About Bali by MyReviewsNow
Bali is well known for being a frugal traveler’s dream, with relatively inexpensive and high quality accommodations. It is also home to some of the most luxurious–and pricey–resorts in the world. Some will be surprised to learn of the quaint qualities about Bali. Regardless of where you’ll be staying, these are the best hotels and can’t miss attractions for your Bali travel experience.
There are many intriguing facts about Bali. Travel to Bali will leave you with vivid memories: the smoking smell of incense, bright green rice terraces, and crashing waves, to name a few. Bali has entertained many visitors, ranging from students backpacking across the country on a tight budget to the ultra rich looking to get away from it all at some of the highest-rated resorts in the world. Regardless of which category you fit into, Bali’s biggest draw–its natural beauty–is completely free.
If you’re looking to experience the version of Bali that a Hollywood celebrity might, consider staying at Amandari in Ubud. Although located more towards the center of the island and not on any beaches, Amandari is one of the most highly ranked hotels in the world: Bali travel doesn’t get much better than this. Bungalows feature quaint thatched roofs and amenities that Conde Naste has given a perfect score to. This hotel is decidedly less trendy than other high end hotels on Bali, but it makes up for it with its traditional, natural atmosphere. Staff is friendly but discrete, and you’ll feel as if you’re in your Balinese vacation home rather than just visiting.
If traditional Bali isn’t your thing, the W Retreat & Spa in Seminyak (on Bali’s west coast) has been described as feeling more Miami than anything else. The W will let you relax with all the comforts of your high tech lifestyle back home, but then allow you to experience the splendors of Bali as soon as you step outside your swanky technofiend-approved room. The ritzy and well-known Four Seasons hotel chain has several Bali offerings as well, including one in Sayan that is perched in the rain forest and features an open air bar looking over rice terraces.
If you’re not on an unlimited budget, you’re still in luck. Bali is well known as one of the most affordable vacation destinations in the world, due to many reasonable accommodation options and the fact that many of Bali’s best attractions are natural and thus, free. In terms of hotels, check out the hidden gem of Alam Shanti in Ubud, with rates beginning at $75. The property has eleven quaint accommodations, often requested months in advance by repeat guests. Some overlook rice fields, others look onto temples or forests. Despite its reasonable price tag, this property is rated within Expedia’s list of the top ten hotels in all of Bali.
When it comes to famous Bali attractions, one of the most popular is visiting one of the many monkey-filled forests. You’ll often be able to purchase a bunch of bananas to feed them for a very small fee, but watch out: many unsuspecting tourists have been manhandled by monkeys anxious for the whole bunch at one time. Indeed, Bali travel truly isn’t complete without at least one monkey-related experience.
Bali is home to a Hindu culture, and is known as the “island of a thousand temples.” In reality, there are closer to 10,000 temples. You’ll literally see them everywhere, and most are open to visitors. You will need to dress modestly to enter, however. If you happen to be in shorts, you can usually rent a sarong to tie around your waist for a small fee outside the entrance. Don’t miss Mother Temple of Besakih on the eastern coast of the island, the most important temple to the Balinese people. Bali travel often involves visiting several of these temples, and every visitor has their favorites. Other popular temples are on ocean cliffs, deep in forests, and feature distinctive carvings. Buy some Balinese incense–sold at most temples–to take home with you and you’ll be reminded of your vacation until you can get back again.
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