Puri Saron Hotel ex Bali Holiday Resort

Sumptuous and serene and right on the beach at Seminyak the Bali Holiday Resort soothes you with crashing ocean waves and a gorgeous garden. It’s right in the center of the action too – you can walk to the Double Six Club and Deja Vu or have a tasty dinner on your own balcony brought in. Walk to the countless restaurants nearby and feast your senses on mouthwatering delights.

The pool is so big it can accomodate families and couples with plenty of room to spread out. I loved the delicious breakfast and the attentive staff. Also the king size bed with high thread count sheets and plump pillows behind the linen see through curtains was alluring and romantic. I didn’t want to leave.

Beach Bali

Bali Tour Activities

Bali… a wonderful, enchanting jewel of paradise island in Indonesia, need no introduction, tourists have been visiting the island of Bali since 1920′s. They heard of the fabulous attractions of the island by world of mouth and they come looking for beauty and peace of mind, enjoying its virgin palm-fingered beaches, green paddies and towering mountains.

Tour and Travel Bali would like to give you the opportunity of experiencing the wonders of this enchating island by selecting some of our specially designed programmes to help you make the most of your visit to Bali. The chances are you will surrender completely to the spell of this magical island of Bali.

ULUWATU TOUR

The most popular temple located on the spectacular rocky cliff, well known and photographed place in Bali. It is magnify, so much smoothly illuminated on day light of the sun dawn or profiled at dark. It is very touristy with the group visitors, especially in the sunset time, in here also we can find the wild monkey a long the cliff near the sacred holy temple.

BESAKIH TOUR

Besakih is Bali’s major temple build up on the slopes of the highest mountain of Mount Agung. It is most enjoyable during one of the frequent festivals, when hundreds of Hindu Balinese come to pry at this temple, gorgeously adorned with beautifully arranged offering. En route drive down the scenic east coast, with visits to Goa Lawah (Bat cave) and the old Court of Justice at Klungkung.

UBUD SHOPPING TOURS

A trip to Ubud visits the studios and galleries. En route see: Celuk (Gold and Silver); Mas (woodcarving, Batik factory); Batuan (Stone carving); and the museum of modern Balinese art. This day outing to experience hoe to shop in Bali, when you are negotiating the price. It is a real fun……!!!!

DENPASAR CITY TOUR

Featuring visits to Denpasar Museum with beautiful art treasures, the colorful local markets and Art’s Centre, acombination between modern and traditional town. A time to explore the city..!!

VOLCANOES & HANDICRAFTS WITH CULTURAL SHOW

Dances are the major part of Balinese culture and the Barong and Kris dance which is performed every morning at Batubulan Village, is one of the best known and loved. The story is about the eternal fight between good and evil: the evil Rangda (a mythological monster) battling with the good Barong (a mythological lion). After the show, continue to Bedulu to see the elephant cave and the real highlight of the day “Kintamani”, perched dramatically on top of the crater rim of Mount Batur Volcano, where you will have breathtaking views of the crater, lake, lava flows, and volcanic peaks. Enroute pass through many of Bali’s famous handicraft villages such as Mas for woodcarving, beautiful Ubud for paintings, Celuk for intricate gold and silverware, or perhaps a batik factory for some lovely locally made fabric. Your return journey will take you off the beaten track past beautiful countryside, temples and terraced rice field. Highly recommended.

MONKEY FOREST and TANAH LOT CULTURAL TEMPLE TOUR

Your tour will take you west to the serene Royal Temple at Mengwi with its impressive architecture, moat and the monkey forest at Kedaton where giant ‘bats’ nestle in the tree tops. Your day culminates at the famous holy temple of Tanah Lot, perched dramatically on top of a large black lava rock some 200-m offshore. Sea snakes at the temple’s base are believed to be the guardians of the temple from evil spirits and intruders!

KARANGASEM & BEAUTIFUL EAST TOUR

Karangasem was partly destroyed by the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963. On the way, we will visit artisan’ village (Celuk, Mas, and Ubud). We will continue to visit one of the best Besakih temple built up on slove of mount Agung at Karangasem Region then continued to drive and pass through the vast scenery of rice field and stop at local Restaurant for Lunch (on your own account). Then the trip continued passing the snake skin fruit farm, then Tirtagangga (the rest house with its bathing pool of the latest King of Karangasem), then visiting the Bali Age village of Tenganan with the uniqueness of the village layout and the hand woven activities of the Ikat cloth. Further stops will be at Goa Lawah Temple (bat cave) located along the coast and the salt refinery at Kusamba Village near to the cave and Klungkung with its Kertagosa (justice hall) before we will get back to the hotel……, don’t miss this!

VOLCANO & THE ESSENCE OF BALI TOUR

Depart from hotel drive through the villages away from the main tourist attraction, first stop at Pelaga Village, where you will have a great chance to explore around 17 hectare of fruit, flower and vegetable organic farms and gardens in breathtaking natural surrounding to please every visitor. Enjoy your lunch at a beautiful restaurant overlooks green moun-tains, farms and plantation. After lunch proceed to climb the Penulisan Hill where the Penulisan Temple with its archeological remains dated back to early 11th century can be found…… A breathtaking views of crater, lake, lava flows and volcanic peaks of Mt. Batur, then drive down hill heading Penglipuran Village (one of the traditional village) located in the middle of Bamboo forest, then Kehen temple at Bangli Regent (on of the best temples in the island), which is historically built up dated back to 11th century to worship the God Brahma. Stop whenever you wish to stop !!!!!!

SINGARAJA & GITGIT WATERFALL TOUR

Depart from hotel and drive through Bedugul with stop at Fruit and Vegetable market at Candikuning Village, Lake Beratan with its beautiful Ulun Danu temple, then continued for a short and relax hike to visit the natural beauty of Gitgit Waterfall. Singaraja is the former capital city of Bali and Pabean is the previous major harbour during the Dutch colony. Next stop for an Indonesia buffet lunch will be at Restaurant located along the Lovina Beach (black sandy beach) on your own account. Drive back throught Pupuan a hilly land being cut into a vast scenery of terrace paddy field, it is a real natural beauty and best stops for picture shoot……!!

KECAK & FIRE DANCE

The Captivating Kecak, Trance and Fire dance are performed at sunset in the small village of Batubulan. The Kecak dance (or Monkey dance) tells a story from the Ramayana epicc (an epic folk tale that is very common in the Indian sub-continent and South East Asia), but without the usual gambelan orchestral accompaniment. Instead there is a 100 strong male ‘choir’ who chant, shout, sway and move about – it’s very eerie and mesmerising. The next dance has the same kecak choir accompanying two beautiful small girls in a trance. The last performance is the fire dance, where an entranced man on a wooden ‘horse’ runs through hot ashes from burning coconut husks with bare feet, also accompanied by the kecak choir. Very spectaculer…..!

BALI VILLAGE & CULTURAL TOUR

Morning depart from hotel proceed to Bongkasa Village and terrace rice fields with a fantastic view of beautiful mountain in the distance. Walking around the village will give you a deeper knowledge of Balinese way of life, relax and friendly villagers will welcome you.Elementary Scool students, public health service can also be seen (exc. Sunday and Holiday) in this village and continued to see the elaborate Balinese compound, where you will have a great chance to joint the Balinese ladies to prepare an offering, made of the young palm leaft, wave in such artistic way into what we call ‘Banten’ (OFFERING).Coffee and tea with typical Balinese cake will be served during the preparation of the offering (this is the way how host we the guest in Balinese tradition). The trip continued to visit the most famous Royal family temple in Mengwi district, then return back to the hotel.

THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF BALI

Your guide books will tell you that you can only begin to experience some of the real magic and beauty of Bali by travelling right into the heart of the island and seeing our lovely countryside. One your journey to the mountain resort of Bedugul, you will be amazed at the lush terraced rice field as you pass many coffee and clove plantations.

A stop is made at the exotic fruit and flower market in Candikuning and Ulundanu temple on the shores of Beratan Lake, and stop for fewing another two lakes from the crater rim. The real Bali……….! don’t miss it!

Bali, Indonesia Pictures

Take a Holidays Tour to Beautiful Villages of Santorini Island Greece

Santorini Beaches

Santorini, officially known as the "Pyramid" is one of the most famous Cycladic islands and is located in the beautiful Aegean Sea about 200 km southeast of Athens, Greece. Santorini is a small island with an area of 76 square kilometers and a population of about 8,500 to 10,000 residents. Her coast about 70 km long. Santorini length reaches 18 km. The extent of 2-6 km range. There are many things to visit and experience in Santorini. Among all the other tourist destinations, Santorini Villages is more remarkable and unforgettable experience for the people who put your whole life.

Santorini is a beautiful village and the heart of the most popular because of their unique characteristics and differentiated appearance. Whitewashed houses with blue windows and doors, blue domed churches, extraordinary scenery, sunsets wild volcanic cliffs, historic monuments, blue sea, beautiful beaches and pleasant climate conditions of the several reasons which Santorini is known as the most popular destination for holidays and festivals around the world.

The villages of Santorini Island is considered the most beautiful villages in Greece. Approximately eighteen villages communicated well developed for tourists. In between each IRA, OIA and Kamari three villages which are the most popular tourist is always full.

Grease - the Capital of Santorini

Ira town is the capital of Santorini island, which stuck close to the cliff at an altitude of 260 meters, and offers a pictorial representation of the largest underwater volcano. Ira is located 10 km from the port Athinios. This is regarded as one of the most beautiful and developed among all villages with about 2000 permanent residents.

Oil settlement extends from the explosion of tourism. Along with Firostefani and Imerovigli, the fat forms a large village on the cliff, offers many places to stay, drink, eat and enjoy the scenery. Oil roads will be filled with jewelry shops and wonderful life, shops, souvenir shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Maybe you feel calm and very small church and the Museum of Archaeology. Ira tourist destination for both tourists and cruise ship port to most.

OIA Santorini Villages

OIA is the most beautiful villages and a beautiful view of Santorini, located about 11 km from the IRA. Because it depends from the top of the cliff on the north side of the island was interesting, can offer a view of sunset, where the sun sank in the sea.

OIA beautiful and traditional village houses are equipped with an attractive, blue domed churches and sun porch to enjoy. Its narrow streets have lots of tourist shops, pubs, cafes, and more. He has attracted visitors and artists to sit in an art gallery, stunning scenery and restaurants with delicious and elegant shopping. Can visit the Maritime Museum with a small library and exhibition of marine life in this area. By bringing down the 300 stairs to the harbor and beaches OIA Ammoudi Armenis you can also take a boat to Thirasia.

Kamari Village Santorini

Kamari is one of the best organized beach resort island of Santorini. Located 10 km southeast of the IRA. It is always full of tourists for accommodation in many major hotels, restaurants, cinemas, bars and nightclubs cafe present here. In August and September many festivals observed here.

Have a beautiful and popular beaches in the east to the black sand beach and crystal clear blue water, protected on the south side with the volume of a vertical rocky Vouno Mesa. It is well organized with all types of facilities including sun umbrellas, chairs and many kinds of sea sports. Kamari is well communicated with the oil and other islands with public buses and rental cars. Car Rentals Emver also provide car rental services in Kamari, Santorini.

Travel Highlights of Bali, Indonesia

Bali Indonesia, October 2006. dolphin watching tours off the beach of lovina, North Bali. The island of bali is mostly known for its tropical beaches but is also rich with hindu culture, colorful friendly people, and beautiful landscapes.

Alleppey (Alappuzha) Travel

Alleppey (Alappuzha) is a District of immense natural beauty in Kerala. Today, Alappuzha has grown in importance as a Backwater Tourist Centre, attracting several thousands of foreign tourists each year.It is also famous for boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir products. It ia also known as the Venice of The East. For a total Alappuzha experience traverse the canals on small vallams (Boats) or anchor in the middle of the backwater lakes on a Kettuvallam (rice boat converted to cozy house boats) - spend the night under the star lit sky, listening to the splash of water on to the boat.

Alappuzha beach also known as Alleppey beach is one of the most popular spots in the district of Alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is around 140 years old.

With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and several freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty.

Referred to as the Venice of the East by travellers from across the world, this Backwater Country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala.

Today, Alappuzha has grown in importance as a Backwater Tourist Centre, attracting several thousands of foreign tourists each year. Alappuzha is also famous for its Boat races, Houseboat Holidays, Beaches, Marine Products and Coir Industry.


Prime Attractions of Alleppey
Alappuzha Beach
Alappuzha beach is one of the most popular spots in the district of Alleppey. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is around 140 years old. more..

Artungal Perunal
The annual festival of the St. Andrews Forane Chuch at Arthunkal near Alleppey is held in the month of January. This ten-day festival held in the name of St. Sebastian is attended by thousands of devotees from all parts of the State. more..

Pathiramanal Beach
The little island of Pathiramanal, on the Backwaters is a favourite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the land. more..

Kuttanad
Kuttanad is an expanse of water-logged land lying below sea level. It bears strong resemblance to Holland in terms of geographical features.

Chettikulangara Bhagwathy Temple
The Bhadrakali deity is said to have miraculous power. The temple is abuzz with activity in the months of February and March on the occasion of Bharani.

Punappra
A short distance from Alleppey, this village has been rendered famous by the heroic struggles between the communists and Travancore State Police.

Excursions from Alleppey (Alappuzha)

Ambalapuzha Temple(14Km.)
14 kms from Alleppey, the Sreekrishna Temple here is worth seeing. The temple boasts of its classic temple architecture and its 'Palpayasam' (sweet milk porridge), offered to the deity.

Krishnapuram Palace (47Km.)
The palace is located at a distance of 47 kms, at Kayamkulam, on the way to Kollam. The double storeyed palace contains one of the greatest Mural panels in Kerala. more..

Mannarshala Temple (32Km.)
Mannarshala covers an area of 16 acres of dense green forest grove devoted to serpent worship. The temple here is unique in that the holy rites are presided over by a priestess. more..

Pathiramanal
This Island on the backwaters is a favorite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the world. The island lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom, and is accessible only by boat.

R-Block
This area in Kerala is very famous for its backwaters and you can have very beautiful scenes of paddy fields. This is one of the places in the world where farming is done below sea level.This is a popular location in the Kerala tour.

Alleppey Beach
Alappuzha beach is one of the most popular spots in the district of Alappuzha. . The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. There is also an old lighthouse, which is greatly fascinating to the tourists of Kerala.

Krishnapuram Palace
Built by Marthanda Varma, it is at Karthikapally in Kayamkulam and is famous for its mural depicting the story of Gajendramoksham. In this 18-century museum you can see antique sculptures, paintings and bronzes.

Boat Race
Allappuzha Backwater is world famous for its Snake Boat Race. Boat Races usually take place at the time of Onam festival.

Some of the important boat races are:
1. Nehru Trophy Boat Race (2nd Saturday of August)
2. Payippad Jalotsavam (4th Onam Day)
3. Champakulam Moolam Boat Race (July)

How To Reach
The nearest airport is Cochin, which is 95 Kms away. Alleppey is well connected by rail from all major places in India. Alleppey is well connected by Road also.