The Bali International Choral Festival (3- 9  August 2012)  is a unique endeavour in international choral life, combining artistic innovation, professional development, and intercultural collaborations in the magic of the tropical island of Bali.  Choirs, individual conductors, and individual singers from all over the world are invited to participate. Participating choirs may give concert performances, participate in Balinese music and …

The official name of Sky Garden is “61 Legian”, a huge entertainment complex with 7 different areas and Sky Garden is just one of them (the rooftop on top of the building). This multilevel palace of flash flirts with height restrictions from its rooftop bar where all of Kuta twinkles around you. Look for top DJs, a ground-level cafe and …

The chain of ceremonies that follow a cremation, the memukur — best translated as escorting one’s soul to heaven — is actually a much more delicate and costly ritual than the grand cremation ceremony itself. The cremation ceremony on this island has always been very fascinating for visitors to Bali. So grand is every cremation ceremony that only a family …

Sarong Restaurant Bar and Lounge offers guests two dining pavilions to enjoy a leisurely dinner, an outdoor lounge and an informal dining area adjacent to the bar, which is a great meeting place to taste superb cocktails and world-class wines. The restaurant is open evenings only and seats 142 in total.It is advisable to advance book although walk-in guests may …

The island Hindu religious leaders are saddened to see more and more local people start wearing black clothing during Balinese traditional funeral ceremonies. This western tradition, mainly ‘imported’ through Hollywood movies, is against Balinese Hindu belief: death is not an end or punishment, rather a golden bridge to heaven, to begin a new life in a different, better dimension. Death …

Bali’s Big Eco Weekend 2012 7 – 8 July, 2012 Bali Big Eco Weekend 2012 is an event created by Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia and Quiksilver Indonesia, to encourage local community and tourists to participate in earth-loving activities in Bali, such as Bali Beach Clean Up and Sea Turtle Release. Bali Kite Festival The 34th 13 – 15 July, 2012 Bali …

Tjampuhan Resort, located near the traditional village arts and cultural center of Ubud is the epitome of luxury. To accommodate the leisure and recreation needs of the guests’, the tjampuhan resort has created a unique program of actives to make each stay a truly enriching Balinese experience with many memories to take home. The hourly shuttle bus into the town …

Ramada Resort Camakila features a marvellous location and a relaxed friendly atmosphere, which offers the perfect blend of charm and elegance, is an ideal spot for an enjoyable vacation. Located in heart of Legian and directly in front of Legian beach is a rare sanctuary that can be found on the legendary and mysterious island of Bali. The resort is …

Taman Ujung Water palace – atop green and gold hills, with the lavender silhouette of Mount Agung in the distance, the last garden temple quetly glows in the late afternoon sunlight. this elegant complex is one of three water palace built by Karangasem King ” Anak Agung Anglurah As a retreat for his family. constructed in 1919, it originally was …

A stunning sunset seems to be perpetually glowing here, The sand along the beach is grayish black in colour because of the lack of waves and temperate water. With secluded coastlines, beaches and mountain ranges, the northern part of Bali is speckled with retreats and a collection of highlights such as mountain trails, marine parks, forest reserves, vineyards, ancient temples, …