Why Bali is special
The island of Bali in Indonesia is a traveler's dream-come-true - and offers visitors an exciting variety of things to do and see. A sampling:

Rice Terraces

Rice terraces thoughout the world are photogenic. Of all of them, those in Bali are the most beautiful.

Traditional dance & music

Balinese dance entertains and uplifts your spirit. And nothing is more mesmerizing than the haunting percussion sounds of a Balinese gamelan orchestra.

Arts & Crafts

On a per capita basis, Bali probably has the most accomplished artists and craftsmen on earth. Skills include painting, stone carving and wood sculpting (including elaborate masks - see photo).

Temples

Bali is nicknamed the Island of the Gods because it has over 10,000 temples. No trip to Bali is fulfilled without observing a festive temple ceremony.

The Ubud experience

Ubud village and its surrounding lands rest among lush hills and rice terraces. It's the artistic heart and soul of Bali.

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My BaliGuide gives you useful advice for planning your trip by helping you decide in advance what to do and see in Bali.
The web site ranks and describes Bali's top 10 travel attractions. It also has interesting color photos plus a handy Bali Map to help you locate the leading attractions on the island. In addition, the web site has a hot tip sheet plus a mini-guide to Bali's exciting nearby islands.

What leading travel books say about Bali
The longer one stays on Bali, the more one is impressed by the many exquisite sights.
Indonesia
Passport Regional Guides

The original charm of Bali is still very much in evidence.
Bali & Lombok
Rough Guides