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Ten Essential Tips For Bali Vacation
ali is a small, beautiful countries comprising Singapore,
island famed for its unique Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei,
arts and cultures, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippine and
enchanting nature and the Laos do not require a visa, only
friendliness of its people. Most a valid travel document. Visitors
people come to Bali to experience from some thirty countries are
the marvelously rich cultural also provided with a 60-days
heritage; some come for the tourist visa issued directly upon
beaches and the waves, others for arrival. Consult your travel
pure relaxation. Bali is situated agent or airlines, mention your
in Indonesia, one of the best nationality.
tourist destinations in Asia.
2. Money matters: The rupiah is
For those who plan to visit Bali, the basic unit of money. Foreign
I herewith write Ten Essential currency, in bank notes and
Tips for Bali Vacation for your traveler's checks is best
consideration. exchanged at major banks or
authorized money changers. Do
1. To enter Bali, or Indonesia change money at a reputable
for that matter, make sure your looking location, use your own
passport is valid for six months (or the hotel's calculator before
upon entry into Indonesia, changing), as the ones used by
otherwise you'll find yourself on some places can be "a little
the next plan out. You also must inaccurate". Most important;
have proof of onward passage always count your money before
(i.e. a ticket out of Indonesia). you leave the place. Traveler's
Tourist, social and business checks are accepted at all major
visas can be obtained from any hotels and large shops; some
Indonesian embassy or consulate smaller shops will also accept
abroad. Citizens from Asian them. Passport number is
required. Do not forget to take insurance that will cover in any
passport (or a photocopy of your accidents. If you rent a car
ID), with you at all time. (must be with insurance), beware
of motorbikes, as there are too
3. When changing large amounts of many on the road. When you park
money please check each note the car, always remember to
carefully as there are a number remove all your properties. Crime
of (noticeably) fake bills in is on the increase and can spoil
circulation. your holiday. Be careful with
your belongings at all times.
4. There have been a few cases of Cases of handbag snatching have
handbags being snatched after one been reported, so leave important
has cashed money at banks or documents in your hotel safe
money changers. Put your money (carry photocopies). Do not
away in your "bum-bag" or hold forget to look and listen while
onto your handbag tightly. you cross the road. Cars may
stops, motorbikes may not!
5. Credit cards and charge cards:
To day many hotels, shops large 7. Going to Bali, dress casually.
and small accept plastic, with Take light clothes, as the
the proviso that an additional 3% weather is warm-to - hot
is added onto your bill. However, throughout the year. Remember
when traveling to the village, Bali is a land where prayer and
take rupiah with you. Keep small religious festivals take center
change handy when riding in stage. When visiting a temple or
public transports or buying attending ceremonies, make it a
drinks at warung. point to respect local customs
and traditions. Always wear a
6. Make sure you either have sarong and sash. Do not walk in
personal insurance or travel front of people praying. Do not
use a flash camera or point your paratyphoid vaccinations are
camera to the priest's face. Do optional but still advisable.
try not to step on offerings in Drink only distilled or mineral
the street (walk around them). water, or water that has been
Women are not allowed to enter boiled and eat a lot of fresh
temples during menstruation. fruit - do your body a favor.
Don't worry too much about ice,
8. Do not drug! It can carry the it's a government quality
death penalty, and there are controlled in established bars
enough foreigners residing in and restaurants. Most people
Bali courtesy of the Government traveling through Bali get the
prison service. infamous "Bali Belly" at some
time or other. Taking and Imodium
9. Do not swim outside designated will stop you up. At the first
swimming areas on the beach, time of discomfort (diarrhea and
current/undertows can be very cramping), drink strong, hot tea
strong. Swim between the red and and avoid all fruits and spicy
yellow flags. Don't swim too far foods. Taking charcoal tablets
out. Do not leave your belongings will help alleviate the cramping.
unattended on the beach.
10. Health: International health Bali is worth a visit, plan your
certificates of vaccination vacation, go on line and book
against smallpox, cholera, and your preferred Bali hotels or
yellow fever are required only contact your travel agent. Thanks
from travelers comprising from you readers.
infected areas. Typhoid and
About the Author:
Made Dertha was an English and Italian tour guide for many years in Bali, writes for Bali Turista where he is the Managing Director now. Visit www.baliturismo.com & www.baliturista.com
Source: www.isnare.com
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