Women's Travel-Local Bali

You can expect to walk through rice fields, explore local communities and homes, visit the Ubud market, learn Balinese cooking, and relax into a Balinese massage. The last six nights of this 15-night trip (from May 2 to 19) are spent at a beachfront property with fabulous sunset views -- and, of course, there's a stop in Hong Kong, for more culture (and shopping).

Cost is $3,699 plus tax, which includes airfare, accommodation and some meals, tips and special activities. You can reach Gotfried at Erawan Travel Ventures: 403-278-4084; erawantraveltelus.net.

Bali Dynasty Resort Voted again as Number 2 in top 10 International Best Family-Friendly Holiday Resort

The popular Bali Dynasty Resort which is nestled in beautiful tropical gardens within walking distance to the nightlife and excitement of the central Kuta area was recently once again presented with the prestigious awards - Top 10 Best International Family-Friendly Holiday Resort which was organized through the Holiday with Kids magazine and website, which is a Leading Family Travel and Lifestyle Magazine. This award is the second time in a row for the Bali Dynasty Resort.

"ladies only" small group trip to Bali

You can expect to walk through rice fields, explore local communities and homes, visit the Ubud market, learn Balinese cooking, and relax into a Balinese massage. The last six nights of this 15-night trip (from May 2 to 19) are spent at a beachfront property with fabulous sunset views -- and, of course, there's a stop in Hong Kong, for more culture (and shopping).

Cost is $3,699 plus tax, which includes airfare, accommodation and some meals, tips and special activities. You can reach Gotfried at Erawan Travel Ventures: 278-4084; erawantravel@telus.net.

Bali Highs

Though the airport in main city Denpasar looked a little like an old Trader Vic's (albeit with 21st-century touches of airport security and cappuccino kiosks), once outside, I realized quickly -- and with great delight -- that I wasn't in Honolulu anymore.

The cab ride to the hotel in the Nusa Dua resort area was a living documentary of daily life in Bali, complete with a savvy driver and motorbikes buzzing around us in all directions. In his narration, he put any fears to rest, praised the perseverance of Bali's people, and pointed out shopping and restaurants along the main drag.

Bali wins best exotic destination award

The Island of Bali has received an appreciation as the Best Exotic Destination from the Luxury Travel Magazine handed by editor Alyson Cook to Indonesia, in this case the Indonesian Embassy`s Economic Counsellor Tumpal MH Hutagalung and First Secretary Mayuzar Adamy in London.

The January 2008 edition of Luxury Travel Magazine the magazine`s readers picked Bali Island as the Best Exotic Destination, Embassy First Secretary Mayuzar Adamy said in London on Monday.

Bargain Bali airfares

Garuda Indonesia says it is offering some of the cheapest airfares to Bali and Jakarta that Australians have ever seen.

Return airfares start from $599 departing from Sydney, or $695 from Melbourne. Customers from Adelaide and Brisbane must add appropriate domestic fares.
These airfares are on offer for travel up to 06 June (excluding certain dates) if booked and fully paid before 27 February.