Bali island map
Exchange Rate: 1 Singapore Dollar = 7,070.3 IDR(Indonesian Rupiah)
Traffic:There are two budge airline from Singapore to Bali
Taxi in Bali: The most established company is Bluebird, based in Jakarta. Bluebird has new light blue colored cars and a good reputation. Bluebird (Bali Praja Transportasi) (0361)701111
All taxis in Bali charge the same rate, which is a flag rate of 5000rp, plus 2500rp for each extra kilometer. Tip: 1. Have plenty of change on you, as drivers often claim not to have change, hoping you will allow them to keep the difference.
2.Make sure the driver understands where he’s heading and uses the meter.Renting car is another option : Link
Accomodation:
The tourism industry is primarily focused in the south, while significant in the other parts of the island as well. The main tourist locations are the town of Kuta (with its beach).
Shopping:
Kuta is also a good place for shopping, there are numerous shops in Kuta, lined up on Kuta Beach, Kuta Sidewalk, Legian Street. Shops selling clothing, leather goods, pirated DVDs and handicrafts line the streets.
Enjoyment:
Bali is famous for its culture, about 93.18% of Bali's population adheres to Balinese Hinduism.Famous Balinese dances include pendet, legong, baris, topeng, barong, gong keybar, and kecak (the monkey dance).
Many tourists go to Bali to enjoy SPA, almost in all hotels, there are SPA sevice.
Surfing is another famous enjoyment.
Dining:
From a five-star restaurant to a roadside stall, you will be amazed by the choices offered. You can always find something that caters to your taste. Almost every restaurant will serve nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice with a fried egg on top) and mie goreng (fried noodles with egg). These basic dishes are generally the favorites amongst tourists and travellers.
Tip 1:
The 2002 Bali bombings occurred on 12 October 2002 in the tourist district of kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali. The attack was the deadliest act of terrorism in the history of Indonisia, killing 202 people
Singapore Embassy in Indonesia: Telephone 62(21) 5296-1433,001-62-(21) 520-1489 62-(21) 520-1486, 520-2320
