Friday, October 13, 2006

The island of the gods


Every avid traveler would have known --or at least heard about-- Bali. It is the eastern-most island of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands, flunked by Java and Lombok of Indonesia. The chances are that foreigners would have known Bali better than the country it is part of.
Often dubbed as the paradise of the east, Bali seems to offer something for everyone. Called the island of the gods by the locals, it has beautiful mountains, lakes and beaches all nestled in tropical climate for nature beauty lovers. Many of its beaches are a friendly home for diving and snorkeling. Notable among the beaches are Sanur, Kuta, Candi Dasa, Lovina, Pantai Seseh, and Tegal Besar.

Meanwhile Bali is packed with highly developed arts including indigenous music (gamelan), dance, metalworking, sculpture, painting and leather all often combined into art festivals or exhibitions. In the island, visitors can enjoy a truly relaxing stay, while experiencing a unique and rich cultural heritage unparalleled by any other destinations in the world. It is no wonder that over the years, Bali has been voted to be the most enchanting travel destination in the world by readers of literally all major travel magazines.
So, what makes Bali the ultimate destination for travelers? Read on ....

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