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Yachtcharter Dodekanes Sdstlich des griechischen Festlandes liegen die zwlf Inseln des Dodekanes. RHODOS ist die grte Insel des Dodekanes. Hier stand einst der berhmte 35 m hohe Koloss von Rhodos eines der Sieben Weltwunder der Antike. Die Kste ist 370 km lang das Straennetz ausgezeichnet und die Busverbindungen zwischen den Stdten und Drfern funktionieren reibungslos.

Die Inselhauptstadt heit ebenfalls Rhodos liegt an der Nordspitze der Insel und besteht aus Neustadt und Altstadt. Die Neustadt bietet moderne Luxushotels mit Swimmingpools und breiten Geschftsstraen. Die Altstadt hingegen die von den Mauern einer mittelalterlichen Festung umgeben ist ldt zu einem Bummel durch die schmalen kopfsteingepflasterten Gassen ein. Das Ritterkrankenhaus aus dem 15. Jahrhundert ist heute ein Archologisches Museum das die Aphrodite von Rhodos beheimatet. Der Palast der Groen Meister beherbergt eine herrliche Sammlung an Mbeln aus dem 16. und 17. Jh. sowie Mosaikfubden aus rmischer Zeit. 2 km auerhalb der Stadt liegt die Akropolis des alten Rhodos mit zahlreichen eindrucksvollen Ruinen einschlielich des Apollotempels eines Theaters und Stadions aus dem 2. Jahrhundert v. Chr. Die Ruinen des antiken Ialisos liegen in Filerimos 15 km von Rhodos Stadt entfernt. 25 km sdwestlich von Ialissos liegt Kamiros eine der wenigen archologischen Ausgrabungssttten Griechenlands an der man noch viele gut erhaltene Gebude und Monumente aus der hellenischen Zeit bewundern kann.

In der Akropolis von Lindos 56 km sdstlich von Rhodos gibt es auch noch einige Baudenkmler der Antike.

Faliraki Ixia Kalithea Kremasti Afandou Golf Ialisos Kritina Lindos und Profitis Elias.Rhodos ist auch bei Sportlern beliebt. Gute Fischgrnde gibt es bei Lindos Kameiros und Genadi.

Halbtags: Tglich eine Stadtrundfahrt. Ausflge nach Lindos Kamiros Ialisos zum Schmetterlingstal sowie Rhodos bei Nacht mit Abendessen und Folkloretnzen. Ganztags: Eine Besichtigungstour der byzantinischen Baudenkmler.

Ganztagestouren entlang der Kste von Rhodos nach Simi und Panormitis sowie Ausflugsfahrten mit Fhrung nach Kos Chalki Tilos Nissiros und Patmos.

KOS ist eine fruchtbare Insel mit mildem Klima und herrlichen Sandstrnden einige haben vulkanischen Sand. Die meisten Sehenswrdigkeiten liegen in der gleichnamigen Stadt oder in der unmittelbaren Umgebung so dass man sie bequem zu Fu oder per Fahrrad erreichen kann. Dazu zhlt die Platane des Hippokrates ein riesiger Baum mit 12 m Umfang ein alter Platz mit den Ruinen griechischer Gebude aus dem 4.2. Jh. v. Chr. der Dionysostempel das Odeon rmische Bder und ein hellenisches Gymnasium aus dem 2. Jh. v. Chr. mit einer restaurierten Kolonnade des Xystos. Die Johanniterfestung die man ebenfalls besichtigen kann ist ein eindrucksvolles Beispiel mittelalterlicher Architektur mit Burgmauer und graben.

Die Strnde auf dem Weg nach Lambi nrdlich von Kos und Richtung Sden bei Agios Fokas werden allmhlich fr den Tourismus erschlossen. Beliebte Urlaubsziele sind Asfendiou Kardamena Pili die alte Festung bei Palio Pili die Fischerdrfer Marmari und Mastihari Kefalos mit seinen schnen Strnden und Palatia die Ruinen der alten Inselhauptstadt Astipalea; auerdem Antimahia Lambi Milos Lappa und Psalidi. Die regionalen Fhrgesellschaften verbinden Kos mit Rhodos Kalymnos und Nissiros.

Tageskreuzfahrten nach Kalymnos Nissiros mit Vulkanbesichtigung Patmos mit Besichtigung des Klosters und der Hhle Johannes des Tufers und nach Pserimos mit seinem traumhaften Badestrand.

PATMOS liegt 140 Seemeilen von Pirus entfernt; ein Dampfer verkehrt auf dieser Strecke. Auerdem ist Patmos ber den regionalen Fhrverkehr mit den umliegenden Inseln Fourni Lipsi und Leros verbunden. 2 km vom Hafen Skala entfernt und mit dem Bus oder Taxi zu erreichen liegt Hora die Inselhauptstadt. Das majesttische Kloster des Propheten Johannes in Hora ist ein Wallfahrtsort. Die Heilige Grotte in der Johannes seine Offenbarung erhalten und niedergeschrieben haben soll liegt in der Kirche der Apokalypse unterhalb des Klosters. Herrliche Strnde die per Auto oder Motorboot von Skala aus erreichbar sind gibt es in Grikos Meloi Netia Diakofit und in der KambosBucht. Die Ausflge zu den Klstern Panagia Apolou und Panagia Geranou sind besonders eindrucksvoll.

KALIMNOS erreicht man ebenfalls mit Liniendampfern vom 180 Seemeilen entfernten Pirus. Regionale Fhren verkehren zu den anderen Inseln der Dodekanes. Der Hauptort heit Kalimnos. Ausflugsziele um Kalimnos sind die Tropfsteinhhle Kefala und die Grotte der Sieben Jungfrauen sowie die Heilquellen bei Therma 1 km sdlich der Stadt Kalimnos. An der Westkste liegen mehrere Urlaubsorte u. a. Linaria Mirties und Massouri. In der Nhe von Horio erheben sich die Ruinen der frankobyzantinischen Festung Pera Kastro sowie Spuren der Ruinen der Christuskirche aus dem 4. Jahrhundert. Im Sdwesten liegen die Klster Evangelistria und Agia Ekaterini die beide auch Pensionen betreiben.

SIMI ist eine berwiegend felsige Insel 235 Seemeilen von Pirus und 25 Seemeilen von Rhodos entfernt. In Pedi eignet sich der Strand gut zum Baden ebenso die Buchten von Nanou Marathoundas und Nimborio die mit dem Motorboot erreichbar sind. Die nahe gelegenen Inseln Seskli und Nimos bieten gute Fischgrnde.

KARPATHOS ist eine bergige Insel mit fruchtbaren Tlern. Pirus liegt 227 Seemeilen entfernt. Im Sommer kann man die 89 Seemeilen von Rhodos mit dem Flugzeug berbrcken ansonsten fhrt man per Fhre. Der Hauptort Pigadia liegt in einer weitlufigen Bucht an der Ostkste. In der Nhe des natrlichen Hafens in Possi gibt es schne Strnde. Busse und Taxis verkehren auf der Insel die Kstengegenden werden mit dem Motorboot angelaufen. Schn ist es in Aperi Volada Mirtonas Othos Messohori mit seinem herrlichen Badestrand in Agia Marina im Fischerstdtchen Finiki und in Arkassa. Im Norden der Insel erhebt sich der dicht bewaldete Berg Profitis Elias 1140 m. Vom Hafenstdtchen Diafani an der Nordkste fhrt die Strae zum Dorf Olimbos.

Ausflge zur nrdlichen Landzunge von Karpathos und mit dem Motorboot von Diafani aus zur kleinen Insel Saria mit den Ruinen der alten Stadt Nissiros bieten sich an. In der KiraPanagiaBucht gibt es traumhafte Strnde und ein interessantes Kloster.

LEROS ist eine gebirgige und ausgiebig bebaute Insel 169 Seemeilen von Pirus entfernt. Ausflge zu den Kstendrfern Agia Marina Koukouli Kithoni Panagies Blefouti Gourna Lepida und Temenia bieten sich an. In der frankobyzantinischen Festung in der Inselhauptstadt Patheni und den Ruinen des byzantinischen Schlosses am Berg Kasteli im Nordwesten findet man die Spuren des alten Glanzes der Insel. Einer der grten Naturhfen des Mittelmeeres liegt 3 km von Patheni entfernt. Alte Sitten und Gebruche haben auch hier berlebt: die Karnevalsfeiern erinnern an das alte Dionysosfest.

Auf TILOS gibt es wenig Tourismus. Die Insel ist hgelig mit einsamen Strnden und liegt 290 Seemeilen von Pirus und 49 Seemeilen von Rhodos entfernt. Die wenigen Einwohner leben in Livadia einem Naturhafen oder in Megalo Horio einem Stdtchen mit einer mittelalterlichen Burg. Gute Badestrnde findet man in Livadia Agios Antonius und Plaka.

NISSIROS liegt 200 Seemeilen von Pirus und 60 Seemeilen von Rhodos entfernt und ist mit diesen beiden Hfen durch regelmigen Schiffsverkehr verbunden. Die Insel ist nur 42 qkm gro der riesige erloschene Vulkan lsst sie jedoch grer erscheinen. Die Inselhauptstadt Mandraki liegt unterhalb der mittelalterlichen Burg und des Klosters Panagia Spiliani. 8 km sdwestlich von Mandraki liegen die Reste der alten Akropolis mit den pelaginischen Mauern die an vielen Stellen noch gut erhalten sind. Gute Badestrnde findet man im Fischerdorf Pali.

CHALKI ist eine kleine hgelige Insel mit einsamen Strnden 302 Seemeilen von Pirus und 35 Seemeilen von Rhodos entfernt. Es gibt keinen Autoverkehr man kann jedoch Pferde oder kleine Motorboote mieten. Die wenigen Inselbewohner leben vom Schwammfischen und Tauchen. Wahrzeichen der hbschen Inselhauptstadt Nimborio ist der Glockenturm Agios Nikolaos. Die besten Badestrnde liegen bei Nimborio. KASTELORIZO MEGISTI die am weitesten im Osten gelegene Insel der gis ist nur 9 qkm gro. Ein Boot von Rhodos luft die Insel zweimal wchentlich an. Hoch ber den Dchern auf einem Felsen liegt eine alte Burg das Castello Rosso die im 14. Jahrhundert von den Johannitern wieder aufgebaut wurde. Mit dem Boot erreicht man die Hhle von Parasta im Sdosten der Insel. Schne Strnde gibt es in der Nhe des Hafens von Agio Stefanos und auf der unbewohnten Insel Agios Georgios 10 Min. mit dem Motorboot entfernt.

ASTIPALA ist eine bergige und fruchtbare Insel mit schnen sandigen Buchten. Sie liegt 165 Seemeilen von Pirus entfernt. Astipala ist ruhig und erholsam. ber der Inselhauptstadt mit dem gleichen Namen ragt die frankobyzantinische Burg. Die schnsten Fleckchen der Insel sind Livadia und Maltezana wo es wunderbare Sandstrnde gibt.

KASSOS liegt 3 Seemeilen sdwestlich von der Insel Karpathos 215 Seemeilen von Pirus und 94 Seemeilen von Rhodos entfernt. Der DodekanesDampfer luft auch diese Insel an. Die Hafenstadt Emborios und die Inselhauptstadt Fri sind besonders malerisch. Eine interessante Tropfsteinhhle liegt westlich des Dorfes Agia Marina. Die Straen sind nicht asphaltiert und fhren zu den hbschen Drfern Panagia Arvanitohori und Poli. Mit dem Boot kann man Armathia erreichen.

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Los Angeles California Highlights

Los Angeles is a very fascinating city and a great place for anybody to take a vacation. Visiting Los Angeles and the surrounding areas could be one of the best and most memorable experiences that you will ever have. Tourists seem to get excited about everything from the simplest things to the bigger things. For some reason tourists always like to see the famous Hollywood sign and especially visitors from noncoastal states like to go to the beach and see the Pacific Ocean for the first time.

If you like more of an adrenalin rush of fun and are planning to come to the city of Los Angeles you will be in reasonable driving distance from several amusement and water parks including Six Flags Magic Mountain Hurricane Harbor Disneyland Knott’s Berry Farm Universal Studios Raging Waters and other places like the Los Angeles Zoo and Griffith Park.

If you are really interested in the Film Industry you can go to the tapings of numerous television shows where you can see your favorite stars live and in person. Or if you prefer to be in front of the camera instead of in the audience there are several advertisements in newspapers magazines and posted on telephone poles looking for all kinds of people who want to be background Extras in movies television shows and commercials. No experience is necessary. Be sure to go down Hollywood Boulevard and look on the ground for the stars of your favorite entertainers on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

You can go to Staples Center home of the 9 time NBA National BasketballAssociation World Champions Los Angeles Lakers. Magic Johnson has moved on from playing professional basketball but you will still see his name all over Los Angeles. He is involved with a few businesses around town including some 24 Hour Fitness locations the Magic Johnson Theatres located in the Crenshaw Shopping Center Starbucks Coffee and Magic Johnson’s TGI Friday’s Restaurant.

Right across the street from the Forum in Inglewood where the Lakers used to play for about 30 years until a few years ago is the Hollywood Park Race Track and Casino. They only have horse racing a few months out of the year. But you are in “Luck” because the Casino is in full swing 24 hours a day 7 days a week to satisfy your gambling needs. It is one of the few places around here that at least so far they still have FREE parking.

For Baseball fans you can go to Dodger Stadium home of the former World Series Champions Los Angeles Dodgers. You would not want to go to Dodger Stadium without eating one of their famous Dodger Dogs.

Not only do we have professional sports champions we also have our very famous cross town college rivals the U.C.L.A Bruins and the U.S.C Trojans who have both brought back team championships to the city of Los Angeles and they both have had their students and alumni bring back Gold Medals when they were representing the United States over the years in the Olympics.If you want to see another historic Sports site then go to the Los Angeles Coliseum. Not only was it the home of the Rams and then the Raiders way back when Los Angeles used to have a NFL Football team but it was a major venue for both the 1932 and the 1984 Summer Olympics. If you watched the Olympics then you saw the Los Angeles Coliseum during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and the Track and Field events. The Olympic Torch is still there.

While you are at the Coliseum it would be well worth your while to walk over to the California Science Center in Exposition Park. It is a great educational learning experience for both adults and children. The Sports Arena is in that general area. Also within walking distance in that area are several museums that you might be interested in going through.

You would not want to miss out on spending time on the 405 San Diego Freeway which runs along the west side of Los Angeles County so you can enjoy the bumper to bumper traffic that we all get to experience so frequently. Most people in the area call it the world’s largest parking lot. Your foot rides the brake of your car while burning that expensive gasoline. Usually you are either at a full stop or traveling at a snails pace. Just hope that they do not have a vehicle accident on the freeway ahead of you because the snail would actually beat you in a race.

If you leave the Los Angeles International Airport LAX which is right next to the Playa del Rey Beach on the far west side of the city you can get on the 405 freeway and head northbound. When you are finally able to get through the traffic you can visit the J. Paul Getty Museum which is just before you get to the valley.

You can go to Marina del Rey just north of the airport where you can enjoy a dinner cruise on the ocean or bring your fishing pole and go out on one of the all day fishing boats or just hang out in the Fisherman’s Village that overlooks the Pacific Ocean and has food drinks and gift shops. There are places near most of the beaches where you can rent bicycles. There is Bike Path the runs along the side of the Pacific Ocean right on the beach. If you like rollerblading rollerskating and / or skateboarding then you will really like Venice Beach.

Normally from the west side of Los Angeles if you are at or near the Playa del Rey Beach and look up you can see the planes taking off over the ocean. If you are somewhere east of the airport you can see the planes coming in for a landing. But if you look up and see a helicopter don’t get confused. It is probably not a guided helicopter tour. More than likely it is the Los Angeles Police Department Helicopter chasing down a suspect with the news media helicopters trying to get their shots and doing their best to stay out of the way. Police car chases are very common around here. You hear sirens from emergency vehicles coming from all directions. But that is Los Angeles’ finest keeping our city nice and safe.

In all fairness as a traveler you really need to make the safety of both yourself and your family a top priority no matter what city in the world you visit.

If you want to go on another cruise you can go to Catalina Island. You can go over there have some fun and come back the same day if you want or you can stay for several days if you really like it. There are numerous activities out there.

Another historic site that you would not want to miss is the street corner of Florence and Normandie Avenues which was where the 1992 Los Angeles Riots all began. Most of the businesses that were burned to the ground during that time have been rebuilt since then so of course they look much better and more modern. Others may never be rebuilt.

On the far south side of Los Angeles County is Long Beach where you can see the Queen Mary Ship that is docked. You can tour the ship. Also while you are in Long Beach you can visit the Aquarium of the Pacific for underwater adventure. Just like the California Science Center it is another great educational learning opportunity for both adults and children.

For shopping it depends what you are interested in. You can get just about anything you can think of at the malls which are located all over the place. The Del Amo Mall in Torrance the southern part of Los Angeles County is one of the largest malls in the United States. If you are looking for discount clothing and other merchandise then go to the garment district in downtown Los Angeles. If you want the expensive stuff then go down Rodeo Drive and the Wilshire Boulevard area in Beverly Hills. Just east of Beverly Hills is the Grove where you can check out the Farmers Market that has been serving Los Angeles since 1934. The area has been changed expanded and built up over the past few years.

Wilshire Boulevard is one of the main business streets in Los Angeles that runs from the beach to downtown Los Angeles. So if you want to drive down Wilshire Boulevard just for fun you can start by the Santa Monica Pier overlooking the Pacific Ocean and it will take you through the cities of Santa Monica Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. When you get to downtown be sure to take a look at the Los Angeles Civic Center area.

Another interesting street to drive down for fun is Crenshaw Boulevard. You can start at Wilshire Blvd and go southbound on Crenshaw Boulevard. It will take you through the inner city of Los Angeles. Your trip will take you by the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Shopping Center Leimert Park in the Crenshaw District then through Inglewood Hawthorne Lawndale Torrance Rolling Hills Estates and all the way down until you end up in Rancho Palos Verdes in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County.

Check the schedule of the Los Angeles Convention Center. They always have some type of entertainment business or informational seminars expos or workshops going on over there. You might find something going on that you may want to attend.There are countless food and beverage locations all over the Los Angeles area from fine dining restaurants to fast food places and every shade of grey in between that will satisfy any appetite. You just have to find the ones that match your taste. There are all kinds of entertainment dancing activities and shows even in addition to all of the things that are mentioned above.

If you are not visiting someone who has a car that you can use then you should probably rent a car because waiting around for public transportation in Los Angeles will use up most of your vacation time. Have fun.

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Things To See And Do In Bali

1 Beach amp; Surf
Bali is well known for its pristine white beaches and secluded coves the most famous beaches being in Nusa Dua where long stretches of soft white sand will soothe and comfort the soles of your feet. Many hotels have their own private stretch of beach with a Beach club or restaurant along. Kuta and Uluwatu are areas in South Bali well known for their good surf which makes Bali one of the most popular surf destinations in the world.

2 Padi fields
The beautiful terraced green padi fields are another must see for a visitor to the island of Bali. Many tourists will automatically head to Ubud about 45 minutes from Bali Airport to stay in a hotel and villa overlooking the padi fields. The best padi field scenery is at Jatih Luwih and Tegallalang which are not far from Ubud.

3 Galleries and Museums
Beautiful paintings can be found in Ubud home of many of Bali’s well known and aspiring artists. The peaceful scenery and tranquility of the area must be an inspiration for the remarkably detailed paintings these artists create and whose works are displayed in the numerous art galleries and museums found in Ubud village. Some of the more well known galleries are The Agung Rai Museum of Art Neka Museum Antonio Blanco Renaissance Museum Komaneka Gallery and Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women just to name a few.

4 Dance and Music
Dance and music plays a very important part of the life of a Balinese. Every ceremony and festival is almost always accompanied by traditional dance and the soothing sounds of the Gamelan. You will find many locations in and near Ubud where you can watch these dance performances. Dancers wear glittery and colourful costumes executing to perfection elaborate hand movements and facial expressions to convey stories of the Ramanaya. You can watch the elegant Legong Dance at the Ubud Palace in central Ubud or see other entertaining performances such as the Warrior Dance and Kecak Dance at other locations within the town. Wayang Kulit or Shadow Play performances are also a common evening entertainment for the local Balinese and tourists alike.

5 Yoga and Spa Treamtents
There is a growing number of world class spa facilities and health resorts in Bali especially in the Ubud area. Using natural herbs and indigenous products you will have a wide variety of spa treatments to choose from and enjoy. Spa treatments are ideal for relaxation and what every person who needs a break from this fast paced world of work family and stress will surely appreciate. A variety of massages using traditional Aryuvedic Shiatsu and hot stones are on the menu for you to choose from. Traditional treatments such as Boreh and Lulur are common. Facials foot massages healthy meals and private spa facilities are also available at some hotels and salons. Holistic resorts offer yoga programs and have resident teachers who will guide you to peace of mind.

6 Festivals and Ceremonies
Religion plays a central role in the life of every Balinese family. The island has hundreds of temples for which each and every one has a temple anniversary known as Odalan. On this day the villagers visit the temple for prayers and socializing. It can be considered a community event to bring the people together and promotes good feelings between villagers. With the Balinese Hindu religion comes many daily practices such as placing offerings such as trays of flowers called Canang Sari in temples shrines and symbolic locations to ward off evil and please the Gods. Nyepi Day which is the Balinese New Year is a day that is spent in silence in reflective prayer and meditation. The days before Nyepi however provide many opportunities for a tourist to witness ceremonies and rituals including the noisy and colourful OgohOgoh procession which happens one day before Nyepi on Melasti Day. This procession is a colourful display of the creativity of the Balinese where towering papier mache monsters are paraded through the town in noisy processions in efforts to chase away any evil.

Galungan is another major festival for the Balinese which at the end of 10 days is marked by Kuningan Day. This festival occurs every six months so you will have the opportunity to see it in another half year if you miss the first round. During this time you will see the Barong Dance procession which goes through the village performing in front of shops and houses as an act of purification. Cremations are another village affair where the entire family and friends of the deceased are involved. The body is carried from the home grounds through the village to the cremation site where it is place in a towering sarcophagus and burnt to the ground.

7 Sea Sports
Bali has some of the most colourful and interesting sea life you will ever see. Well known dive sites are located in Amed and Tulamben where there are ship wrecks in Menjangan Island in the North West and Pandang Bali and Lembongan Island in the East to name a few. Nusa Dua and Sanur are ideal for snorkeling but there are many other areas as well.

8 Visit Active Volcanoes
Indonesia has hundreds of volcanoes and Bali has some of its own famous ones as well. Kintamani town is where you will see the 2800m high Mount Bali a popular tourist destination in Bali. The volcano has a large caldera lake and it is possible to go on a sunrise hike to the top of Mount Batur if you can wake up early enough! Mount Agung the location of Bali’s largest and most sacred temple Puri Besakih is Bali’s highest and most sacred mountain at 3142m high. Pura Besakih the Mother Temple is where Bali’s most important ceremonies are held and worth visiting if you have the opportunity to go on an East Bali tour especially in April when the temple has its anniversary.

9 Land Adventure Activities
Apart from the southern tourist towns Bali is an island still very much in its natural state compared to other tourist destinations. You will soon realise that there are many locations that provide the ideal terrain for exciting adventure activities. Bali is not only Kuta and Nusa Dua. Travel north and you will find out what the real Bali has to offer culture spectacular scenery and experiences that modern tourist towns with shopping malls are totally devoid of.

The rivers mountains and jungles are all places where you can experience Bali away from the tourist crowds. White water rafting down the scenic Ayung or down the heart stopping Telaga River rapids is one of the more popular activities for tourists who come to Bali. A mountain bike ride from Kintamani down to Ubud through the padi fields and small villages with friendly locals is another leisurely activity for families and individuals alike. Bali is home to the Taro Elephant Park complete with accommodation activities and elephant fun for all ages. You can ride an elephant through the jungle marvel at their intelligence and let them make you laugh when you visit the Taro Elephant safari park in Bali. Quad driving will take you through the jungles and rougher terrain. Canyon tubing where you sit in a floating tube and coast down a river through the jungle is another fun activity. A new attraction the Bali Safari and Marine Park is a unique blend of wildlife conservation and culture. You will be able to see wildlife in their natural surroundings and learn about the ancient Balinese culture at this tourist attraction.

10 Shop till you drop
Finally what the first thing tourists tend to do on any trip and most certainly to Bali is to shop. You have Kuta Center Galeria Nusa Dua Matahari in Legian and Ubud Market where you will find bargains of all sorts. The Balinese are well known for their creative and artistic skills evident in the numerous arts and crafts found throughout the island. Many craft factories are found in Tegallalang and the surrounding area. Skilled silversmiths in the village of Celuk sell their creations in eclectic shops in Ubud but you will be able to buy their jewelry at slightly better prices. Sukawati art market is where you will find many of the fabrics used in Balinese clothing as well as hand made crafts such as woven baskets at good prices. Crafts and statues are made from natural products found on Bali such as coconut wood bamboo and volcanic sand stone. Masks and puppets make interesting gift items. You will also find many unique home decor items such as table runners lamp shades and wall decorations to give your home a touch of Bali style when you return. Furniture items are often available at attractive prices compared to if you were to purchase them from outside of Bali.

So there you are a list of many things you can do in Bali. Relax get fit have fun gain new experiences and most of all a memorable holiday. And if you count them up you’ve got a lot more than 10 things to do there. This is by no means an exhaustive list but more than enough for a 3 to 7 day trip to this wonderful and magical island of the Gods.

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