GETTING THERE AND AROUND

Where to say Beyond the large star rated hotels lining up the beach fronts of sanur, nusa dua, and kuta. Bali as an amazing overabundant in some places choice of accommodations. Tight competition means that the price to quality ration is a good for travelers specially outside the peak season. Balinese people have a well deserved reputation for graciousness. When in the smallest hotels the staff compensate in friendliness what they may lack in western style hotel remaining especially if you are patient and smiling. This makes a holiday in Bali unforgettable.

From cultural tourism to sustainable tourism Aware of the fact that foreigners come to the island for its rich culture most hotel architects have been carefull to keep some original Balinese traits such as alang-alang thatch roofs Balinese bale ( open air pavilions perfact for lazing ). Or candi bentar (split gates decorated with carvings) with the exception of huge modern hotels built from the 1950 to 1970 no building is allowed to be taller than a coconut tree.

All hotels incorporate Hindu symbols in their decoration and keep at least one shrine for offerings to the gods. Until recently however most hotels which tend to make little use of natural resources and employ family as staff in recent years with more organization campaigning about green issues a number of hotels have taken measures to reduce their ecological footprint and share staying with them ( look for our one heart or two heart rated hotels). They are also the ones which usually offer the best service in great surroundings with plenty of occasions to enjoy the local nature and culture