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