Beautiful Bali Holidays

Bali is quite possibly Indonesia’s most loved island by tourists. It has powdery sands, tropical coral filled sea, and verdantly green forests, spectacular mountains and rapidly cascading waterfalls. Head into the heart of the island and experience its cultural centre, with incense infused temples, and eco friendly resorts and spas. Add to this a laid back vibe, mouth wateringly delicious cuisine and friendly welcoming people and its easy to see why the island has that recipe for success with its visitors.

Bali is a pretty small island really; its only 95 miles wide and 70 miles from top to bottom. But for a little island its landscape is so diverse. Expect bustling towns and cities that are super busy, with lots of noise and traffic. Head out of town and it feels you are in another world, the pace is slower, the air is so fresh and the land is so pleasant and green. Enjoy the most spectacular views high in the hills where the rice fields are tiered into terraces; its absolutely breathtaking. When it comes to beach time choose from quiet stretches of sand where seclusion is the order of the day, or head to much busier spots where you will find lots of watersports such as surfing, laid back bars and ultra cool beach clubs.

The colourful culture of Bali, and its heritage and customs are never far away. The people are very proud of their spirituality and traditions. Bali is often referred to as the Island of the gods. Religious ceremonies, and spiritual music and dance often takes place in public places and each day you will see offerings to the gods of beautiful bright petals and other gifts around homes, temples and buildings in even the busiest of streets.

When deciding where to stay in Bali you need to consider what sort of holiday it is you are looking for. The upmarket resort of Seminyak is perfect for people who want to enjoy the beach by day and the hip bars and restaurants on an evening. It is also very popular for people who enjoy surfing. Sanur is an original Bali beach resort, head here for a relaxed Bali beach holiday with some authentic Balinese hotels and lots of options to sample the local food. Or choose Nusa Dua for more of a hotel based holiday. Here you will find many outstanding luxury resorts, many of which have acclaimed in hotel restaurants serving up high level food and spectacular spas for relaxation.

Those seeking pure relaxation, a retreat or wellness holiday or simply a break that takes them away from it all should head to Ubud. The scenery here is nothing short of spectacular and will take your breath away. Known as the cultural centre of the island, with temples, galleries and local markets to explore. It’s a fantastic place for an eco friendly holiday with many hotels, restaurants and spas focusing on this. Expect sunrise yoga and meditation, infinity pools and unforgettable moments.

Bali is a fabulous destination, whether you are seeking adventure or relaxation. Its perfect for honeymoons and special occasion holidays, great trips for groups of friends and resort based holidays for families.

What to do on your holiday to Bali

• Trek to the top of Mount Banur starting early ad reaching the summit at sunrise; its out of this world.
• Cruise over to the tiny Gili’s for  a day and enjoy these stunning and idyllic islands; a perfect piece of paradise.
• Take a local cookery class; make  a start by heading to the market to pick up all you need to create a traditional Balinese feast and then tuck in.
• Enjoy an electric bike tour through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jatiluwih; visit local villages, see the farmers working in the fields, and take in the lush green forest and jungle as you travel.
• Ride the waves; take a surf lesson at Legian beach. Don’t worry if you haven’t surfed before, it is suitable from beginner level.
• Soak up the laid back vibes in an ultra cool setting at the Potato Head club in Seminyak. Lay on a day bed by the infinity pool sipping an ice cold Passionello Martini; perfect!
• Visit Uluwatu a Balineses Hindu temple which is perched on the cliff side with sweeping views of the ocean.
• Head out into the ocean on the east side of the island for excellent diving; the coral is stunning and there are some amazing underwater caves to explore. You may also catch a glimpse of whale sharks and manta rays.  

Ready to start planning your holiday to Bali. Get in touch today.

We know how important it is that your escape to Bali is perfect, and we are here to help. With so many different areas of the island, types of holida and hotels to choose from we will need to ask you some questions to find out what is important to you. Finding out how you like to spend your holiday helps us match you to the holiday of your dreams.

We can talk to you about all of these questions and more and of course help you with your choice. As Bali Experts and previous visitors to this beautiful island we can share our first-hand experiences of holidaying here and help you plan the holiday of dreams.

Twin Centre Escape

Why not combine time in Bali with another destination and enjoy two places in one holiday. When I visited Bali I did this after a layover enroute from the UK in Dubai. This is a great way to break up your flight and experience something totally different. You could also choose to stop in Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur or Abu Dhabi.

We also chose to hop over to the Gili Islands and stay there for a few days enjoying the peace and tranquillity of Gili Meno which was absolutely amazing. Other options include heading over to Lombok or Borneo for an altogether different Indonesian experience. Or why not enjoy the ultimate multi centre and follow onto Bali after time in Australia.

All of these destinations and more can be teamed up by our travel experts who will build a bespoke holiday for you to make the most out of your time away

Get in touch today. We are looking forward to planning your dream holiday.