and Bali villas - private and villa for rent, but also, Bali features charming and picturesque ricefields.

Ricefields in Bali have been an enduring part of Balinese religious life, as seen in their veneration of it in a special Hindu-Balinese temple called Ulun Swi or Pura Ulun Siwi temple - the principal temple in Bali dedicated to the welfare of both wet and dry rice fields, and the spirits, which live in the temple, are thought to control the mice and insects such as grasshoppers that periodically infest the fields.

According to the sacred Kutara Kanda Dewa Purana manuscript, the word “Ulun Swi” is derived from the word “ulu” which means “center” or “source” and the word “swi” which means ‘rice field” or “water” - so Ulun Swi temple is the center of rice fields in a certain area - with every ricefield has its own Ulun Swi temple.

An Ulun Swi temple is a place for farmers to ask for fertility and successful harvest - by paying homage to the deity of the land - Ida Bhatara Bhaka Bhumi - so the earth will yield good harvest and insects, mice, birds as well as to prevent other disturbances in damaging the crops.

Balinese rice terraces go back over 2,000 years where it had been carved on steep hill sides and broad, steadily descending mountainsides and constantly extended generation after generation, making these Balinese rice terraces meticulously shaped out of necessity but showcasing a natural scenic attraction to the visiting tourists in Bali.

One of the villas in Bali boasting this ricefield view feature in their villa location and design is Villa Bayad.

VILLA BAYAD

An Ubud Bali Villas, Villa Bayad a spacious, luxurious 4 bedroom villa set in the middle of lush green rice paddies, boasting the magnificent view of Bali’s mighty Mount Agung. The villa is just conveniently located ten minutes north of Bali’s cultural center, Ubud - providing its guests easy access to shops, restaurants and galleries.

Designed by Popo Danes, one of the most renowned architects in Southeast Asia, Villa Bayad is traditionally laid out as a compound, with the 4 bedrooms being in separate houses beside the main house, all connected by flower-covered pergolas. Every room showcases a beautiful vision of the surrounding rice terraces to Bali’s sacred volcano in the horizon.

Boasting of 4 private luxurious bedrooms, two swimming pools - surrounded by an 8000 m2 garden of sweet smelling flowers, lotus-ponds and waterfalls, Villa Bayad guests would surely enjoy the tranquility of nature and the local countryside as well as providing them a chance of experiencing the real Bali aesthetic from the inside - with friendly staff that is guaranteed to cater to their every need.

Villa Bayad in Detail

The 4 spacious air-conditioned bedrooms are all separate houses - differently styled and named after four distinguished locations in Bali: Tenganan, Klung Kung, Ubud and Singaraja. Two of these houses share a private open kitchen and dining bale as well as a private spring water fed plunge-pool and pool deck.

Each house provides a furnished veranda and bathroom complete with shower cabin and a small walled garden with outdoor shower. All bedrooms are equipped with cable-TV and DVD-player, and the beds are dressed with the best quality of cotton bed linen.

The main house likewise boasts of an air-conditioned media room / library with the best of audio- and video-equipment. The spacious living- and dining area opens up to a large veranda, surrounded by flower covered, multi-level fishponds and flanked by two comfortable bales, where you can relax, listening to the sprinkling water and enjoying the beautiful view.

An open, fully equipped kitchen is ready for the staff to prepare your meals on your request - or you can use the kitchen yourself, if you prefer to cook your own meals.

How Bali Inspires Most House and Resort Designs

The panoramically exotic Indonesian island of Bali has always been closely associated with the word "paradise". Its close association is not without reason for Bali is famous for its diverse and classy magnificently visual culture infused with spirituality --- particularly displayed in its diverse and sophisticated art forms, such as painting, sculpture, woodcarving, handcrafts and its countless uniquely designed Hindu temples, with all of these art forms sporting a unique exotic Balinese designs.

Aside from its art forms, these unique exotic Balinese designs have also influenced Bali lifestyle and its house designs as well as its Bali villa designs –-- of which Bali has become famous for, with its large collection of private villas in Bali for rent, complete with staff and top-class levels of service.

Balinese House Designs

Balinese designs --- be it decorative or structural --- displays a well-considered function which may be of an earthly or spiritual nature. It combines the peasant liveliness with the refinement of classicism of Hinduistic Java and the new vitality fired by the excitement of the demonic spirit of the tropical primitive.

Overall, just like any other traditional Asian designs, Balinese designs are uniquely exotic but basically simple and down-to-earth.

There is some house designs that are Balinese influenced such as:

The Bali T-House by Tony Gwilliam

Gwilliams’s T-house design celebrates Bali’s colorful fusion of Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

Designed by Tony Gwilliam, the T-House showcases the interdependent “living system” model inspired by traditional Asian architecture -- the bale, which is the pavilion structure in Indonesia compounds where Balinese families lived.

The T-House is built with simple rustic materials, designed to work with nature, as in Asian tradition. It is rafted in sustainable natural materials-ironwood, alang alang, and bamboo-harvested from forest in Indonesia so it is good for the earth.

These T-House designed houses are displayed in a village of T-houses located on a rice plantation near Lodtunduh --- which was said to be an experiment in “minimalist impact living,” where Gwilliam and his partner, Marita Vidal, an architect from Argentina, developed the pilot project Bali T in the Rice.

Bali Villa Designs

As Bali’s unique exotic Balinese designs, both traditional and modern, are everywhere in Bali and impossible to miss, these Balinese designs have also greatly impacted Bali villas with regards to its designs and architecture.

Though usually the traditional Balinese designs combines the colorful fusion of Hindu and Buddhist traditions, in today’s era of the glamorously provocative, edgy and high-tech modernistic designs, Balinese designs daringly departs from the traditional to the boldly avant-garde, with all its blings.

One example of these modernistic–inspired Balinese designs Bali villas is the W Retreat and Spa Bali.


The W Retreat and Spa Bali

Overlooking Seminyak’s strip of sand, The W Retreat and Spa Bali, is designed by Ed Ng, of Hong Kong-based AB Concept. It showcases a big on its façade brazenly dripping in bling.

As one enters the space-age airport terminal looking lobby, one can observe that the silver and granite finish artistically blends with splashes of fuchsia, lilac and gold. Moreover, fanning out above the lobby are the lower-category rooms, each of which has a view over the multi-level WET area and Indian Ocean from their balconies.

Furthermore, W has expensive rooms that are strategically positioned in the different corner of the property, with these gated villas having a private pool and ample living space.

Balinese–Inspired Artists

As Balinese designs has greatly influenced on house designs and private villas, these Balinese designs also has a great impact on artists and designers, with regards to their designs ---- specifically designer fashion outfits.

Alleira

Featuring a collection with vibrant palette consisting of bright colors including red, orange and terracotta, high-profile batik fashion house Alleira has launched its 2011-12 collection which is said to be inspired by the beauty of sunsets.

Combining traditional and contemporary batik motifs in many of its pieces, Alleira’s women’s collection boasted a chic, feminine look with simple, A-line dresses, feminine, long-sleeved blouses and flared tunics and caftans made of delicate Chinese silk.

While Alleira’s men’s collection retained a conservative look showcasing a range of formal batik shirts in a fusion of warm sunset colors blended with cooler hues such as purple and indigo to create a dramatic look.

Must-See Attractions and Nature Views in Bali

Bali, an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, is well-known as the famed Island of the Gods.

With its diverse panoramic milieu of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides all providing a picturesque vista to its colorful, deeply spiritual and unique culture, the breathtaking island of Bali stakes a serious claim to be paradise on earth.

Popularly known for its world-class surfing and diving, a large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attractions, and an enormous range of Bali accommodation --- ranging from Bali nature parks, villas for rentals, spectacular beaches with great surfing and diving have made Bali one of the world's most popular island tourist destinations and one which consistently wins travel awards.

Bali has something to offer a very broad market of visitors from young back-packers right through to the super-rich, ranging from its magnificently visual culture infused unrivaled Bali tourist destinations such as:

West Bali National Park

This park is the only national park on the island of Bali. It is located on the most north-westerly point of the island. The official area inside the park boundaries is 190 square kilometres, with a further 580 square kilometres of protected reserve in the highlands to the east. In total this accounts for some ten percent of Bali's total land area.

The park boasts of a very varied nature with rainforest, dry savanna, acacia scrub and lowland forests, as well as more montane forests in the higher centre habitat.

Furthermore the park boasts of 160 species of birds, including the near extinct Bali Starling, Bali's only endemic vertebrate species, and a key reason why this national park was created in the first place.

Only a small percentage of the total area of the park is open to visitors, so most visitors to the park arrive along the north coast road from Lovina (about 90 minutes) or Pemuteran (about 15 minutes) while others come from the south via Gilimanuk, which is about 15 minutes.

The park can be explored in 2 ways: either hiking the trails or concentrating on marine aspects. If you want to walk through the trails, you must be accompanied by an official guide from one of the national park offices while boat trips to Menjangan and around Gilimanuk Bay can be organized in advance or by charter on the day you arrive.

Besakih Temple

Known as Bali’s ‘Mother Temple’ for over 1,000 years, Besakih Temple is perched 1,000 metres high on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung.

Besakih is the biggest and holiest of all the Balinese temples and is surrounded by breathtaking and scenic rice paddies, hills, mountains, streams, and much more.

To get there, from Sanur, take the Kusamba Bypass to Klungkung. Head north through Klungkung and take the right-hand turn at Menanga to get to Besakih. The journey from Sanur shouldn’t take longer than two-and-a-half hours.

Bali Safari & Marine Park

This park is one of the island’s largest and most visited animal theme parks which opened its gates in 2007.

Established by Taman Safari Indonesia, the park’s facility is spread over 40 hectares and shelters more than 60 wildlife species, all of which roam free as if living in their natural habitats.

Ideally suited for families traveling with children for they will really enjoy riding on a safari bus to visit the animals, watching fascinating elephant talent shows, getting cuddly with baby orang-utans, and viewing baby sharks at the aquarium.

To get there, go to Jalan Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra, Gianyar

Tegallalang Rice Terraces

Tegallalang offers a perfect Bali photo opportunity with its dramatic views. Set in a vista that sprawls down and away to the rice terraces on the slopes across the valley, ancient valley of Tegallalang has a timeless quality whether there are tourists there or not.

In order to go Tegallalang, go to Ubod. Tegallalang is half an hour's drive north of Ubud. From the main Ubud art market, head east to the large statue intersection and head further up north.

Bali Villas

During your vacation stay in Bali, it is highly recommended to enjoy and stay at any of the villas for rentals found all over Bali.

Bali is known for its famous Bali villa, which boasts of the well-known affordable Bali villas accommodation service.

Make sure to stay in one of Bali villas, villas for rent, then your Bali vacation would surely be relaxing and comfortable.

Villa Radha: A Romantic Getaway For Couples

Bali is the perfect place for families and friends who would want to holiday in a serene and tranquil area. The beaches, white sands, crystal clear blue waters, and the warm people all contribute to this innate charm of Bali. That is why it has also become the best place even for lovers and honeymooners.

Where is Villa Radha?

Villa Radha is located in the Canggu area of Bali on the southwest coast and is part of the beautiful Dea Villas development.

Villa Radha is located very near to the Berawa beach. In fact, it is only 600 meters from the said beach and just minutes away from the prestigious Canggu Club. This club only allows entry to its club members. The trendy Seminyak is also very close as the Villa Radha is just a 10-minute drive to the area.

What is in Villa Radha?

A unique feature of this villa is its elevated veranda that provides a magnificent view of the villa’s beautiful garden. This area is very perfect, when lighted with small lanterns, for a dinner for two lovers.

Villa Radha is a one bedroom villa whose single bedroom is fully air conditioned. This can be turned also into a fan room. A king sized bed adorns the room together with an antique wardrobe, satellite TV, and a DVD player.

For bigger groups, the Villa Radha can also be booked in conjunction with the other Dea villas. These villas offer accommodations from 1-16 bedroom villas.

The villa services include:

*Complimentary airport transfers
*Complimentary full breakfast for each registered guest
*Complimentary afternoon tea
*24 hour butler service
*24 hour uniformed security.
*Food menu service by Dea Villas Chef
*Child minding service and spa treatments available upon request
*Laundry and dry cleaning services upon request


Their facilities include:

*Air-conditioned bedroom with king-size bed and ensuite bathroom
*Cable TV & DVD player and safe deposit box
*Pantry with fridge
*Raised verandah overlooking the beautiful water garden
*Private air-conditioned Spa Joglo
*5 m x 5 m free form pool
*IPod dock
*Wi-Fi internet access
*Access to the facilities of the Canggu Club


Bali is a very romantic place as it offers beautiful spots that can be visited by honeymooners. Among these places are:

1.Historical towns
Sanggraha Kriya Hasta- an art center that houses a variety of handicrafts and artworks in Bali
Taman Wedhi Budaya- An art center with exhibits of paintings and crafts and carvings. It also hosts traditional dances in the evening.
Amlapura- a major transport terminal of east Bali.
Tirta Gangga- means the “Water of the Ganges”
Kertha Gosa- is known for its ceiling masterpieces and murals
Pura Tirta Empul- found in Tampak Siring.
Taman Ayun Temple in Tanah Lot- is one of the most astounding sea temples of Bali
Pura Penataran Sasih- houses the famous huge bronze drum

With all these, it is undeniable that Bali is the perfect place to go to for families and friends who are thinking of holidaying. It is also the best and most romantic site for honeymooners. Canggu Bali villas boast of magnificent sites and tourist spots. Bali honeymoon will never be the same when spent in Villa Radha.

What It Means To Be At A Tanah Lot Villa

Bali is among the best places to visit for anyone who wants to go on vacation. Aside from the very popular Bali villas, the Tanah Lot is also worth noticing.

The Tanah Lot is a temple located on a rock that is just offshore. This temple is the work of the Hindu priest in the 15th century, Nirartha. Over the years, the rock was formed by the ocean tides. This Tanah Lot has become a part of Balinese mythology.

On the Tanah Lot are Bali villas that provide the best feeling and ambiance for a vacation. Among these villas include:

1.Villa Bunda

The Villa Bunda is located within the 100 hectare Nirwana Bali.


2.Villa Sunset Golf
The view of the Sunset Golf to the Indian Ocean is amazing as it is in the oceanfront of Tanah Lot. It is also very close to the Greg Norman designed golf course. Proximity is another feature of this Bali villa as it is only 45 minutes from the international airport and 25 minutes to the shopping area and restaurants of Seminyak. Its three bedrooms all have ensuite bathrooms. There are also the spacious dining and living areas that provide the feeling of home to its guests. The rate of its three bedrooms is $419.

3.Villa Lembah Hijau
The Villa Lembah Hijau sits next to the Le Meridien Resort. It provides a view of the river valley. It has a 20m infinity pool that also includes a children’s area and a large whirlpool. It further has a Balinese Bale Benong that is perfect for spa treatments. From this bale, guests can step directly unto the swimming pool for a nice cool dip.

4.Villa Amani Golf
The unique feature of this villa is its double swimming pool. It also has the best position in the Greg Norman designed Nirwana Golf resort. It also has a 270-degree stunning view of the Indian Ocean.

5.Villa Ocean and Golf
This villa has three bedrooms. The masters bedroom has a king sized four-poster bed. It also has an en suite bathroom and a bathtub and a standing shower and steamer. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed and an en suite bathroom while the third one has two single beds and an en suite bathroom.


6.Villa Samudra
This Bali villa is located only 50 minutes from the international airport. Its position is on the southwest coast of Bali, situated within the 100 hectares of the Nirwana Bali resort. This gives this Bali villa a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean.

7.Villa Senja
This villa has an enchanting entrance as it has traditional Balinese gates with a pathway that is made of Palimanan stepping stones. It has a landscaped garden, scented frangipani, palms, and fishpond with a stone fountain. Though its environment reflects traditions, its amenities and other facilities are modern that provide the guests the ultimate vacation.

8.Villa Surya
Though the natural air conditioning is very good, this Villa Surya’s dining and living areas are beautifully decorated and fully air conditioned. While the dining table accommodates eight people, the living area has a soft couch, a plasma TV, DVD and VCD players, and an IPOD speaker. This three-bedroom villa is priced at $340.

9.Villa Arjuna
A manicured garden is the added feature of the Villa Arjuna. Like the other Tanah Lot villas, it is located within the 100 hectare Nirwana Bali resort. It also has an overlooking view of the Indian Ocean. Its traditional Balinese gates will greet its expectant guests and the rest of the villa provides an experience of luxury.

10.Villa Golf Nirwana
This Bali villa has the largest area in the place. It is built in the best location in the Le Meridien Nirwana Golf and Spa Resort. It has four bedrooms that are fully air conditioned which gives that calming experience for the guests. This villa is priced at $415.

Balivillaholidays.com definitely has the answers for everyone when it comes to searching for the best villas in Bali. So next time one wants to see Bali, stay at any of the Villas in the Tanah Lot.

Helpful Tips On Maximizing Your Bali Villa Vacation

What could be better than taking time off work and spending it in a place where the hectic pace of the metropolis is missing? What could be better than having to think of nothing other than getting that tan, basking in the sun, sipping a glass of fresh fruit juice, watching the sunset, and enjoying the night life? These and more can be found in the beautiful island paradise of Bali.

Bali villa trips can be among the best experiences that one can have. While it feels luxurious staying in hotels, the villa vacation guide provides a list of low price villas that give every guest the feeling of being a vacationer staying in a very luxurious villa. However, false moves and wrong choices can be devastating to one’s vacation. So here is a list of advices and tips to maximize that Bali villa vacation.

1. Vacationers should book their villas as early as 6 months before the scheduled holiday since the best villas easily get fully-booked.
2. Get everyone’s desires down on paper. It would help make the choosing faster and more effective if the specific wants of vacationers are considered.
3. Setting priorities will be good. What aspect should be considered first? Is it the budget, size, or the location of the place?
4. Be reasonable about costs. Prices range because of the type of accommodation people are getting. The bigger the place, the more expensive it is. However, the more people sharing the expenses, the smaller the contribution becomes.
5. Living away from the city is a beautiful experience. However, staying too far away from the city can be difficult. So when choosing a Bali villa, it should be made sure that it is accessible to everything.
6. Take advantage of extras in Bali villa services. There are many low-price villas that offer freebies like free housekeeping, driver, chef, and others.
7. Put everything in writing. Signing contracts when renting a villa can protect not only the owner of the villa but the renter as well.
8. Do not always opt to go where everyone else goes. It would be worth trying out places that are only emerging since these are priced lower and can still give that same peaceful vacation experience. 

BaliVillaHolidays.com is the site where anyone can turn to when it comes to choosing Bali villas. It has a wide array of villas that offer luxury and experience. Here are some of the recommended villas in seminyak:

1. Seminyak Villa Moka- a two-storey villa with a bedroom and ensuite bathroom on every floor. Price is at $120.
2. Seminyak Villa Lily- a two-storey villa with 4 bedrooms, an open bathroom, swimming pool, and a Jacuzzi. Price is $300.
3. Seminyak Villa Acassia- the place is near the beach, restaurants, and shopping boutiques. It has a large loft, dining and living area, swimming pool, and two bedrooms. Price is at $120.
4. Seminyak Villa Poppy- this is located 25 minutes from the international airport and a 15-minute walk from the beach. Priced at $225.
5. Seminyak Villa Vitodi Villa 2- a two-bedroom villa with a 7 x 3 meter pool, with a timber deck, two sun loungers, and a deeply cushioned bale. Priced at $210.
6. Seminyak Villa Vitodi Villa 1- priced at $300.
7. Seminyak Villa Baliku- it is a short 10-minute drive by car to the areas of Legian and and Seminyak. It is very close to the restaurants, beaches, and shopping boutiques. It is priced at $160.
8. Seminyak Villa Baliana- it is located 25 minutes from the airport. It is a walking distance to the shops and restaurants and just 5 minutes to the beach.
9. Seminyak Villa 8 Deluxe- a 2- bedroom villa with a king size and a twin size bed. Priced at $200.
10. Seminyak Villa 8 Super Deluxe- it has two bedrooms with 2 queen size beds. Priced at $268.

So what are you waiting for? Plan your Bali trip now and have the ultimate time of your life.

Modern Designed Villa Merah In Canggu Bali

Bali has recently been awarded as the second most beautiful island in the world. Its pristine beaches, white powdery sands, warm and hospitable people, and beautiful and luxurious villas make it deserve this award. That is why there are a lot of people who would really want to visit Bali at least for once in their lives.

Among the most wonderful sources of pride of Bali is its villas. Unlike hotels, Bali villas give its guests the feeling of the comfort of home while staying in another place for a vacation. The complete amenities of a house can be felt with its supportive and welcoming staff. And among these luxury villas is Villa Merah.

Canggu Villa Merah is surrounded by tranquil rice fields. It is just a short walk to Berawa Beach and to the Canggu Club. It is also merely 10 minutes away from the nightlife and restaurants of Seminyak. The place, with its complete amenities, make it the most ideal for families and friends who want to take a break. Though Villa Merah is an out-of-town villa, which makes it a beautiful place to experience Bali’s traditions, it is still a short distance from the restaurants and nightlife of Seminyak.

Villa Merah has three large bedrooms all with en-suites, guest bathrooms, and an open air living that surrounds the central swimming pool.

The bedrooms have two super king sized four-poster beds and two super singles that can be pushed together. It can accommodate 6 adults and 2 children where cots are also provided.

Villa Merah also boasts of complete and efficient amenities and facilities. These include:

     Villa manager who is based offsite
     Private pool with waterfall
     Sun loungers and sun umbrellas
     Fully-equipped modern kitchen
     Drinking water dispenser
     Dining table for 6
     Additional guest bathroom
     Hairdryer
     Iron and ironing board
     Electronic safes
     Flat screen LCD/VCD/DVD
     Cable TV
     Wifi internet
    
The rental for Villa Merah includes:

     Welcome and arrival by villa manager and villa staff with cold drink and flowers
     Daily in-villa breakfast with extensive menu
     Daily housekeeping and turn down service
     Tea, coffee and filtered water dispenser

Additional services include:

     Return transfers
     In-villa massage
     Private driver
     Baby sitting
     Laundry and dry cleaning
     Tour and travel assistance

Seasons are divided into low season, which falls on January 16 to January 30, February 14 to July 14, September 16 to December 14, and high or peak season every Chinese New Year, July 15 to September 15, and December 15 to January 15.

Staying and spending one’s vacation or holiday at Villa Merah will guarantee a very satisfying and worthwhile time. The experience cannot be undermined as this Bali villa gives nothing but the best for its guests. So when thinking about vacationing, think Villa Merah in Bali, Indonesia.

Some Hidden Spots To Discover In Bali Island

Bali has been recently awarded as among the best and most loved beaches in the world. This has strengthened Bali’s strong attractiveness to the tourists. However, what people know is that it is overly crowded and all of its beautiful spots are already filled with people. But actually, Bali still has its share of not so famous places that are still deserving of one’s visit. These are Bali’s hidden spots, the rare Bali destinations.

Green Bowl

The Green Bowl can be experienced in the Bukit Peninsula. It is called by three different English names namely The Green Bowl, Beach Bali Cliff, and Hidden Beach. These names have been given to the beach for certain specific reasons.

Karma Kandara

Karma Kandara can be visited next to the Green Bowl. This may be done by pointing one’s vehicle towards Jalan Raya Uluwatu. When one reaches the intersection, a left turn has to be made until upon arriving at a little corner. From Ungasan Village which is about 500 meters from the intersection, one is to take a left turn and take that road. One has to take note of signposts that say Karma Kandara and Di Mare. Di Mare is the Italian restaurant’s name in Hotel Karma Kandara. Nammos Beach CLub, on the other hand, is the restaurant/bar on the edge of Karma Kandara. The road that turns to the right leads to the Hotel Karma Kandara. The entrance to this hotel and the restaurant in the Mare are different and are far apart.

Nyang Nyang

The Nyang Nyang Beach is located on the south of Bali, not far from Jalan Raya Uluwatu. Unlike the Karma Kandara and the Green Bowl whose white sand beaches are not visible from the top of the cliff, the white sand of Nyang Nyang can be clearly seen from the top of the cliff. Furthermore, the cliffs here are also much higher than those of the other two. The stairs are higher which makes the trekking more exhausting.

Limestone rocky dirt road is what will lead the guests to the beach. That is why the advice for tourists is to visit this rare Bali vacation spot during the dry season and to bring a tall vehicle.

Tulamben Wreck Divers Resort

Among the most interesting things that people can remember about Tulamben Wreck Divers Resort is its warm staff. Though they don’t speak very good English, they are friendly, hospitable, warm, and professional.

While staying in Bali, going to the beach is just stepping from the lush green lawn. The beautiful calm sea is the view from the bedrooms. There is also an outside lounge, splash pool, large garden, and a wooden deck at the end of the garden.

As the name suggests, it provides the best dives at the wreck, the fall off, the coral garden, plus the other macro dive sites. The night dive is also a spectacular experience. It is a totally new thing especially that the usual dive times are the daytime.


Villa Asada

Villa Asada is located ten minutes away from the seaside village of Candidasa. This is a beautiful yet undeveloped area that is away from the hustle and bustle of the mainstream tourism.

Villa Asada has a living and dining room which measures 16.5 in length and 5.7 meters wide. Its acid marble floor opposes its cream décor and soaring roof.

A coffee table and a sofa adorn the living room while a table for ten rests in the dining room. A small chess table is also strategically placed to allow guests to play some game. Gentle breezes and the ceiling fans provide coolness to the place.

Its well- equipped kitchen is located at one end of the dining and living room. Besides its walk-in pantry, it also has a black polished granite central island.

The bedrooms and bathrooms of Bali Villa Asada include two air conditioned master suites which are located one above the other. Each of these is provided a cozy sitting room with a desk and armchairs. It also has a large balcony and terrace. Its walk in closet and built-in dressing table give that feeling of prestige and royalty.

In the main building’s pool level are two guest bedrooms. These rooms have sliding glass doors that open onto the pool while its separate door serves as access to the family room.

One bedroom has twin beds and the other has a king-size bed.

Villa Asada also has a family room that is decorated with water hyacinth sofas. It also has a swimming pool where one can dip in to get that cooling and calming effect of water.

Bali is indeed a place that is filled with hidden spots. These rare Bali destinations also deserve a visit. These are only waiting for more people to see and discover.

Top Rated Spa And Hang Out Clubs in Bali Island

People go to Bali for a lot of reasons. The most common of these is to see and experience the Balinese hospitality and culture. However, Bali villas are not the only way to experience it. More than that, Bali villa spas and night clubs are also around.

Going to a spa may be due to several reasons. This may be for relaxation and rejuvenation as well as for a quick-fix of serenity and pampering. The spas in Bali are numerous and are usually fully-booked for days during the peak season. Rates may range from a 20,000Rp beach rub to a multi-hour sybaritic soak for $100.

The Balinese massage techniques include stretching, long strokes, skin rolling, and palm and thumb pressure that may result in the lowering of tension, improved blood flow and circulation, and a feeling of calm.

Here is a rundown of some of the spas in Bali.

Location: Kuta Legian

1.Mandara Spa- This is part of the Hotel Padma Bali. It is decorated with water features and impressive stone sculptural reliefs.
2.Jamu Spa- This is part of the AlamKulKul Boutique Resort. The treatments include tropical nuts, coconuts, papayas, and more.
3.Bali Orchid Spa- Reflexology and foot massage are its best services.
4.Semara Spa- The specially made flower water and oils are taken from the scents and essences of Bali.


Location: Seminyak

1.Prana Spa at The Villas- The most lavishly decorated spa in Bali
2.Jari Menari- The name means “Dancing Fingers”. Therefore, the techniques being used by the all-male staff emphasize rhythm.

Location: Ubud

1.Zen- body spas, 90-minute mandi lulur (Javanese body scrub) and spice bath are among the services of Zen
2.Ubud Sari Health Resort- This spa serves a “total tissue cleaning” with the use of organic and natural ingredients.

Location: Nusa Dua

1.Baliwis Spa- This spa has 18 private treatment standard rooms and 8 private treatment VIP rooms. It also has 6 spacious private spa villas.

Location: Jimbaran

1.Aroma Talk- This antique villa is built on the Hill of Jimbaran.

Spa Alternatives

When spas are not exactly what visitors want to experience in Bali, these spots may do the trick:

1.Air Panas Banjar- This place offers hot springs that roll into swimming pools amidst tropical plants.
2.Lovina- A place where the waves are so calm. Balinese and Ayurveda treatments may be experienced.
3.Nusa Lembongan- This is the perfect place in Bali for relaxation. White sand beaches and simple rooms situated on the beach are among the best features.

Bali is not only known for its villas and Bali spas. The nightlife of this island paradise is also very much alive. Among the Bali night clubs that one can visit include:

1.Bali Rock
2.T-Mahal
3.Skandal
4.Reggae Bar
5.A Club
6.Double Six
7.Karaoke
8.Musro
9.Bounty
10.Janger
11.PeanutsClub
12.Reggae Pub
13.Hulu Café
14.Spy Bar and the Globe Café
15.Hard Rock Café Bali

Recently added to the list are JP’s Warungclub, Maccaroni on Legian, Ku de ta on Oberoi, and Kori.

In Kuta/Legian/Seminyak:

1.Bounty Ship I
2.Centerstage Lobby Bar
3.Déjà vu
4.66 Double 6 Bar and Restaurant
5.Fabio’s
6.Gado Gado Kafé and Beach Club
7.Ginger
8.Gracie Kelly’s
9.Hard Rock Café
10.Hu’u Bali
11.Kamasutra
12.Khaima Lounge and Bar
13.Kudos, Liquid
14.The Maccaroni Club
15.Nero Restaurant and Bar
16.Oxygen
17.Paparazzi Lounge
18.Q Bar and Café
19.Santa Fe
20.Space
21. Spy Bar
22. Sugar @ Club Inc
23. Tu Bar
24. Tubes

In Sanur:
1.Jazzy Café
2.The Bar
3.Pergola

In Ubud:
1.Exiles
2.Jazz Café
3.Barandi

Bali night clubs are also a must-see in Bali. One’s Bali vacation won’t be complete without experiencing the Bali night spots.

Scuba Diving The Rich Marine Life Of Bali Sea

Scuba diving has become one of the most popular ocean sports today. It is quite different from the usual outdoor sports since it gives the scuba diver a totally new picture of a place’s marine life.

Bali is among the islands that offer a magnificent scuba diving experience to both experienced and inexperienced divers. Scuba diving in the Bali Sea is one unforgettable and thrill-filled experience.

So if you are looking around for the resorts, bali villas, and dive centers in Bali, read on and be ready for the ultimate scuba diving experience of your life.


Scuba Duba Doo Dive Center Bali

Scuba Duba Doo is a dive center in Bali that offers diver education course, day trips, diving excursions around the island, and hotel accommodations.

Budget will not be a problem since its specialists can custom tailor-the trip to meet specific needs. Inclusions to trips and courses include dive professional, complete equipment, full PADI diver’s insurance, lunch, transportation, and quality service.

They can also organize for the first-time diver practical, open water diving sections.

2-5 days of diving safari are also available. Selected diving spots will be visited.

Aquamarine Diving Bali

Aquamarine Diving Bali is the only diving shop in Bali that is British-owned and managed.

It has 1-day diving trips and multi-day diving safaris. It is the best in Custom dive trips.

Aquamarine has experienced divers and dive instructors (local and international). They are more than willing to assist and make every scuba diver’s dream come true. The dive center welcomes all inexperienced and experienced scuba diving enthusiasts.

Aquamarine also provides accommodations that suit budget to luxury tastes especially those that prefer resorts and private villas as their lodging choices.

Villa La Tra: Bali Luxury At A Glance

Nothing can be more pleasing than staying at a villa that is accessible to everything that one needs while on vacation. Located 35 minutes from the airport, 600 meters from the beach, and 20 minutes from the many restaurants and shops in Seminyak, Villa La Tra provides privacy and security for all its guests.

Villa La Tra has four stylish bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a Jacuzzi that blend well in a tropical garden.

Style

This luxury villa was designed by Architect Yoka Sara. Villa La Tra is secluded behind village homes and is surrounded also by rice field terraces. The villa is contemporary, elegantly furnished, and it blends well with its surrounding that is why its swimming pool, Jacuzzi, magnificent tropical garden, and water wall are the land marks of the villa.

There are three buildings of this Canggu villa. Each of these offers the guests a breathtaking view of its surroundings especially the greenery across. Villa La Tra exhibits true Balinese touch and elegance.

Accommodation

The villa sits on a 2 100 square meter lot. Its four bedrooms are set in three buildings which is accessible through a narrow private road that cuts through a rice field. From the parking area, a bridge that crosses a pond will be the access to the main entrance and lobby of Villa La Tra. What’s even more amazing about this villa is that the pool is connected to the building itself by only a few steps. Even though the building is air conditioned, it can still be opened to let the fresh air be experienced by the guests.

The right side of the building has a game room and TV room, three bedrooms with 2 junior rooms, and the master bedroom. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom and dressing room that are furnished with the best furniture and amenities.

The other side of the building is also equally amazing with its study room that can also be converted into an additional room. An awesome view of the pool and garden can be achieved from the large guest room’s private terrace. This guest room also has an indoor and an outdoor bathroom. In the middle of the lawn is a 90 m2 pool and Jacuzzi.

The following is a summary of the facilities and services of Villa La Tra:

• 2 100 m2 lot and 550 m2 building size
• Private en suites
• Jacuzzi
• Swimming pool
• Four luxurious bedrooms
• Living and dining area
• Game room
• TV room
• Fully-equipped kitchen
• Satellite TV, DVD, CD players
• Wifi internet connection
• Doctor on duty
• Private parking area

The luxurious nature of this villa rentals includes a house maid, local manager, gardeners, pool attendant, security guards, and a cook who are all ready to take orders from the guests.

Villa La Tra is definitely the most ideal vacation destination for everybody. To book the villa, one can log on to www.balivillaholidays.com and search for Villa La Tra.

Ubud Has New Villas To Look Forward To

Bali Villa Holidays has been known for its elegant villas that are suited for any budget plans. One of these well-known Bali villas is the Ubud villas.

Ubud has been known as Bali’s cultural center. Ubud, as an artistic hub, specializes in one of the native arts of traditional or contemporary painting, wood or stone carving, delicately modeled silver and other jewelry, batik textiles, and furniture making.

Ubud villas have launched recently its new villas namely:

Villa Vajra is situated in a quiet traditional village of Sebali. It is a one hour drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Derived from its name Vajra, which is a Tibetan Buddhist ceremonial object that symbolizes for the wisdom that cuts through ignorance and compassion and equanimity, Villa Vajra is designed to generate an aura of peace and tranquility.

Villa Vajra is composed of several thatched pavilions that are connected by stepping stones across a magical lotus pond. A pergola covered by hanging thunbergia flowers as well as a floating stair that located beside a cascading waterfall veiling a traditional seated Buddha are also found within the pavilion. A comfortable lounge area is found beside a relaxing swimming pool and warming Jacuzzi. It has also stone stairs that lead to a ‘moon’ garden of white flowers and an intimate deck used for massage.

A traditional open-sided pavilion, quaintly known as a ‘bale’ for rest, meditation, yoga practice, is located on the next level. A cathedral sized living/dining is widely open to the elements, with marble floor, aviary and orchid garden.

Villa Vajra includes 3 full bedrooms in which each bedroom is equipped with telephone and distinguished by its furnishings, antique and contemporary art objects and unique view. One bedroom faces the rice fields while the remaining two face the river valley. It has also a lounge which can be converted to sleep two persons.

Another new Ubud villa is the Villa Griya Aditi which means ”The Abode of the Light” in Sanskrit. It is located in the village of Tengkulak Kelod, near Ubud. This Ubud villa is designed as a modern interpretation of Balinese traditional living, where each room on the ground floor opens onto a wide patio.

It has a dining / living room area that opens on the garden, the swimming pool and rice fields. Facing the back garden is the family room. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and fan. Facing the rice fields and the infinity swimming pool is the Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bathtub and an outdoor shower as well as an outdoor daybed and a private garden. Two other bedrooms are located on the ground floor that faces the swimming pool, of which both have indoor bathroom with showers.

Used only for final preparation of the dishes before serving, the kitchen has a refrigerator, a microwave oven, and a water dispenser.

Villa Griya Aditi has also a swimming pool that is tiled with natural stones coming from Java as well as a Bale Bengong, a place where you can relax or get a traditional massage.

Villa Sebali is another Ubud villa. The villa is surrounded by three sides of a grassy, flower-ringed courtyard, with the fourth side an infinity pool looking down over a cascade of lotus and water-lily ponds to the orchard. It is a four bedroom, spacious villa situated on the edge of Sebali, a village just outside Ubud.

Villa Sebali includes four bedroom suites that combine the luxury of air-conditioned bedrooms with the delight of open air living. It has eco-friendly features such as solar power and water heating, and a beautiful garden with organically grown fruit trees.

Villa Sebali has also a fully equipped kitchen with large fridge-freezer and permanently chilled drinking water. The dining area is spacious and equipped with a 12-seaterer table and opens to the garden at one side and has two steps down to the living area. It also has an enormous living area that opens to the garden with ample seating and many art works. It also boasts of a library/games room and a table tennis room.

Villa Bayad is a luxurious private 4 bedroom villa with two swimming pools, surrounded by a flower garden, lotus-ponds and waterfalls.

Traditionally laid out as a compound, Villa Bayad has 4 individually separately housed bedrooms located beside the main house. The bedrooms are all connected by flower-covered pergolas. Each bedroom has a beautiful view of the surrounding rice terraces and Bali’s sacred volcano in the horizon. Two of the bedrooms are sharing a private open kitchen- and dining-bale as well as a private springwater fed plunge-pool and pooldeck.

Each house or bedroom includes a furnished veranda and bathroom complete with shower cabin and a small walled garden with outdoor shower. All bedrooms are also equipped with cable-TV and DVD-player.

Villa Bayad has a spacious living- and dining room area that opens up to a large veranda, surrounded by flower covered, multi-level fishponds and flanked by two comfortable bales, where you can relax, listen to the sprinkling water while enjoying the beautiful view.


Finally, another new Ubud villa is the Puri Darma Agung. It is a luxurious privately owned villa set amongst the beautiful rice fields of Pejeng. It has four contemporary air conditioned suites with King/Queen/Single size beds, which can accommodate up to 8 adults & children. It has also four large en-suite bathrooms of which 2 of the bathrooms have large bathtubs and separate showers.

There is also a large open air living and dining pavilion that overlooks the pool, spacious tropical gardens and rice fields and includes comfortable lounges and dining area for up to 8 people. An outdoor shower and toilet is located at the side of a generous private swimming pool and Jacuzzi. It also has two fully equipped kitchens, large relaxation gazebo overlooking rice fields and pool, satellite TV and DVD player and free wireless internet.

Useful Tips When Traveling The Tropic Islands

Vacationing in one of the tropical islands that are scattered all over the Pacific Ocean is one of the top dream vacation places of a person who loves adventure, white sands, and romantic sunsets.

People always think of never-ending sunshine, pristine beaches, amazing sunsets when vacationing in a tropical island.

Just like all your travels, one must prepare for your tropic travel so that you can enjoy your stay in your dream tropical island vacation and nothing can go wrong during such a vacation. If there are some inconveniences, you will be prepared and can adapt well for such inconveniences.

One could never be too much prepared to take a tropical vacation if you really want to enjoy your vacation in a tropical island.

Some of these travel tips are as follows:

After you have decided to have your dream vacation in a tropical island, you must research first and know all about the tropical island you are going to. Learn all the details regarding the island. For example, if you prefer to go for Bali Vacations, know the location of the island relative to your point of origin.

Learn about its climate. Research about what kind of season you will experience when you arrive in Bali. Learning this basic information will prepare you on what type of clothes you will bring during your vacation.

Learn their currency. Though almost all of the hotels in the tropical islands accept credit cards and dollars for their payment, you must still need to have with you some or a lot of the island’s native currency. Just like if you plan for some Bali trips, you might spare time to learn about their local currency which is the Indonesian Rupiah. Know also the current currency rate so that if you want your money to be exchanged with the local currency, you will immediately know how much it is.

Learn about their language. Though most tropical island vacation places have hotel staff who speak English, there are still places in the island that you will need to converse with the locals especially if you are planning to tour around the island. Some of these locals might not know English so it is better that you bring a translation pocket book so that you would be prepared to converse with them.

So after researching these significant details about your topical island of destination, you must prepare basic tropical island travel essentials such as hypoallergenic sunblock lotions with an SPF of 30 and above to be safer. If you want to tour the island, don’t forget to apply a hypoallergenic mosquito repellant on all your exposed skin areas for the tropics have been known to be a haven for mosquitoes. So if you don’t want to be bitten by mosquitoes during your vacations, don’t forget this tip.

Bring the necessary and proper footwear; however, if you want to buy footwear on the island, these are available in the hotel or the island’s market.

Bring your needed medicines especially if you have certain allergies and maintenance medicines. Some of these tropical islands might not have the medicines that are particularly prescribed for you, so it’s better to be prepared.

Bring your sunglasses, hats, proper swimming attire, and other necessary things that you need to enjoy your vacation.

Just remember, prepare all the things that you need and leave all the worries behind.

Bali Events And Festivals To Await This Month Of May

Bali has been a favorite of many vacationers, local and foreign alike. The island paradise boasts of a natural beauty that can really attract anybody. Its resorts offer different beach activities that are very unique and special. Bali Villas also provide the comfort of home and the services and amenities of luxurious living. Its people are also very warm and hospitable.

However, these are only a part of Bali’s true beauty. More than the kiss of nature, Bali is a place where festivals and events happen all year round. Examples of these include the Bali Arts Festival, Kite Festival, Kartini Day, Negara Bull Races, Independence Day, Melasti, and Nyepi. It also celebrates the Kuningan Ceremony, Galungan, and Pager Wesi.

Bali vacations are also a must since this coming month of May, several Bali festivals will be celebrated. One of these is the National Awakening day. Hari Kebangkitan Nasional is a public holiday in Australia celebrated every 20th of May. It marks the principles of Indonesian state philosophy. This event is hosted by the government offices and Indonesian schools.

There is also the Rice Harvest Festival from May 1st to June 30th. It celebrates the end of the harvest season and is celebrated in various places in Bali. Visitors are welcome to join in the festivities and are even invited to try out the regional cuisines prepared in honor of the rice god, Dewi Sri.

Every May and December each year, the Galungan Ceremony is celebrated. The celebration symbolizes the victory of virtue, Dharma, over evil, Adharma. During the celebrations, Balinese people believe that all Balinese gods descend to earth to celebrate with them.

The Kuningan Ceremony is also celebrated the same time as the Galungan Ceremony. Yellow rice is offered and the temples are beautified. This is to bid farewell to the gods during this ten day event. The celebration also signifies the end of the New Year holiday. Hatha Yoga, traditional dances, and musical performances can be witnessed during this 5 day event held at the grounds of the Bali Purnati Center for Arts in Batuan near Ubud.

The Indonesian Exotic Herbs Festival will also be held in Bali on May 20-27 in the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center. It highlights the wide variety of herbs that are often used in traditional medicine in Indonesia.

Buddha’s birthday, which is also called the Hari Raya Waisak or Vesak Day, is celebrated on the day of the first full moon of May. This year, it will be celebrated on May 17.

The Hottest Deals and Discounted Villa Packages in Bali

Getting on a vacation is definitely everyone’s dream. Getting on a boat or a plane to a certain destination would be an adventure. Imagining oneself sipping an ice cold glass of fresh fruit juice while feeling the sun on one’s skin can drive anyone to go on vacation. Of course, of the many places in the world, one place remains to be the favorite of almost all—Bali.

Bali is an island off the coast of Indonesia. Its location is the best for relaxation and rejuvenation. It does not only boast of a beautiful scenery but most especially, Bali has villas with superb services and amenities. The villas provide the feeling of luxury while still keeping that comfort of home. However, much as many people would want to enjoy a night or two in Bali, the costs may not be as affordable considering the type of services provided by the villas.

Even as this is the case, it should not really be a problem for anyone who wants to see Bali. This is because there are a lot of ways to get to Bali without having to spend all of one’s savings. There are Bali promos throughout the year and there are also villa deals that one can avail of. These villas give the opportunity for people from all walks of life to experience and enjoy the beauty of Bali.

For one, Villa Sundari has a special villa promo for families and friends. For people who are thinking about having a reunion or any type of family gatherings, then Villa Sundari will give you a villa discount. When a group stays at the 4-bedroom Villa Sundari in Seminyak, they are automatically given a villa discount of 10%. That’s a big savings.

There are also villas in Bali that offer Bali villa promos. If one stays at any of the selected Bali villas this Easter week, there will be a 20% discount on the original room rate. However, the booking has to be done online via www.balivillaholidays.com.

Another amazing Bali deal is when one reserves a 5-night stay at any of the selected Bali villas. This reservation will allow the guests to have another one night stay for free at the same villa. When reserving through Bali Villa Holidays, one just has to ask customer service representative if the promo applies to the villa selected.

Villa Asri in Seminyak also provides its own villa deal. All its guests who have reserved their stay through www.balivillaholidays.com are entitled to a free breakfast and dinner all throughout their stay in the villa.

These are among the many Bali villa deals that one can avail of. All one has to do is to go online and get that villa reserved for you.

To learn more about BaliVillaHolidays.com latest promos and special deals, visit it's Google Local Listing at your local map.

Native Food Choices In Selected Bali Villas

Bali is the home of nature. Each year, thousands of tourists come to the island paradise to experience its uniquely breathtaking views. Tourists and locals alike are there to enjoy the island’s pristine and clear blue waters, its powdery white sands, and its beautiful and homey villas. But, of course, they would never want to miss the sumptuous and delectable meals served in Bali villas.

Bali does only take pride in its homey and comfortable villas. More than that, its trained and well-equipped chefs have more than a hundred dishes up their sleeves in their villa catering. In Bali, the most delectable dishes can be served at one’s beck and call. Bali has the best food choices.

So before you log on to your favorite Bali Villa site and press that “book” button, read this first so you can have an idea of what awaits you in Bali.

Bali’s villa catering offers different kinds of breakfasts. Among the food choices include Western, Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese, and Vegetable breakfasts. All these one can order to suit one’s discriminating taste.

Aside from breakfast, villa caterings also serve whole day dining. They serve Indonesian and Balinese dishes. These are usually filled with shellfish, nuts, and other spices. But if you ever have any allergy to such items, you can always tell your cook ahead of time.

Villa caterings also offer western cuisines. There are also the different soups and appetizers like the Avocado-Shrimp Cocktail and the Calamari Fritti. The main courses include Fillet Steak with Herb Butter, Fried Prawns, Squid with Butter Sauce, Steamed Herb Snapper, Grilled Fish with Garlic, and many more. The side dishes include mashed potato, French fries, and Mixed Garden salad.

Many of the dishes are prepared for three to four people. So do not overdo ordering or you might end up with a mountain of leftovers.

The dishes are served “family style”. This method of serving allows everyone an equal access to the food. Instead of placing the dishes on each customer’s plate, these are put in big bowls and are placed in the middle of the table for everyone to enjoy.

If one is also staying in Bali, the different Bali delicacies should be tried out. The traditional Balinese dishes are combined with herbs, spices, roots, and other savory ingredients. The spices include spice paste, chicken spice paste, beef spice paste, shallots, fried bird’s eye chili sambal, and lemongrass sambal.

If you are the type who loves vegetables, then you can try the Lawar Ayam or the Green Bean Salad with Chicken. This dish is cooked with chicken but may also be substituted with beef or pork and then mixed with jackfruit.

Another delicacy that is worth trying while in Bali is the Sayur Pakis or the Fern Tips in Garlic Dressing. Fern tips which are boiled and dried are the most basic ingredient in this dish.

Sambal Be Tongkol or Tuna Fish Salad is a seafood dish in Bali. This can either be cooked with fresh tuna or canned tuna.

The island of Bali is so rich not only in nature but in delectable dishes as well. The Bali food choices are excellent especially that villa caterings have the best trained chefs.

Difference Between Hotels and Villas in Bali

The feel of the sun’s rays as it touches your skin is familiar. The warmer temperature reminds us of something exciting. The bright blue skies make us imagine how nice it would be to relax and enjoy. Yes, it is summertime. And whether we like it or not, summer has arrived and it is here to stay.

Summer is a great time to enjoy, unwind, and get away from the hectic pace of the metropolis. It is a perfect excuse to wear that tan because it is the time when tan is the in skin color. But summer won’t stay long. In two months, it will be gone. So it is imperative to plan where to go and what activities to make at this time.

Bali is an island off the coast of Indonesia. This beautiful island is blessed with nature and its gifts. The cool blue waters are clear and sparkling. The powdery white sand is for everyone to bask in. The warm and friendly people attract visitors from all over the world. Of course, its villas are among its most precious sources of pride.


Staying in bali villas during the tropic summer is an exciting thing. Compared to hotels, villas are more close to home. The setting is just like one’s own house. The mood is more relaxed and the amenities are more natural. Bali villas also have themes. Some are into Dutch/Balinese while some are into Chinese art. Some are modern looking but others are made of wood and these are more relaxing. Bali hotels do not have a beautiful façade and there are no balconies and overlooking windows. Hotels are also purely modern and that does not provide a relaxing atmosphere for the guests. So when you are spending a Bali summer, go to your most favorite Bali villa.

When you are in Bali for a tropic summer, do not just stay indoors and enjoy only the Bali villas. You have to go out and enjoy many outdoor activities that Bali villas provide. Among these is swimming in the beach. Unlike plainly swimming in the pool, the seawater has a calming effect especially that it is salty. Salt is known to have some healing properties. Apart from that, one can also snorkel and enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery without having to go into meters-deep water. But if one’s idea of a Bali summer is to go into the deep, one can also enjoy scuba diving. Your favorite Bali villa surely has some dive masters who can keep you company as you explore the world deep under.

If your idea of conquering the world is by conquering the waves, you can also surf. Bali also has the best waves in the planet.

Frisbee can also be played by the beach. Other beach activities include beach volley and plain sunbathing. But at night, parties are held in many areas of Bali. Not to mention, Bali is also the best place for shopping.

Spending a tropic summer in Bali is a true adventure. But it will not be as enjoyable if you do not stay at your favorite Bali Villa. So wait no more. Book that favorite villa of yours now and head for your Bali summer.

Villa Istana, A Luxury Villa

It is not a wonder why people all over the world come to see Bali. It never fails to amaze people from all walks of life. Bali just has that supernatural beauty that captures the breath of every person who catches a glimpse of this incredible piece of nature.

Besides its majestic sunset view, powdery white sands, cool and calming sea waters, the villas are also a must-try. Bali villas give one the feeling of luxury and royalty at its best. And among the most luxurious villas in Uluwatu is the Villa Istana.

Villa Istana is a five-suite estate that overlooks the white sand beaches of Bali. It is located near the holy Pura Uluwatu temple which is one of the nine mother temples of Bali. This temple gives the serene and peaceful nature of this Istana Bali villa. Villa Istana boasts of modern and classic architecture with a touch of European and Oriental tastes. The main house consists of a dining space, entertainment space, and living space while the separate guest house is home of the masters’ suite.

It has a bar that overlooks the pool and the ocean. It is lined with barstools that allow for perfect cocktail mixes and long evening chats.

The dining room has four swinging glass doors. These doors open towards the sight of the lily water garden. Its ambiance is best for both families and lovers.

The dotcom room provides internet connection to the guests of this Istana Bali Villa who would want to stay connected to the rest of the world. Unlike other internet places, the dotcom room does not show any sign or trace of office work. Instead fluffy pillows and cushions and soft silks adorn the room to give one that relaxed and homey feeling.

The masters’ suite is by itself and has its own entrance for ultimate privacy. It has indoor showers that face sunken bathtubs.

The kitchen is where the most delectable cuisines are prepared by the well-trained chef of Villa Istana. The kitchen can also be utilized by the villa guests who wish to prepare their own meals.

The infinity pool is thirty-two meters long with a breathtaking view of the sea. West Javanese Green Granite stones line the edge of the pool that turn aquamarine when lighted. This is considered to be the most beautiful part of Villa Istana.

Aside from these amazing amenities, Villa Istana also has all other facilities for its guests’ use. LCD TV, DVD Players, books, pool toys, intercom system, fax connections, and more are waiting for the guests to enjoy.

Villa Istana will definitely give you your money’s worth. A day or two of stay here will not be enough to fully enjoy the comfort and luxury that the villa can offer you.

Kuta Bali, The Best Place For Surfers

Bali is known all over the world for its beautiful view of nature. Its coconut palms, wild trees, pure white and powdery sand, calm blue waters, beautiful and warm people, and unique culture all contribute to its name today. Bali is one place where people go to take some time off, relax, and enjoy the sun. But today, Bali no longer remains to be just a place for sunbathing and swimming. It goes far beyond that. Bali is now a place for beach surfing.

Surfing is such a fun adventure for beach lovers. The feel of the wave beneath your board gives you satisfaction, thrill, and triumph. Surfing is not only a healthy sport but it is also an activity that can bring people and families together. It is one of the highlighted activities in Bali Beaches. All over the world, Bali provides you the best surfing beaches and the best Bali beach surfing experience in the world. Here in Bali, surfing is mastered just as much as their traditional dances are danced with grace and poise.

Every year, people from all over the world come to experience this unique Bali beach surfing in Kuta Bali. Kuta Bali is an area in Bali where there is a long stretch of white sand that is ideal for swimming. But more than that, it also faces the Indian Ocean giving it the best and largest waves in the world perfect for that beach surfing experience. Both beginners and professionals can hang out at the Kuta Bali to get that optimum feel of a real surfer. Kuta Bali also has complete beach amenities for everyone including surfing instructors. So if you are still at the learning stage, the Kuta Bali surfing is the best place to practice. It is here that you will meet many of the world’s best surfers and be able to exchange words with them regarding their experience as surfers.

Beach surfing in Kuta Bali is an experience that everyone must try. When thinking of going Bali beach surfing, remember these few tips. Firstly, never forget to bring along your friends and family to have a maximum experience. Surfing will not be fun if you are alone. Learning how to dazzle in between waves together with friends is more fun and exciting. Secondly, be open about learning and take only a little of your fear with you. Having too much fear and anxiety about surfing will only hinder you from learning.

Thirdly, always listen to what your instructor tells you. He knows the waters better than you do so always take not of his instructions. Fourthly, take beach surfing step by step. Do not come rushing towards a very huge wave at your first try. Only when you have already gotten a feel of the waves will you start to meet those bigger ones.

Bali beach surfing is truly an experience. But it should be dealt with much care and caution. Approach it with relish from the first taste to the last. So when you have beach surfing in mind, think Bali beach. Think Kuta Bali.

Villa Sakti: A Place for Relaxation and Rejuvenation

 
If serene waters, blue skyline, green scenery, natural and modern architectural designs, and extravagant hotel amenities are what you are looking for in a get-away, then Villa Sakti, located at Seminyak Bali, is the place to go. Located in Bali, Indonesia, Villa Sakti boasts of everything one can ever imagine in a hotel villa. It is a 6-star retreat place that lives up to its name which means a magical environment for peaceful relaxation and rejuvenation.

Villa Sakti has four bedrooms situated in its three main buildings. Each room has an en-suite bathroom. Two of which have an outdoor shower located in the villa’s private garden that allows the guests to enjoy open to sky bathing. Though all bedrooms at Villa Sakti are air airconditioned, guests can still enjoy the feeling of natural cooling as one can open the windows of the villas. Bali Villa provides not only the cool breeze but also a scenic view of the sparkling blue waters. Seminyak Bali Villa blurs the line between outdoor and indoor living.

Villa Sakti’s bedroom amenities do not only cater to fun day activities. At the end of a long day of fun in the sun, one can tuck himself under cool and comfortable sheets provided only by the Bali villa. Soft and gently fragranced linens touch the guests’ skin and assure one of a peaceful and rejuvenating sleep. Soft and fluffy pillows provide an even more sound sleep at this Bali villa. And since many guests find it hard to totally set aside city living, a touch of modern amenities are also available at Seminyak Bali Villa. Music lovers will enjoy a Bose sound system throughout, flat screen TV’s with DVD players in all villas, and cable TV connection. Guests can still feel connected to the rest of the world as Villa Sakti provides a very fast broadband internet connection available 24 hours a day.

The rest of Seminyak Bali Villa is just as amazing. Apart from the natural blue seawaters that this Bali villa offers, it also has a 12-meter swimming pool for the villa guests to enjoy. There is also an open plan living and dining facilities that allow the guests to enjoy their food while basking in the sun. A sunny timber deck is also a great area for Villa Sakti’s guests to lounge under the summer sun. Four large sun chairs are supplied. A variety of sumptuous foods are prepared in the Seminyak Villa’s compact yet fully-equipped kitchen situated just right next to the pool. This Sakti Villa feature allows guests to enjoy their meals at their beck and call. More than that, its 1,300 sq.m. land consists of landscaped and tropical architecture that provides the Bali villa guests a feel of nature and modern conveniences. Natural lighting and abundant space make the guests at this Bali Villa really get and enjoy his money’s worth.

Bali villas have always been known for their unique and elaborate designs. So the next time you are thinking of going a way for a while and relaxing under the sun, think only one. Think Seminyak Bali Villa.