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Current conditions on Tue, 22 May 2012 8:30 am CIT : Light Rain
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Bali Resorts

Local resorts - Bali has had upscale visitors since almost the beginning of the tourism boom, and many smaller local resort hotels have been around for decades. They tend to be simple, but quite luxurious at the same time. There will be no golf course adjacent to these places, but they are often overloaded with charm, local flavor, and impressive arts and crafts throughout the rooms and the complex.

International resorts - These are mostly concentrated in the southern peninsula of Nusa Dua, which is more or less a gated community that was purpose-built to become the center for large international hotels. Some of the names are familiar like Hilton, Grand Hyatt, Sheraton, and even Club Med, but many similar places with the same amounts of luxury stand between those along the main strip in Nusa Dua. There are also a few international resorts in the Kuta/Legian area, Sanur, and a few boutique resorts in more remote parts of the island as well.

More information on the major resort areas in Bali

Kuta/Legian- Bali has a number of tourist areas which have developed over time either by design or by natural progression, to become resort areas. The first area in Bali to become popular with modern day tourists was Kuta. Now extending along Jl. Legian through Legian and Seminyak, this area is sometimes referred to as the “Kuta resort”. The main street in this whole area runs parallel to the beach a mere 500 meters away. Shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs line many of the cross streets, along with hotels and villas, which are often tucked away down a small lane. Staying in the Kuta resort area gives you the best access to creature comforts, with maximum action guaranteed. The Kuta resort area is suitable for people who like to shop, dine, party, enjoy the beach. Close interaction with Balinese locals is easy, although some of the commercialism is a bit strong.

Sanur- Sanur was the second main resort area in Bali, the Grand Bali Beach Hotel opening in 1966. Most of the tourist development is strung out along the main street, Jl. Danau Tamblingan, (which runs parallel to the beach) and its cross streets. There are mid-range accommodation options in Sanur as well as some larger upscale hotels. You do not get the array of cheaper accommodation that is available in Kuta. Jl. Danau Tamblingan is lined with shops, restaurants and bars, but not nightclubs. Sanur is ideal for older people or families.

Lovina- Lovina on the north coast of Bali is a string of villages stretching a few kilometers along the main road. In the early 1990′s this was more of a backpacker area but has become more of a mid-range location. The Lovina resort area is popular with Europeans especially the Dutch and is suitable for family groups and people who want a quieter tourist scene.

Nusa Dua- The Nusa Dua resort complex is a specially designed location consisting of 20+ resort hotels. It represents the largest collection of resorts in Bali. Nusa Dua is the true resort hotel center of Bali. Specially designed and operating within its own area, the Nusa Dua resort area guarantees high levels of luxury, privacy and aims to maintain a distance between guests and locals.

Nusa Dua was never a heavily populated area, so without a reason to enter the complex, most locals stay away from the complex, meaning traffic levels are low and the place is quiet. Outside the main gate is the small local community, in the small desa’s of Peken, Balikembar, Bualu Indah, Pande and Penyarikan.

Bali Resorts - Information

Majority of Bali resorts don’t comprise big size buildings, but have several villas or bungalows spread out around a wider area and offering a better chance to holiday makers to relax and enjoy a quite vacation.

Most resorts in Bali have one or more pools, spa centers, and a wide range of vacation facilities such as golf courses, scuba diving equipments, and others.

Seminyak is a famous tourist destination, located on the western side of Bali, just north of Kuta and Legian, being practically a suburb of town of Kuta. It is considered one of the most luxurious areas in Bali, so prices are pretty high. Most hotels in Seminyak are 4 and 5 star resorts, featuring spa centers, more swimming pools, tennis courts, golf clubs, restaurants with local and international cuisine, shops with local products, all designed to offer vacationers a pleasant stay and splendid memories about Indonesia. Accommodation units as “Apartments Disini Luxury Spa Villas”, “Hotel Villa Lumbung”, “Hotel Kayana Seminyak”, “Hotel Anantara Seminyak”, “Hotel The Oberoi Bali”, “Hotel The Villas Bali and Spa”, “Hotel The Samaya Bali”, “Apartments C151 Smart Villas”, and “Hotel Bali Rich Luxury Villa” belong to the most luxurious resorts in Bali, but there are also a few 3 star hotels in Seinyak which offer excellent accommodation.

Other info about Bali Resorts

Bali attracts holiday makers from the entire world with its natural beauty, ancient Buddhist temples and great accommodation offered by budget and luxury 5 star resorts alike. Most hotels of Bali are located on or very close to the beach, in quiet holiday resorts.

Even if Bali budget hotels do not offer so many luxury amenities like 5 star resorts it still offer decent accommodation and services. Being one of the most picturesque islands of entire southeastern Asia, Bali is a main holiday destination not just for individual tourists and families, but also for recently married people who are looking to spend their honeymoon into a tropical ambiance. Some resorts of Bali are specialized in honeymoon hot deals, offering holiday packages for people seeking seclusion and romance. Most of this resorts are located right on white sandy beaches, in front of the emerald green waters and are surrounded by coconut trees.