1st Ascension Day is a Christian holiday on the 40th day after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. ..... 6th International No Diet Day (INDD) was started in 1992 by Mary Evans Young. INDD remains necessary because the media, the medical community, family, friends, and society in general constantly send messages that fat is ugly, unhealthy and to lose at all costs. ...... 11th Pentecost is celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter Sunday (the tenth day after Ascension Thursday). Historically and symbolically related to the Jewish harvest festival of Shavuot,...... 17th Tumpek Wayang or Tumpek Ringgit is a special day of thanks for the gift of art. A blessing ceremony is given to the set of a shadow puppet play for magic power and proper function. .... 20th Waisak is a Buddhist holiday to celebrate the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism..... 20th ~ 25th Pesta Kesenian Bali Kota Denpasar will be held in front of Pura Jagatnatha as part of the Sightseeing Denpasar 2008 agenda 31st World No Tobacco Day was created by World Health Organization in 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and to prevent the death and disease it causes. Hatten Wines Sanur welcomes new managing director Don Buchanan. The native Australian came aboard based on his vast experience and love for good wine and traveling around the world Bedugul farms’ organic vegetables, fruits and spices, Australian meat, Jimbaran Bay’s fish melded by the finest Western and Asian cooking techniques, sprinkled with Balinese ingredients add up to a scrumptious mixing bowl of cuisine splendor…all for you at Suarti Maestro Fine Dining and Gallery..... Why retrieve healthcare outside the country if you could easily have it here in Bali? Sayan Aesthetic Institute will facilitate your needs; from dental to cosmetic treatment.. Behold the nine refurbished villas of Kayumanis Ubud Private Villa. It is only a preamble of the completion of 13 Deluxe Pool Villas and an individual Honeymoon Suite in August 2008 ... The Spa at Bali Hyatt features four double villas and four single treatment rooms creating a single venue for all treatments. Flip for a day of leha-leha (relaxation) with treatments like The Raharja; Serenity in Heaven, Path to Swarga Loka and Surya Cooling. .. Curiosity killed the cat. Rush to find out your astrological personal taste in the menu of Voila Restaurant at Villa Mahapala. And for your astrological drink personality, ask the bartender of Zodiac Bar for assistance... Find the kind of space you need. A variety of studios, hotel rooms, suites, and penthouses are what you’ll get in Outrigger O-CE-N Bali. Located in prime palm-fringed beachfront on Legian Beach between Kuta and Seminyak,... Maximum privacy in luxury is what you’ll encounter at Jamahal Private Resort and Spa. Opened in June 2008, it has now extended its ten successfully operating Garden and Pool Villas... Kriya Spa, the “wellness sanctuary” of Grand Hyatt, ensures a personal journey into the loving hands of Balinese and Indian healing treatments of natural essences, herbs and roots catered to your needs.......         For more info, please contact : BALI PLUS © PT. Trijaya Dewata (Ltd.) Kompleks Pertokoan Kuta Indah Permai B-9 Tuban - Denpasar 80362 - Bali PO.Box 1148, Tuban - Denpasar 80362 - Bali Tel: (62-361) 758671, 763981 Fax: (62-361) 758194 director@baliplus.com editor@baliplus.com info@baliplus.com sales@baliplus.com		Island Information About Bali Culture Arts & Artists Bali & Beyond Active Bali Food, food, food... Hotelsl & Villas Party Zone Shop Hop Spas in Bali ** Kid Zone In This Issue Art Attack Don’t Miss What’s News ** Bali Luxury Holidays Monthly Reviews Other Side Of Bali Misc Word of Advice Essential Info Distribution Our Information About Us Advertise Web Advertise in Print Contact Us With an international flavour of French influence, CasCades Restaurant at Viceroy will have your appetite dancing… CasCades Restaurant at Viceroy Bali 24 hours a day ready staff to cater every need for couples at Bali Luxury Villa Collection...... C’est bon! Find the French and Indonesian taste heritage at Warisan...... Health always comes first and BIMC is there to attend your illness...... To receive our newsletter Please enter your email
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		HOME           | words of advice .     Don't !!   × ...forget to bring your passport (or a photocopy of your ID) with you at all times - as well as a copy of Bali Plus! × ...swim outside designated swimming areas. Currents can be very strong so swim between red and yellow flags. × ...do drugs! It could lead to death penalty. Enough foreigners reside in Bali in courtesy of the Govt. prison service! × ...touch people’s heads - it is very offensive to Hindus. × ....enter a temple during menstruation. Sorry Ladies! × ...forget to add salt to your food and to drink lots of water - you probably sweat more here than at home. × ...worry too much about the ice - it’s government quality controlled in established bars and restaurants. × ....forget to look and listen while crossing the road. Cars may stop, motorbikes may not! × ...forget to reconfirm your flight 72 hours prior to flying. Airport Departure Tax is: International = Rp. 100,000 Domestic = Rp. 30,000   Do   √ ...change money at a reputable looking location, use your own (or the hotel’s) calculator before changing! √ ...put on loads of High Factor Waterproof Sun Cream (especially if you intend to spend a lot of time in the water). √ ...drink a lot of bottled water and eat a lot of fresh fruit - do your body a favour. √ ...be careful with your belongings at all times. Crime is on the increase and can ruin your holiday. Cases of handbag snatching have been reported so please leave important documents in your hotel safe (carry photo-copies) and wear your bag across your shoulders! √ ....try not to step on offerings in the street (walk around them). √ ...respect the slow pace of processions. If stuck behind one don’t honk your horn! √ ...haggle when buying (except on price-tagged goods.) √ ...buy ‘Immodium’ to relieve bouts of Bali belly. √ ..have a great holiday!     A WORD OF ADVICE :   Attending Ceremonies : Remember these are serious occasions and should be treated as such. Religious guidelines : 1. Always wear a sarong and sash. 2. Do not walk in front of people that are praying. 3. Do not use a flash camera or point your camera into the priest’s face! 4. Never sit higher than the priest or the offerings. 5. At cremations, do not get in the way of the attendees - however important that photographic opportunity is! 6. Women are not allowed to enter temples during menstruation. N.B.When attending Special Ceremonies or Anniversary Celebrations as a guest or onlooker, small donations are gratefully received. Your donations will help in paying for the offerings and upkeep of the temple. Dangerous sports : Make sure you either have personal insurance or travel insurance that will cover any accidents! Driving : In Bali, always expect the unexpected, always keep your eyes open and your mind on driving. Beware of motorbikes! It is best to rent a car with full insurance as this will save time and money if you are involved in an accident. Money Changers : Be very careful when changing your money. Always check the rate of exchange and commission (if any). Most importantly, always count your money before you leave the premises and, if you can, bring your own calculator as the ones used by some places can be a little ‘inaccurate’. Petty Crime : a.) There have been a few cases of handbags being snatched after tourists have cashed money at Banks or Money Changers! Put your money away in your ‘bum-bag’ or hold onto your hand- bag tightly!!! b.) When changing large amounts of money please check each note carefully as there are a number of (noticeably) fake notes in circulation. c.) When trying on garments do not take your jewellery off and leave it lying around - give it to a friend or leave it in the hotel safe. Swimming in the sea : Currents and undertows can be strong. Always swim between the red and yellow flags and don’t swim too far out! Please, do not leave your belongings unattended on the beach. Thank you for respecting these suggestions
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