Seminyak

One of the most tourist-populated areas in Bali is Seminyak. Seminyak holds one of the largest tourism income and visit in Bali. With the numbers of shops and luxurious hotels and villas, Seminyak has become very attractive for tourists. Selections of restaurants, art shops, galleries, clubs and pubs flowers Seminyak and help it bloom amongst others.

The stretched beach from Petitenget to southern Kuta, invites you with many beachfront hotels and villas also restaurants and cafes. Enjoying the beautiful sunset has become more fun and more colorful for you. The waves are just perfect. Seminyak is also known as the place to spend time doing various sports and exercise along the beach in the morning and in the evening while enjoying the sunset.

Seminyak has become very popular as luxury area because of the high qualities villas and restaurants inhabitants. It is also known as one of the most expensive areas in Bali. Apart from that, Seminyak offers you numbers of budget hotels with almost similar experience with the luxurious ones. The workers are fairly educated and trained but still very friendly and warm welcoming. Seen as the most developed area, Seminyak has offered various kinds of entertainment with various consumers. Briefly, it has become the place where you can found anything.

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Sanur

Sanur is the most visited tourism area in Denpasar. Different than any other tourism areas, Sanur is located in the eastern part of the island and is closest to everywhere you want to go because of its centralised location.

Sanur is calmer, more relax and not very hectic. You wouldn’t found any nightclubs or discotheque in the area, but it serves you lots of high quality restaurant with great food selections. Filled with hotels with home concept, almost every hotel offers you the daily family ambiance of Balinese with a luxury place to stay. A perfect combination for you to stay.

The beach is beautiful and almost accessible in every point in Sanur making it almost available to go on a walking distance from every area. You can go for a swim or just a walk along the shore to enjoy the beautiful Sanur, which is known by its beautiful sunrise view. Or you can try several excursions in the area such as jet ski renting, canoeing, or water-sports. Sanur is also known as one of the most places visited for fishing.

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Do's and Don'ts

DON’T: Use Your Left Hand When Giving/Receiving

In Indonesia generally, using your left hand when passing something to somebody (for example, money) or handshaking with someone is generally considered disrespectful. It is preferred that you use your right hand. It maybe an easy thing to pass by but mistaken in the process could bring you an impression of impoliteness. Although not all Balinese is strictly considering it, but it is better to always be nice to everybody.

DO: Leave Your Shoes Outside

When entering especially people’s homes or special parts of the temple, it is considered impolite to keep your shoes on. Try to wear footwear that you can easily slip on and off, as it’s likely you will be expected to remove it regularly.

DO: Cover Up In The Temples

It is very important that visitors dress and act modestly when entering the temples This includes covering up for both men and women, a sarong is usually lent by the entrance. It is also important to remember that women on period are not allowed to enter the temples. So it is suggested that if you are planning on visiting several temples in Bali, to dress up in a modest way.

DON’T: Touch People’s Heads

Never touch people in the head for any excuses. Indonesians believe that the head is the most sacred part of the body and only elderly people who is in relations with them are allowed to touch them in the head only with caring act. You have to be aware of the situation whether it is playful or serious until you decide to do so.

DO: Be Careful Where You Step

Balinese people prays 3 times daily. In the morning, at noon and on sunset. At those times, you will found a lot of small gifts and offerings by the entrances of housings and hotels. Be careful not to step on them as it is unlikely to be understood although it is not deliberately done. You will also found many incense and flowers offered inside a small parcel made of palm leaves. So it is best to look out where you stepping into.

DON’T: Drink Tap Water

Bottled water is plentiful and cheap in Bali so it wouldn't be a problem for you. Also, most of the minimarts are open 24 hours daily. Tap water in bali is highly contaminated with led and causes corrosion to iron pipes so it can bring you illness if you try consuming it. It is also best to prepare a bottled water to brush your teeth.

DO: Bargain - But Be Reasonable

Bargaining is very common in traditional markets in Indonesia, but it is best not to push it too hard. It maybe small but most of the time it is more for them than for you. Bargaining is expected but always be reasonable and respectful. Always be respectful.

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