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Bali is the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. Every day thousands of domestic and international travelers come to this island to enjoy swimming, sun bathing or appreciating its art and culture. Bali is also called "the island of the gods" due to the strong spiritual attachment of the Balinese people to Hinduism. In the following web pages, visitors will be able to read articles about Bali, its travel and tourism industry.
Watercolor Painting of Balinese Pura
Hotel in Bali - Kuta Beach Club
Bali is a tropical island located between Java and Lombok islands. It is also called the "island of the gods." Bali is one of the most popular tourist hubs in Asia. As a travel destination, Bali received around 2.5 million foreign tourists in 2010. Thanks to Eat, Pray, Love movie that indirectly promotes Bali as a nice tourist destination. The film starred by Julia Roberts portrays Elizabeth Gilberth's spiritual journey in Italy, India and Indonesia where she finally found love in Ubud town. In late 2011, Bali attracted the attention of millions of tv audiences of CNN after one of its citizens, Ms. Robin Lim, became CNN Hero of 2011. Ms. Lim runs a clinic in Nyuh Kuning village of Ubud providing free gentle birth services to pregnant mothers.
Ports and Airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport is the main gate for entering Bali. Airliners from all corners of the world arrive at and depart from the airport every day.
Port of Benoa - Most cargo and PELNI passenger vessels make Benoa as their port of call. Cruise ship the Legend of the Seas also visits Port of Benoa as one of the destinations in an Indonesian tour itinerary around Semarang in Central Java, Bali and Lombok islands.
Port of Candidasa - This port is specially developed as terminal for cruise ships.
Study in Bali
Learning English - There are a lot of schools or language learning institutions that provide English course programs to anybody who wants to master this international language.
Learning Bahasa Indonesia - Go to IALF (ialf.edu) if you want to learn Bahasa Indonesia
Universitas Udayana is a state owned university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs for Indonesian students. The language of instruction is Bahasa Indonesia but some graduate courses are offered in English. The university has cooperation with other universities in Australia, Europe, as well as the United States.
Gandhi Memorial International School - For Secondary Education, international students who are looking for high quality secondary education can go to this school. With a variety of sports activities and IT and Language Lab, students will enjoy learning a wide range of subjects from dedicated and caring staff of the school (check this website: gandhibali.org).
Bali International School is a right place for you if you are looking for world quality IB diploma Program. Click baliinternationalschool.com
Stenden University Bali - offers bachelor's degree program in International Hotel Management. The school is part of a network of seven campuses in five countries. Visit: stenden.com/bali
Tourism Industry in Bali
The number of foreign travelers who visit Bali is increasing every year. They come to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the island, to admire the wealth of its art and culture and to experience the undivided attention of the services holistic body treatment in massage and spa resorts of the tropical island.
Coastal Tourist Towns
Kuta and Legian are the most popular spot for beach goers who want to enjoy swimming, sunbathing or wavesurfing.
Sanur
Candi Dasa
Lovina
Mountainous regions
Ubud
Kintamani