There is good news for tourists who want to visit Bali inthe year 2010, especially tourists from Japan – the implementation of a Visa on Board (VoB) service that will eliminate the need for travelers to line up for hours for the submission of Visa on Arrival (VoA) when arriving in Bali. “This is a breakthrough in the management of VoA to provide better service for foreign tourists,” said Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik, while marking the start of VoB services on a Garuda Indonesia Tokyo-Denpasar-Jakarta flight.
The VoB …

Bali to Go Completely Quiet on Nyepi Day, March 16, 2010
n case you’ve forgotten, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 is Bali’s official day of silence - Hari Nyepi.
Marking the dawn of a new year on the Bali-Hindu calendar, the observance of Nyepi mandates that island residents must spend the 24 hours from sunrise on March 16th until sunrise on March 17th refraining from:
Lighting any fires.
• Performing any work.
• Enjoying any amusements or personal indulgences.
• Making any noise.
• Venturing outside their darkened homes.
Visitors to the island, regardless of their religious beliefs, are …

Sanur has a decent beach and is a really well patronised first-class resort area in Bali. It appeals to European tourists and it is family friendly with good hotels, plenty of shops and places to eat, moreover, it is a lower stress environment than Kuta. Although not a place where I would stay, Sanur does have some fabulous attractions.
Without a doubt Sanur’s best attraction is its laid-back atmosphere. Couple that with
magnificent white, soft sandy beaches and a plethora of water sports available and you have one heck of a resort …

Ubud is relatively tranquil place that many visitors to Bali enjoy. The day time scene on Jl. Raya Kuta can get a little hectic, but away from that immediate area and in the evenings, Ubud is peaceful. For people with a car or motorbike, Ubud and the surrounding areas are a joy to behold. Some of the most scenic 1-2 hours drives are in the Ubud area, a couple starting on Jl. Raya Ubud. It is possible to rent cars and motorbikes down town in Ubud, which is not a …