Having a great time at a restaurant and bar in Bali

At Sanur Pala restaurant in Bali you will find a distinct pleasure of dining. The interior design is impressive completed by surprising wine lounge and cuisine.

The menu there is simple, easy to read and kind of funky. Although the menu is simple the taste is not that simple. When you finally make it to be there you can try beef oyster in ginger spring onion. You can also try smoke marlin with salad leaves orange vinaigrette.

The frappe refreshers delivered very nicely on the promise of a zesty beverage like Lychee and Lime.

In the menu list you will also find other classic dishes like a coconut curry (laksa), five spice duck noodle soup, spice barbecue ribs marinated in citrus honey.

They also provide the very cool wine bar stocks with a selection of over 60 wines including four wines and one sparkling wine by the glass.

Sanur Pala Restaurant and Wine Bar is located on Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai Sanur Bali.

Are you being so attached to Bali?

A holiday to Bali is always unforgettable. It brings you more desire to come and come again like living in a paradise daily.

Sometimes you want to bring something from Bali that will remind you about the atmosphere of being there after you have returned to your home.

I read an article made by Tracey Candido about a few dos and don’ts in bringing home those interesting Bali souvenirs.

According to Tracey, you should always ask for a written quote for getting your goods home before you leave Bali, and always get as much information as possible in order to help keep track of your goods.

You should also ask your shipping agent to check on the requirements for fumigation of certain materials being imported into different countries as this does vary greatly from country to country.

Tracey reminds you to give yourself plenty of time to look thoroughly at the area of your choice as prices only get better as your knowledge increases.

Never accept the first price you are given, though this is not the same as haggling over a t-shirt or copy watch.

Take into account your shipping costs and contact an agent before you venture out on your buying trip so you are fore warned of added costs.

Well, thank you Tracy for you advice. Happy shopping in Bali friends

Explore Bali from the ocean side

If you like to go on a luxury sailing adventure you can take Bali Hai Cruises. They offer you many options for your adventure like reef cruise, beach club cruise, sunset dinner cruise and many more.

Take your family to have dinner on the deck of this luxury boat. I believe this is going to be an unforgettable moment for you.

If you need more challenging adventure, you can try ocean rafting or diving, snorkeling, parasailing, ocean kayaking and banana boat.

Or you can also chose to swim at lagoon swimming pool or enjoy yourself watching the ocean life from semi sub coral viewer. Either way is so interesting.

If you are interested to try this adventure, you contact them at (62-361) 720331

Happy sailing!

Let’s “snore” at Sanur Bali

It is funny to know that some people pronounce Sanur as “snore.” And for some good reason because in recent times Sanur has revealed in its reputation as the sleepy, laid back alternative to the more interesting atmosphere on the west coast.

People are always comparing Sanur with Seminyak where the first one sits on the east coast and the other on the west.

At some points they look pretty similar. Sanur with the Jalan By-Pass, Seminyak with the Jalan Sunset. Sanur with the International School, Seminyak with the Australian School. In fact, they are totally different.

Seminyak has been receiving all the attention in recent years as the trendiest set up camp; they even have their own magazine and helipad. Sanur on the other hand has been quietly getting on with the business of doing as little as possible.

This condition is pretty much different with that in the mid of 20^th century. People from higher social status will prefer to stay at Sanur and leave all the backpackers find their world at Kuta. Many celebrities chose to stay at Sanur as this place has become a traditional center for Balinese magic.

However, the face of Sanur today is really like a place to snore, or in other words, a place to relax and get away from that business of life like those you find at the attractive and energetic Kuta Beach.

Sanur is probably the best place to be based for a family holiday because the roads are not so bussy and are safe for your children.

You may not find a great place to surf on Sanur but the off shore reef there provides shelter against the strong currents which whip around the island.

Sanur is also good for divers as this place is the starting point for the great dive sites at Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida and Amed.

Actually it is really nice to stay and relax here in Sanur Bali.

Interested to have your own villa in Bali?

Hi friends, are you interested to have your own villa in Bali? If this is your dream, then I’m going to tell you that Royal Development International has an opportunity for you to have one. At Ungasan Bali there is a sister project of the Royal Jimbaran Bay where you can have a villa with three luxury bedrooms.

This villa is located in a cluster area which has five star resort facilities, two tier cliff edge lap pool, beach club, restaurant and lounge area, yoga and massage area and even surf school.

Don’t worry about your goods and stuff because this area will be protected by 24 hour security and you can easily as for help from 24 hour reception and room service.

Just call 0361 704971 for more information. Stay in Bali and enjoy it for yourself.

The West Bali National Park – part three

Hi friends, here I come again. You know what, at the West Bali National Park you can also stay at Menjangan Jungle and Beach Resort. (You still remember what “Menjangan” is, don’t you?)

This resort is more that two hundreds hectare resort with well appointed cliff top villas which private pool at each. Interested? Reach them at 0362-94700

This resort is really a luxury place in the heart of the jungle that you can find in Bali. How interesting it is, don’t you think? There you can also ride a horse or hike the jungle to the to Menjangan’s famous coral reef.

You may also go to Waka Shorea a sanctuary environmental inside the boundaries of the park. Though completely enveloped by the forests, this place is far from primitive impression. So, don’t worry about it. Call 0362-94666 for jungle experience.

The Taman Wana is located near Palasari in Negara Regency just 20 minutes away by car or one hour away by foot from the reserve.

In equal parts jungle lodge, five star boutique hotel and mountain retreat this property boasts an international menu. The eight circular villas hark back to a form of architecture carried to the island by pre Hindu settlers from Polynesia over a thousand years ago.

Each of the structure built of gorgeous teakwood and set a different level and angles, overlook a cool scenic lake with jagged peaks towering on the horizon.

When you visit Bali make sure you go to The West Bali National Park and enjoy your amazing journey there. Have a good trip!

The West Bali National Park – part II

As I promised in my previous posting, I would like to continue sharing to you about the wonderful West Bali National Park.

The tourism potential of the West Bali National Park is including the unspoiled coral reefs surrounding Menjangan (Deer) Island, is almost unlimited and virtually untapped.

The exclusive resorts dotting the perimeter of the park can proudly take their place among the great game lodges of the world like the Tiger Tops of Nepal, The Matla Manzi of Africa or The Bandhavgarh of India.

Local seafood, supplied daily from the coast is served sumptuously fresh. At the forest nearby you can see barking deer, long tailed macaques, civets, monkeys, wild boars and bos javanicus – a living ancestors of today’s Balinese cattle.

The park also provides some beautiful birdlife includes sea and shore birds such as terns, boobies and frigates, and the endangered Bali starling.

The best info on permits, hiking, guides, vehicle rental, scale model of the park, and possibly even hand out maps can be had from the park headquarters in Cekik, three kilometers south of Gilimanuk at the junction of the road to Singaraja and the road to Denpasar.

The park I’m talking about here is more like a forest than a jungle. A typical walk lasts five hours. You should bring lots of water as it can get extremely hot. Early or late in the day is the best time to see wildlife.

There are some recommended accommodations that you can visit like Mimpi (= Dream) Resort Menjangan (= Deer) which is located at the northwestern corner of Bali. This resort is built on top of a natural hot spring where the water is pumped into natural stone tubs.

Just next to Mimpi Resort you can find Nusa Menjangan that offers three hundreds foot drop offs and undersea caves while its shallow waters tempts even beginning snorkeling lovers to come exploring. For detail information feel free to contact them directly on 0361-36294497.

Hey I have more information before you go there, but I must get going for a while. I will tell you more by the time I get back. See you.