Temple In Badung Regency

Taman Ayun Temple

Built in 1634, the temple is the only temple complex exposing the Balinese traditional building structure, Meru. The temple is surrounded with its beautiful lotus garden. The whole temple complex seemingly pictures the Mount Mahameru floating on a milk pond.

Uluwatu Temple

The temple in Pecatu Village, Badung, is closely linked to the historical journey of Dang Hyang Dwijendra to Bali around 16th century. Standing on a rocky cliff with wide ocean view as the backdrop, this temple draws much attention from visitors who want to enjoy the sunset or the spectacular show of Kecak dance

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Best Island Destination in Asia Pacific

Bali again crowned as the Best Island Destination in Asia Pacific (Best Island Destination in Asia-Pacific Asia Pacific) at The Fifth Annual DestinAsian Readers' Choice Awards, February 8, 2010. Awards are based on the magazine's readers choice award DestinAsian is the third time for the same category, namely in 2007, 2009 and 2010. In 2006 and 2008 Bali was voted Best Leisure DestinAsian.

Present to receive the award is the Director of Market Development, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Syamsul Lussa. Ronald Liem, Publisher concurrently DestinAsian Media Group Managing Director said the award has its own value given the economic conditions and changes that arise in the world tourism over the past year.

The awards that have been carried out five times this also shows that many business people and travelers who continue exploring the Asia Pacific region and enjoy the diversity of attractions on offer.

Readers choice awards in 2010 chose Bangkok as Best City Destination for Leisure and Singapore as the Best City Destination for Business in Asia Pacific. Singapore Airlines was also named the Best Airline, Best In-Flight Entertainment, Best Economy Class, Premium Class and Best Airline Travel. Singapore's Changi Airport won the award for Best Airport in Asia-Pacific.

In addition to the above categories, The Fifth Annual DestinAsian Readers' Choice Awards also selected a number of the best hotel. Grand Hyatt Jakarta and Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan was selected as the best hotel in Jakarta and Bali. Similar award is given to the best hotels in 17 cities in Asia Pacific.

The Fifth Annual DestinAsian Readers' Choice Awards conducted through a survey of readers during the last half of 2009 to explore the tourist destinations, hotels, spas and their favorite airline in the Asia Pacific region. DestinAsian magazine is one of the leading travel magazine is published two times a month with a readership of more than 120 thousand, with primary distribution in the Asia Pacific region.

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Bali - It is more than just the nature

Spiritual Tourism It is more than just the nature which makes people visit Bali. The vibration of the great energy in the island has made it the best spiritual tourist destination.Now Bali welcomes more spiritual seekers, healers and those who long for balance in life.

The stable energy flow and holy vibration are developed intentionally since the Balinese people give much attention and respect to the nature, plants, and animals. On each of six month period, the Hindus in Bali hold a special ceremony to show their deep devotion to the plants, which is called Tumpek Uduh, and Tumpek Kandang to show their devotion to animals. Besides the two ceremonies, they still have other holy days to create balance and harmony in the great nature.

The Balinese hold a number of religious ceremonials to mark each successful step in life: birth, childhood, adulthood, marriage till death. One of the famous tourist attractions is Ngaben, the burning of a dead body.

Ida Pedanda Gede Made Gunung

Pedanda (the Hindu’s leader) coming from Griya Purnawati, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, is the one of notable spiritual gurus, who are highly respected by Hindu followers in Bali, Indonesia, and even in some countries.

At its green Pasraman, in Blahbatuh Gianyar, he teaches lots of sisya (students) that are eager to learn about the basic life taught in holy book of Weda.

Ida Pedanda Gede Made Gunung is an IHD graduate as he is capable of communicating the philosophy of Hindu’s lessons and how to implement it in daily life.

He also engages himself in routine religious discussions (dharma wacana) to give some motivation and communicate the lessons about life.

Siddhashram Ratu Bagus

Welcoming a better life by tomorrow has been the basic idea of Ashram Ratu Bagus that is led by Siddhashram Ratu Bagus with a focus on bioenergymeditation.

The Ashram highlights its green view over 2.5-ha area at a beautiful location at Muncan Village, Karangasem, and receives daily visit by hundreds of Hindu’s followers that are not only from Bali but also from all other places in the world: Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, United States of America and others.

Showing off the dignity of Mount Agung, this Ashram distributes a tranquil atmosphere. It vibrates a holy spirit emerged from a holy land of ashram ratu bagus, which distributes a positive energy to the surrounding nature and human body.

The peace is united in a positive energy, enticing the visitors to come and stay any longer to learn the bioenergy meditation, which may improve physical capacity significantly. By this method, many people get better feeling.

Here is some place of spirit destination you can visit:

* Ashram Gandhi, Candi dasa, Karangasem

* Anand Krishna Center, Kuta, Phone 62-361-847 7490

* Bali Usada Meditation Center, Sanur, Phone 62-361-289 209

* Bali-India Foundation, Renon, Phone 62-361-224 299

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The cheapest flights Beware on hidden fees

In fact, there are various low cost airlines which you could choose from. It is very easy to find the cheapest flights, But Not all flights cost the same, even if the price you pay upfront looks the same. Travelling has become more popular than ever. More airline companies and low cost trips have emerged so as to make one’s trip possible at affordable prices. Nowadays it is very quick and easy to look for flights online, and even book them from the comfort of your own home thanks to the internet. here's some tips you should bear in mind when looking for the cheapest flights

Every country has its own typical characteristics, and definitely a number of aspects which attract people to visit it. All one has to do is to check specialized websites which offer different flights the country  where you want to take a vacation or the destination. There will be various airline companies which provide these flights, and it is important to have a good look at what they all offer so as to choose well.

First of all it is important to make some background research about the airline company. It will be helpful to read some comments and reviews from people who used their services in the past. You can gauge whether the majority commented positively or not. You can also get a better idea on the reputation of the said company.

The next step is to be aware how much you can afford to spend. Moreover, give some thought as you whether you are willing to pay for any in-flight extras too. Some people prefer to spend less money and do without these extras.

You will most probably already know when you are going to start your trip. So now you have to check which flights are available " to or from " Highlight those which will fit your needs. Then start considering their prices. Many times people just choose for the cheapest flight that they find. Although there is no fault in this it is however also important that you consider other aspects as well, including extras, reputation and the level of service provided.

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