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| Unique Visitors: 10 |
| Total Unique Visitors: 39974 |
| Visitors Out: 2865 |
| Total Visitors Out: 2872 |
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| Aussies ignore Bali warning |
| 2008-07-04 12:32:00 |
Australians are flocking to the resort island in droves, despite the Australian government maintaining its travel advisory warning tourists against visiting Indonesia.The US government recently lifted its travel warning for Indonesia, saying the security climate in the country no longer warrants such a warning.Balinese tourism operators say the time has come for Australia to follow suit.
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| The three-star-plus Parigata Resort and Spa |
| 2008-06-25 03:22:00 |
Experience Bali with this seven-night holiday for £749 per person and receive two free day tours. Take in a volcano tour and a cultural show; visit a handicraft village, the monkey forest and the royal family and Tannah Lot temples. This offer is valid for travel between September 1st and November 30th 2008.The three-star-plus Parigata Resort and Spa is a small, intimate hotel hidden amidst tropical gardens on the fringe of Sanur Beach in Bali.Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis (based on two people sharing) and the price includes return flights, private transfers and UK departure tax. You must book by June 30th 2008.
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| Fears grow for British divers missing off Bali |
| 2008-06-11 02:37:00 |
Fears were growing last night for three British divers missing in treacherous waters off the coast of Bali since Thursday.Kathleen Mitchinson, Charlotte Allin and James Manning have not been seen since they went to explore the waters off Komodo national park. Two other divers, one French, one Swedish, are also missing.According to diving experts, the area where they were last spotted is among the most unpredictable and dangerous in the tropics, with fast currents capable of carrying divers far away from their boats.
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| US lifts travel warning on Indonesia |
| 2008-05-27 15:26:00 |
The United States says it has lifted a travel warning placed on Indonesia following a string of terrorist attacks. It cited improved security for the decision.Hundreds of Islamic militants have been convicted and imprisoned as part of efforts by local authorities to weaken the regional network Jemaah Islamiyah, blamed for at least four deadly suicide bombings in Indonesia since 2002.The last one was carried out on Bali island in late 2005, killing 20 people.U.S. Ambassador to Jakarta Cameron Hume said Sunday the warning was lifted because of "improvements made by Indonesia in its current security situation."
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| World's 'Most Luxurious Spa Retreats' Announced |
| 2008-05-14 05:05:00 |
Spas in Morocco and Bali have been ranked among the world's most luxurious places for a spot of rest and relaxation.Riad Maison Bleue in Fez, Morocco and Kuta Seaview Hotel in Bali were singled out by travel site boo.com as two of the globe's best.Commended as a "romantic" spa featuring "spectacular Arab architecture and rejuvenating, age-old spa treatments", the Riad Maison received the thumbs up for its orange blossom water massages and satin banquettes.
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| Bali villa a luxurious spot for shared family vacation |
| 2008-05-06 04:01:00 |
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Indonesia, including Bali ... due to the current threat of terrorist attack against Western interests.... Terrorist attacks can occur at any time and in any location, including Bali."Of all the great vacation destinations in the world, what sane person would even consider Bali after this warning? Bali, however, is where my wife and I and our three-year old daughter took our February vacation. Our destination: a Balinese villa in the Seminyak region.We left Vancouver in the snow for the long ride across the Pacific. It was a trip we faced with apprehension. How would our three-year-old handle the 16-hour flight?
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| Warning about bargains as tourists pay for bogus flights to Bali |
| 2008-04-23 08:17:00 |
A word of advice for travellers to use a recognised travel company - so they do not get caught in dodgy dealing.The warning follows a police investigation into a New Zealand-based company selling return tickets to Bali online - for flights that do not actually exist.Orewa Police, who are investigating, say at least ten people have paid a thousand dollars by credit card.
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| Bali Without Buses |
| 2008-04-15 11:06:00 |
The environment's been getting an unexpected boost on the Indonesian island of Bali in the last couple of weeks. Fuel shortages caused by late arrivals of tankers to Bali's main fuel depot has meant that many gas stations simply closed up shop.And that meant some tourists had their trips well and truly disrupted. With bus drivers unable to drive their empty-tanked buses, some travelers got stranded while others were ferried around in smaller cars that still had some gas.Bali Tourism officials were quite concerned--especially as it's supposed to be Visit Indonesia Year--but perhaps it's just a strong shove from fate to remind people about the idea of green travel. Who knows where the fuel might run out next? We'd better start learning to walk again.
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| Indonesia tourist arrivals rise 16 pct in February |
| 2008-04-08 18:30:00 |
Reuters) - The number of foreign tourists in Indonesia rose nearly 16 percent in February from a year ago, helped by a surge in visitors to the resort island of Bali, government data showed on Tuesday.The predominantly Hindu island of Bali, which accounted for about 40 percent of total foreign arrivals, has seen tourist numbers rebound after a slow recovery from the impact of suicide bomb attacks by Islamic militants in 2002 and 2005.The number of foreign tourists in Indonesia was 446,425 in February, up from 385,400 a year ago. Tourist arrivals in Bali rose 29.59 percent to 197,700 in February from a year ago."It's a positive start compared to last year when the industry, as in 2005-2006, was still affected by low arrivals caused by the Bali bombing," said Yessy Hidajat, a communication manager at Alila Hotels and Resort Bali.
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| Bali in favour with Aussies |
| 2008-04-01 15:39:00 |
Last year, 204,473 Australians visited Bali, up from 137,000 in 2006. Only the Japanese outstrip us in their enthusiasm for the beautiful island.If that kind of growth continues, then 2008 will beat the 2004 record of 267,500.But while Australian tourists have confidence in Bali, our Government does not and this is causing angst among a group of Australians involved in the tourism industry there.
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| I need travel authors from Bali |
| 2008-03-24 03:29:00 |
This is Tam Tree, hope you like the Bali travel news blog.I need travel authors from Bali to help me coverage the Bali tourism news.Please send email if you like to participated in this effort. Thanks !tamtree@gmail.com
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| Exclusive suites at The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua Bali |
| 2008-03-20 17:32:00 |
Ranging from the expansive 390 square meters of the Bali Imperial Suite to the intimate 60 square meters of the Honeymoon Suite, the resort’s upper levels of accommodation exemplify the standards of exclusivity and comfort expected of a Luxury Collection property.Of the 18 suites available, the most impressive is the 2-bedroomed Imperial Suite. In a display of unsurpassed elegance and grand style befitting a private residence, the Imperial Suite is the Laguna Resort and Spa’s stately homage to unrivalled affluence.
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| It's miles away but with 50-minute facials and papaya body wraps |
| 2008-03-15 12:50:00 |
Tembok Spa, which opened in the summer of 2007, is situated in northeast Bali’s untouristy volcanic coast with beaches as black and sparkly as coal-dust. The treatments incorporate natural (mostly edible) ingredients, freshly prepared outside the treatment rooms. You can also attend the Spa Academy, where the 75-year-old Kak Tis will teach you Balinese philosophy and massage techniques.
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| IHG to open two new resorts in Bali |
| 2008-03-08 15:57:00 |
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the expansion of its resort portfolio in Bali, Indonesia’s top leisure destination, with the signing of the InterContinental Bali Sanur Beach Resort and a Holiday Inn Resort on Tuban.InterContinental Bali Sanur Beach Resort, managed on behalf of PT Restu Maharani, is scheduled to open in late 2009. The new-build resort will occupy seven hectares of beachfront property on the coastal village of Sanur. The luxury resort’s 104 rooms and suites will be located in low-rise cluster pavilions and will be complemented by 54 private villas.
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| Bali or Bangkok? Cathay, $761, from LAX |
| 2008-03-03 10:32:00 |
Book fast and land a bodacious discount airfare to a couple of the planet’s most exotic locales: Bali (DPS) or Bangkok (BKK). For $761, Cathay Pacific will fly you round-trip to either from Los Angeles (LAX).The doors close on this discount airfare sale at 11:59pm (Pacific Standard Time) on Friday, February 29, or until Cathay deems the deal sold out. Travel during the month of April, from 1-30. That’s the window of opportunity to Bali or Bangkok.While the $761 rate quoted here is round-trip, neither taxes nor fees are included in this deal. They’re going to cost you extra. That’s important to remember when planning for the trip.
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| Women's Travel-Local Bali |
| 2008-02-26 05:34:00 |
You can expect to walk through rice fields, explore local communities and homes, visit the Ubud market, learn Balinese cooking, and relax into a Balinese massage. The last six nights of this 15-night trip (from May 2 to 19) are spent at a beachfront property with fabulous sunset views -- and, of course, there's a stop in Hong Kong, for more culture (and shopping).Cost is $3,699 plus tax, which includes airfare, accommodation and some meals, tips and special activities. You can reach Gotfried at Erawan Travel Ventures: 403-278-4084; erawantraveltelus.net.
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| "ladies only" small group trip to Bali |
| 2008-02-18 01:32:00 |
You can expect to walk through rice fields, explore local communities and homes, visit the Ubud market, learn Balinese cooking, and relax into a Balinese massage. The last six nights of this 15-night trip (from May 2 to 19) are spent at a beachfront property with fabulous sunset views -- and, of course, there's a stop in Hong Kong, for more culture (and shopping).Cost is $3,699 plus tax, which includes airfare, accommodation and some meals, tips and special activities. You can reach Gotfried at Erawan Travel Ventures: 278-4084; erawantravel@telus.net.
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| Bali Highs |
| 2008-02-14 01:36:00 |
Though the airport in main city Denpasar looked a little like an old Trader Vic's (albeit with 21st-century touches of airport security and cappuccino kiosks), once outside, I realized quickly -- and with great delight -- that I wasn't in Honolulu anymore.The cab ride to the hotel in the Nusa Dua resort area was a living documentary of daily life in Bali, complete with a savvy driver and motorbikes buzzing around us in all directions. In his narration, he put any fears to rest, praised the perseverance of Bali's people, and pointed out shopping and restaurants along the main drag.
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| Bali wins best exotic destination award |
| 2008-02-07 18:52:00 |
The Island of Bali has received an appreciation as the Best Exotic Destination from the Luxury Travel Magazine handed by editor Alyson Cook to Indonesia, in this case the Indonesian Embassy`s Economic Counsellor Tumpal MH Hutagalung and First Secretary Mayuzar Adamy in London.The January 2008 edition of Luxury Travel Magazine the magazine`s readers picked Bali Island as the Best Exotic Destination, Embassy First Secretary Mayuzar Adamy said in London on Monday.
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| Bargain Bali airfares |
| 2008-02-02 17:51:00 |
Garuda Indonesia says it is offering some of the cheapest airfares to Bali and Jakarta that Australians have ever seen. Return airfares start from $599 departing from Sydney, or $695 from Melbourne. Customers from Adelaide and Brisbane must add appropriate domestic fares. These airfares are on offer for travel up to 06 June (excluding certain dates) if booked and fully paid before 27 February.
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| Japanese travelers turn to Bali |
| 2008-01-21 02:02:00 |
Also according to the Japan National Travel Association, travel to the U.S. Mainland has declined 6.2 percent through November, while travel to Canada is down 14.8 percent through October.Australia, New Zealand, Guam and the Northern Marianas also are seeing fewer Japanese travelers.However, Japanese travel to Bali, Indonesia, is up 40.7 percent, while trips to Macau have increased 34.4 percent.
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| Indonesian foreign tourist arrival up in July |
| 2007-09-05 03:36:00 |
The number of foreign tourist arrival in Indonesia in July increased by 16.31 percent to 423,500 people, compared with the same period last year, the National Statistic Bureau said on Monday. The number of the tourist coming to Bali Island, the center of Indonesian tourist industry, increased to 171,700 people in July, up 33.49 percent compared with the same month last year, said the head of the bureau, Rusman Heriawan.
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| Three Swedish nationals drown in Bali |
| 2007-09-03 02:49:00 |
Three Swedish nationals died in a local hospital Friday after being rescued by surf lifesavers from Kuta Beach, Bali. The dead were identified as Kent Jansen, 61, Anders Davist Lan, 70, and Eva, 58. The identity of a companion who was swimming with the three is yet to be revealed. An official at the Tourist Security Board, I Ketut Sudiana, said Saturday the four tourists were rescued by his team from Kuta Beach and rushed to a local hospital, where doctors were unable to revive three of them.
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| Shortage of flights threaten Bali tourism |
| 2007-09-01 08:41:00 |
AS a record total of foreign tourists visit Bali, the number of Australians holidaying there is also gradually improving. But the Balinese tourism industry says it's not just the recent bird flu deaths that are the biggest hurdle to full recovery. Hoteliers and tourists say the main problem is the lack of seat availability on flights, particularly between Bali and the east coast of Australia.
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| Bali Resort & Spa offers ultimate luxury in Bali |
| 2007-08-30 02:15:00 |
The 78 luxury oceanfront and ocean view private villas, 219 guest rooms and 71 Club rooms and suites comprise the resort’s 368-room total accommodations, on sprawling 77 hectares of verdant tropical greenery. The integration of Balinese architectural elements with the sleek sophistication of contemporary design brings understated luxury to new levels, as guests can enjoy the generously-proportioned windows and doors which bring the beauty and serenity of the lushly-landscaped gardens into the villas themselves.
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| Bali is the island of paradise providing worth value for visitors |
| 2007-08-28 04:21:00 |
The Paradise Island Bali has main the flourishing tourism destination in Indonesia and has been famous worldwide. Various choices of tourist facilities, attractions and services have been established since the tourism industry has been being the main resources for the local people of Bali as well as Indonesia.Once you are here on the island, you might be amazed with the natural beauty of the island and the charming people. This will create another experience of your lifestyle when coming home. The intricate artworks, the unique culture and the breathtaking panoramas make a new idea for travelers of how life in Bali is so wonderful.
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| The Westin Bali enhances Pool and Beach Experience |
| 2007-08-26 03:52:00 |
"This program aims to provide our guests with refreshing chill-out time during the day around the pool as well as the beach area," said Executive Assistant Manager, Mr. Dario Orsini. "I personally have fond memories of being young and enjoying ice cream and cool drinks on a hot sunny day after a swim or just playing on the beach. The Westin wants to recapture the carefree sprit of summer by providing complimentary refreshing beverages for in-house guests during the day around the pool and beach areas."
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| Bali restaurants drop chicken and duck from menu |
| 2007-08-24 14:16:00 |
KUTA, Indonesia, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Some restaurants in Bali, Indonesia's main resort island, have taken chicken and duck off the menu after two Indonesian women died of bird flu in the past two weeks, an official said on Friday. While Indonesia has reported 84 deaths from bird flu, the tourist island of Bali had, until this month, not suffered any human fatalities from the disease. Now, officials fear that the two deaths from bird flu in Bali could hit tourism.
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| Underwater adventure in Bali |
| 2007-08-22 13:06:00 |
Though it has steadily been gaining a reputation as a lost paradise thanks to overdevelopment, the northern coast of Bali remains relatively untouched. This side of the island, split from the south by a volcanic mountain range, is also an ideal place for an active holiday in Indonesia, particularly if you are looking for a Bali diving holiday. An ideal time to visit is September, as the summer holiday visitors head home, the rainy season is yet to begin and temperatures start to cool.
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| Bali is This Month's "Chan's Pick" |
| 2007-08-20 02:52:00 |
Singapore's most established travel specialist, Chan Brothers Travel Pte Ltd, has selected Indonesia's paradise island of Bali as this month's "Chan's Pick" destination, and has lined up some enticing special offers at top hotels and resorts. Bali enjoys tropical weather, being only a few degrees south of the equator. The sun rises at 6 a.m. in the morning and sets at 6 p.m. in the afternoon, every day of the year. Temperature variation is very small, averaging around 26-30 Celsius, and Bali does not have four seasons. Bali only has a wet season, typically from September to February, and a dry season for the other half of the year. But the difference is marginal; at the peak of the wet season you will see about a half-hour to an hour of serious downpour in t
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| Private villa is the way to afford luxury in Bali |
| 2007-08-18 00:12:00 |
For a week we had the run of Umah di Beji, a 3,000-square-metre walled compound housing five villas, a large open living space and dining area, a 15-metre pool, sundeck, lush and floral gardens, emerald lawns and a number of small meditation huts in which - at various times of the day - we retreated for quiet contemplation. Increasingly, Bali addicts are opting for the private villa option over large impersonal hotels, mainly because it offers five-star exclusivity at more affordable prices.
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| More Malaysians Visit Bali |
| 2007-08-16 01:59:00 |
More Malaysians are holidaying in the resort island of Bali in Indonesia with 43,678 arrivals recorded between January and June this year. Bali Governor Dewa Beratha said 32,674 Malaysians visited the island during the same period last year. Malaysians formed the fifth largest number of foreign tourists in Bali after Japan, Australia, Taiwan and South Korea, he said here after receiving a courtesy call from a group of journalists from Malaysia, Palau and Kiribati.
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| Alcohol shortage dampens spirits in Bali |
| 2007-08-14 01:38:00 |
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Hotels and bars on Indonesia's resort island of Bali have been hit by an alcohol shortage due to an import problem, officials said Monday. The tourism industry is worried that the shortages could impact the number of foreign visitors, said Djinaldi Gosana, executive director of the Bali Hotel Association. Bali's Denpasar Post newspaper reported that the shortages followed the discovery of an alcohol smuggling ring using falsified duty stamps.
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| End-of-winter breaks in Bali from just $745 a person |
| 2007-08-12 00:22:00 |
The offer applies to dates in September, October, November and December specified in the airline’s Bali End of Winter Sale , available through travel agents with details on www.balionanybudget.com.au . Accommodation choices extend from the youth and entertainment-oriented through to sophisticated and relaxing. They include the top value Fourteen Roses n the centre of Kuta and Legian, only a few steps from Kuta Beach; The Oasis in Kuta; the All Seasons Resort and Hotel Puri Raja in cosmopolitan Legian; the Novotel Benoa Bali in Tanjung Benoa; and The Westin Resort in luxurious Nusa Dua.
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| Sanur offers calm seas, tourism escape |
| 2007-08-10 00:23:00 |
Sanur has a unique history and is unlike Kuta, with its reputation for great surfing, or Seminyak, which offers trendy shops and upscale restaurants. Here, tourists can get a taste of the real Bali and experience how the Balinese people live. The Hyatt Bali is almost an historical landmark, along with two other properties, Tandjung Sari hotel and Villa Batu Jimbar, which celebrities often visited.
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| Bali Liveaboard Scuba Diving Vacation |
| 2007-08-08 05:14:00 |
Contrary to what many scuba divers may think, a liveaboard scuba diving in Bali may not necessarily be more expensive relative to conventional scuba diving vacations. As a matter of fact, liveaboard scuba diving, if well planned may even save you money and hassles.
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| World travel authority finds bustling Bali a magnet to Asian |
| 2007-08-06 01:26:00 |
He also found the island was bustling and crowded with visitors from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and other parts of Asia while many Australians missed out on the attractions of one of the top destinations in the world. Asian millionaires were flying in hundreds of guests for weddings while the Japanese (among the world’s most security conscious people) were coming in record numbers because it is one of the places where they feel most able to relax, he says. “The island struck me as far safer than Los Angeles, where I maintain a home, or Delhi, which I visited soon afterwards, or New York, or carjack-filled London, or most of the places I visit. The murder rate in American cities has long been higher than even in cities in the midst of civil war, and since the September 11 attacks it is even
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| Anantara Resort Seminyak, Bali, to open 15 December 2007 |
| 2007-08-04 02:50:00 |
Anantara Resorts is set to open a luxurious boutique property on a prime beachfront location in the chic resort area of Seminyak, Bali. The Anantara Resort Seminyak, with a total of 59 luxurious suites, and just a 30 minute drive from the international airport, is scheduled to open 15 December this year. Designed to complement the breathtaking panorama of the Indian Ocean, the Anantara Resort Seminyak will reflect the lifestyle and culture of the stylish surrounds of Seminyak. The design of the 59 all-suite resort is contemporary, using extensive glass panelling to bring the vast waterscape of Seminyak Beach into the interiors and emphasize a natural ambience and fluidity with nature.
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