How To Get to Bali
One can catch either of the three daily flights from Manila to Singapore
with Singapore Airlines or Philippine Airlines and then connect to Denpasar
through Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia or Bali Air which has several
flights everyday. On the average, prepare to spend around 150$ to 200$
a day for meals, local transport and activities.
Car rental with driver in Bali is highly negotiable. Most reliable though is
Bali Taxi (62-361-701111) which you can book upon arrival at the airport
(they have their prominent taxi/car rental desk counter). Suzuki Samurai
and 125cc motorbikes are the standard vehicles in the island.
Where To Stay
Prices quoted include a 21% tax and service charge that Indonesian Hoteliers
called the "plus-plus," clarify whether it is included when you negotiate rates.
Also, if a hotel offers you a rate in US Dollars, and you are paying by credit
card, make sure you ask what Rupiah conversion rate the hotel uses before
agreeing to the price. (credit card bills are charged in Rupiahs).
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| Kuta Beach |
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| Bali Hyatt Sanur |
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| Hard Rock Bali |
At Kuta Beach, the 200-room Hard Rock Cafe Hotel, costs US $150 a night,
including buffet breakfast. The Bali Hyatt in Sanur, (62-361) 281 234, is one
of the island's most attractive large resorts, sets in lush gardens on a private
beach, costs almost the same as the Hard Rock Hotel.
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| Ubud |
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| Pugig Homestay |
In Ubud (actually Penenstanan a village 15 minutes walk from the center of Ubud),
a little two-story house; Pugig Homestay, (62-361)974-362, had electricity,
no fan, a squat toilet and cold shower, and a veranda with a drop-dead view of
of a river gorge - cost US$15 a day with breakfast.
Those looking for international class hotels can stay in Nusa Dua, (Westin, Hotel
Nusa Dua, Club Med, Sol Melia, Sheraton Laguna, Grand Hyatt, Hilton and Hotel
Nikko) - although it's the longest distance from the interior villages and temples.
Where To Eat
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| Gado-gado Restaurant |
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| Gado-gado cuisine |
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| Gado-gado cuisine |
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| Gado-gado cuisine |
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| La Lucciola |
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| Jazz Cafe |
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| Lotus Cafe |
Ubud is the place for fine dining, both Europian and Asian. Among the favorite
are Lotus Cafe, where the restaurant opens to refreshing view of an old Balinese
water garden complete with blooming Lotus flowers, fountains, and stone carved
temples. Jazz Cafe, one of Ubud's top night spots, not to be missed while in Ubud,
for reservations 976 594. Then there's Gado-gado, along Jalan Gado-gado No.99
Seminyak, La Lucciola, featuring classic beachfront eatery serving clean Italian
food. Open all day on Jalan Kayu Ayu, Kerobokan, tel.730838. Before leaving
the island of the Gods, experience dining at Made's Warung, translated as Made's
Karenderia, a local dining institution.Always busy, the combination of good food,
value for money and stylish decor has made this eatery one of Kuta's most famous.
A "place to be seen" - if that's what you want. JI Raya Seminyak, Kuta tel., 755 297.
Where To Shop
Boutiques
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| Mama and Leon |
Mama and Leon, features crisp embroidered cottons in white, beige, gray and basic
black. The range is carefully choosen and beutifully presented. Located along
Galleria Nusa Dua, Kuta and Sheraton Nusa Dua. Milo's - one of the original overseas
designers to discover the artistry of balinese Batik workers. The three story boutique
stocks a wonderful range of silks that are well worth the extra money. Located at
Kuta Square. And finally, Palanquin Bali, offers homewares and lifestyle products
that combines the exoticness of the East and functionality of the West, meeting
the needs of today's savy world travelers. Along Jalan Bypass Nurah Rai 8, Simpang
Siur, Kuta. Tel. 766 555.
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