Hey you guys Phoebe here from Little Grey Box
Are you planning a trip to Bali?
with so many destinations, restaurants
and accommodation options to consider
it can be totally and completely overwhelming
but don't worry that's why I am here
to help you
here's everything I know
on how to plan the
epic Bali holiday of your dreams
Bali is a tourist haven
with loads of visitors flocking to the beautiful
island destination year after year
this means you can often scoop up a great
deal on really cheap sale fares
I would recommend figuring out roughly what
time of year you plan to visit
then putting on an email alert
so that you get notified anytime there is a sale fare
or anytime an airline has an amazing sale
if you are up for the challenge
a lot of airlines offer really really cheap rates
for those that just go with carry on only
and I can vouch from personal experience
it is definitely possible
to do at least a week in Bali with only carry on
Now you know what time of year you are going to be visiting
and hopefully, you've got your flights booked
you can start to have a think about where you want to spend your time
Bali has grown a lot over the years so it is more than just Kuta
and each place in Bali is totally different
Ubud offers more of that earthy, leafy
green, lush, jungle, tropical vibe
so it's perfect for anybody
that wants to get away to nature and immerse themselves in absolute relaxation
the food in Ubud is fantastic and there is no shortage of amazing
organic, vegan and vegetarian produce but don't let that turn you off
if you're a carnivore they've got you covered too
you can spend your days doing adventure activities like hiking, white water rafting
you can attend yoga class do some pottery, maybe some painting
learn to cook some traditional Indonesian dishes
or you can simply bliss out in your beautiful lush tropical retreat
Seminyak is home to a myriad of sprawling beachfront resorts
it's home to amazing and iconic bars like Ku De Ta or Potato Head or Cocoon
and Seminyak is a great spot to base yourself if you're looking to stay in a private villa
there's also no shortage of fantastic restaurants so you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to food
I am not entirely sure whether you say Canggu
or Canggu I'm going to roll with Canggu
the vibe in Canggu is really laid back you can go down to the beach and mix it with
the local surfers catch a few waves
just relax on the sand and watch some local dogs play
then you can walk up and grab a couple of cold beers
from somewhere like Old Man's and a delicious bite to eat
there's loads of great local food in Canngu and also some really yummy bites like
acai bowls, pink pattaya bowl, smoothies all that kind of healthy, beachy, summery
food that you can't wait to get your hands on
you'll find no shortage of homestays and low key accommodation
options that are perfect for the budget traveller if you are dreaming of about holing up in
a beautiful luxury beachfront resort
Nusa Dua is your spot
you can get really comfortable inside a gorgeous resort
and spend your days swimming, enjoying breakfast buffets
getting massages, and just living your best life
once you are in your resort, everything you need is there
so you kind of tend not to wanna leave
I would just say, make sure you take the time and make the effort to leave your incredible resort
and get out on the streets and really experience Bali culture
if you are keen for more of an island escape
but don't really have a lot of time to go too far
Nusa Lembongan is perfect
this was once a really hidden spot
and now its become more popular there are now loads of amazing restaurants
bars, cafes, beachfront, cliffside swimming pools
all things like that personally, I love Nusa Lembongan because
it feels like its away from everything I also love snorkelling and
the waters around that area are perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving
if you love to party? like you are still 19 years old
then, by all means, you should go to Kuta
personally, I am way too old for that
I just can't recover, I don't have time for it
people like my brother in law absolutely love it
he loves going out, meeting new people being around everybody, he loves the noise
the chaos, the sights, the smells it's just one of those things that's going
to come down to personal preference
So now you know when you're going
and the kind of holiday you want to have you can start to put together your itinerary
and figure out how long should I really be spending at each place
if you are thinking about going up to Ubud
I would probably recommend 2-3 nights
the transport from Denpasar airport up to Ubud
can take a couple of hours
so you don't want to get up there only to turn around and come back the next day
if you are thinking about staying in Seminyak I would probably recommend 3 nights
you're most likely going to fall in love with
the beaches, the incredible sunsets, the cocktails the shopping, the food and you might find
you need a little more time than you first suspected
In Canggu, 2-3 nights should do you just fine
that's enough time to really experience the area
find some places that you love
enjoy the food, enjoy the beaches but then maybe move on out and get back to
where there are a few more people
if a Nusa Dua holiday at an incredible resort
is really what you crave, then you are probably going to want to do 4-5 nights there
so that you can totally relax and unwind in your super resort
If you are going to make the journey out to Nusa Lembongan
I would recommend 3 nights because you do have to catch the ferry over there
and that time over and back will take up some
of your holiday time and if you are thinking about staying in Kuta
good luck to you
Now you know when you are going
where you want to go and how long you want to spend
it's time to start looking for the perfect accommodation
for you and here's the thing about Bali
it caters to every budget so whether you are a broke backpacker
or a luxury traveller you are going to find something for you
one thing that I was really surprised about was the cost of private villas
now Matt and I got the chance to stay in one and it was jsut the two of us
it could easily have fit 6 or 8 people and that cost per night split among a group
like that is ridiculously affordable
and it was so nice having our own place to base ourselves
if you are there for a special occasion like your honeymoon, birthday, anniversary
or celebration there are no shortage of absolutely jaw dropping
luxury resorts just waiting to have you stay on the other end of the spectrum
if you do need to save some cash look into homestays
Matt and I often stay in homestays especially in Ubud
each one is different, you get to know the staff
the breakfast is usually fantastic and it feels a little more personal
if you are one of those people that like to wing it
Bali is the place to do it don't feel like you have to have every single
night of your accommodation booked in advance
there are some amazing things you can do in Bali
Whitewater rafting, you can climb Mt Batur and watch the sunrise
from the top of a volcano you can do cooking classes, art classes
the options are endless but don't over pack your days
you want take some time out to really unwind and relax and experience that amazing Indonesian hospitality
you can organise activities as you go
either through your hotel or from a dude on the street
go with your gut instinct and you should be fine
food is life, I think we can all agree on that
so do some research and try to find really good foodie spots
where you are going to be staying
I've eaten some incredible Indonesian food
while I've been in Bali but, I've also eaten some incredible international food
the best arancini balls and pizza of my life
an insane 7-course degustation in Ubud that I just didn't see coming
if you are on a budget you will have no trouble you can get meals cheap as chips
a couple of dollars should do you
an expensive dinner in Bali
was kind of the same price as a regular dinner out here in Australia
now that you've got everything sorted
there are just a few other things that you might want to think about
I'd start putting together a packing list do you need to get some new swimmers
a new sarong, new flip flops? should you get your prescriptions filled before
you go all of those types of things
One thing I like to do before I go somewhere that I haven't been before
is to check out the Instagram hashtags cause I just like to see
what are people doing
what is the vibe like
are there some cool places that I have not heard of that I want to visit?
arriving in Denpasar airport can be really overwhelming
when you walk through the last doors at the arrival hall
there will be a throng of people there holding up signs
screaming transport, transport, transport at you
I would probably recommend that you try to organise
an airport transfer for when you arrive many hotels will offer an airport transfer
so if you can get one, absolutely do if you are going to catch a taxi from the airport
make sure you go to the proper taxi stand
be sure to check the visa requirements too
and last but not least
you should really research anything you absolutely must know before you go
common scams to be aware of how much should you be paying for transport
all of that kind of stuff
if you are looking for really specific recommendations
I have got a tonne of Bali resources on the the Little Grey Box blog
there is a link in the decription below
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have a great weekend and I will see you next week
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