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The Christmas / New Years season in Bali attracts tourists and a the recent break in bad weather brought them out. Driving anywhere in Kuta / Seminyak one will notice the license plates (DK = Bali, L = Surabaya, B = Jakarta and so forth). Lately there is ample opportunity to stop and spot out […]

Tourists in Bali for New Years have something to cheer about, the sunshine is back. High pressure means strong winds and those continue, but the grey skies have departed for now allowing holidaymakers to get their suntans in gear. This after the beach in front of AJ Hackett’s bungy tower was strewn with debris, but […]

Today was the first day in the Christmas period that we saw the sun. I almost felt as if I was hallucinating this morning when blue skies peeked through thinning grey clouds. Tourists here on holiday will appreciate the break in wet weather, enjoying the fact they can walk down the street without getting a […]

Currency rates directly affect your travel plans. Here is the latest on how major currencies are doing against the Indonesian rupiah.

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December means wet season in Bali and right now its living up to that promise. Looking out of my window the view is more like Sydney on a grey winter’s day, than a tropical island. Rain is lashing down, but the temperature is pleasant.

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Forbes is a company that serves the luxury travel market and won’t appeal to many long distance budget travelers. Still it is interesting to note the 10 new travel trends Forbes note and see how they are relevant to Bali.

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Steamy conditions here in Bali with dark clouds drifting over. Up in Bedugal yesterday cooler temperatures and strong rain provided a welcome relief from the Seminyak heat. A friend’s house in Candi Kuning was complete with a log fire, providing a Christmas type scene for those gathered, including Indonesians. Visitors to Bali during the wet […]

If you are coming to Bali for Christmas or New Years you are probably wondering how are far your money will go. Here’s a quick look at how the Indonesian Rupiah is doing against major currencies.

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Bali is perhaps the most complete tourist destination in the world. With 20,000 hotel rooms, restaurants, spas, nightclubs, surfing, diving, island cruising, a mesmerizing landscape and a fascinating culture, what place offers more? This has not gone unnoticed with 2007 seeing a massive increase in tourists from China. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post

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December is approaching and so is the UNFCCC (UN Framework Conference for Climate Change). This is a wonderful opportunity for Bali to showcase itself in front of the world’s media. Fortunately the weather is going to lay ball with us, sunny skies the current situation in Bali.

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