‘Bali News Update’

While Visiting the island of Bali you might find yourself wanting to do more than the standard tourist package includes. You might want to go out for yourself and see why this amazing place is often called the Island of Magic and enchantment. The easiest way to go about seeing the true Bali is to get a Bali car hire.

A car hire is a person who is a Bali resident and makes themselves available for for a fee to use their vehicle and drive you around the island. They are a wonderful choice and can be a wealth of knowledge about the island and the culture they call home. A Bali car hire is more economical than most people might think The cost of renting a car in Bali is a little more than the cost in the states but you also have to hire a driver for the car unless you have an international drivers license and coverage for rental vehicles oversea. You need to also understand that the terrain in Bali is sometimes rugged and that most of the rental cars are all terrain sport utility vehicles, which can sometime be challenging to drive.

When you take all the considerations of renting a car in Bali to mind then getting a Bali car hire is a much better deal. You do not have to worry about driving in strange place. You don’t have to worry about driving on rugged terrain and in an unfamiliar vehicle. Plus you will save money as the cost of a Bali car hire is generally about half of renting a car as you are dealing with a private individual and the driver is included.

When traveling to the island of Bali you might want to rent a car so that you can enjoy all that Bali has to offer. When it comes to performing a car rental you will need to know a few things first. Bali car rental is not quite the same as renting a car in the US. You will need to either have an international drivers license or you will need to hire a driver who will act as proxy for your car rental.

There are an abundance of English speaking drivers who make themselves and their vehicles available as a Bali car hire. They are often quite friendly, pleasant and colorful characters who are more than ready to share what they know with the visitors to their island. They know the best places for a quite picnic on the coast or the best cliffs to get a great view from, they know the top cafe’s to get a good coffee and they know the top clubs to dance the night away to the hot island beats.

If you are interested in getting a Bali car hire just ask at the concierge desk of your hotel or the counter of the nearby cafe or newsstand, these are the places where drivers who make themselves available often leave cards or flyer’s for their services. Many drivers will make themselves present at the airport, ans docks as well.

Whatever it is you decide to do while visiting Bali for business or pleasure it can be a better trip by getting a Bali car hire. Most of these drivers have been in business for many years and are able to do whatever you need to make sure your trip top Bali easy and comfortable. Enjoy you trip to Bali, the island is beautiful year round and will leave you with memories of a culture and scenery that will stay with you forever.

A car rental in Bali can be a humbling experience for a number of reasons and one of those reasons has to do with traveling. When visiting this island, it’s virtually impossible to not take advantage of the car hiring agencies for touring and traveling this marvelous place. There are plenty of car rental agencies at your disposal which offers a large fleet of vehicles for renting including, but not limited to, luxury vehicles, coaches, standard and deluxe vehicles.

As a traveler you have the option of choosing from a number of car rental agencies in order to experience a drive of a lifetime on an island that takes your breath away. You would definitely want to take advantage of a car rental in Bali because exploring deserving destinations and tourist attraction in Bali with a rental car will be your best and only options especially if you’re traveling from the United States. Besides car rental for visiting the attractions of this island will be more comfortable and convenient for you, family and/or friends. If you want to witness all the fascinating destination spots on this island then what other choice do you have?

Virtually every cite and place for tourist on the island of Bali is well connected by exceptional road transportation networks. This is a sure way for travelers to experience everything the island of Bali has to offer. Besides it’s reported that tourism is now the island’s largest single industry which makes Bali one of richest regions in all of Indonesia. It’s also estimated that approximately 80% of Bali’s economy relies upon tourism. Car rental in Bali, as well as the entire economy was affected by terrorist bombings of 2002 and 2005; nevertheless, the people of Bali have shown great resilience during the recovery stages.

Although there’s a significant amount of tourism in all over the island, the most prevalent tourism exists in the south with the town of Kuta drawing likes of attention on account of the beaches. What has gotten noticeable attention in Bali is the “Congress Tourism” on account of the aforementioned bombings which to place in 2002 and this primarily because the island is going to great lengths to resurrect the damaged tourist business in Bali; not to mention, its image. The very existence of such activity makes car rental in Bali quite popular especially if you’re trying to get to the island from the Ngurah Rai International Airport.

How do you recharge your energy and keep your mind sane and happy after long and painful work hours? The best answer is by taking vacation. Preferably a long great, awesome, memorable, and unforgotten vacation. Now you must be wondering about your vacation plan, where do you want to go? And what shall you do? You do not have to worry anymore actually. This is the 21st century, taking a vacation to new exotic destinations is not as hard as it is used to be. Now there are advanced and modern transportation systems available, also with good (or best, if you prefer to travel in style and luxury all the way from your home to your vacation destination of your choice) accommodations available at almost every exotic tourist destinations all around the world. You must have ever heard about vacation destination popularly nicknamed the exotic South-East Asia. Yes, you are right. This time, the vacation destination will be the continent of Asia, mainly the South-East Asia area. And since you are planning to have your vacation in South-East Asia, or perhaps you are already there as you read, it is highly recommended for you to visit the island of Bali, greatly populated by the Balinese Hindus along with their amazing cultures and traditions, which is located in Indonesia. And when (or while) you are there, why don’t you take a look or visit the numerous amazing tourism objects and tourist attractions? Don’t worry about getting around the magnificent island, in fact you don’t even have to drive by yourself if you feel unsure with your driving skill after you see the traffic condition in Bali or you simply want to relax. You can simply rent a car from the Bali car rental available widely in Bali, and if you want, you can also rent a car complete with the driver from the Bali driver. With that, you can choose by yourself whether you want to explore the magnificent island of Bali by yourself and discover many great things or you want to relax and enjoy all the great new experiences while letting the Bali driver take you to explore this magnificent island.

Eventually vacation is important for everyone, without vacation you will probably be insane. Of course the vacation has to be good and enjoyable. Considering now you are planning to have your vacation in Bali, or perhaps you are already there the moment you read this. There are also some important recommendations for you to ensure your vacation to be great and memorable. First is about the traffic condition in Bali. The traffic condition here can be quite crowded and surprising; you will never know what you will find. Not only the road is constantly crowded by vehicles during rush hour, you may also run into closed road, usually when there are religious ceremonies being hold, the other reason is in some parts of Bali, the road condition is still quite bad for some vehicles to pass through. So it’s best for you to prepare your driving skill first, or if you are not sure, you can hire a driver from the Bali driver to take you around the island and visit many tourism objects and attractions. Also remember to rent suitable vehicle according to your destination and numbers of people traveling with you, you can rent the vehicle from Bali car rental. Second, it is about respecting the local cultures and traditions. When you discover a road is closed because there is a religious ceremony being hold, kindly find another route or just stop and take a look at the ceremony, you will be amazed by how amazing it is, eventually the religious ceremony is one of many things that attract many tourists from all around the world to visit Bali. When you attend a religious ceremony or go to certain tourism objects, please dress appropriately. Don’t stay in front of people who are praying, don’t sit or stand higher than the priest, and don’t use flash when you are taking picture of people who are praying or taking picture of the priest, as it may distract them. Also please obey the rules displayed on the tourisms objects. Third, it is about your security. Don’t take too many cash or valuables with you, keep them in your hotel safe deposit and bring as necessary, bringing credit or debit card also helps as it can be used in many shopping places in Bali. Be careful of the traffics, it may become unfriendly during rush hour or the road may become so bad in some area, in this case it is recommended to hire driver from the Bali driver and vehicle from the Bali car rental, be careful of theft, bag-snatcher, pick-pocket, and other criminals, please stay in hotel or villa with trusted security, don’t bring illegal drugs to Bali, it is punishable up to lifetime sentences for people who bring illegal drugs to Bali, and finally, always obey the local or national rules, as they are created to make things safer for everyone. Enjoy your vacation in Bali.

Experienced car renters will tell you that it is easy to book a car quickly and make sure they get all the perks. However for the novice car renter this is a daunting task. Now thanks to the internet you don’t have to be an experienced car renter to get a great deal on car rental and do it quickly as well.

Plan your car rental in advance. We are not asking you to do this a month in advance but a planning of at least a week in advance always pays off greater dividends. Before you make this booking, comb the internet for the best deals. It is easier to do that your preconceived notions about it. There are thousands of car rental companies on the internet. You of course do not have the option to search through these thousands of websites. You will therefore have to narrow down on the car rental companies that operate in the area of your living or the area where you are going to visit.

The good thing about online portals of car rental companies is the fact that there are certain well established companies that offer not just national but international footprint. This means that you can utilize the services of that company in Bali as well as in New York.
They offer the same quality of service everywhere. If you are relying on small car rental companies then you will have to tread more carefully.

You can start with the small companies and with small vehicles. If you do not have a lot to spend or you want to save it for other tasks then it is always a good idea that you use smaller car rentals. Their rates are almost always lower than the giants and they offer a moderately satisfactory service. You will also be able to extract greater discounts.  You can strike a deal with a company and tell them that you will become a frequent renter if you like the first experience. Most, if not all, companies offer additional discounts for people who have the chances of becoming loyal customers.

Mileage limits and upgrades can work in your favor if you have strike a good deal with these renters. If you want to use the giants in car rentals then try to sign up with their frequent renters programs. This will land you greater discounts and additional perks like upgrades to a limousine instead of a Honda Civic and complimentary drinks and other food items. You can also use greater discounts if you have booked over the internet. Try to find websites that offer additional discounts for the internet bookings. Travel and hotel websites also have special sections for car rentals and some of them offer excellent reviews and customer ratings that will help you in selecting the best deals.

PT Bali Pectu Graha (BPG) inaugurated the New Kuta Green Park – a new water recreation park at Pecatu, on Sunday, December 26, 2010. The Regent of Badung, A.A. Gde Agung, officiated at the opening ceremony.

The three-hectare tourist attraction offers a range of activities including flying fox, paintball warrior and bungy trampoline in addition to a wide range of water attractions.

Interviewed by the Bali Post, the director of the BPG, I Made Putrawan, proudly extolled the uniqueness of the New Kuta Green Park and the range of facilities it offers to the public. He cited the park’s location which is adjacent to the New Kuta Golf Course with views of the Indian ocean and Balangan beach.

Putrawan continued: “The entry tariff for local identity card holders is Rp. 35,000 (US$3.90) to Rp. 40,000 (US$4.45). Meanwhile foreigners will pay Rp. 100,000 (US$11). We also have a special price for members. This reflects our concern for the public. Our facilities are exclusive but our guests are not exclusive.”

(12/6/2009) 556 Police will be deployed to guarantee the safety of the Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) to be held at the Hotel Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua on December 10 and 11, 2009. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s the list of Public Holidays in Indonesia (and Bali) for 2010:

• Friday, January 01, 2010 – New Years Day

• Sunday, February 14, 2010 – Chinese New Year (Imlek 2516) Read the rest of this entry »

Age Discrimination in Reverse as Hollywood Casting Directors Search Bali for Really Old Guy to Become Julia Robert’s Holy Man in ‘Eat, Pray, Love.’
World on the street is that casting directors are combing Indonesia in desperate search for a senior Indonesian actor or film newcomer to play the part of Ketut Liyer in the major Hollywood production “Eat, Pray, Love” starring Julia Roberts and now being shot in Bali. Read the rest of this entry »

Nick Way, one of the founders of The Bali Peace Park Association, told Beritabali.com that his group is raising funds from Australian diplomats, Australians citizens around the world and international companies in order to purchase the land and construct the proposed park.
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Trivia Question: Where was the very first inaugural ball for U.S. President Barack Obama held?
Answer: In Jakarta Indonesia on the evening of January 20, 2009, a full 12 hours before the “other” ball held in Washington, D.C..
Because of the special attachment felt for the then newly elected Preident who lived for five years as a young boy in Jakarta, the Jakarta Inaugural Ball was a gala affair of fine food and drink, music and fund raising for local charitable causes. Instrumental in organizing the Jakarta event were expatriates hailing from the State of Hawaii, the new President’s state of birth. Read the rest of this entry »

A small, dignified ceremony was held at the Australian Consulate in Denpasar on October 1 2009, to commemorate those who perished in terrorists attacks on that date at several locations in Bali in 2005.
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