Monthly Archives: March 2009
Flights to Bali Increased
Virgin Blue announced new flights to Bali. Increasing their services to Bali will take affect as of the 1st June 2009 with flights direct from Sydney and Melbourne being added. Flights from Adelaide have also been increased from twice a week to 3 times a week also beginning in June.
A representative of Virgin Blue said Bali is a popular destination for Australians and with an increase in connecting flight from Melbourne and Sydney the obvious step was to increase the direct flights to Bali.
Bali offers great accommodation and lot of fun filled activities to be enjoyed by one and all.
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Bali growth almost reaches 6%
In 2008 Bali’s economy grew by nearly 6 percent as reported by the Jarkata Post. It was seen as positive growth on the back of 5.92 percent in the 2007 period. Growth was slower than expected with Bali predicated to reach the 6 percent mark.
Taking into account the economic troubles in 2008, economists said the growth was considerably good. Nyoman Erawan and economist from the Udayana University said despite the hike in crude oil and recent economic crisis, this is pretty good.
With great accommodation and activities, put Bali on your list of destinations to visit for your vacation.
Tags: Bali, Bali Flights, Bali Travel, Bali Travel NewsIndoor Activities for Nyepi Day
Bali Hotels have taken time to prepare and create a variety of activities for their guests on Nyepi Day (Day of Silence).
Nyepi Day the Day of Silence is reserved and respected from 6.00am on Thursday 26th March until 6.00am Friday the 27th March. During this time it is important to respect the local custom that accompanies Nyepi Day.
The Westin Nusa Dua has planned a Ogoh-Ogoh or a Paper Mache activity which will keep everyone occupied. The Four Seasons Resort in Jimbaran Bay has taken a different approach and opted for cooking classes and Spa Treatments for its guest.
So wherever you are staying on Nyepi Day, please remember to respect and observe the local tradition and check with your hotel as to activities available within the hotel.
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The Villas Bali, Bali
Located 20mins from the Ngurah Airport and 10mins from Kuta is the Villas Bali Hotel & Spa. Offering 50 well-appointed 1,2 and 3 bedrooms villas with private swimming pools for your leisure and magnificent gardens that will provide the perfect scenery for your vacation.
The Villas Bali Hotel & Spa is located in the Seminyak area and within close proximately to shops, great restaurants and marvelous beaches.
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Easter plans go ahead despite Economic Downturn
Airlines and travel agents have reported that although the economy is the way it is, it has not deterred Australian from taking flight and pre-booking Easter vacations overseas.
In some cases it has been reported that pre-booked vacations are on an equal level to last year and in other cases there has been a slight increase.
A spokeswoman from Virgin Blue mentioned their airline was experiencing just as good if not better bookings for the same time last year with Bali a popular destination again.
The General Manager for Travel.com.au said their reservations for the Easter period has risen by over 20 percent base on last year’s figures. They also noticed that reservations for Bali had risen considerably compared to other countries.
Tags: Bali Reservations, Bali Travel News, Bali Vacations, Virgin BlueBali Tourism Arrivals Up
January 2009 saw the best January for International inbounds Bali has seen in a long time. The figures were up 17 percent on January 2008, which is great news for the Bali Tourism Industry.
Australia has taken the number one spot for international inbounds to Bali for the first time over Japan. January also saw South Korea who was the 4th biggest inbound arrivals slip to 7th on the list of international inbounds, down 23 percent for the same month last year.
China moved to 3rd spot for international inbounds and is rapidly becoming a tourist spot for Chinese travelers. Malaysia for the first time has entered into the top five countries for visitors to Bali, which is also a significant increase for the same period last year.
In conclusion, Bali has seen great gains with international inbounds and hopes to maintain this level which will see the country thrive during these economic hard times.
Tags: Bali News, Bali Tourism, Bali TravelStay with Alila during Nyepi
Why not come along an spend Nyepi Day with Alila Hotels and Resorts. Nyepi Day or the Silent Day to Balinese Hindu is a day to restore balance between your mind body and spirit.
Alilia Hotels and Resorts offer two wonderful places for you to visit and enjoy this religious occasion. The Alila Manggis, which is located in East Bali and is an amazing seaside resort. With all rooms ocean facing, this resort has some of the most wonderful views and amazing natural surroundings Bali has to offer.
The Alila Ubud located in the hills of Ubud offers spectacular hillside views with the clean fresh scent of Mother Nature. With private gardens and tranquil settings it will be hard not to fall head over heels with this amazing resort.
For more information on taking advantage of staying at the Alila Hotels and Resort during this period, please contact us
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Nyepi Day see Hotels permitted to keep lights on
March 26 will see the national religious holiday Nyepi Day take place and with some limitations during this Balinese Hindu holiday, hotels have been allowed to carry on with operations as per usual.
With the usual rules and regulations applying on Nyepi Day, hotels will be allowed to keep lights on inside the premises, however lighting on the outside of the hotel must be switched off or dimmed.
The head of the Denpasar Tourism Agency said that hotels have been advising guests of this sacred and religious holiday and have been receiving positive response from guests.
Hotel guests will be able to continue with their holiday but it is advised that you seek instructions and information about what they can and cannot do in this day.
Nyepi Day is a once a year event only in Bali and is well respected by all guests and visitors to Bali.
Tags: Bali, Bali Accommodation, Bali HotelsNyepi Day with the Nikko Bali
Thinking of where to spend Nyepi Day, why not spend it at the Nikko Bali Resort & Spa.
The Nikko Bali Resort & Spa is a 5-star luxurious resort hotel situated above a 40-metre cliff face with amazing views of the Indian Ocean.
For more information please contact us here
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