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.FRONT COVER FOR POST CARD **RELAX AT BALI  **
 * TRADITIONAL MARKETS**

Bali is known as a treasure house of interesting goods to buy. Products of various kinds from traditional antiques to the latest quality fashions in extraordinary displays await the shoppers. It is quite common to bargain in markets, shops and art shops for buyers, so having a good price is partly dependent upon one's smartness in bargaining. Splendid local hand woven materials, silver and gold works, woodcarvings, garments and many other interesting things can be found at any market or art market. You will find that shops selling similar items are generally grouped together. This makes comparing prices easy as you just have to go next shop to find the something. Remember to bring your cash, as not all places accept credit cards.

**Denpasar** The Kumbasari Market near the river gives an interesting overview of an Indonesia market with household wares and clothing on the third level, spices and dried goods on the second level and traditional market in the basement.It can be a bit dark in the basement. Nearby is Jalan Hasanuddin, a whole street of gold shops, selling 18-22 carat gold jewelry. Not far away from jalan Hasanuddin is jalan Sulawesi where all manner of fabrics are available. The whole street consists of fabric stores on both sides with a few household ware stores in between.

**Kuta** Kuta Art Market has a multitude of shops selling a wide variety of goods including, sarongs, handicrafts, jewelry, clothing, furniture and leather goods. You can find some good pieces if you look carefully and smart bargain.

Sanur's main shopping street is Jalan Danau Tamblingan and it is more peaceful then shopping in Kuta. Sanur has an interesting variety of shops with lots of nice restaurants.There are still a few hawkers but they are not as aggressive, except at the beach market. You can find woodcarvings, sarongs and other handicrafts in Sanur Art Market.
 * Sanur**

Sukawati has a new art market and a traditional market on the main road and side streets. Set in a two-floor building, the market sells everything from statues to dance costumes, all at reasonable prices. A large assortment of woven baskets can be found here along with Balinese ceremonial items made from colorful "Prada" - gold painted cloth. These include dance costumes, fans, umbrellas and clothes worn at tooth filings and weddings. Bargaining is a must The area of Ubud often regarded as the cultural center of Bali. It is where the image of Bali as a land of artists was created. Ubud gives you the opportunity to see the real Bali. The Ubud Market has kept much of its traditional charm, with squatting Balinese sellers haggling loudly among spices and vegetables. The market also sells handicrafts, many made in the neighboring villages of Mas, Tegalalang, and more. . market in Bali
 * Sukawati **
 * Ubud**

BALINESE DANCING T //** heater and dance is an integral part of Balinese culture. Balinese dances are famous all over the world and the Balinese themselves take them very seriously. Birthdays, weddings, and temples festivals are all occasions for dramatic performances and dance is inextricably linked with the Balinese religion. The commercial performances for tourists that are today offered on a daily basis in several places of Bali do, of course, not have the same religious significance and atmosphere of a dance that is performed at a real temple festival.

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//**BALI IS HERE**//
 * MAP OF BALI**

Home to hundreds amazing animals representing more than 50 species, including some of rare and endangered species. Combining Balinese cultural ambiance with African Savannah, Bali Safari and Marine Park features the following exhibits featuring Sumatran elephant, Sumatran tiger, white tiger, leopard, komodo dragon and cheetah are just some of the fascinating creatures that can be seen at the Bali Safari and Marine Park.
 * BALI SAFARI AND MARINE PARK**

Without a doubt the Elephant Safari Park in Taro is a MUST for visitors to Bali, and is the ONLY complete elephant experience in the world - making it truly unique.
 * ELEPHANT SAFARI PARK TARO**

Acclaimed as the World's Best Elephant Park, facilities include a full Reception and information Centre, a comprehensive Museum, with a large collection of elephant memorabilia and the only Mammoth Skeleton in South East Asia. The internationally Elephant Safari Park is not only a sanctuary for this protected and endangered species, but is a total elephant experience that is not duplicated anywhere else in the world. All the elephants at the park were rescued from deforestation in Central & Southern Sumatra.
 * HALF DAY TOURS IN UBUD AROUND THE ISLAND**

Touring in Ubud area is simply wonderful and electrifying. The area is an enchanting district offering the most artistic and tranquil setting for holiday. Ubud boasts perfect spots for relaxation, sightseeing and chilling out. Here, the painting gallery, museum, art-shop, and work-shop are endless. It seems that the artistic works are the parts of local Ubud people’s daily lives. Both inside and outside of Ubud are always enticing to explore, from the sacred temples, the palace, hills, mountains, forests, and the other unspoiled nature surroundings. This tour package is all about discovering Ubud and beyond.

Itinerary : Visit One of Museum in Ubud (Arma Museum) ARMA or Agung Rai Museum of Art was opened to the public for the first time on June 09, 1996. The founder is Balinese man named Agung Rai. In this magnificent museum we are exhibited the private art collections made by Balinese, Javanese, as well as foreign artists. Nestled in the heart of Ubud, this place encompasses two main buildings where such adorable paintings made by Raden Saleh, Affandi, and Sadali are exhibited. When you finish glancing to the paintings section, don’t miss to unwind in the cafes or looking for reasonably-priced books at the bookstore in the museum.
 * Visit one of museum in Ubud (Arma Museum)
 * Monkey Forest incl. Pura Dalem Inside Monkey forest area
 * Lunch at Local Restaurant in Ubud
 * Mas Village ( Wood Carving), Celuk Village (Gold/Silver smith)
 * Batubulan (Stone carving)

Monkey Forest Include Pura Dalem Inside Monkey Forest Area One of Ubud’s uniqueness and points of interest is the Monkey Forest. As the main attraction in this site, you will meet the groups of monkeys within the forest are not too naughty and harmful; however you are advised not to wear sunglasses as they sometime steal the visitors’ sunglasses. When you have reached the end of the main road in the forest, you will capture the big sacred monkey forest sanctuary in which almost 200 monkeys are prohibited. Inside the forest, there is also the largest holy and revered temple named the Pura Dalem Agung. The other two temples found within the area are called the holy bathing temple and the Pura Prajapati.

Lunch at Local Restaurant in Ubud Your lunch time will take place in Ubud, the cozy place where the visitors will be pampered by the most scenic terrace rice field views and the unspoiled greeneries. Amidst the most relaxing ambience that Ubud is renowned for, your appetite will be spoilt by the most mouth watering Indonesian dishes, ranging from Javanese cuisines to Balinese ones. Ubud is not only place to please the eyes, but also all your senses. Here is such the melting point between culture, nature, art, and the true Balinese hospitality.

Mas Village ( Wood Carving), Celuk Village (Gold/Silver smith) Mas Village is located about 15 km in the midway between Denpasar and Ubud with its popularity as the center of wood carving creations, craftsmanship, statues, etc. Each piece of wood carving made by expert carvers and sculpturers reflects and exudes the harmonic fusion between nature and human. The tour members will love purchasing some items of souvenirs, both big and small. Apart from Mas Village, Celuk Village is also worth checking out. The area is tranquilly nestled 5 km away from Denpasar city, playing a role as home for both goldsmiths and silversmiths. Here, you will be spoilt for choices for women jewelries and accessories such as rings, bangles, chokers, earrings, mother of pearls, and brooches.

Batubulan (Stone Carving) Batubulan is an agricultural village which gains fame for its arts activities including stone carving and Balinese dancing. The area is part of Sukawati district, Gianyar regency only approximately 10 kilometers away from Denpasar city. All stone carvers from Batubulan are experts and skillful in creating such artistic and adorable items that are mostly displayed in the houses, temples, resorts, hotels, or villas in Bali. When you enter Batubulan village, you will take a glance at the welcome stone building as the hallmark of Batubulan as the center of stone carving in Bali.

BALI ADVENTURE RAFTING

Bali Adventure Rafting is the only Bali rafting company that offers '5 star' service from the start to finish. Established in 1989 and renowned as Bali's safest family rafting company, only Bali Adventure Tours offers a fully computerized reception center coupled with fast walk-through equipment outfitting and easy access to the river via safe, engineered steps, complete with hand rails and scenic viewing platforms.

With a population recorded as 3,551,000 in 2009[2], the island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia's small Hindu minority. 93.18% of Bali's population adheres to Balinese Hinduism, while most of the remainder follow Islam. It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music
 * GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BALI**
 * Bali** is an Indonesian island located at Coordinates: [[image:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/Erioll_world.svg/18px-Erioll_world.svg.png]] [|8°25′23″S 115°14′55″E] [|﻿ /] [|8.42306°S 115.24861°E﻿ / -8.42306; 115.24861]  the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island.

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 * January || 17 / 62 - 30 / 86 || 75% ||
 * February || 17 / 62 - 29 / 84 || 75% ||
 * March || 17 / 62 - 29 / 84 || 70% ||
 * April || 17 / 62 - 31 / 88 || 65% ||
 * May || 18 / 65 - 31 / 88 || 65% ||
 * June || 19 / 67 - 31 / 88 || 60% ||
 * July || 21 / 70 - 31 / 88 || 55% ||
 * August || 22 / 71 - 32 / 90 || 55% ||
 * September || 21 / 70 - 32 / 90 || 60% ||
 * October || 20 / 68 - 32 / 90 || 65% ||
 * November || 19 / 66 - 31 / 88 || 65% ||
 * December || 18 / 64 - 31 / 88 || 70% ||