The beauty of Bali is that it packs so many experiences into such a little island. 'Dance', depending on who you talk to, can mean Legong, urban grooves, or that thing you do when you're drunk. Surfers spend weeks here without realising that an hour's bus ride away people who look like their parents are wandering the hills in Fairtrade sandals and cotton trousers.

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Ease into the best of sophisticated Bali, with its pampering, relaxation and shopping. Against a backdrop of rice terraces, beaches and forests, Bali constantly reinvents and reveals itself through vibrant culture,exotic flavours and world-class design. Such a little island, but so many experiences- Best of Bali gathers them all into a pocket-sized guide.

INTRODUCING BALI 5

LOCALES 6

ITINERARIES 7

HIGHLIGHTS 8

Kuta Beach 8

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary 9

Surfing 10

Diving & Snorkelling 11

Gamelan 12

Dance 13

Gunung Kawi 14

Trekking 15

Tirta Gangga 16

Gunung Agung 17

Spas & Massage 18

SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES 19

Spas & Massage 19

Surfing 21

Diving & Snorkelling 22

Walking & Cycling 24

Whitewater Rafting 24

Cruises 25

Courses 25

Other Activities 26

Quirky Bali 27

Bali for Children 28

Art Museums & Galleries 30

Temples 32

Beaches 33

TRIPS & TOURS 34

Walking Tours 34

Day Trips 37

Organised Tours 40

SHOPPING 41

Shopping Malls 42

Designer Threads & Shoes 42

Surf Wear 44

For Children 44

Jewellery 45

Arts & Crafts 46

Homewares 47

Speciality Shops 48

EATING 49

Kuta & Legian 51

Seminyak & Beyond 53

Ubud 57

Bukit Peninsula 59

Sanur 60

ENTERTAINMENT 61

Kuta, Legian & Tuban 62

Seminyak 63

Ubud 65

Other Locales 66

SLEEPING 67

Kuta, Legian & Tuban 68

Seminyak 69

Ubud 71

Sanur 74

Bukit Peninsula 75

Candidasa 75

Tirta Gangga 75

ABOUT BALI 76

History 76

Environment 78

Government & Politics 79

Economy 79

Society & Culture 80

Arts 82

DIRECTORY 83

INDEX 91

MAP LEGEND 96