Joanna James
The island province of Bali is becoming one of the most notoriously sought after tourist destinations in Asia. This is no surprise since the tiny island is packed with wonder.
Balinese cuisine is one of the most unique in the world, with an amalgamation of influences stemming from China and India. The magical delicacies of Bali can be had anywhere ranging from night-markets to food stands. The Bali International Convention Center has a massive range of culinary establishments located in one spot. You can also opt for something a bit more exquisite at a resort in Nusa Dua Bali.
The Spas in Bali are some of the most unique in the world, providing traditional and modern therapeutic services surrounded by tropical splendour.
A theatrical experience that you will remember for a lifetime. The acrobatic production filled with traditional wonder is a tribute to Indonesian culture, and something that is surely unmissable.
Bali's Waterbom is one of the awarded water-parks in Asia, and contains thrills for all ages. From adrenaline-fueled water slides to calm and gentle lazy-rivers, a visit to Bali would be incomplete without going to the Waterbom.
You can get up close and personal with creatures ranging from Komodo Dragons to African Lions at the Bali Marine and Safari Park. The park's most notorious attraction is the night-safari where visitors embark on a trip through the park in a protective cage. A visit to the park would generally conclude with a traditional Balinese fire-dancing show, followed by an equally fiery BBQ.
If you happen to be over the legal drinking age, then Bali has some incredibly unique bars at your disposal. Whether you want to sip cocktails on a floating platform, or spend an evening at futuristic yet gothic club with acrobats flying overhead, Bali has something surreal for you.
There's probably no café in the word that allows customers to hug a vicious predator and subsequently create their own chocolate. Which is why dropping by the incredible Pod Chocolate Factory and Café is essential if you find yourself in Bali.
The sheer magnitude of natural wonders in Bali is incredible, but out of the diverse range of these, the hidden waterfalls are the most beautiful and unique. The sacred, as well as secretive, canyon known as Sukuwati is one of the notable sites containing hidden waterfalls.
Yet another one of Bali's incredible portfolio of unique attractions, is the ability to actually take a walk beneath the depths of the sea. This is granted with the use of a 'Sea-Walker Helmet' and is so easy that even those unable to swim can take part. Additionally, the helmet remarkably doesn't get one's hair wet.
Interestingly, some of the most renowned brands in the scent-scene use Balinese ingredients to manufacture their exclusive products, and interestingly the establishment L'atelier Parfums et Creations enables you to create your very own perfume, after a choice of either a 90-minute or 3-hour long class at the end of which you receive a diploma and a 30ml bottle of your own scent.
So there you have it, a small selection of incredible reasons to visit the bold and breath-taking island province of Bali.
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