Tanah Lot

Welcome to Tanah Lot. One of the most popular places of interest in Bali, is located on the coast of West Bali, at the village of Beraban in the Tabanan Regency.It is also called Tanah Let which means ancient land and also Tanah Lod,which means the land to the south.

The temple Pura Tanah Lot, simple in its construction, is dramatic in its ocean-front location and is one of the main temples in the worship of Balinese gods.Tanah Lot has a long history in the world of tourism.The temple itself is built on a small promontory which is only accessible at low tide.During high water the rock takes on the appearance of a large boat at sea, such is its shape.

Poisonous snakes live in the nearby caves to 'guard' the temple and contribute to the temple's dangerous reputation.

Sunset is the best time to visit Tanah lot, when the golden red skies frame the temple and waves crash into the rocks.It is advisable to avoid the tourist crush here as it can be severe.

Gitgit Waterfall Bali

Bali is beautiful island, and welcome to Gitgit Waterfall. Gitgit Waterfall Bali is one of the most enchanting sites that visitors in Bali look forward to visiting during their tour to Bali in Indonesia. The stunning Bali is beautiful island, and welcome to Gitgit Waterfall. Gitgit Waterfall Bali is one of the most enchanting sites that visitors in Bali look forward to visiting during their tour to Bali in Indonesia. The stunning landscape of Bali marked by traversing rivers, soaring mountains and acres of lush greenery is a feast for your senses. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of crowded cities, head towards Gitgit to enjoy the breathtaking vista of a waterfall cascading down a steep ridge. Accredited as the largest of its kind in Bali, Gitgit Waterfall attracts visitors with its scenic beauty. Falling from a height of 45 meters, rolling water coupled with the dense wood in surrounding area it forms a magnificent view.

The waterfall derives its name from Gitgit Village. The village is nearly 10 kilometers away from Singaraja. Park your car at the parking lot and start walking towards the waterfall. Meandering through verdant shrubs, coffee and clove trees, the path leads you to a higher spot. Birdwatchers can find some endemic species while others can enjoy the serenity of the wilderness. Once you reach the spot, enjoy the amazing scenery that opens up before your eyes. Torrents of fuming water rushing down into a pool. Huge chunks of rocks and pebbles are scattered all around. A fine veil of mist perpetually suspended in the air. Wander around or marvel at the wonder of the nature. The unceasing flow of water hissing its way down is sure to captivate your mind. Try to capture a few images of the cascade in your camera.

Tourists can indulge into a swimming spree into the pool situated at the feet of Gitgit Waterfall. The place is ideal to unwind or enjoying a picnic with your family and friends. The way leading towards the waterfall is lined with shops. You can buy handicrafts and some souvenirs from there.
Do not miss to include Gitgit Waterfall in Bali in your sightseeing schedule as you tour the city that is turning out to be a hot tourist destination in Bali.
landscape of Bali marked by traversing rivers, soaring mountains and acres of lush greenery is a feast for your senses. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of crowded cities, head towards Gitgit to enjoy the breathtaking vista of a waterfall cascading down a steep ridge. Accredited as the largest of its kind in Bali, Gitgit Waterfall attracts visitors with its scenic beauty. Falling from a height of 45 meters, rolling water coupled with the dense wood in surrounding area it forms a magnificent view.

The waterfall derives its name from Gitgit Village. The village is nearly 10 kilometers away from Singaraja. Park your car at the parking lot and start walking towards the waterfall. Meandering through verdant shrubs, coffee and clove trees, the path leads you to a higher spot. Birdwatchers can find some endemic species while others can enjoy the serenity of the wilderness. Once you reach the spot, enjoy the amazing scenery that opens up before your eyes. Torrents of fuming water rushing down into a pool. Huge chunks of rocks and pebbles are scattered all around. A fine veil of mist perpetually suspended in the air. Wander around or marvel at the wonder of the nature. The unceasing flow of water hissing its way down is sure to captivate your mind. Try to capture a few images of the cascade in your camera.

Tourists can indulge into a swimming spree into the pool situated at the feet of Gitgit Waterfall. The place is ideal to unwind or enjoying a picnic with your family and friends. The way leading towards the waterfall is lined with shops. You can buy handicrafts and some souvenirs from there.
Do not miss to include Gitgit Waterfall in Bali in your sightseeing schedule as you tour the city that is turning out to be a hot tourist destination in Bali.

Bali Bird Park

Welcome to Bali Bird Park....! Find yourself at the Bali Bird Park to witness the largest and finest collection of Indonesian birds in the world plus fantastic birds from Africa & South America.

Encompassing two hectares of botanical landscape, the park provides sanctuary to almost 1000 birds of 250 different species.

Our innovative approach towards the display of rare and tropical birds has progressed from traditional exhibits to that of showcasing mixed species in their natural habitats & in large walk in Aviaries and free range throughout the park.

The park accommodates an amazing display of flora with more then 2000 tropical plants including 50 varieties of palms alone and attracting numerous butterflies.

Incorporating a breeding, research and veterinary facility within the complex, the park has a high success rate in the captive reproduction of exotic birds such as the Bird. of Paradise and Hornbill. more visit here...

Sangeh Monkey Forest

Hi welcome again to Bali Island...!and now on Sangeh Monkey Forest.It is located near to Sangeh village; the renowned 6 hectares of Bali Sangeh Monkey Forest are filled with giant nutmeg trees capable of growing as high as 40m. Sangeh Monkey Forest near the village of Sangeh, in southwestern Bali, has six hectares of forestland with giant nutmeg trees. The main attractions here are the hordes of funny yet wise Balinese monkeys inhabiting both the trees and the temple, Pura Bukit Sari, found in the heart of the forest. The monkeys of the forest are believed to be sacred and indeed will approach anyone paying respects at the temple. But visitors should be aware that these monkeys are attracted to shiny objects, so cameras and jeweler should be left behind or kept well hidden under clothes or in a bag when exploring Sangeh Bali.

Near Sangeh village, about 20 km north of Denpasar. This forest of approximately 6 hectares is filled with giant nutmeg trees that can grow up to 40m high. The main attractions are the hordes of Balinese monkeys that inhabit the trees and the temple, Pura Bukit sari, located in the heart of the forest. The temple, Pura Bukit Sari, was originally built around the 17th century as an agricultural temple and has been restored several times, most recently in 1973. In the central courtyard, a large statue of Garuda, an old carving of uncertain date, symbolizes freedom from suffering and the attainment of amerta, the elixir of life. The forest of nutmeg trees in which it lies was presumably planted deliberately a long time ago, for it is unique in Bali.

A Destination Wedding in Bali Part 1 - Why Bali?

By Colin Hall

Imagine your romantic wedding ceremony set amidst Bali’s lush emerald-green rice terraces,
clear blue skies and warm tropical breezes: a wonderful and magical setting for a lifetime of memories.

There are many reasons why people choose to have a destination wedding instead of the usual ceremonies at home.
Some just want a quiet affair with a few close friends and family.
Others want to guarantee the sunshine for the big day.
Some want to throw a lavish party in paradise.
To many a wedding with the added attractions of blue seas, sandy beaches,
cloudless skies provides for more vivid memories than an afternoon in a local hall back home.

In this short series of articles I will explain some of the processes,
procedures and opportunities to have an unforgettable wedding experience on the Island of the Gods.

As with all destination weddings the honeymoon is automatically incorporated into the wedding trip, and what a fantastic place Bali is to have a honeymoon.

There is a lot to see and do in Bali, from the volcanic splendour of Mount Agung to the surf beaches beneath the spectacular cliffs of Uluwatu,
from the black sand beaches and dolphins of Lovina to the white sand beaches and nightlife of Kuta.

There are many and varied accommodation options available to couples and their guests.
There are the fabulous 5 star resorts of the Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons,
many popular brand hotels like Hilton and Novotel, and some of the most luxurious and beautiful private villas anywhere in the world.

There are many good quality tour operators who can organise activities on the island including, white water rafting,
mountain biking, bungee jumping, elephant trekking to name but a few.

All in all, Bali is not just a romantic place to get married, it is also a fun place to visit and a fantastic honeymoon destination.

Colin Hall
Bali, May 2006

About the author:
Colin Hall is British and a resident of Bali. He writes on various subjects pertaining to expat life in SE Asia. Colin recommends that couples intending to get married in Bali should contact Kelly at http://www.romanticbaliweddings.com for first class information and service.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Colin_Hall

Conrad Bali Resort & Spa

Welcome to Bali and welcome to Conrad Bali Resort & Spa....!


Conrad Bali Resort & Spa
Jl. Pratama 168, Bali, 80363, Indonesia | Tel: 62-361-778 788, Guest Fax: 62-361-778 780

Located on the southern coast of Bali, Indonesia, the Conrad Bali is conveniently situated only 10 km (6.5 miles) from the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar and next to the Nusa Dua resort area. Secluded on 6.8 acres of tropical gardens and lagoons with cascading waterfalls, the Conrad luxury hotel is complete with a beautiful white-sand 350 metre beach.

Embraced in contemporary Balinese architecture, each of the 298 guest rooms and suites of the Conrad Bali overlook the ocean, lagoons or gardens. All of our luxury hotel guest rooms are equipped with broadband internet access (HSIA).

Designed in an attractive E-shape structure, the Conrad Bali offers a retail village, conference centre and a full-service business centre and luxury boutiques. From intimate parties to international conferences in Indonesia, the Conrad Bali provides the perfect venue.

Recreational facilities of our luxury hotel include a 33-metre swimming pool, jogging track with landscaped gardens, floodlit tennis courts, fitness centre and the luxury Jiwa Spa. To entertain the youngest guests of our hotel, the Kura-Kura Club of the Conrad Bali offers fun-filled children's activities. On your next trip to Indonesia, experience the luxury of the Conrad Bali!

Accommodation

• 298 spacious guest rooms in three low-rise wings. All with private patio or balcony & panoramic views of the ocean, lagoons or gardens
• 15 suites including 1 Presidential suite
• All guest rooms and suites offer elegant contemporary design with features from the archipelago. The private patio or balcony offers the opportunity to dine or simply relax
• Choice of non-smoking or smoking rooms

In-room facilities

• Telephones with voice mail
• Internet access with secure virtual private network (VPN) connection
• Laptop / fax / printer on request
• Flat screen TV with selection of local & satellite TV channels
• Individually controlled air-conditioning and ceiling fans
• Coffee and tea making facilities. Safe. Hairdryer. Private bar
• DVD/CD Player

Restaurants and lounges

• Suku - Primitive modern, offering island cuisine in al fresco elegant setting.Breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner. Seats 228
• Eight Degrees South - Latitude with an attitude, on the beach, serving BBQ cuisine and a variety of salads, pizza, sandwiches & Asian specialities.Open from lunch until dinner. Seats 92
• Spice - A harlequin of ethnic cuisine, on the third floor, offering authentic ethnic cuisine in an elegant indoor & outdoor setting with views over the Indian Ocean. Open for dinner. Seats 96 including private room up to 10
• Azure - A cool pool bar, located next to the lagoon, offering exotic tropical cocktails and ice cold drinks. From 10 am to 6pm. Seats 24
• East - Spectacular view served with every cocktail, lobby lounge on the third floor, facing east with spectacular views of the resort swimming pool and lagoons, the beach and bay towards Nusa Penida Island. Nightly entertainment. Seats 108

Conference facilities

• The resort is the ideal venue for all occasions, from international conferences to intimate parties.
• All conference venues have the latest equipment and facilities.
• Seperate entrance for group check in.
• Private outdoor areas available for gatherings beneath the stars.
• Innovative & creative theme parties can be tailor-made,f rom spectacular gala events to informal affairs.
• Ballroom is 531 sq metres (5.723 sq. feet) and can be divided into two rooms. Six additional meeting and board rooms.
• A variety of venues for weddings include the Floating Garden, Balinese Water Garden and beach settings.
• Professional wedding planner to assist all preparations including legal ceremony, religious ceremony and reception.
• Wireless ethernet LAN. Cisco 2950 router with VPN facility.
• Dedicated high speed internet line. Large scale screen projection. PA system. Intelligent lighting. Hand-held & neck radio microphones.
• CD player, video/DVD player, 29 TV, LCD, OHP, slide projector.
• Fully equiped Business Centre with private office space including office equipment, internet and a wide range of services.
• Know more visit here...

History of Bali

Bali was inhabited by Austronesia peoples by about 2,000, who migrated originally from Taiwan through Maritime Southeast Asia. Culturally and linguistically, the Balinese are thus closely related to the peoples of the Indonesian archipelago, the Philippines, and Oceania. Stone tools dating from this time have been found near the village of Cekik in the island's west.

Balinese culture was strongly influenced by Indian, and particularly Sanskrit culture, in a process beginning around the 1st century AD. The name Balidwipa has been discovered from various inscriptions, including the Blanjong charter issued by Sri Kesari Warmadewa in 913 AD and mentioning Walidwipa. It was during this time that the complex irrigation system subak was developed to grow rice. Some religious and cultural traditions still in existence today can be traced back to this period. The Hindu Majapahit Empire (1293–1520 AD) on eastern Java founded a Balinese colony in 1343. When the empire declined, there was an exodus of intellectuals, artists, priests and musicians from Java to Bali in the 15th century.

The first European contact with Bali is thought to have been made by Dutch explorer Cornelis de Houtman who arrived in 1597, though a Portuguese ship had foundered off the Bukit Peninsula as early as 1585. Dutch colonial control was expanded across the Indonesian archipelago in the nineteenth century (see Dutch East Indies). Their political and economic control over Bali began in the 1840s on the island's north coast by playing various distrustful Balinese realms against each other. In the late 1890s, struggles between Balinese kingdoms in the island's south were exploited by the Dutch to increase their control. The Dutch mounted large naval and ground assaults at the Sanur region in 1906 and were met by the thousands of members of the royal family and their followers who marched to certain death against superior Dutch force in a suicidal puputan defensive assault rather than face the humiliation of surrender. Despite Dutch demands for surrender, an estimated 4,000 Balinese marched to their death against the invaders. In 1908, a similar massacre occurred in the face of a Dutch assault in Klungkung . Afterwards the Dutch governors were able to exercise little influence over the island, and local control over religion and culture generally remained intact.

Dutch rule over Bali had come later and was never as well established as in other parts of Indonesia such as Java and Maluku. Imperial Japan occupied Bali during World War II during which time a Balinese military officer, Gusti Ngurah Rai, formed a Balinese 'freedom army'. Following Japan's Pacific surrender in August 1945, the Dutch promptly returned to Indonesia, including Bali, immediately to reinstate their pre-war colonial administration. This was resisted by the Balinese rebels now using Japanese weapons. On 20 November 1946, the Battle of Marga was fought in Tabanan in central Bali. Colonel I Gusti Ngurah Rai, 29 years old, finally rallied his forces in east Bali at Marga Rana, where they made a suicide attack on the heavily armed Dutch. The Balinese battalion was entirely wiped out, breaking the last thread of Balinese military resistance. In 1946 the Dutch constituted Bali as one of the 13 administrative districts of the newly-proclaimed Republic of East Indonesia, a rival state to the Republic of Indonesia which was proclaimed and headed by Sukarno and Hatta. Bali was included in the "Republic of the United States of Indonesia" when the Netherlands recognised Indonesian independence on 29 December 1949.

The 1963 eruption of Mount Agung killed thousands, created economic havoc and forced many displaced Balinese to be transmigrated to other parts of Indonesia.

Bali blast monument.

Bali blast monument.

Mirroring the widening of social divisions across Indonesia in the 1950s and early 1960s, Bali saw conflict between supporters of the traditional caste system, and those rejecting these traditional values. Politically, this was represented by opposing supporters of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and the Indonesian Nationalist Party (PNI), with tensions and ill-feeling further increased by the PKI's land reform programs. An attempted coup in Jakarta was put down by forces led by General Suharto. The army became the dominant power as it instigated a violent anti-communist purge, in which the PKI was blamed for the coup. Most estimates suggest that at least 500,000 people were killed across Indonesia, with as many as 100,000 killed in Bali, equivalent to 5 per cent of the island's population. With no Islamic forces involved as in Java and Sumatra, upper-caste PNI landlords lead the extermination of PKI members.

As a result of the 1965/66 upheavals, Suharto was able to manoeuvre Sukarno out of the presidency, and his "New Order" government reestablished relations with western countries. The Bali as a tourist paradise which was instigated during the pre World War II colonial time was revised in a modern form, and the resulting large growth in tourism has led to Balinese standards of living rise dramatically and significant foreign exchange earned for the country. A bombing in 2002 by militant Islamists in the tourist area of Kuta killed 202 people, mostly foreigners. This attack, and another in 2005, severely affected tourism, bringing much economic hardship to the island.Take from (Wikipedia)

The Ubud Village Resort

Welcome to Bali....!
The Ubub Village Resort & Spa.
Located on the verdant hillsides of Ubud, Ubud Village Resort & Spa is a perfect Balinese hideaway for romantic couples, honeymooners and families alike. Overlooking an expanse of gorgeous terraced rice paddies, Ubud Village Resort and Spa has a relaxing atmosphere throughout which is further enhanced by excellent service and guest amenities. Surrounded by picturesque rice paddy terraces and set within luxuriant landscaped tropical gardens - with coconut palms, manicured lawns, lotus ponds and our own rice paddies - Ubud Village Resort & Spa is a retreat style boutique resort designed for relaxation, invigoration and peaceful contemplation. Various activities showcase Bali's artistic heritage with interactive classes of dance, music, painting, cooking, fruit sculpting and wood carving. While our adventure programme of trekking, cycling and rafting caters to those with more active tastes. Weddings are one of the specialties that Ubud Village Resort & Spa offers. The romantic atmosphere and picturesque location offered by the resort are conducive to a dream wedding and will ensure complete enjoyment of your special time.Know more visit here....

Kuta Paradiso Hotel Bali

Kuta Paradiso Hotel Bali. Welcome to Paradiso.....!

Kuta Paradiso Hotel Bali located at South Kuta Beach, Kuta Paradiso Hotel is luxury five-star hotel, a resort style in downtown Kuta area. A combination of 243 deluxe, superior rooms and suites are arranged in two wings leading off the hotel’s spacious lobby. All rooms are providing comfortable, tasteful accommodation overlooking the ocean and the hotel's landscaped tropical gardens.

Kuta Paradiso Hotel is just five minutes drive from the airport, centrally surrounded by restaurants, amusement center, and nightlife entertainment. The famous Kuta Square-shopping center is just at our doorstep. Enjoy your holiday in Kuta, Bali! know more visit here..

Pantai Lovina

Pantai....!wisata pantai.Kawasan wisata Lovina terletak di bagian utara pulau Bali, tepatnya di kecamatan Banjar, kabupaten Buleleng, 2,5 jam perjalanan dari Kuta atau Denpasar.

Apa yang menarik dilihat di sini adalah selain pantainya yang indah, pantai Lovina juga menawarkan atraksi ikan lumba-lumba alias dolphin.

Untuk dapat melihatnya, perjalanan dimulai di pagi hari dengan menyewa perahu yang banyak disewakan untuk tujuan wisata di sini.

Bagi anda yang menginginkan sebuah suasana pantai yang tidak begitu ramai dan melihat sisi lain dari Bali, pantai Lovina bisa anda masukkan dalam agenda liburan mendatang.

Berbagai penginapan mulai dari Inn, cottage hingga hotel berbintang banyak terdapat di sini di antaranya Puri Bagus Lovina.

Wisata Tanjung benua & Nusa Dua

Tempat wisata di Bali banyak sekali dan Tanjung benua salah satunya.Nusa Dua dan Tanjung Benoa, terletak di ujung selatan pulau Bali namun memiliki daya tarik yang berbeda.

Nusa Dua dengan BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Center) dikenal sebagai pusat hotel berbintang di Bali. Hotel seperti Westin, Ayodya resort (dulunya Bali Hilton International), Grand Hyatt, Nusa Dua Beach dan Nikko Hotel ada di sini.

Sementara itu, Tanjung benoa dikenal sebagai pusat wisata air mulai dari parasailing, banana boat, Jet Ski, Rolling Donut, Flying Fish, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Glass Bottom Boat + Turtle island dan olahraga air lainnya dapat dinikmati di sini. Pantai di sini tidak berombak dan tenang sehingga sangat aman untuk liburan keluarga bersama putra-putri anda.

Permainan yang bisa dinikmati diantaranya :

* PARASAILING yaitu permainan dimana anda akan memakai payung parasut dan ditarik oleh speed boat mengeliling pantai Tanjung Benoa. Jadi persis seperti terjun payung beneran. Waktu permainan ini satu putaran kira2 4 menit di udara. Ketinggian tali yg menghubungkan antara parasut dengan speed boat kurang lebih 80 meter. Jadi lumayan tinggi terbangnya.

* JETSKI, yaitu permainan menggunakan kendaraan di pantai seperti sepeda motor. Jetski disini tidak bisa anda kendarai sendiri, harus didampingi oleh instruktur, mengingat di pantai TB banyak terdapat perahu2 dan aktivitas watersport lainnya, sehingga tabrakan bisa dihindari. Jangan khawatir, si instruktur ini hanya akan mengendarai dari pinggir pantai menuju ke tengah laut, nah sampai disana giliran anda yg nyetir, si instruktur boncengan. Waktu permainan ini adalah 15 menit. Kalau anda mau exciting mengendarainya, cobalah terjang ombak yg ada..maka anda akan merasakan sensasi nikmatnya berkendara jetski ini.


* BANANA BOAT, menggunakan perahu karet tunggal, anda akan ditarik oleh speed boat berkeliling pantai dalam waktu 15 menit. Kapasitas muatan banana boat ini adalah max 4 orang plus 1 orang instruktur sbg pendamping. Anda bisa minta diceburin ke air selama boat berjalan, atau kalau tidak mau basah..minta yg normal2 saja. Kurang seru sih kalau main banana boat tanpa nyebur.


* FLYING FISH, ini permainan paling anyar di Bali. 3 buah banana boat dijadikan satu dengan tambahan rubber boat melintang di depannya dan ada semacam sayap disamping kanan kiri. Flying Fish dimainkan max oleh 3 orang, yaitu 2 orang penumpang disisi kanan kiri dan 1 orang instruktur ditengah2. Posisi anda bisa beridir seperti mengendarai sepeda motor atau tidur terlentang. Flying Fish ini akan ditarik oleh speed boat berkecapatan tinggi dgn jalur melawan arah angin. Dengan demikian, flying fish akan terbang diatas air kira2 2 meter atau lebih bergantung pada kecepatan angin. Persis seperti layangan. Bagi yg suka tantangan, jangan melewatkan utk mencoba permainan ini.


* SNORKELING, yaitu berenang sambil melihat pemandangan bawah laut. Syarat utamanya anda harus bisa berenang. Dengan menggunakan masker dan fin, anda akan melihat ikan2 hias serta terumbu karang yg ada sambil berenang.


* SCUBA DIVING, yaitu menyelam. Daripada snorkeling, lebih bagus diving sekalian. Anda akan diberikan perlengkapan diving komplit, mulai dari pakaian, tangki oksigen dll. Diving tidak harus bisa renang, lebih baik kalo anda tdk bisa renang, karena lebih gampang. Satu wisatawan akan ditemani oleh satu instruktur di bawah air, jadi tidak perlu khawatir. Sebelumnya, anda akan di-brief dulu ttg cara2 menyelam yg benar. Kedalaman bagi pemula berkisar antar 3 meter - 7 meter didalam air selama 40 menit. Sambil membawa roti utk makanan ikan, anda akan melihat indahnya pemandangan bawah laut yg dipenuhi oleh terumbu karang yg cantik dan ikan hias warni-warni.


* GLASS BOTTOM BOAT & PULAU PENYU, adalah wisata yg paling cocok jika anda mengajak anak anda yg masih kecil2. Dengan menaiki perahu yg dibawahnya ada kaca bening, anda akan diajak berlayar melihat akuarium bawah laut yg terdapat di pantai Tanjung Benoa. Sambil melemparkan roti dari perahu, ikan2 akan naik dan mengejar makanan tsb. Jumlahnya ratusan ekor dan berwarna warni. Demikian juga dgn pemandangan karang laut yg elok. Setelah puas melihat hal tsb, perahu akan meluncur menuju Pulau Penyu utk melihat lokasi penangkaran PENYU, binatang yg cukup langka keberadaannya. Disini anda akan melihat telur penyu yg dikeram, kemudian penyu yg masih kecil2, penyu remaja sampai dengan penyu dewasa yg sudah siap menjadi induk. Jenis penyu tidak hanya satu saja, tapi ada beberapa jenis. Disamping itu, dilokasi ini juga terdapat binatang lain spt burung, kelelawar, ular, dll yg sangat jinak, sehingga bisa anda pegang utk di foto. Aktivitas ini berlangsung kira2 1 jam.

Tertarik? Kenapa tidak, mengajak keluarga anda menikmati olahraga air favorit anda di Tanjung Benoa.Yukk ke Bali...............!

Bali terbaik di Asia Pasifik

Selamat...!Bali kembali menyandang gelar tempat kunjungan terbaik seasia pasifik.Keindahan pulau Dewata masih diakui dunia. Bali dinobatkan sebagai kawasan kunjungan wisata terbaik se-Asia Pasifik. Penghargaan ini diberikan oleh majalah Destin Asian. Pemberian penghargaan tersebut disampaikan oleh Kepala Dinas Pariwisata Bali Gede Nurjaya di kantornya, Jalan Puputan Raya Renon, Denpasar, Selasa (15/4/2008). Penghargaan diberikan oleh majalah Destin Asian di hotel Peninsulla, Hongkong pada awal bulan April 2008. Penghargaan ini merupakan yang kedua kali diberikan oleh majalah yang beredar di kawasan Asia Pasifik, di antaranya Hongkong, Singapura, Thailand, India, dan Malaysia kepada Bali. Penghargaan sebelumnya diberika pada tahun 2006. “Bali tetap menjadi primadona dan diminati wisatawan dunia,” kata Nurjaya mengutip penghargaan tersebut. Sementara itu, Nurjaya mengatakan kunjungan wisatawan ke Bali pada triwulan pertama tahun 2008 mengalami peningkatan sekitar 25 persen dibandingkan tahun 2007. Kunjungan wisatawan ke Bali pada bulan Januari 2008 sebanyak 139.827 orang atau meningkat 27,73% dibandingkan periode yang sama pada tahun 2007, bulan Februari sebanyak 153.220 (25%) dan Maret sebanyak 151.000 (25,2%).

Sukawati

Suka belanja? Mau tau tempat belanja oleh-oleh selama ini? Mungkin anda juga sudah pernah ke sana. Apalagi kalau bukan Pasar Seni Sukawati.

Dengan menempuh perjalanan kurang lebih 1 jam dari Kuta, anda akan sampai di pasar seni ini yang menawarkan berbagai barang seni dengan harga jauh lebih murah dibandingkan tempat lain. Mungkin bisa dibilang sebagai "malioboro"nya Bali.

Barang kerajinan yang beraroma Bali banyak dijual di sini. Mulai baju kaos bermotif Bali, sprei, bingkai photo, dompet dan barang kebutuhan sehari-hari lainnya banyak dijual di sini. Menariknya, bagi yang hobby menawar, keahlian anda bisa diterapkan.

Yuk Stop Global Warming.....!

Global warming..?Apa sih...?
Global warming adalah pemanasan dunia secara global/Pemanasan global adalah kejadian meningkatnya temperatur rata-rata atmosfer, laut dan daratan Bumi..Tak bisa dipungkiri, inilah isu sains paling agung abad ini. Tak cuma berkutat soal ilmiah, ia juga bermain di segi ekonomi, sosiologi, geopolitik, sampai gaya hidup. Sayangnya, walau telah dideteksi sejak awal, isu ini baru mendapat coverage luas di tahun 1990-an. Di Inggris, The Times dan Guardian membahas soal ini baru sejak tahun 1989—-tetapi masih berkutat soal perdebatan ilmiah.

Global Warming disebabkan karena peningkatan gas rumah kaca—-seperti karbon dioksida—-dalam skala masif di atmosfir sebagai akibat dari pembakaran bahan bakar fosil dan deforestasi. Akibatnya, temperatur Global naik 0,6ºC dan permukaan air laut naik 20 cm. Kalau dibiarkan saja, tahun 2100 nanti temperatur global naik antara 1,4ºC hingga 5,8ºC dan permukaan laut bisa bertambah sampai 80 cm.
Kenapa bisa begitu? Bumi, sepanjang yang saya tahu, merupakan kesetimbangan antara energi (panas) yang dipancarkan matahari dan energi yang dilepaskan kembali ke luar angkasa. Secara alamiah, sekitar sepertiga energi dilepaskan kembali, sementara sisanya diserap atmosfir, daratan, dan lautan. Inilah yang membuat bumi menjadi hangat. Tapi, ketika komposisi atmosfer berubah sebagai akibat penambahan karbon dioksida, maka temperatur bumi pun ikut berubah.

Pada tahun 1958 dilakukan pengujian kadar CO2 di pegunungan Manua Loa, Hawaii. Hasilnya kandungan CO2 di atmosfir meningkat jadi 316 ppmv—-dibandingkan 200 ppmv di jaman es dan 280 ppmv di jaman sebelum industrialisasi modern. Belakangan, kadar CO2 sudah meningkat jadi 370 ppmv dan diperkirakan ada penambahan sekitar 160 milyar ton CO2 di atmosfir dalam 100 tahun terakhir.

pemanasan dan kenaikan muka air laut diperkirakan akan terus berlanjut selama lebih dari seribu tahun jika tingkat emisi gas rumah kaca telah stabil. Ini mencerminkan besarnya kapasitas panas dari lautan.

Meningkatnya temperatur global diperkirakan akan menyebabkan perubahan-perubahan yang lain seperti naiknya muka air laut, meningkatnya intensitas kejadian cuaca yang ekstrim, serta perubahan jumlah dan pola presipitasi. Akibat-akibat pemanasan global yang lain adalah terpengaruhnya hasil pertanian, hilangnya gletser dan punahnya berbagai jenis hewan.

Ayo kita dukung dan berpartisipasi melawan global warming,mulai dari lingkungan rumah,desa,dan dunia.....!mari kita cintai bumi ini dan jaga kelestariannya....!STOP GLOBAL WARMING..................!

Bali tempat wisata terbaik

Bali.........!siapa sih yang tidak kenal bali.. :) ?semua orang kenal Bali,semua belahan dunia kenal Pulau Bali.Pulau Bali yang terkenal dengan sebutan pulau seribu pura dan surga terakhir dunia menawarkan keindahan alam yang begitu mempesona dan Objek wisata yang begitu indah.Dan sekarang saya mau mengiformasikan sedikit mengenai wisata Bali.

1. Pantai Dreamland

Pergi ke pantai mengasikkan bukan?Mau tau pantai terindah di Bali selain pantai kuta? Jawabannya tentu saja pantai Dreamland di kawasan Pecatu uluwatu.

Pantai ini begitu indah dan tidak sepadat pantai Kuta pengunjungnya. Tentu dengan situasi ini anda akan lebih nyaman dan bisa menikmati suasana pantai yang terkenal sebagai tempat surfing ini.

Dengan perjalanan kurang lebih 30 menit dari Kuta menuju arah Jimbaran kemudian Pecatu, anda akan sampai di sini.

Kawasan pantai dreamland saat ini tengah dikembangkan sebagai kawasan wisata Bali Pecatu Resorts lengkap dengan lapangan golf 18 hole, international schools, rumah sakit internasional, shopping mall dan sarana wisata lainnya.

Tentu tidak lama lagi kawasan ini akan menjadi kawasan wisata yang exclusive dan dimanage dengan lebih baik.Dan ini pantai dreamland bali:

2. Bedugul

Kawasan wisata Bedugul, yang terletak di kabupaten Tabanan, menawarkan suasana perbukitan yang menyejukkan dan keindahan danau Tamablingan.

Pernah ke Kintamani? Tempat ini juga menawarkan suasana perbukitan dengan suhu sekitar 18 derajat celcius plus danau yang begitu indah.

Untuk menikmati keindahan danau di sini, cukup dengan menyewa speed boat anda dapat berkeliling danau. Dekat dengan danau ini juga anda dapat menikmati hidangan santap siang di restoran lokal dengan menu masakan Indonesia maupun juga internasional.

Lelah bermain di danau? Sejukkan diri anda lagi dengan mengunjungi Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bedugul sambil membeli oleh-oleh berupa strawberry, yang merupakan salah satu sumber pendapatan penduduk setempat.

Kebun Raya ini merupakan salah satu hutan lindung yang berfungsi sebagai paru-paru udara di Bali, sehingga untuk menutup biaya operasional dan perawatan, kawasan ini pun dikomersilkan.Dan ini salah foto wisata bedugul.

3. Kuta

Semua tahu Kuta?Pastinya dong...........!

Kuta yang terletak di bagian selatan pulau Bali, merupakan salah satu cikal bakal perkembangan pariwisata Bali. Dulunya tempat ini merupakan perkampungan nelayan Bali dan seiring berkembangnya pariwisata Indonesia dan Bali khususnya, penduduk lokal mulai menyewakan rumah pribadi untuk disewakan sebagai tempat penginapan.

Sekarang kawasan Kuta telah berkembang menjadi ikon pariwisata Bali atau lebih dikenal dengan sebutan International city karena merupakan tempat bertemunya wisatawan dari seluruh dunia dan juga wisatawan lokal.

Dilihat dari segi fasilitas Kuta memiliki fasilitas yang lengkap. Penginapan atau hotel, restoran, spa dan pendukung pariwisata lainnya banyak ter dapat di sini.

Pantai Kuta merupakan tempat wisata yang banyak dipilih untuk menghabiskan liburan selama di Kuta. Pantai dengan pasir putih ini dipilih sebagai tempat olahraga surfing dan juga sangat cocok untuk tempat bersantai sambil menantikan indahnya sunset pantai Kuta. Tidak salah ribuan wisatawan selalu memadati pantai ini.

4. UBUD

Ubud, yang terletak di kabupaten Gianyar, menawarkan wisata seni dan budaya untuk pengunjungnya.

Semenjak wisata di Bali booming, kawasan Ubud pun berkembangan menjadi sentra untuk hasil kerajinan seni di Bali mulai dari ukiran kayu, kerajinan emas dan perak, lukisan dan seni lainnya. Kehidupan budaya lokal Bali pun masih dijaga kuat di sini.

Tidak heran, di kawasan Ubud banyak dijadikan sebagai tempat belajar seni bagi utamanya wisatawan asing. Mereka tinggal di sini dan sehari-harinya diisi dengan belajar interaksi dengan penduduk lokal.

Desa Mas, di wilayah Ubud, dikenal sebagai pusat penghasil ukiran kayu yang tiada duanya. Hampir di sepanjang jalan dan rumah anda akan menjumpai ukiran seni khas Bali dalam bentuk galeri.

Lain halnya dengan desa Celuk yang dikenal sebagai pengrajin emas dan perak, juga menjadi tempat favorit untuk mendapatkan cinderamata.

Dalam rute perjalanan atau tour, dari Ubud perjalanan anda bisa dilanjutkan untuk mengunjungi

Untuk kebutuhan akomodasi, Ubud menawarkan banyak pilihan yang menawarkan "private escape" suasana jauh dari keramaian dengan pemandangan perbukitan yang asri. Diantaranya Pitamaha resorts, Maya Ubud, Four Seasons Sayan Resort dan hotel berkelas internasional lainnya adalah sebagian kecil contoh.