Joanna James
Bali, known as the Island of Gods is a land of pristine beauty, home to golden sandy beaches and a crystal clear ocean to swim in. The charming places listed below are ideal for a romantic holiday.
The Uluwatu peninsula is a hotspot for romantic holidays. In Uluwatu, you can look forward to long hours spent with the one you love on isolated beaches. Head over to Suluban or Balangan beaches tipped to be the most beautiful and non-crowded beaches of Uluwatu. Head over to the Uluwatu temple and enjoy the stunning views, let the romance of the place take over as, Kecak dancers entertain you as the sun dips beyond the horizon.
Turn up the degrees on your romance as you enjoy a sunrise trek to Mount Batur, Bali's active volcano. Standing at a height of 1500 metres, the mountain offers, utterly breathtaking views of the surroundings. As if that is not enough to make you fall in love with the place, there is the Crater Lake and hot springs to enjoy; perfect for the couple in love. You can discover the exotic vibes of the islands most popular temple – Besakih and cap off the magical day with a meal at the concealed Gunung Batukuru Restaurant. You can easily plan a day's visit to Mount Batur from Holiday Inn Resort Bali Benoa, located around 2 - 2.5 hours away; the perfect day out exploring the countryside.
Canggu is located in South Bali. Honeymooners can relish a romantic ride into the sunset, literally, in beautiful Canggu. Hire a horse, and get set with your partner to explore the region as you ride across lush paddy fields, discover rustic villages, splash across bubbling creeks and stop to explore a temple or two. The beaches are just perfect to ride across, as the wind whips your hair and an invigorating breeze rejuvenates mind, body and soul.
Honeymooners will find Crystal Bay to be one of the most romantic locations in Bali, as you explore it from Penida Island. The journey to the bay is aboard a 64 foot luxury catamaran; hence you can look forward to a cosy ride snuggled up to the one you love. Even if you are not a couple and are looking out for the best family accommodation Bali has to offer, this tour is a must; included are promises of an awesome barbeque to tickle your taste-buds, as well as, plenty of water activities such as snorkelling amongst the verdant coral reefs of Penida Island.
The best hotels in Kuta are in fact some of the best on the island. Couples enjoying a stay at a Kuta resort will find the area is a lively hub of nightclubs and bustling markets. Bali's iconic picture postcard perfect temple Tanah Lot is a must visit, while a chocolate tour of the Big Tree Farm is sure to take your romance levels up a few notches.
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