Bali Travel Guide
Overview
Nicknamed the island of the gods, this small island has everything you need to live like a god. Whether you are on a budget, looking for happening nightlife or the ultimate resort to get away from it all, Bali has what you are looking for.
Food and Drink
There’s no shortage of restaurants in Bali especially in the Kuta and Seminyak districts. Our favorite areas to grab a bite include Jalan Petitenget and Jalan Laksmana (Also known as JL Oberoi)
- Fun in the Sun at Ku De Ta Bali For one of the trendiest spots in town look no further then Ku De Ta! Located right along Seminyak beach with plenty of open air seating, some of the best cocktails ever tasted, and a house DJ dropping beats you'll find it hard to peal yourself away f...
- Giorgio Italian Cuisine Benoa, Bali For delicious Italian Cuisine in Tanjung Benoa, Giorgio Italian Cuisine in Aston Bali Resort is a must. The prices are excellent, as is the food. We enjoyed the goat cheese tortellini served with pine nuts and raisins, the mixture of flavors were incr...
- Mojo's Flying Burritos Bali Mojo's Flying Burritos has a few locations around Bali, including the location we visited in Seminyak off of Jalan Petitenget. This literal burrito shack found down a dodgy alley way, is well worth searching for as the California style burritos are delici...
- The Deck "The deck", the name says it all, well almost. This casual chic restaurant located on Jalan Petitenget in Bali has a large deck overlooking the street, as well as a beautiful interior. Outside you will find a bar area on one side and casual rattan sea...
- Biku Restaurant Bali Biku restaurant is a must visit during a trip to Bali if you are looking for a unique, down to earth dining experience. This eclectic restaurant located on Jalan Petitenget, has a charming decor full of trinkets and wood beams. Offering a large aftern...
- The Ultimate Dinning Experience at Ultimo Italian Restaurant Bali During a trip to Bali, I mentioned to my cousin, a Bali resident, "I've read about a really popular Italian restaurant in Bali, do you know about it?". Before I could finish my sentence, her response was "Ultimo is the best Italian restaurant in Bali, I k...
Beach Clubs
There seems to always be a new beach club opening in Bali, but we aren’t complaining.
- Mozaic Beach Club - Bali's New Beachside Hangout A new beach club has hit the shores of Bali, and this one boasts poolside chill-out tapas, lunch on the deck and a fine dining restaurant all overlooking the ocean on Batubelig Beach. While the large deck, poolside bar and lounge offer a Tapas Menu, N...
- Fun in the Sun at Ku De Ta Bali For one of the trendiest spots in town look no further then Ku De Ta! Located right along Seminyak beach with plenty of open air seating, some of the best cocktails ever tasted, and a house DJ dropping beats you'll find it hard to peal yourself away f...
- Cocoon Beach Club Bali Nestled behind prime surfing real estate, Cocoon Beach Club is a great destination of it's own or perfect for relaxing after an afternoon of surfing. With two distinct areas, take your pic of fine dining in the restaurant or lounging around the pool. ...
- Woo Bar Bali Chill out with the sophisticated vibe at this ultra cool lounge at the W Hotel in Bali. Take your pic of comfy seating with a choice of purple bean bags, luxurious round loungers, bar seating and low intimate lounge seating. The electronic beats, dele...
- Potato Head Beach Club Bali Tucked away down an alley off of Jalan Petitenget in Bali's Seminyak area is a welcomed addition to the beach club scene, Potato Head Beach Club. This spectacular beach club is located right on the beach and offers many different areas to suit your mo...
Hotels
Kuta is the center of budget accommodation, while the nearby Seminyak beach has higher-end resort and villa options, mixed in with boutique shopping and fine dinning. For the ultimate resort getaway, with less noise and nuisances, Nusa Dua and Benoa will have exactly what you are looking for.
- Fontana Hotel The Fontana Hotel, newly opened in Kuta, offers an escape that captures the true nature of Bali designed by the environmentalist architect Popo Danes and Desain9 creative director Nobuyuki Narabayashi. The Fontana strives to provide great hospitali...
- The Haven Hotel and Suites If you’re looking for high end with high value while in Bali, look no further then The Haven Hotel and Suites. Situated in the bustling area of Seminyak this new hotel has 5 star amenities without the cost. The hotel is split into two parts, one side...
- Kind Villa Bintang Bali Looking for a resort getaway, without breaking the bank? We found everything we wanted at Kind Villa Bintang. Located in Benoa, the resort area next to the better known Nusa Dua, this older hotel is located right along the beach and even has a large p...
- W Hotel Bali Located on a quiet strip of Sand, W Hotel in Bali's Seminyak area, brings it's own party. This resort has everything a trendy jet-setter could want, including the ideal location of being right next door to Potato Head Beach Club and located off of Jal...
Spas
Spas are in abundance in Bali, and are definitely a favorite activity for many tourists.
- Amo Beauty Spa Amo Beauty Spa, is one of my favorite spas in Bali. This cute spa is a great alternative to the resort spas, as it's very well priced and is still able to deliver high quality services, in a nice and clean setting. We find the masseuse to be very prof...
- De Nyuh Spa & Beauty Salon De Nyuh Spa and Beauty Salon, is a small spa above the Seminyak budget hotel "Grandma's Hotel". Being above a budget hotel probably makes it obvious that the prices are very reasonable, but the surprise is, the atmosphere of this budget spa, is quite ...
Activities
Shopping, surfing, diving, hiking, whatever you like to do for fun, you can do it in Bali.
- Diving with Manta Rays in Nusa Lembongan To get my PADI open water certification, I went to this rustic little island called Nusa Lembongan. If you are into diving, this place is a must go. It's such an unpolished gem and so removed from all the commercialism - the natives there are so trust...
- Surf Lessons in Bali Surfers from all over the world flock to Bali to ride it's famous waves, but if you've never stepped foot on a surf board before, Bali still has something for you. There are a few large surf schools located along Kuta and Seminyak beach, that offer we...
- A Day Well Spent along Bali's Jalan Petitenget For boutique shopping, unique restaurants and world class beach clubs, Jalan Petitenget in Bali's Seminyak area offers it all in 1 small street. A short stroll down JL Petitenget, will bring you past one of a kind boutique shops selling fine clothin...
- Bali on a Budget Bali might be the island of the gods, but you can live like the gods for a lot less than you think. These days, you don't even have to fly a budget airlines to get to Bali on the cheap. KLM recently started offering airfare as low as S$204 round trip ...
- Beach Vacation at Bali's Nusa Dua and Benoa beaches Yearning for a real vacation of beach bumming and nothing but relaxation, we found exactly what we wanted in the resort towns of Nusa Dua and Benoa in Bali, Indonesia. Nusa Dua is well known for it's gated resort area that is home to many expansive, lux...
- Snorkeling Around Menjangan Island, Bali The best snorkeling in Bali can be found off of a little island called Menjangan Island. Located 3-4 hours by car from Kuta, it is well worth the trip to see unspoilt coral and a wealth of marine life. The island is accessed from the mainland by a 10...
- Shopping for Outdoor Furniture & Accessories in Bali The shopping in Bali is wonderful, you can find every thing from local hand made crafts, to high end designer clothing. But while in Bali, also consider looking at their numerous shops selling outdoor furniture, accessories & stone carvings. In th...
- Beach Lounging and Shopping in Seminyak Bali, Indonesia has something to offer almost any kind of tourist. Everything from budget accommodation and a cheap beer party atmosphere, to the luxury traveler demanding the finest luxury resorts and internationally acclaimed restaurants. On our r...
Travel Tips
- Budget Airlines in Asia and Tips to make the most of it
- What to pack for a Southeast Asian Beach Vacation
Location
The small Indonesian island of Bali is only 153 km (95 mi) wide east to west, with an estimated population of around 3,890,000.
