Bali, The Island of Goddess

If you're looking for a place to unwind, away from the city's hustle and bustle, enjoy a breathtaking scenery and indulge your shopping sense. Then, Bali is the place where you should plan your next trip. The island is very strong with its culture values and local tradition that is very interesting for all tourists. A diffusion of spiritual and dynamic aura will gives you a different experience of holiday trip.

One of the interesting ceremony in Bali that you shouldn't miss is Ngaben. Ngaben or the Cremation Ceremony is the ritual performed to send the dead through the transition to his next life. The Village Kul Kul, hanging in the tower of the village temple, will sound a certain beat to announce the departure of the deceased. The body of the deceased will be placed at Bale Delod, as if he were sleeping, and the family will continue to treat him as if he were still alive yet sleeping.

On the day of the ceremony, the body of the deceased is placed inside a coffin which is then placed inside a sarcophagus in the form of a buffalo (called Lembu) or a temple structure called Wadah made of paper and light wood. The Wadah will be carried to the village cremation site in a procession. The climax of Ngaben is the burning of the Wadah, using fire originating from a holy source. The deceased is sent to his afterlife, to be reincarnated in the future.

As for the interesting places thet you should visit are the remarkable beaches that Bali Island have. Bali have a lot of beautiful beaches such as Kuta Beach, Nusa Dua Beach and Dreamland  Beach. You can soak up the sun along the pristine white beaches and find serenity in the unimitable Bali sunset.

Other beautiful sights you shouldn't miss are Tanah Lot, One of Bali's most important sea temples, the temple sanctuary at Tanah Lot is built atop a huge rock which is surrounded by the sea. Pura Besakih, Known as the "mother Temple of Bali", the sanctuary of Besakih  on the slopes of Mt. Agung is the biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples. Terraced rice paddies, Whether it is bright and sunny or rainy and gloomy, the trip through the landscape of terraced rice paddies between Candidasa and Amlapura is one of remarkable scenic beauty.

There are a lot of places to stay from a 5 star hotel to low budget hotel in Bali. If you want to enjoy a luxurios hotel with 5 star quality service and complete facilities, the you can stay at Ayana Resort and Spa Bali. Enjoy a different kind of spa with their Spa on the Rocks treatment with breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean.

With various types of room and villa, you can choose whether you want the room with views over the property's botanical garden (Resort View Room), overlooks the property's botanical garden and Indian ocean (Jimbaran Bay room) or looks out to the Indian Ocean (Deluxe Ocean view room). you can log on www.ayanaresort.com to view all the rooms details and facilities.

If you are traveling on budget, the you can simply check www.hostels.com to find which hotel or hostels that meet your budget. With complete reviews and pictures, you can browse detailed info before you decide which hotel that gives you the best deal.

So, plan your next trip to Bali and experience a fulfilling holiday for your mind, body and soul.