Here are some useful tips for your
travel. The tips are derived from our experience in handling tours
in years, please read this, might some tips that you should note
upon and before your arrival in Bali
Island :
Visa
Requirements
Visitors to Indonesia from most countries do not require a
special visa, with stays of up to 60 days being granted upon
arrival. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month from
the date of entry. Please check with the local Indonesian
consulate or trade commission for further information
Health
Issues
Is recommended to use high factor waterproof sun cream, especially
in spending a lot of time in or on the water. In the tropics
its also necessary to drink a lot of water - the most popular
brand name is "Aqua" - and to eat a lot of fruits.
The WHO declares Bali
free of malaria, but is still recommended to use mosquito
repellent and/or cover up during the evening. Please
click here for some list of Medical services in Bali
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Currency
The Indonesian Rupiah(Rp.) is issued in bills ranging from
100 to 100,000 notes. Coins are of little value and change
is often given in the form of confectionery. In early 2004
the rate was near 8,300 to the US dollar, and very liable
to change. At the time of publishing it was 9,500 to the US
dollar. Get the Money changer
List in Bali
What
to Wear
Loose, light clothing is the best. Consideration should be
given to the conservative lifestyle of Indonesian people,
and for this reason it is the best to cover up in public places.
When entering a temple it is necessary to don a sarong and
a sash. Swimsuits should be covered with a shirt and sarong
if worn public places other than swimming pools and beaches.
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Consulates
Most international Embassies have their offices in the capital
city of Jakarta, but Bali has the following consulates: Australian
( represent Canada, UK, and NZ as well), French, German, Italian,
Japanese, and the United State of America. There are also
a number of honorary Consulates: Mexican, Netherlands, Norway & Denmark, Sweden & Finland, Switzerland & Austria
and Chekoslovakia. Click Here
for details Consulates and Embassies Address
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Getting
to Bali
Denpasar's Ngurah Rai International Airport has direct flight
connections with major Asian cities including Jakarta, Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. Connections from all
European and North American ports may be easily routed through
these Asian cities. Direct flights also operate to and from
major cities in Australia and New Zealand.
Climate Bali lies 8 degrees south
of the equator and has a warm tropical climate year round
with two distinct seasons. From April to November trade winds
blow from the southeast and warm cloud free days are expected.
In December and through to March humidity is higher and the
wind moves to the northwest bringing tropical showers
Business
centre and hours
Business centers in all
hotels offer secretarial services, fax and internet connections
and postal services. Translations can be arranged upon request.
Services are available up until 5.00 pm. Visit Government
offices between 8.00 to 11.30 am. Bank and private businesses
are open between 8.00 to 3.00pm. Monday to Thursday 7.30am
to noon on Fridays, and closed Saturday and Sunday.
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Hotels
to Stay
Be smart in choosing a schedule for holiday. This will influence
your Hotels budget.
You know that in certain periods, some hotels will apply surcharge
charge to their guests because of high/peak season
Culture
and Customs
Balinese are generally very polite people and smile characteristic.
Shaking hand is usual upon introduction. Using the left hand
to give and receive something is taboo, and crooking a finger
or pointing with the foot is impolite. Temple ceremonies and
other ritual are sacred events and traditional clothing should
be worn, or at least a sash. Do not climb on the temple walls
or walk in front of praying people.
Food & Beverages Sanur has a wide
variety of both elegant and informal dining. The hotels in
the Sanur MICE Consortium all offer a choice of specialized
restaurants, poolside buffet, barbeque, and coffee shops.
The Sanur village
community has its own beach market, serving local specialties
and fresh grilled fish, and there are Japanese, Italian, and
organic restaurants as well as bakeries, delicates sans and
patisseries within the village. Check
list of our recomended restaurant
Shopping
Souvenir items, consisting of different locally woven fabrics,
wood-carving, basketry, art, handicraft, and antiques, are
available throughout Bali.
Sanur is noted for
its distinct miniature outrigger sail boat and brightly colored
kites. Bargaining is the norm outside department store and
shops where prices are labele. Most shops open seven days
a week. Don't bring so many clothes from your home unless
you need them for certain events. Bali provide you with many
shopping centers in a low prices.
Language
The very musical local dialect, Bahasa Bali,
is most commonly spoken at home and in the village. At the
school children are taught the national language, bahasa Indonesia,
and this is the language of business in Indonesia. Hotel staff
speaking English and travel agency staff are happy to translate,
during tours and even on shopping. Here are some common expressions
you are bound to hear / see / be able to use in Bali
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English
Indonesian
Welcome
Selamat
datang
Good morning
Selamat
pagi
Good May
Selamat
siang
Good afternoon
Selamat
sore
Good evening
Selamat
malam
Have a nice
trip / goodbye
Selamat
jalan
How are
you?
Apa kabar?
Thank you
Terima kasih
How much
does it cost / what's the price?
Berapa harganya?
Can
I bargain?
Boleh
tawar?
Expensive!
Mahal!
Cheap
Murah
Fixed price
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