Nestled in a breathtaking rural setting of Ubud Rijasa Agung Resort & Villas commands an enchanting view of Bali’s famous Ayung River just 100 meters below with Mount Batukaru shimmering in clouds as the backdrop to 42 deluxe rooms, luxurious suites and thatched-roof villas, a restaurant, sunken pool bar and infinity swimming pool.

A new resort that offers you an experience beyond imagination…

Dining in a romantic ambience savoring the wonderful creations of the cheft that goes with the right wine to complement and the services of all the staff serving you.

Indulging yourself with a traditional spa treatment beautifully appointed with an individual private bathroom set in a relaxing environtment and let your subconscious mind behave like a dream.

Lazing by the pool after a swim having a sip of fresh tropical fruit juice being on top of the world with the most spectacular view the resort offers.

There will be a big cremation in Ubud on March 1, 2006. Do not miss it!!!
Location is just near the Ubud Palace and museum. Remind you that Main Street of Ubud will be jammed - make sure your car park is not far as you have to walk in order to witness this event. Bring your sash, water, camera, good shoes. It will be crowded and hot as the cremation starts 12.00 o’clock

Uluwatu Resort is the place you must go to revitalize your spirit, open your eyes wide, and invigorate your mind. The view from my bungalow tantalizes me I can’t leave it. It’s the perfect place to take a nap, a swim, a walk, eat lunch, or get married. Romance swirls through the air after all the weddings here and who wouldn’t want to exchange vows on the southwestern most tip of Bali looking out over the Indian Ocean - a breeze gently blowing through the air. And they have internet access, body treatments, a secluded pool, and a superb garden all nestled in to this cliffside dwelling for lovers, artists, explorers, and surfers.

There is an international flavor here with guests from South Africa, France, Italy, Brazil, Spain, Hawaii, Australia, and the USA. They keep coming year after year.

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If you are heading to Bali in search of a land of relaxation where watches, calendars and appointment books are unheard of, you’ll be in for a surprise. While the Balinese are indeed faithful followers of the relaxed island tempo known as “jam karet” or “rubber time,” they are also among the most time conscious people in the world. And no, we don’t mean just the scores of sellers of fake Rolex and Cartier watches who swarm the streets of Kuta. We mean the many Balinese who organize their lives around the traditional Balinese calendar.

In Bali, the calendar determines good days and bad days for virtually every human activity, and many actions are only undertaken after consultation with a ritual calendar specialist or taking a glance at the comprehensive traditional calendar virtually every Balinese family has hanging on their wall. There are auspicious days for planting rice, for holding ceremonies, and for cutting down trees. There are favorable days for digging wells, building fish ponds or house foundations or learning to dance. There are times that are opportune for teaching your buffalo to plow, weaving a fishing net, or getting married. And in traditional Balinese belief, there is a direct relationship between the day of one’s birth and one’s character and potential.

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As a community, the people of Bali are tied to the social and cultural aspects of life by what they call the Tri Hita Karana, which proclaims one’s duty to live a spiritual life as atma (spirit), the duty to look after one’s habitat and habitual areas as angga (body), and the duty of carrying out one’s living as a member of an interconnected community, as khaya (labor).

To this day, the people, society and culture of Bali are characterized by their history and by the ancient influences of Majapahit. The Hindu philosophy of life, the three elements atma, angga, and khaya, has made the life of the population unique and flexible in its response to the changing times. Cultural development and the conduct of the Balinese from ancient times to the modem day can be explained as a flexible process, where economical development, knowledge, and technology have been blended with the colors of local culture. The culture of Bali is constantly developing and changing, without losing the uniqueness of its own culture.

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Named after the ducks playing in the rice fields next door, this is one of the most popular spots to eat. Dine alfresco and enjoy the lovely breeze. Seated on the floor or at tables, you can munch on crispy fried duck, the main specialty here. Numerous vegetarian selections, ranging from pastas to salads await diners.

Bebek Bengil ( Dirty Duck Dinner ) was first opened in 1990. Since then we have been serving delicious food, and providing good service in a friendly, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

Many people have asked us how we got the name ‘Bebek Bengil’,well here’s the story..

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