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Snorkeling around Menjangan Island

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Snorkelling is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Bali. Menjangan Island in Bali which is considered as one of the best islands in the area with a unique marine life is perfect for anyone who is looking forward to go on snorkelling in Bali. During your visit to Bali, if you are looking for a luxury retreat Bali, there is no other better place than Uma Bali for a great vacation. This Ubud hotel is perfect for anyone who wants to spend a relaxing and peaceful holiday in Bali. Diving and snorkelling around Menjangan Island is magnificent as you can explore an endless variation of marine species including turtles, eels, marine fish and pelagic species. Diving and snorkelling companies located in the area usually provide all the necessary equipments to the visitors and would also be guided by experienced professional guides.

 

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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Buffalo Races in Negara – Experience a traditional event

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Bali is a destination that locals and tourists would know well about because of the countless documentaries, travel shows and travel blogs that continue to cover it as well as the endless stream of travellers who keep going there. But how many of you know about the races that happen in Bali? Not car races or cycle parades but an age-old tradition of buffalo races that have been continuing for decades now.

Located in West Bali, Negara is sparsely populated. Some portions of the fertile land are used for paddy cultivation and the remaining covered by dense forest belonging to the West Bali National Park. The air here is clean, roads free of traffic and all around you an atmosphere of natural beauty and serenity that is a stark difference from the rest of Bali. An atmosphere which is only broken when the loud cheering and yelling occurs encouraging the buffalo racers.

Celebrating the harvest buffalo carts speed away in a race course that spans from 2 to 4 kilometres. Two water buffalos are attached to colourfully decorated carts; these bulls are not generally used for ploughing the fields but bred for racing in particular. With their painted horns, garlands and jangling bells that ring like encouraging chimes when the race away, the spectacle is a combination of old-world charm and excitement.
First bulls and riders parade for the benefit of the audience; this is also somewhat the opening ceremony of the event. Then the race begins, the winner isn’t necessarily one who crosses the post first but one with the most number of points. Points are awarded for various aspects including style, speed and skill in handling the cart as well as elegance.

Though this event is slowly being promoted as a tourist event there is still no hotel or Bali spa resort in the place that offers suitable accommodation. Most visitors in fact stay in any Bali luxury spa resort located in the surrounding vicinity. COMO Shambhala Estate Bali is among them.

The event happens between July and October and has various stages, the largest being the Governor’s cup. Though it is thrilling to watch this, some feel that this tradition past down from generation to generation is animal cruelty. The event however is surely not for the faint hearted.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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5 Great Things to Do in Bali: Whether it is Adventure or Relaxation You Seek

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Whether you crave adventure on your vacation to the tropics or whether you simply wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and look forward to having a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday, Bali will cater to your every need. The myriad of activities and attractions available in Bali are numerous and this provides tourists with a vast array of choice. Hence, the exercise of attempting to list only five great things to do in Bali is difficult, but rest assured these options are sure to thrill you.

One way to kick start the perfect holiday is to make your way to a spa and indulge in some well deserved spa treatments. Though this may feel like a pointless activity considering the fact that spa treatments are freely available back home, such treatments in Bali are complemented by a number of Balinese massage techniques that are sure to leave you feeling pampered, calm and serene. Start your vacation on the right note with a blissful visit to a spa.

For those with an adventurous streak, scuba diving is ideal for diving sites in and around these shores are relatively untouched by civilization and retain an aura of natural beauty that will mesmerize any diver. For inexperienced divers, professional divers will be available to guide them while for the more experienced and adventurous divers; there are a number of diving sites that will appeal to their sensibilities.

Those travelling with children will surely appreciate the next option: Waterbom Water Park. Complete with more than twenty world class waterslides, the park is surrounded by a landscaped tropical garden thus ensuring that there is something for everyone. For those who wish to visit the Water Park, it opens at 9am and closes at 6pm leaving plenty of time for some fun filled entertainment.

Another option that will surely appeal to those who seek an adrenaline rush, surfing in Bali is among the top five things to do when on vacation. Replete with a number of surfing retreats, tourists will be spoilt for choice as they seek to triumph over the towering waves. Finally, one activity tourists should never leave Bali without doing, is hiking. From most areas in Bali, one will be able to see blue tinged volcanoes in the distance and this diverse terrain provides for an epic trek for those who try it. Though the trek itself maybe tiring and exhausting, the view from the top is definitely worth it.

To make the most of your vacation, choose to stay in an award winning hotel, preferably one that belongs to a luxury hotel group complete with a global reputation. COMO hotels and resorts is one such chain of hotels that offers luxurious travel experiences that you will never forget.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry. Google+

Bali River Rafting -Thrills and Spills on the Water!

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If you are looking to combine adrenaline pumping thrills set against some truly spectacular natural backdrops, then you cannot go wrong with river rafting in Bali. Those on the lookout for Bali resorts from which to set off on this exciting activity can consider Anantara Seminyak Bali. Located by the beach, this luxurious Bali resort offers an idyllic setting in which to unwind after an action packed day of on the river.

The Ayung River in Ubud is one of the best places for river rafting and features level 2 to 3 rapids that will have your heart racing. Along the way you will also come across lush forests and picturesque waterfalls which lend to the charm of this activity. Another popular site for rafting is the Melanggit River in Klungkung where you will go past striking stone structures that make up the river wall. Rounding off the list is the Telaga Waja River where you can experience up to level 4 rapids amidst a backdrop of a pristine tropical forest.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+

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