Sunday, February 24, 2008

More on Bali Elephants Park

I have told you about this interesting adventure park in Bali in my previous posting. But do you know that each elephant has its own name in Bali Elephants Park? They even have playful character and individual temperament. This is very interesting right?! Visitors like you may pet and have their photos taken with these delightful creatures.

High wooden platforms and sturdy tubular steel railings make mounting these animals easy and safe. Accompanied by trainers, the visitor sits high a top the pachyderms in a teak wood saddle for a 30 minute circuit which meanders over meadows and through the Bali forests and shady coconut groves. Riders have a unique perspective in which to view their surroundings.

Naturally playful, inquisitive, with a keen sense of smell, it is fascinating to watch the beasts interacting with their trainers. The younger elephants often disregard instruction and flail their trunks, emerge splashing from the pool or sneak over to munch on a patch of green grass while their trainer is not looking.

In the park’s one of a kind museum and information center visitors learn about the animal’s ancestry and intra species diversity through historical and cultural exhibits, informative posters, elephant memorabilia and an art gallery of works actually produced by the park’s elephant, and the only full size standing replica of a mammoth skeleton in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Bali Elephant Safari Park conforms to international standards of an environmentally friendly theme park. In an effort to conserve the elephant’s native habitat, a percentage of its profits is put towards elephant conservation.

If you are interested to see for yourself this Bali Elephant Safari Park you can contact them at 0361 721480.

Friday, February 22, 2008

Rare bird at Bali Bird Park

The highlight for this spring is definitely the four baby Bali Starlings. This bird is the only endemic bird to the island of Bali and is on the brink of extinction in the wild caused by illegal poaching.

Usually Bali Starlings only produce two or three babies in a nest so it is particularly exciting to see four babies from one parent pair.

The babies are being reared by the parents on large quantities of crickets and mealworms along with their daily diet of fruits and ants.

The Jalak Bali family can be seen by visitors every day at the Bali Bird Park and are even showing signs of building anew nest and starting another family already.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Bali’s WaterBom

Waterbom in Bali is not just about waterslides. They have got some other pretty cool attractions too like the Eurobungy.

Waterbom has made several renovation of its entrance area and its Kampung Bali promotion.

The water theme park is lancing a new membership program called Waterbom Member Club and this member card is valid for one year.

Visit Bali as soon as possible and find your joy in Bali’s WaterBom

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Pansea Puri Bali Hotel

If you are looking for a hotel that offers you a relaxing and romantic atmosphere on Jimbaran Bay then you can visit Pansea Puri Bali Hotel at Uluwatu Jimbaran.

They have a restaurant named The Beach Restaurant where you can enjoy a French Mediterranean Cuisine. As the way they named the restaurant, this romantic restaurant is placed on the sandy sea shore only 40 meters from the beautiful ocean wave.

As it is placed at Jimbaran Bay, this place is a perfect spot to capture the romantic sunset everyday.

Come to Pansea Puri Bali Hotel and you will thank me for giving this information. Contact them at (0361) 701605.

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Bali’s Elephant Safari Park

Bali has one elephant park which is located about 30 minutes north of Ubud’s Sayan Ridge. This place is a chance to amble through the island’s cool upland countryside on top of one of the world’s rarest elephant species, the Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus). You can ride it while enjoying the confines of a beautiful and mature tropical park.

This unique eco-friendly, soft adventure attraction, ideal for children, is located in the remote village of Taro, one of the island’s oldest Hindu communities deep in the mountains of Gianyar Regency in Bali.

Daily shows of the elephant’s amazing skills, intelligence an painting talents, as well as rides through the forest and hand feeding, are all part of this special once in a lifetime experience.

The park is the home of more than 15 elephants transported from the Way Kambas Reserve in southern Sumatra. Since their remaining natural habitat in Sumatra is steadily encroached by human settlements and commercial enterprises like palm oil plantations, the animal is considered a pest which tramples crops in search of food.

Officially classified as an endangered species, there is little or no protection for them in the wild and it is estimated that their numbers have been reduced by poachers to less than 1000. One of the animals at the Bali’s Park is missing a tusk as a result of baleful contact with a poacher.

The Bali Elephant’s Safari Park does not and cannot mimic a Sumatran rainforest. It does, however, give the elephants a near to perfect home where they are well cared for and receive the exercise and mental stimulation that any intelligent species of animal requires, providing an even safer habitat than their original home.

If you come to Bali I recommend you to visit this place and I am very sure that you will never forget the experience of riding an elephants through the Bali’s forestry.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Conrad Hotel in Bali

Conrad Hotel is the elite brand of the Hilton family of hotels. This hotel is open in Tanjung Benoa with the name of The Conrad Bali Resort and Spa. The Conrad brand is positioned at the top end of the market as the luxury brand of the Hilton Hotels.

Conrad Bali pays particular attention to many aspects including technology, interior design, art work, restaurant concepts and high quality food and wine. The comfort of the beds, the musical environment, together with the high standard of conference facilities all add up to the main target, which is service.

The E shaped design of the hotel allows ocean views from every room and suite. This resort reflects a contemporary style composed of attractive colors and rich woods. The latest technology includes broadband in every room and wireless internet throughout the public areas and swimming pool.

This is surely a “must-go” destination when you visit Bali. Call them at (0361) 778 788.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Sofitel Seminyak Bali

Sofitel Seminyak Bali (formerly The Royal Seminyak) was opened on 1 November 2004 with sixty deluxe rooms designed with Balinese interior.

The hotel also features 16 secluded villas, each with either a private pool or Jacuzzi and personalized 24 hour butler service. These are scheduled for renewal during a second renovation

The hotel lobby has been opened to Bali’s cooling ocean breezes; redesigned in light pastel colors and with fresh interior decoration.

Sofitel’s Spa has been improved and features an exhilarating new range of traditional and unique treatments and products.

There is also a beachside Mediterranean restaurant placed close to the poolside Sunset Bar, offering panoramic views and romantic dining in the evening.

It was wonderful spending a leisure time there at Sofitel Seminyak Bali.

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Bali Hilton International: A place for your kid

Situated at the exclusive beach enclave of Nusa Dua, 27 kilometers south of Denpasar, Bali Hilton International is an ultra friendly environment for families. As a start, Nusa Dua’s beach hotels front a three kilometers long white sand beach winth gentle waves and not a rock in sight.

Barriers has constructed to protect the swimming areas have moved the surfer quite a distance form shore, creating what is essentially a lagoon. Along this stretch of coastline not jet skis or motorboats are allowed.

In addition, there is a lovely seaside park, known only to locals, at the end of the beach with picnic rest area and rocky outcroppings with natural waterspouts created when waves blow up through fissures in the coral.

For family recreation, Bali Hilton International is beyond compare. Each of its 537 rooms has a private balcony and guests may also choose from a selection of cottages and luxury suites.

Of special interest to children is a separate kid’s club in the far northeast corner on the property with an unreal collection of indoor activities, games and outdoor play equipment where kids can find their own way.

Open only to children of hotel guests the kid’s club is free of charge and operates between 9 am to 6 pm daily.

Only children between 5 and 12 years old are accepted; kids below 5 must be accompanied by a parent.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Komaneka; the soul of Bali in the heart of Ubud

Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and an abundance of exotic flowers, the Komaneka resort is a veritable oasis in the midst of Ubud’s bustling activity. The resort is located near the picturesque Monkey Forest Road.

You can contact them at +62 361 976090.

Come and experience it yourself.

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Bali: a gourmet’s paradise

One thing that I like to promote about Bali is the fact that Bali is really a gourmet’s paradise. The number of high quality restaurants here is truly amazing but the prices are generally so much lower than in any western country. If you don’t get a few kilograms heavies than the first time you arrived, then there must be something missing with your trip to Bali.

At Mezzanine Restaurant you will find a place to eat where east meets west. It is a luxury hotel located at Jl Danau Tamblingan No 63 Sanur Bali. You can contact them at 0361-288009.

At The Village you will find the authentic Italian Flavour chef who blends the traditional taste of Italian home cooking in a friendly atmosphere using only the fines and feshest ingredients. Only a true Italian could prepare such delicious Italian dishes like one you will find at the Village.

Just like Mezzanine, The Village is also located at Jl Danau Tamblingan with number 47. Both are placed in Sanur Bali.

Friday, February 1, 2008

The Spa Treatments at Bagus Jati in Bali

From the mountain-side villas the path leading down to the spa is steep, and walking up and down it is a work out in itself. Sometimes there’s a wait of a few minutes but it’s better than sweating it! From the spa reception, an impressive stone staircase descends past the spa treatment rooms on either side, to the swimming pool and restaurant near the bottom of the ravine. From here the views of the dramatic cliffs and rainforest are truly eye-opening. Ushered into an opulent, little treatment room I was instructed to lay face up, while my therapist went about setting up a brass funnel contraption directly above my forehead. Without much ado, he told me to relax, and opened a valve on the funnel and out streamed warm sesame oil, directly onto my forehead and over my scalp. The effect was almost instantaneous. David had called it an “artificial meditative state “. The sensation is deeply relaxing and I jolted back to consciousness a couple of times during the 45-minute treatment, having dozed off.

During my two-night stay at the retreat I also experienced the ‘malabar’ treatment which comprised a footbath and massage with rock salts, tangerine and peppermint. Not only do your feet come out smelling like polo mints, they are also scrubbed smooth with a pumice rock. This is followed by an intricate massage with three therapists working in sync –and includes a sesame oil massage, turmeric and coriander scrub, hot towel application, and yoghurt ’rinse’. I don’t know what the secret ingredient was, but after this I had a deep sleep and a bizarre dream which involved a friend haven’t seen for years, a Dalek, and a quest for some shoes. Any dream analysts out there?

A bit of Romance

Bagus Jati is also a haven for lovers. The invigorating mountain air, natural surroundings and relaxing treatments with king size bed draped romantically with linen crepe, no TV, and attached Jacuzzi all contribute to that loving feeling.