Three decades ago, Bali was just an ordinary island dependent on agriculture. Today Bali is among the top ten destinations for tourism. The Balinese people have probably seen more tourists than any other place in Indonesia. Bali is also home to a rich and varied heritage. Religion is the center of Balinese culture. Bali is synonymous with luxury and the best way to enjoy this luxury is by renting villas, which also provides privacy where one can be as far away a possible form the hustle and bustle of a hotel.
Bali offers a wide range of villas that cater according to your needs. There are different types of villas depending on one’s budget. There are the locally owned villas that offer reasonable comfort at an affordable rate. These villas are intended for long term rent which could last anywhere from a month to a year. Information on these villas can be found only by going there and speaking to the owner.
There are villas that market themselves on the internet. These could range from a nominal to an exorbitant rent depending on the comfort and luxury offered. One can always log on to the internet to find more about these villas. Advance bookings can also be made through their websites. They offer a host of services such as chauffer, round the clock security, housekeeping services etc. Many hotels have now realized that people wouldn’t mind paying up for some more privacy and want to encash on this by offering high-end villas which offer comforts beyond comparison. These villas are the ultimate for any person looking for luxury and can cost anywhere from $1000 and above for a nights stay. These villas are often frequented by celebrities.
Whatever your budget maybe Bali has a villa to suit every type of traveler no matter if you are a honeymoon couple looking forward to spending your lovey dovey moments with your beloved. Most of the villas even offer to arrange a host of activities for you. If you wish to go for snorkeling, scuba diving, trekking, or simply riding around the mountain side and don’t know whom to turn to or are bothered that the others might take you for a ride, just relax, most of these villas arrange it for you.
Make sure to book rooms in advance and also specify your requirements because most villas offer packages which are economical. The best season to visit Bali would be the dry season which commences from May and can go up to September. Accommodation rents are also steep during this period. But anytime is travel time if you are more interested in the rich and varied culture that Bali has to offer. Bali has to offer a lot to those who are looking to get a deep understanding of East Asian culture. Centuries old temples, colorful festivals, breathtaking art forms…Bali is full of them.
