Saturday, October 14, 2006

around the island

There are nine towns/cities in the island ( Badung, Bangli, Buleleng, Denpasar, Gianyar, Jembrana, Karangasem, Klungkung, and Tabanan) each offering different kind of experience. Originally part of Denpasar, Badung is part of the southern part of Bali which enjoys the wealth primarily from the well-developed tourist industry. The city offers an ample choice of destinations including Kuta, Nusa Dua, Sanur and Sangeh.

Kuta beach is always full of visitors. There much more foreigners than the locals, making the area look not unlike a typical crowded beach in Europe. Some people will find it too jam-packed, it is not suitable for relaxation-oriented visit. It might be the only beach in the country where you can find many women go topless. Nusa Dua offers different kind of atmosphere. Given that it is an enclaved area with international standard, the beach is not that crowded. Many high class hotels are part of the area including Nikko, Grand Mirage and Sheraton.

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