With names such as "The Island of a Thousand Temples", "Island of the Gods", and "Morning of the World" for decades writers have striven in vain to capture the essence of Bali, and sought to understand its culture, ritual and religion. This enduring mystique draws visitor to Bali, again and again.

To see Bali and its people in perspetive it is important to realize that this island of esoteric, age old traditions and strunning tropical scenery is one od 17,508 diverse islands which together form the fourth largest nation in the world, Indonesia.

The island has its own international airport, a number of luxurions international hotels, villas and beach resorts, where accomodation is available to suit the needs of every age group and budget.

Restaurants offer a wide variety of cuisine as well as the spicy dishes that Indonesia is so famous for, and often include vibrant gamelan music and swaying dancers as regular dinner entertainment. Scenic tours, cultural performances and outdoor sport and adventures, have all been designed to capture the magic of Bali.