Bali is located latitude 8 degrees south of the equator on the same longitude Hong Kong and Perth (AU), between Java Island and Lombok Island in Indonesia. Flight to Jakarta (capital city Indonesia) 1and half hours, to Singapore 2 and half hours, Perth (AU) 3 hours and to Hong Kong 3 and half hours. Population of Bali is 3,400,000 and The area is 5,555km2 about half size of Hawaii Island (US) Hawaii (10,451 sq km). Climate is tropical savanna 2 season dry season (may to Sep) , wet season ( Oct to April) 23-32℃ (74-90℉) thorough all year mild and comfortable.
You may hear “Bali” as leisure, travel and surf. travelers call “last paradise” or “gods island” from the old days they loves Bali as tropical paradise island and fascinate today. The Nature, The culture and character of present Balinese are rich everywhere in the Island except main truism area in south part of Bali has palm trees, woods, fruits and birds surrounded by the nature also most of west Bali is national park protects many of life danger animals and in the ocean mantas spot and you can meet sea turtles even just snorkel you see a lots of tropical fishes.
Bali is Special Island in Indonesia also because of religion, 86% of Indonesia population is Islam but 80% of Bali population is Hindu and almost 100% of Hindu population in Bali also called “Bali Hindu” that evolved from original Hindu mix with culture in Bali and there are always somewhere has ceremony in this Island. people are close with Hindu as culture importantly keeping. it made unique and rich culture in Bali.
Tropic resort and unique culture made special Island that one of popular tourist destination in the world bring many visitor to Bali every year.
Main tourism area in south part of Bali which Kuta, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Canggu, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Sanur and Denpasar each towns have different character based on Beach resort. Located almost center of Bali name Ubud is in mountains and ravine, surround by deep green woods, rice paddy and fresh air one of unique town from other beach resorts.
In recent years, increase tourist numbers picking up. There are 2 times attacked bomb terrorism in Bali 2002 and 2005 each of times critical damage to tourism industry that number of tourist down but it recover in a year. It can say how attractive or charm Bali. 2,500,000 tourists except domestic in 2010.
Recent cinema in movie “Eat Pray Love” leading actress Julia Roberts taking in Bali.
Bali, is the Best Island Travel and Leisure 2010 The award presented in the show “World’s Best Award 2010″ in New York, Wednesday afternoon (21 / 7). Hotel Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran also received an award for the category of “World Best Hotel Spas in Asia 2010″. Determination of winning this annual award was obtained through the survey results during the period December 15, 2009 until March 31, 2010 to experience travel magazine Travel + Leisure readers based on several criteria. Meet the criteria, the island of Bali as the best because its natural state is uniformly attractive (both mountain and coastal areas), tourism objects are diverse and spread out, the availability of restaurants / food (international and local) and local people are friendly to visitors.
Tourism history in Bali
It’s began early 20 century, there is only way ship from Java Island to Sigaraja port in Bali. in 1931, Dutch colony made 700m runway air port at recent international airport Denpasar Nug Ra Rai and it extend to made terminal and control tower for general public tourists in mid 20 century. Official opening as international airport in 1969 then extend several time become 3000m run way in 1992.
It has been tourism development in Sanur and Kuta become a main tourism destination after that tourism development continue to other area Nusa Dua has promoted by central government and development follow the cost line as Seminyak, Jimbaran, and Canggu.
First surfer surf at Kuta in 1970 and discover many surf points in Bali after, every year many surfer look for quality waves to Bali. There are many international surf competition every year in Bali.
