Bali is one of Indonesia's seventeen thousand islands and also a province. It is a very well-known vacation destination for visitors from both the West and the East. It lies about 8 degrees south of the Equator, south east of Singapore (a little over two hours flight time). Although most visitors arrive by air with local domestic and direct international flights from several countries, Bali is also a short ferry ride from Java, Indonesia's main island.

Voted the "most enchanting island vacation paradise in the world", Bali Island in Indonesia is much more than miles of sandy beaches where there is nothing to do but sunbathe and swim. This is a magical land where you can experience the Ibest of ndonesian culture and see sights that you won't see anywhere else in the world. With over 20,000 temples and palaces, you will gaze in awe at the architecture and the scenic beauty that surrounds you at every turn. If you want something different than beaches, look to the central part of the island for an exciting vacation. 

Most visitors to Indonesia (and therefore Bali) need a visa, available in many cases on arrival, or from an Indonesian Embassy abroad. Visa-free entry is granted to other ASEAN nationals and passports of some other countries. See our Visa Page for more information on visa requirements for Bali, Indonesia and other Asian countries.

Although hotels, guest houses and residential accommodation, restaurants and facilities for foreigners are generally of a high standard, many exceeding those of other popular ex-pat locations, technological advances have been slow in reaching the island. Bali is near 'the end of the line' of Indonesian telecommunications (still government-controlled), including land and mobile telephones, fax and internet.

Fast, reliable connections are not guaranteed even in the most populous areas. Indonesia still suffers from the corruption - past and unfortunately, present. Much of it is still in evidence, but accepted by those who live there. Tourists are not really affected.  

Bali is still excellent for a holiday, vacation or honeymoon.
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