With world-class surfing and diving, a large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attractions, and an enormous range of accommodations, this is one of the world's most popular island destinations and one which consistently wins travel awards. Bali has something to offer a very broad market of visitors from young back-packers right through to the super-rich which has led to a recent surge in trip to Bali packages.

Most Famous Cities in Bali

• . Denpasar — a bustling city, the administrative centre and transport hub of the island but not a major tourist destination


• . Candidasa — a quiet coastal town, the Bali Aga and gateway to the east coast


• . Kuta — surfer central, by far the most heavily developed area in Bali. Lots of shopping and night-life and the centre of lower-end party culture on Bali


• . Jimbaran — sea-side resorts, a nice sheltered beach and seafood restaurants south of Kuta


• . Legian — located between Kuta and Seminyak; also the name of Kuta´s main street


• . Lovina — beautiful black volcanic sand beaches and coral reefs


• . Padang Bai — a relaxed traditional fishing village with some touristic options. Great place to enjoy the beach, snorkelling, diving and eating fish.


• . Sanur — sea-side resorts and beaches popular with older families


• . Seminyak — quieter, more upscale beachside resorts and villas just to the north of Legian, with some fashionable upscale restaurants and trendy designer bars and dance clubs


• . Ubud — the centre of art and dance in the foothills, with several museums, the monkey forest and lots of arts and crafts shops

Climate of Bali:

Daytime temperatures are pleasant, varying between 20-33⁰ C (68-93⁰ F) year-round. From December to March, the west monsoon can bring heavy showers and high humidity, but days are still often sunny with the rains starting in the late afternoon or evening and passing quickly. From June to September, the humidity is low and it can be quite cool in the evenings. At this time of the year there is hardly any rain in the lowland coastal areas.

Tourist attractions of Bali:

• 1. Pura Tanah Lot
  
  About 20 kilometers northwest of Kuta, Pura Tanah Lot is one of Bali's most iconic temples thanks to its spectacular seaside setting on a rocky islet surrounded by crashing waves. For the Balinese people, it is one of the most sacred of all the island's sea temples. Every evening, many tourists from Kuta, Legian, and Sanur find their way through a labyrinth of lanes lined by souvenir sellers to watch the sun setting behind the temple here. A visit to Tanah Lot comes as a part of many Bali Indonesia honeymoon packages!.


• 2.Ubud Art Market
  
  The Ubud Art Market, locally referred to as 'Pasar Seni Ubud' is located opposite the the Puri Saren Royal Ubud Palace and is open daily. Here you can find beautiful silk scarves, lightweight shirts, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats; statues, kites and many other hand-crafted goods. The Ubud market also serves as a setting for the Hollywood movie Eat Pray Love, which shows a scene where actress Julia Roberts opposite a male character strolling through the stalls which are frequently visited by foreign and domestic visitors in real life. Naturally, bargaining is essential.


• 3. Seminyak
  
  One of the top 15 attractions in Bali and popularly known as one of the most fashionable beach destinations and definitely one of the most upscale areas. Home to throngs of luxury restaurants, boutique hotels, and fancy restaurants, Seminyak is the perfect destination for a splurge.Fashion stores and top dining spots with international chefs cooking up world-class cuisine line the streets making this a must visit location.


• 4. Kuta Beach
  
  Kuta Beach, Bali’s one of the most famous beach resort destinations is an action-packed, tourist-thronged destination, filled with rows and rows of colourful lounge chairs and umbrellas. Kuta beach has transformed from a quiet fishing village to a booming tourist attraction due to the major influx of bars, eateries and resorts couples with throngs of beachcombers and tourists from all over flocking this beautiful beach.


• 5.Kintamani and Mount Batur – Central Bali
  
  Kintamani, located in the Karangasem Regency, is home to Mount Batur and the Caldera Lake. A favourite stopover on tour itineraries to this region is Penelokan, which aptly means 'scenic stopover'. The still-active Mount Batur volcano has erupted about 24 times since 1800, each time reshaping the surrounding landscape.

Cuisine of Bali:

Bali has a huge variety of cafes and restaurants, serving both Indonesian and international food (see Indonesia for a menu reader). You could also find American fast-food chains here, although almost exclusively confined to the southern tourist areas. You can enjoy KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut and Starbucks. Interestingly, the menus are often highly adapted to the local tastes, e.g the menu at Pizza Hut looks nothing like the one you find in western countries.

Try the smaller local restaurants rather than touristy ones; the food is better and cheaper. Be sure to try the ubiquitous Indonesian dishes nasi goreng (fried rice), nasi campur (pronounced nasi champur, steamed rice with various vegetables and meats), and mie goreng (fried noodles). These dishes should rarely cost more than Rp 25,000 and are often considerably cheaper.

Balinese Nasi Campur is on a must-try list. The food is consist of Indonesian food staple: white rice, served with babi guling, fried peanut, sambal matah, deep fried pork skin crackers, lawar (vegetables with grated coconut and base bali seasoning), sate lilit and sambal goreng. The other Balinese delicacies would be Nasi Ayam.

It's chicken and rice with Balinese taste. You can also find the other Indonesian food in most of local restaurants: Nasi goreng (sauteed rice with various toppings), Mie Goreng (sauteed noodles). The price range for local food is no more than Rp50,000,- with iced tea or mineral water.

Why Should You Travel to Bali for your Honeymoon?

Bali is where the skyline is illuminated at dusk, dotted by charred strokes of clouds, against peculiar orange, red, and yellow colours fading. Below this spectacle, hundreds of couples watch the setting sun, past the emerald water. When it comes to places to visit in Bali for honeymoon, options are myriad! Honeymooners abound, the dramatic vistas of Bali play host to thousands on their nuptial bliss, a perfect setting for love, and the promise of a lifetime etched by nature.

Bali is perhaps one of the most visited honeymoon destinations in Asia, and for good reason. One of the most affordable honeymoon packages, it is the dazzling jewel on the crown of Indonesia. Home to numerous beaches and lakes surrounded by virginal greenery, Bali is very accommodating, and is known to be a haven for those who simply cannot spend a fortune on an European honeymoon.

Some places bring out romance even in the unromantic, and Bali definitely evokes hearts of travellers in such a manner. Here, in Bali couples have the opportunity to spark love and romance; thanks to its azure waters, and idyllic spaces.

Some places bring out romance even in the unromantic, and Bali definitely evokes hearts of travellers in such a manner. Here, in Bali couples have the opportunity to spark love and romance; thanks to its azure waters, and idyllic spaces.