Padangbai (Bali)

Advantages: Great Weather
Disadvantages: expensive

...Bali is paradise on earth, from the weather to entertainment you will feel like a king or queen. But it seems that paradise comes a bit expensive and all the angels trying to rip you off. Unfortunately it is overpriced and very commercial, it think it’s the only place that Hard Rock Café has a 5 star Hotel there. Bali was beautiful maybe 5 to 10 years ago and it still is but try to ignore places like Kuta, I felt that I was in Spain!!! But one thing that Bali didn’t fail to deliver was the beautiful women... Read review

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...Bali is one of the small islands that make up the archipelago of Indonesia. This particular island is a confusing mix of tourism and local culture. There are parts of the island that still remain virtually untouched, but then there are other parts, like Kuta that have a real intensive level of tourism (mainly Australians), with a very Americanised culture. If you are going to Bali, I would recommend the resort of Sanur, again it is quite ‘touristy’, but there is still some local charm to be found. If you are looking for peace and quiet, then Sanur is preferable to Kuta. For someone wanting a dynamic holiday, Bali is definitely not the place to go. Bali is more for relaxing, pottering about and enjoying the local food, wine and culture. One particular attraction is the excursions that are available, which including horse riding... Read review

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Advantages: Good facilities, sunset view, warm people
Disadvantages: None

...I've visiting Bali (one of the most beautiful islands in Indonesia) several times for business and leisure between 2000-2005. One of my first choice hotels in Indonesia is ones that owned by Santika Group (the big company in Indonesia) for customer-care reason. One of Santika Group's hotels is Hotel Santika Beach Bali. The hotel is easy to be reached from the airport. Around the hotel, we can easily find social, culture, and economic venues. Such as: traditional market, shops, galleries, etc. The rooms are various, from superior to suite rooms; with reasonable price. The hotel has several restaurants that provide West, Mediteranian, and Indonesian foods. According to Indonesian foods, you can try "nasi goreng" and "sambal bawang" of Bali. The foods are quite spicy but delicious. The hotel is very near from the famous beach... Read review

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