We had a very good rest, we fed well. Only I did not like the carpet on the floor. It collects dust. And everything else is very good. I took with me a gel against ants and cockroaches. Only mice run around at night. Gnawed some chocolate. But that's okay. But in Bali, chocolate is very tasty.
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We had a very good rest, we fed well. Only I did not like the carpet on the floor. It collects dust. And everything else is very good. I took with me a gel against ants and cockroaches. Only mice run around at night. Gnawed some chocolate. But that's okay. But in Bali, chocolate is very tasty.
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The main building of the hotel is multi-storey, but we were accommodated in 2-storey buildings closer to the beach. The room is clean, post. changed every day, plumbing is in order, only the shower itself is covered with limescale. There is a TV and even 1 Russian channel. Rich breakfasts, lunch went to cafes on the beach.
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The main building of the hotel is multi-storey, but we were accommodated in 2-storey buildings closer to the beach. The room is clean, post. changed every day, plumbing is in order, only the shower itself is covered with limescale. There is a TV and even 1 Russian channel. Rich breakfasts, lunch went to cafes on the beach. Together you can eat for 130.000 rupees (400 rubles). We had a big company, so we were not bored: either volleyball, or water basketball, or ping pong, or playing cards on deck chairs. If we hadn’t met, we would have shot ourselves out of boredom: eat, lie down, eat, etc. The ocean is stingy with living creatures: you can take a fishing excursion and not catch anything, let alone the coast! a cool sight at low tide... see. a photo. By the way, it’s better not to take excursions from a guide, it’s very expensive: they took $ 55 for one (survey) and didn’t see much, and the locals (they fit right on the beach) for 30 bucks will ride a company of 6 people all day, stop, where you want and to the main attractions brings!
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We just arrived from vacation, and I want to immediately write about the vacation and the hotel in general, in order to help many tourists with the choice of a hotel and a place to stay. We rested for 10 days in the second half of March (the weather is great, but at the beginning of March other tourists complained that the weather was not very good) at the Grand Bali Beach 5 * hotel (Inna Grand Bali Beach 4 *) I want to immediately draw attention to the fact that these names belong to one hotel, but vouchers are sold there as in 4 and 5 * hotels, we will explain how it is.
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We just arrived from vacation, and I want to immediately write about the vacation and the hotel in general, in order to help many tourists with the choice of a hotel and a place to stay. We rested for 10 days in the second half of March (the weather is great, but at the beginning of March other tourists complained that the weather was not very good) at the Grand Bali Beach 5 * hotel (Inna Grand Bali Beach 4 *) I want to immediately draw attention to the fact that these names belong to one hotel, but vouchers are sold there as in 4 and 5 * hotels, we will explain how it is. Inna Grand Bali Beach was the original name but after the main high rise was built. the building, it became 5 *, because of this, those buildings that were built earlier are not in the best condition and are only 4, although there is only one territory, the main building and everything else in common. Perhaps it is more convenient so that there are no problems with tourists. I’ll note right away that I won’t criticize or praise the hotel very much, because it all depends on the person and the amount that the vacationer expects. If you have the means to choose a 5 * good hotel, then you should not choose this one if you are offered it as a five, if you are somewhat limited in budget and choose between threes or fours, then the hotel is not bad. Much depends on who chooses a hotel according to what criteria. Room: I’ll also honestly say that we didn’t like the room, the style of furniture wicker with wooden inserts gives the impression of old grandmother’s furniture, although it’s also an amateur, the faucets in the bathroom are also outdated, although serviceable (you won’t complain about this), the ceilings look like they once it was flooded with water (it would not hurt to whiten it), but we immediately reassured ourselves that there would not be enough money for a super hotel 5 that corresponds to this figure and we didn’t come to sit in the room. (The room was not in the main building, but in 2-storey houses). Benefits 2nd floor. houses, that they are conveniently located next to the pool, the main building, in which the restaurant with breakfast, on the shore of the ocean itself - 1 minute walk, maybe even less. I must say right away that the room has: tea accessories, slippers, bathrobes, toiletries for one person (and not according to the number of guests), there is no safe, an adapter is needed for sockets. At first they were afraid that there was no safe, but they left everything in the room, sometimes without closing the bags, no one took anything, the staff is very good, everyone smiles, they try to understand, fulfill requests, the main thing is not to tell them, but just ask or explain in a friendly way and then they will fulfill the request much faster. As for breakfasts, at first I read reviews that breakfasts are bad and monotonous, here my dears, I can bet my husband and I are food lovers and were preparing for hungry continental breakfasts, but we were surprised. For breakfast, you can eat so much that you definitely don’t want to have lunch, except for all sorts of sweets, buns, tea and coffee, scrambled eggs and sausages, there are always salads that you can eat, chips, potatoes, rice, rice noodles, pasta, sometimes battered chicken, fruits and natural juices, and regardless of whether you came first or last, eat food - they bring it if something runs out. Moreover, potatoes and rice are cooked differently every day or every other day. Breakfast is not inferior to Egyptian or Turkish in 5 * hotels. (Of course, if you are the chef of some trendy restaurant, then you may not like this breakfast). As for food in cafes or local restaurants, keep in mind that they add about 21% of the service order plus to the bill, but be careful when trying to deceive, outwit. Good service and there is something to eat at the Pizzeria on the beach of the hotel, they did not try to deceive us there, but they also brought us to the room without surcharges for it. Be aware that the hotel takes a $100 deposit when you check in, if you do not use anything and do not break or steal anything, then the money will be returned upon departure. But it’s more convenient to eat by buying something in the supermarket, it’s inexpensive there and there is a free minibus from the hotel to the store every 45 minutes and back as well. The territory of the hotel is excellent, interesting pictures when you go to your house, wonderful landscaping, next to it is a diamond-shaped hall located on the street, where local wedding ceremonies are held - very interesting! The territory is large, there is where to walk, but there is little entertainment, if you are going to hang out - then the hotel is not for you and in general in the Sanur district, where it is located, there is no such nightlife, it is better to go to Kuta, there are clubs, discos and bars, but in the area Kuta is more developed theft. Beach: I’ll immediately dispel the myth of white sands, the sand, of course, is not like ours on a river or the sea and not like on the Red Sea, for example, but whiter, but not white like in the Dominican Republic. The fact that the beaches are clean also does not turn around, because the beaches are public and not the hotel's own, you can find leaves, cigarette butts, lighters or bottles there, although garbage cans are everywhere. The ocean is clear, it is interesting to watch the ebb and flow, which do not interfere with swimming. Do not forget that the sun is very active there. Vacationers: Australians, Germans, some Russian Japanese. Now about the rest in general, it is on about. Bali, if you still choose to go or not to this place: You must immediately understand what to expect from Bali, what you got from Egypt or Turkey all inclusive - it's useless like waiting for snow in the summer, this is an exotic place, distinguished by its originality. If you want to hear the singing of birds that you have never heard, see lizards - salamanders or monitor lizards, see large butterflies, crabs, spiders, American squirrels, other stars, sunsets and sunrises (which are really different from ours), and you are not afraid cockroaches, rats and ants - which are a symbol of an ideal ecological environment for living organisms, swim in the ocean, then you should go to Bali, because at least once you need to see and feel it. In general, we were satisfied with the rest, the hotel - good value for money! If you decide to go there, then my advice to you is to bring a raptor or something from mosquitoes, as well as sunscreen with protection of at least 25 and after 10 am it is better not to stay in the sun, and it is desirable not to be in the shade from one to half three. Happy travels and good rest!
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We rested in Bali from 27.11. 2010 to 12.12. 2010 in Sanur district, Inna Grand Bali Beach hotel. Prior to that, in different years they rested in Bulgaria, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Turkey, Thailand. Everywhere was good, but all this cannot be compared with Bali. The brightest and strongest impressions are made and left by the Balinese themselves.
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We rested in Bali from 27.11. 2010 to 12.12. 2010 in Sanur district, Inna Grand Bali Beach hotel. Prior to that, in different years they rested in Bulgaria, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Turkey, Thailand. Everywhere was good, but all this cannot be compared with Bali. The brightest and strongest impressions are made and left by the Balinese themselves. These are small (compact), smiling, very friendly and calm people. They are strongly religious and completely incapable of behaving aggressively and responding with aggression to aggression. One can especially note the highest culture of behavior on the roads. Our compatriots need to learn from them, learn and learn. One significant episode: in a fairly dense stream of cars and motorcycles, a family of Balinese (very often) drives a dad, on a seat arranged behind the wheel, a small (2-2.5 years old) child, behind is a mother, and between mom and father is an older child. A toy falls out of the little one’s hands, and as if on cue, all movement is paralyzed, everyone stands and waits patiently (do not honk, do not shout). A girl comes out of a nearby shop, picks up a fallen toy, walks to the motorcycle and gives it to the owner with a smile, leaves (does not run away) from the roadway, after which traffic resumes calmly. So maybe we saw it. We really liked the resort of Sanur. Before the trip, we read different reviews on the Internet that the beaches are dirty, there are many locals, the tides are unpredictable, the sea is dirty, etc. Probably everyone sees what they want to see. Firstly, the beach is cleaned every morning (under a rake), if there is anything on the coastal strip, then this is what the ocean brought, and secondly, there are very few people on the beach (vacationers), and if the locals go to the beach, then mostly from 5 to 6 in the morning, when vacationers are still sleeping, thirdly, the tides occur clearly on schedule, you just need to want to learn how to use it. About the hotel: chic, huge area, clean, blooming. On the territory of fish, monitor lizards, birds, animals very similar to squirrels, everything blooms and smells sweet. Since we don’t like multi-storey buildings, we initially took a room in a two-story bungalow. The room is spacious, clean, they clean and change everything daily, with high quality. We are only in the room from late evening until early morning, so we pay a lot of attention to the bed, the bed is 2.2 by 2.2 - get tired. Breakfast: there is everything from diet to meat-eater. We have repeatedly observed how a married couple from Russia tried to cram the entire daily diet into their bodies and, most surprisingly, she succeeded. Recommendation - do not be lazy, go to the breakfast cafes in the depths of the cottages, there are no noisy "brothers" of the Chinese, and it is much more pleasant to have breakfast outdoors, especially under the sacred banyan tree. They took a safe at the reception, but they sometimes left money and photo-video in the room, everything remained in place. From the entrance to the main building every 1.5 hours there is a free minibus to the Hardy's supermarket, where you can buy groceries, souvenirs, alcohol, fruits (cheaper than in the local market - checked), extraordinary cheese, grilled chicken, coffee and tea gifts (the best), in particular we recommend green "YAVAN" tea (not bitter at all). A taxi from Hardy's to the hotel costs $2 (you shouldn't agree more) if you don't want to wait for the hotel's minibus. You can talk endlessly about the island itself, its beaches (I liked Dreamlend the most), parks, Temples, lakes, waterfalls and other sights, or write a whole book, but for this you need to be a good writer, otherwise you can ruin everything. And it's better to see everything yourself. We were lucky in this regard, on the first day of our stay we met a local resident named Madii, he privately provides the services of a guide-driver. He speaks quite well in Russian, in English even better. A m Toyota Avanza up to seven people with a driver, the prices for excursions are several times less than Pegasus, and at the same time you do not drive around hotels for half a day to collect and breed all the tourists. Madi's Balinese phone: (from the local SIM card "simPATI") 08.835 5597, his E-mail: balidewatatour@yahoo. com If you have questions on the topic, write to Austenit-Chel@rambler. ru Alexander, Elena.
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Decided to fly regular flights. We chose "Emirates", through Dubai to Jakkarta, and in Jakkarta 1.30 local a / k "Garuda". Although the flight turned out to be longer than our charter, the comfort, service, organization of the flight turned out to be better than any expectations. "Emirates" is fully consistent with its advertising.
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Decided to fly regular flights. We chose "Emirates", through Dubai to Jakkarta, and in Jakkarta 1.30 local a / k "Garuda". Although the flight turned out to be longer than our charter, the comfort, service, organization of the flight turned out to be better than any expectations. "Emirates" is fully consistent with its advertising. Individual screens with the ability to watch new films in Russian, a large selection of music, games, full information about the flight all the time, ergonomic seats, a Russian-speaking stewardess is required, really tasty food, drinks (including spirits) in an unlimited number of , while the cultural behavior of passengers - and this is only an economy class. The only one who will fly with connecting flights, choose more time between planes (at least 3 hours), because. the airports are big and Duti Free has a lot to see, you won't get tired. And at the Jakarta airport, the distances are long.
OPERATOR "Ultra-Travel" - the meeting party of "Indolink Holiday". Special thanks to both "Ultra-Travel" for organizing the holiday, and "Indolink Holiday" for a warm welcome and attentiveness. An excellent guide Yana (this is a man). With good Russian, the ability to answer any question in an interesting way and just an attentive guide. Yes, take a card from local telecom operators - much cheaper than using roaming. The guide usually offers a map immediately upon meeting. For us, $10 on the card was enough for all calls both local and to Russia.
HOTEL «Inna Grand Bali Beach»: Excellent, large, beautiful hotel. Large area-garden, sea, swimming pools - all included. Representatives of various conferences and exhibitions are accommodated in the main building. Tourists are settled on the territory: there are 2-storey buildings - they have standard rooms and apartments (a room, a bathroom and a balcony are twice the size of a standard one). Then villas: there are double (for two rooms, standard rooms) and single standard. We were settled in a single villa: simply beautiful, like your own country house, with a terrace, everything is in greenery and flowers. Moreover, the villas are so well located that you can’t see the terraces of neighboring villas - some isolation, so you can at least enjoy the silence, even sit with the company on the terrace - you won’t bother anyone. Villa guests do not need to go to the main building for breakfast: a second restaurant is located nearby. It is small, but there has never been a shortage and there has never been too many people. The food is quite satisfying, there is a choice. But it is worth noting that the hotel, nevertheless, is a bit old: some rooms show signs of repair, scuffs, the results of a humid climate, but everything works and the rooms are clean. Yes, each room has air conditioning, kettle, water, coffee, tea, sugar, disposable bathrobes, slippers. The bar in the room is paid and much more expensive than the same thing to buy in neighboring stores. Cleaning and change of linen - every day, usually in the morning. Tipping the cleaner - 10.000 rupees (a little over $ 1) is enough. Another fad: in the villas on the ceiling (not visible, of course, but audible) squirrels run, well, they live there. Not even a disadvantage, but just a joke. The safe is free at the reception in the main building. Sun beds and towels are free. "Umbrellas" are sprawling trees planted neatly in a row on the beach, providing great shade all day. As for the ebb and flow of the sea: they last only 2-3 hours and shift in time. Those. at the beginning of your vacation, they can begin in the morning, and then only in the evening. Therefore, the opportunity to swim will always be. There are no waves, to the coral reef the water is shallow, calm, clean. It happens to cause algae and debris when it's windy. Ideal for relaxing on the water, for parents with small children, for those who are afraid of open water. It is even more interesting to wander at low tide, to see various marine life, as in an aquarium (there is nothing poisonous). The sand on the beach is normal.
SANUR. Small, clean, quiet town, which is quite possible to get around on foot. Taxi in Sanur simply does not make sense to take. There are two main streets: the main Jalan By Pass Ngurah Bali - there is, in general, nothing to do on it, because. it's just a big road, no shops or cafes. And parallel to it, it runs closer to the line of hotels - Jalan Dan au Tamblingan, which is full of shops, restaurants, cafes, massage parlors, exchange offices, a fruit market. Everything else is small branch streets, often dead ends. The market where you can buy fruit is at the beginning of the street, open from 8.00 to 13.00. The choice is not very large (those who have been to Thailand know what to compare with), but there are mangosteens, mangoes (green, but ripe), various bananas, pineapples.
NUTRITION. There are no problems, because restaurants for every taste are full with any cuisine (work until late). Do not be afraid to try Indonesian cuisine: sauces add spice to dishes, but you can refuse them or ask them to serve them separately. Indonesians clearly follow the wishes of their guests. But it makes sense to try Indonesian skewers on skewers. Great for preparing a variety of meats. From seafood, mainly shrimp, grilled tuna fillet, crabs. Local beer "Butang" is good, but rather weak. I really liked the "Gesser" of local production: excellent quality. Be careful: in many restaurants, tips are immediately taken into account in the bill as 10% of the order value (to be honest, not very pleasant). Dishes are prepared upon arrival of the client (without blanks), so the wait can sometimes be long. Personally, we liked the bar “BARB’S SPORT” (Jalan Dan au Tamblingan street, no. 108, tel. : 0361-289482. Landmark - across the road opposite the stone shop and the black sign “DG”). It is a bit far away (300 meters from the beginning of the street, but at the same time you can see all the shops). The hosts are a very nice couple from Australia. Large selection of dishes (European, local, Chinese, Japanese cuisine), large portions and prices slightly lower than in neighboring cafes (no 10% tip), wine list, good interior, TV, music, few people and what is nice, You can bring your own alcohol.
EXCURSIONS: Earlier in the reviews we read that it is cheaper to go around everything by taxi. Yes, the distances in Bali are short, the roads are good, the cars are comfortable. But, it is unlikely that the taxi driver will give you any information. Usually he delivers and waits. You can go with driver-guides who will find you on the beach. But their English leaves much to be desired, and Russian, if they try to speak, is simply not good. Moreover, you will only pay for their travel, but you will still pay for tickets and meals yourself. Therefore, if you decide to see, for example, a bird park, then just a driver is enough. But, if you are interested in learning about the country, religion, architecture, trying sea extreme sports, it makes sense to go for the whole day with a normal Russian-speaking guide (he will already pay for the tickets, food is all included in the tour), who will tell you everything, answer questions and just be responsible for you. I won’t write much about excursions: all the information will be in booklets and for every taste. The only thing worth visiting is at least one or two temples, watching Indonesian religious dances - colorful, unusual, interesting. Villages of craftsmen - in principle, you will see the same thing more than once in stores. Very positive parks of birds, reptiles, orchids: live communication with birds, some of which sit freely outside the cages, wonderful photographs, especially interesting for children. Those who are fond of can go to an inexpensive, so-called. "village fishing" right from the beach of the hotel: in addition to you - two fishermen, a decent motor boat, tackle and a catch of the most beautiful coral fish. The fishermen give the catch and they will cook it for you in any restaurant (for free, if you order at least beer).
SHOPPING: You can start shopping on big excursions, but it will be a little more expensive. However, bargain. Bought perfectly packed for flights (perfectly delivered in luggage). Very beautiful wood carving: from figurines, 2-3-layer paintings, three-dimensional frames for mirrors to large carved gates, comparable to fine lace. Such a beautiful stone carving. In principle, even large and bulky products can be delivered (the guide will help organize cargo). Excellent cotton fabrics and products from them. In Denpassar (15 min. drive from Sanur) there is a Pasar Badung market: there are also a lot of fruits, spices in bags, sauces in factory packaging, clothes, etc. On the rows of the street (where you will be brought up at the beginning) there is a huge selection of different fabrics: cotton, guipure, silk. Beautiful lace products (we call this “richelieu”). Silver products - for an amateur. The so-called "finift" in our country is somewhat banal in design, the rest is simple products. The only thing is that in the market in Denpassar there are shops that are kept by Arab jewelers, here you can find original products in them. There is no gold at all. It is unpopular with the locals. Lots of good pearls, but in big stores. The painting is very original. Balinese coffee - high-quality, strong, fragrant. It makes sense to bring yourself and as a gift (buy only in good stores, mini-markets sell mixtures). There are good, high-quality essential oils and perfumes based on them. There are few leather items. But you can sew clothes and shoes from local tailors: they sew well, the leather, the soles are excellent and it turns out much cheaper than bought from us (tailoring time is from 3 to 5 days). Cigarettes, cigars - with aromatic additives, very much for an amateur, but worth a try. Alcohol, for some reason, expensive, even local. Be sure to bargain, do not hesitate to call an extremely low price: you will still converge in the middle.
IN GENERAL: A beautiful island, friendly people, excellent attitude towards Russian tourists and liberal attitude towards tourists in general. Very active sun, do not forget about protection. Rains, if they happen, then quickly (1-2 hours) pass. If only at night there are more prolonged ones. Everything dries quickly and the streets are absolutely clean and sunny. For those who decide to travel on their own, the phone (local mobile) of our guide Jan is 081-337-07-03-06. We really liked his organization of excursions and attitude. For independent trips from Sanur anywhere you can use the services of a driver - Ayan tel. : 081-246-19-594 - takes inexpensive, punctual, good English. You can drive directly to the hotel or wherever you say. If you need more detailed information, then write to me: fxalex@nm. ru Irina, I will be happy to answer your questions based on fresh impressions. Well, and finally, do not be too lazy to learn one Indonesian greeting: OM SWASTIASTU [Om suastiastu], which means “May God bless you” and you will be pleasantly surprised by the reaction of the Balinese. Good luck!
OPERATOR "Ultra-Travel" - the meeting party of "Indolink Holiday". Special thanks to both "Ultra-Travel" for organizing the holiday, and "Indolink Holiday" for a warm welcome and attentiveness. An excellent guide Yana (this is a man). With good Russian, the ability to answer any question in an interesting way and just an attentive guide. Yes, take a card from local telecom operators - much cheaper than using roaming. The guide usually offers a map immediately upon meeting. For us, $10 on the card was enough for all calls both local and to Russia.
HOTEL «Inna Grand Bali Beach»: Excellent, large, beautiful hotel. Large area-garden, sea, swimming pools - all included. Representatives of various conferences and exhibitions are accommodated in the main building. Tourists are settled on the territory: there are 2-storey buildings - they have standard rooms and apartments (a room, a bathroom and a balcony are twice the size of a standard one). Then villas: there are double (for two rooms, standard rooms) and single standard. We were settled in a single villa: simply beautiful, like your own country house, with a terrace, everything is in greenery and flowers. Moreover, the villas are so well located that you can’t see the terraces of neighboring villas - some isolation, so you can at least enjoy the silence, even sit with the company on the terrace - you won’t bother anyone. Villa guests do not need to go to the main building for breakfast: a second restaurant is located nearby. It is small, but there has never been a shortage and there has never been too many people. The food is quite satisfying, there is a choice. But it is worth noting that the hotel, nevertheless, is a bit old: some rooms show signs of repair, scuffs, the results of a humid climate, but everything works and the rooms are clean. Yes, each room has air conditioning, kettle, water, coffee, tea, sugar, disposable bathrobes, slippers. The bar in the room is paid and much more expensive than the same thing to buy in neighboring stores. Cleaning and change of linen - every day, usually in the morning. Tipping the cleaner - 10.000 rupees (a little over $ 1) is enough. Another fad: in the villas on the ceiling (not visible, of course, but audible) squirrels run, well, they live there. Not even a disadvantage, but just a joke. The safe is free at the reception in the main building. Sun beds and towels are free. "Umbrellas" are sprawling trees planted neatly in a row on the beach, providing great shade all day. As for the ebb and flow of the sea: they last only 2-3 hours and shift in time. Those. at the beginning of your vacation, they can begin in the morning, and then only in the evening. Therefore, the opportunity to swim will always be. There are no waves, to the coral reef the water is shallow, calm, clean. It happens to cause algae and debris when it's windy. Ideal for relaxing on the water, for parents with small children, for those who are afraid of open water. It is even more interesting to wander at low tide, to see various marine life, as in an aquarium (there is nothing poisonous). The sand on the beach is normal.
SANUR. Small, clean, quiet town, which is quite possible to get around on foot. Taxi in Sanur simply does not make sense to take. There are two main streets: the main Jalan By Pass Ngurah Bali - there is, in general, nothing to do on it, because. it's just a big road, no shops or cafes. And parallel to it, it runs closer to the line of hotels - Jalan Dan au Tamblingan, which is full of shops, restaurants, cafes, massage parlors, exchange offices, a fruit market. Everything else is small branch streets, often dead ends. The market where you can buy fruit is at the beginning of the street, open from 8.00 to 13.00. The choice is not very large (those who have been to Thailand know what to compare with), but there are mangosteens, mangoes (green, but ripe), various bananas, pineapples.
NUTRITION. There are no problems, because restaurants for every taste are full with any cuisine (work until late). Do not be afraid to try Indonesian cuisine: sauces add spice to dishes, but you can refuse them or ask them to serve them separately. Indonesians clearly follow the wishes of their guests. But it makes sense to try Indonesian skewers on skewers. Great for preparing a variety of meats. From seafood, mainly shrimp, grilled tuna fillet, crabs. Local beer "Butang" is good, but rather weak. I really liked the "Gesser" of local production: excellent quality. Be careful: in many restaurants, tips are immediately taken into account in the bill as 10% of the order value (to be honest, not very pleasant). Dishes are prepared upon arrival of the client (without blanks), so the wait can sometimes be long. Personally, we liked the bar “BARB’S SPORT” (Jalan Dan au Tamblingan street, no. 108, tel. : 0361-289482. Landmark - across the road opposite the stone shop and the black sign “DG”). It is a bit far away (300 meters from the beginning of the street, but at the same time you can see all the shops). The hosts are a very nice couple from Australia. Large selection of dishes (European, local, Chinese, Japanese cuisine), large portions and prices slightly lower than in neighboring cafes (no 10% tip), wine list, good interior, TV, music, few people and what is nice, You can bring your own alcohol.
EXCURSIONS: Earlier in the reviews we read that it is cheaper to go around everything by taxi. Yes, the distances in Bali are short, the roads are good, the cars are comfortable. But, it is unlikely that the taxi driver will give you any information. Usually he delivers and waits. You can go with driver-guides who will find you on the beach. But their English leaves much to be desired, and Russian, if they try to speak, is simply not good. Moreover, you will only pay for their travel, but you will still pay for tickets and meals yourself. Therefore, if you decide to see, for example, a bird park, then just a driver is enough. But, if you are interested in learning about the country, religion, architecture, trying sea extreme sports, it makes sense to go for the whole day with a normal Russian-speaking guide (he will already pay for the tickets, food is all included in the tour), who will tell you everything, answer questions and just be responsible for you. I won’t write much about excursions: all the information will be in booklets and for every taste. The only thing worth visiting is at least one or two temples, watching Indonesian religious dances - colorful, unusual, interesting. Villages of craftsmen - in principle, you will see the same thing more than once in stores. Very positive parks of birds, reptiles, orchids: live communication with birds, some of which sit freely outside the cages, wonderful photographs, especially interesting for children. Those who are fond of can go to an inexpensive, so-called. "village fishing" right from the beach of the hotel: in addition to you - two fishermen, a decent motor boat, tackle and a catch of the most beautiful coral fish. The fishermen give the catch and they will cook it for you in any restaurant (for free, if you order at least beer).
SHOPPING: You can start shopping on big excursions, but it will be a little more expensive. However, bargain. Bought perfectly packed for flights (perfectly delivered in luggage). Very beautiful wood carving: from figurines, 2-3-layer paintings, three-dimensional frames for mirrors to large carved gates, comparable to fine lace. Such a beautiful stone carving. In principle, even large and bulky products can be delivered (the guide will help organize cargo). Excellent cotton fabrics and products from them. In Denpassar (15 min. drive from Sanur) there is a Pasar Badung market: there are also a lot of fruits, spices in bags, sauces in factory packaging, clothes, etc. On the rows of the street (where you will be brought up at the beginning) there is a huge selection of different fabrics: cotton, guipure, silk. Beautiful lace products (we call this “richelieu”). Silver products - for an amateur. The so-called "finift" in our country is somewhat banal in design, the rest is simple products. The only thing is that in the market in Denpassar there are shops that are kept by Arab jewelers, here you can find original products in them. There is no gold at all. It is unpopular with the locals. Lots of good pearls, but in big stores. The painting is very original. Balinese coffee - high-quality, strong, fragrant. It makes sense to bring yourself and as a gift (buy only in good stores, mini-markets sell mixtures). There are good, high-quality essential oils and perfumes based on them. There are few leather items. But you can sew clothes and shoes from local tailors: they sew well, the leather, the soles are excellent and it turns out much cheaper than bought from us (tailoring time is from 3 to 5 days). Cigarettes, cigars - with aromatic additives, very much for an amateur, but worth a try. Alcohol, for some reason, expensive, even local. Be sure to bargain, do not hesitate to call an extremely low price: you will still converge in the middle.
IN GENERAL: A beautiful island, friendly people, excellent attitude towards Russian tourists and liberal attitude towards tourists in general. Very active sun, do not forget about protection. Rains, if they happen, then quickly (1-2 hours) pass. If only at night there are more prolonged ones. Everything dries quickly and the streets are absolutely clean and sunny. For those who decide to travel on their own, the phone (local mobile) of our guide Jan is 081-337-07-03-06. We really liked his organization of excursions and attitude. For independent trips from Sanur anywhere you can use the services of a driver - Ayan tel. : 081-246-19-594 - takes inexpensive, punctual, good English. You can drive directly to the hotel or wherever you say. If you need more detailed information, then write to me: fxalex@nm. ru Irina, I will be happy to answer your questions based on fresh impressions. Well, and finally, do not be too lazy to learn one Indonesian greeting: OM SWASTIASTU [Om suastiastu], which means “May God bless you” and you will be pleasantly surprised by the reaction of the Balinese. Good luck!
Review from — vOtpusk.ru
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