| There's a song that I grew up with in Australia | | | | monkeys. The Temple of Pura Besakih is Bali's |
| called 'I've been to Bali too'. The lyrics, some that | | | | most famous temple, it has an ancient and |
| I remember to this day courtesy of over-play by | | | | impressive pagoda structure, and the Ulun Danu |
| my Dad, include: "And you can't impress me, | | | | Temple on a tiny island in Lake Bratan below |
| 'cause I've been to Bali too", which I've always | | | | Mount Beretan also sounds interesting and |
| understood to mean that Bali holidays were still | | | | beautiful -- so I'd include them on a Bali holiday |
| beautiful even though they're popular. | | | | itinerary also. |
| I've been on holidays in Indonesia several times. | | | | If you want to break up your Bali holiday you |
| But I haven't been on a Bali holiday. But a lot of | | | | might also want to consider staying in Ubud, which |
| people have a lot of nice things to say about it on | | | | is set up as a cultural centre and is a good place |
| World Reviewer, where expert Bonnie Pelnar | | | | to see some traditional Balinese dancing, batik |
| proclaims it: magical, saying "Words and pictures | | | | printing and other traditional arts. Ubud is also a |
| alone can't describe this beautiful little island in the | | | | good place in your Bali holiday to try out a |
| middle of Indonesia.". | | | | Balinese spa, and to wander the rice terraces, |
| So this is the trip I would now take if I was | | | | visiting ancient sanctuaries like Yeh Pulu |
| planning a week long Bali holiday. | | | | Diving, Snorkelling and a tropical island break to |
| Bali Classics | | | | finish off you Bali holiday |
| There are plenty of options when it comes to | | | | Pemuteran, Nusa Lembongan and the Gili Islands -- |
| how much you'll need to pay for accommodation | | | | Gili Trawangan being the most popular -- are |
| on your Bali holiday, from backpacker hostels to | | | | great for divers and snorkellers, so most Bali |
| luxury resorts, but the first places to stay seem | | | | holiday itineraries include a few nights at one, or |
| to be Legian or Seminyak, which is also where all | | | | several of these spots. |
| the good shopping is, and the Jimbaran Bay | | | | Bali has more than one beach option. Top of the |
| restaurant, which is one of the best on the island. | | | | list are Pemuteran, which offers divers easy |
| Go out in Kuta. Go surfing off Keramas Beach. Go | | | | access to the marine life living on Napoleon reef; |
| shopping at Denpasar's Markets and get it all out | | | | Nusa Lembongan, with snorkeller's dream, glassy |
| of your system. Then head into the interior to | | | | watered Crystal Bay and one of Bali's nicest |
| see a more spiritual side of the island. | | | | beaches, or the car-free, turtle friendly, small hut |
| Bali Culture | | | | resort dotted Gili Islands -- Gili Trawangan being |
| The Ulawatu Temple is one of the places I'd | | | | the most popular. All of these options offer soft |
| include in a Bali holiday itinerary, it sounds fantastic, | | | | coral sand beaches, clear water and a tropical |
| perched on a 250 foot cliff overlooking the ocean, | | | | island lifestyle. |
| and part colonised by a bunch of spirited | | | | |