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WHERE IS BALI?
The island of Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is
located 8 to 9 degrees south of the Equator between Java in the West
and Lombok in the East. Flying time to Perth is 3.5 hours,
Sydney/Melbourne 6 hours, London 14 hours, Singapore 3 hours, and
Hong Kong 4.5 hours.
WHAT MAKES BALI SO SPECIAL
There is the combination of the friendly people, the natural
attractions, the great variety of things to see and do, the
year-round pleasant climate, and then there is Bali's “special
magic” which is difficult to explain.
As soon as you step off the plane you will sense the difference. In
the villages you will notice the quietness and wisdom in the old
people's faces and the interest and respect of the young.
Beautifully dressed women walk proudly through rice fields and
forests carrying offerings on their heads to the next temple. There
is the smell of flowers and in the distance you hear the sound of
gamelan music. Gods and spirits have been an important part of
Bali's daily life for hundreds of years.
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Sanur is located on
the east coast of Bali, just 20 minutes north east of the
International Airport, and offers a beach-side reality without the
crowds.
Sanur makes an ideal place for your Bali holiday. Tourists
especially love the white sandy beaches protected by coral reefs
making swimming a whole lot safer than in busy Kuta.
One of the attractions of Sanur is water sports, including canoeing,
surfing (outside Sanur Reef), windsurfing, snorkelling and
scuba-diving are all based in Sanur.
Bali has hundreds of varieties of orchids and one place to view
orchids is the Bali Orchid Garden in Sanur.
Just outside Sanur is the Mangroves Centre, well worth a visit.
Stroll along the boardwalks and view the many bird species. You can
either pay for a guide or take a leisurely walk yourself.
Getting around in Sanur is easy with taxis patrolling the main
street, Jl.Danau Tamblingan, or call Bluebird Taxis 0361 701111 for
a 24 hour service. Car Rental companies, motor bike, motor scooter
and bicycle hire are all available in Sanur. Boat Trips to Nusa
Lembongan can be taken directly from Sanur at the jetty at the end
of Jl.Hang Tuah, which is at the north end of Sanur.
Eating out in Sanur is a culinary extravaganza. There are numerous
restaurants in and around Sanur providing traditional Balinese
cuisine which is ideal for Vegetarians and also those following a
Gluten Free diet. Many quality restaurants provide tastes from
around the World, from the curries of India to the pastas and pizzas
of Italy, Chinese cuisine and the delicacies of Japan,caviar from
Russia, Australian steaks and of course the traditional Sunday
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