Bali rice terraces - Jatiluwih, Tegallalang

Bali is also famous for her beautiful rice terraces.
I am told that there is no fixed harvest season in Bali. In order to view the rice terraces at their most beautiful, there is no definite date!
If you arrive sometime before April, it's highly likely that you can view the paddy fields before harvest time in all its green splendor.

The first rice field terrace that we visited was Jatiluwih.

From bali - terraced rice fields

It is nestled among the hills, and provides a stunning panoramic view of the rice fields.

Bali Attractions - list of entrance fees

Uluwatu + sarong & belt rental (extra 60k for tour guide) - 3000 Rp
Pura Taman Ayun (Royal Temple) - 3000 Rp
Pura Ulun Danu, Lake Bratan - 10000 Rp
Pura Tanah Lot - 10000 Rp
Jatiluwih rice terrace - 4000 Rp
Kintamani : entrance - 10000 Rp
Gunung Kawi Temple - 6000 Rp
Pura Tirthe Empul - 6000 Rp
Gua Gajah - 6000 Rp
Bersakih: 10k entrance, 10k tour guide, 5k sarong rental - 10000 Rp
Garuda Wisnu Kencana GWK - 50000 Rp

Pura Taman Ayun, Mengwi

Pura Taman Ayun, also known as the Royal Family Temple, is one of the famous attractions in Bali.
It is located near Mengwi (somnewhere South of Bali).

The temple grounds are surrounded by a moat and there is a small pathway where the public can access, to walk around the main temple compound.

From bali - mengwi & lake bratan

Kuta and Legian, Bali

Strolling in Kuta and Legian can be quite a breeze. The cool sea breeze takes away the scorching heat of the sun, and the pavements are decent enough for pedestrians with a lot of trees providing shade.

From bali - kuta

There is only one setback - the narrow road is filled with cars and motorcycles. The air quality is, to put it frankly, very bad.

Due to the lack of time we stuck mainly to the main roads - Jln Karthika Plaza, along Kuta beach, and Jalan Legian. There's a charming blend of branded outlets, shopping malls, handicraft, pubs and novelty shops along the entire stretch - it is truly a feast for the eyes.

Febri's Hotel & Spa - Kuta, Bali

After going through the extensive list of Bali hotels in Trip Advisor, we finally settled on Febri's Hotel & Spa.

Located on Jalan Karthika Plaza, it's actually located in the Tuban area and not Kuta. Kuta is within walking distance though - roughly a 15-minute stroll along the main road. The airport is around 5 minutes away by car.

Upon check in we were welcomed with a refreshing drink of pineapple juice and cold face towels.
We were pleasantly surprised to find that the hotel has not one but TWO swimming pools!

From bali - kuta