Rabu, 05 November 2008

Exploring the Flavor of Jimbaran Seafood

For a holiday in Bali, be ready to explore the marine splendor, like its beach and waves at busy or pristine location by surfing or snorkeling. Away from the dynamic rhythm of hustles and bustles of business activities, you can feel free to touch the freshness of sea breeze blowing through activities of your choice. Bali as a small island encapsulated by waters has a great potential of alluring beaches with black and white sand. They are all awaiting your coming.

Or you can make your time to drop in at two fishermen villages residing within easy reach from Nusa Dua or Kuta area are the adjacent Kedonganan and Jimbaran. They are only some 3 km south of Kuta or 10 km west of Nusa Dua. Both fisherman villages have been renowned throughout Bali. This white sandy beach is strategically located between the airport in the north and limestone hill in the south. Everyday fishermen here are bustling with their activities, from capturing fish to selling their catches through the auction house located at Kedonganan. Here is the right place to get another view of Kedonganan and Jimbaran Bay, and most importantly to purchase the fresh sea fish. Since around 1990 the village that was formerly famous for its salt farming has fast developed into luxury tourist resort between Kuta and Nusa Dua.

Enriched with daily activity as the center of fishermen in south Badung, both villages have now become most visited village. Want to luxuriate in the splendor of sunset at Jimbaran Beach while pampering your appetite? Simply make a try to the typicality of local seafood here. When the sun goes down and turns red in the west, thousands of tables and chairs are set up along the beach by a number of cafes providing their supreme seafood delicacy. Shimmering lights on the hills and airport as well as pounding waves complement the romance of the night. Many visitors, both domestic and foreign, are intriguing to come here and taste dinner encouraged by its well known “secret sauce”. As if the area has become a “culinary destination of Bali.” That’s why they assume their visit to Bali incomplete without savoring the delicacy.

Rabu, 29 Oktober 2008

Discerning an Exotic Sunset at Uluwatu

Perched on a limestone cliff 70 meters above the cobalt blue Indian Ocean, this 11th century temple is one of Bali's holiest sites. It is estimated the temple was established in the same era of Mpu Kuturan, one of Bali's prominent priest. Other than being used for worshipping place by the Hindus, it also attracts thousands of visitors every day.
Situated in the southern tip of Bali Island, it's within easy reach from the leading tourist destinations in Bali like Denpasar, Sanur, Kuta and Nusa Dua. Most visitors are interested to see spectacular sunset from the area of Uluwatu Temple. After the sunset time, a regular Kecak Dance is performed at the hall nearby. In short, within once visit to Uluwatu visitors would be able to see sunset and Kecak Dance before resuming to have dinner at their favorites.