Archive for October, 2007
Thursday, October 25th, 2007 by baliwww.com
The COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali, the company’s flagship residential health retreat, has launched a Vitality Pool.

This cutting-edge facility was originally created by European scientists following nearly 20 years of research. It is located at Ojas, the Estate’s principal treatment area occupying a clearing high up in the forest above the River Ayung.
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 by baliwww.com
All Seasons Legian Bali is centrally located in this popular resort area, within easy walk to markets, shops, restaurants and Legians famous beach. The hotel features quality fittings in a contemporary design. There are 84 superior rooms with a modern infuence and 28 deluxe rooms which provide more space and an open shower.
The resort is styled around a landscaped swimming pool, with its own bar and a spa area. An additional bar and modern restaurant are located near the lobby.
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 by Sidarta Wijaya
“Bali time” is an expression that shows the Balinese reluctance to be obsessed by punctuality but many Balinese in tourism industry or other economic sectors are now familiar with punctuality. This “Bali time” is still used in traditional ceremony, punctual visitors who want to cover a cremation or other ceremony have to wait for an hour or two, be patience.
Keep cool is a golden rule in Bali. Patience is very helpful in this island where everything takes a little longer to accomplish then you are used to. Always in a hurry may turn your holiday into a nightmare. Talking loudly and forcefully will results more consolation words from Balinese, and will impede the immediate action to solve the problem since Balinese will hear your complaints patiently up to finish. Once again, there is no use to be in a hurry, besides you are in holiday anyway.
The best time to visit Bali is during the dry season, from May through September since the weather is pleasant and the visitor can enjoy a long and uninterrupted tropical sunshine. However, it is also the tourist season; the visitors will likely compete for hotel room or villa. The toughest competition will occur in the period of two weeks before and after Christmas and New Year, when Australians are on holiday and domestic visitors flood in from Java.
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Monday, October 22nd, 2007 by Sidarta Wijaya
Ancestor worship is a vital part of Balinese Hinduism, and it is not an exaggeration to say that ceremony for ancestor is as pompous as ceremony for gods. Philosophically, the veneration of ancestor is based on the belief that all Balinese owe their existence, their life and their wisdom to their ancestors. Parents, grand parents, great grand parent, and so on are the one who took many great ordeals to bring their descendants to the world, raise them, and give them knowledge to survive in this world. These produce a concept of debt to ancestors (pitra rna) which at the end creates a sense of obligation to hold various ceremonies to worship the ancestors.
Though the scripture put emphasis on the idea of debt to ancestor as the foundation of holding various ceremonies to worship the ancestor but for most of the Balinese, the obligation to venerate the ancestor is created base on the fear of the rage of the ancestor and on the hope of obtaining special favor from the ancestor. In Balinese belief the ancestors have divine power to help their descendants, they watch over their descendants, act as guardian spirits, provide valuable help in the time of need and danger. But the descendants neglect their ancestors, fail to give sufficient homage or veneration the rage of ancestors is surely the source of various calamities and sicknesses.
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Monday, October 22nd, 2007 by baliwww.com
Alam Puri Resort & Art Museum, Denpasar - Bali, is located on a private Balinese estate, amongst the lush rice terraces of the Bali’s highlands. If you desire all conveniences of a 5 star resort combined with the friendliness and cultural experience of staying in Balinese private home, Alam Puri Resort & Art Museum is for you. Each private villa is built to reflect Bali’s finest artistic traditions.
Alam Puri Resort and Art Museum has 13 villa, each with their own plunge pools and balconies with view of rice paddies. teh bedding and decor si balinese style and original Indonesian artwork hangs on the walls. All villa separate sitting areas with sofas, table and chairs. Entertaintment units include cable TVs and DVD players.
Complimentary dil-up internet access is provided too. Bathrooms have separate bathubs and shower, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. they also haveweight scales, bathrobes, slippers and telephones. Welcome amenities include fresh, seasonal Balinese fruit juice.
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Sunday, October 21st, 2007 by baliwww.com
Welcome to Aditya Beach Resort
At the heart of Lovina beach - North Bali, individual Balinese styled cottages and colourful flower ready to welcone you to Aditya Beach Resort.
Aditya Beach Resort beautifuly located at Lovina Beach, only about six miles west the historic Singaraja town in the northern part of Bali.
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