Twenty things that will surprise first-time visitors to Bali
Yes, Kuta is as bad as you've heard. But it's not the real Bali.
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The 14 best ways to spend $50 in Bali and beyond
Now you don't have to pay for a visa, you can spend the $50 you save on one of these great things.
Forget the cheap knockoffs: What you should really be buying in Bali
Forget knockoffs and cheap sarongs; Bali is all about high-end boutiques, incredible homewares and custom-made furniture. And here's where you can find them.
The coolest part of Bali: Three-minute guide to Seminyak
Bali's funkiest address is home to the island's coolest boutiques, restaurants, cafes and more.
Ubud, Indonesia: The three-minute guide
Ubud is cool and pleasant, and provides a refreshing dose of Balinese culture in a lush rural setting.
The Balinese hotel that raises the bar for luxury accommodation
Luxury at a stretch: Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
Be among nature and luxury at this Uluwatu,Bali hotel
Set on the south-western tip of the Bukit Peninsula in Uluwatu, Alila Villas is a 14-hectare world away from Bali hub-bub.
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Tourists flock to this tiny jewel in Indonesia's crown for many good reasons: the stunning; luminous green rice paddies that stretch for miles; monkeys that run amok at ancient temples; or the ripping volcanoes that dominate the landscape. Wild, untamed surf beaches are a short distance from high-end clubs and restaurants. Despite its popularity, you can still find nooks that remain untouched by tourism.
