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In the south – along the sandy stretch of Kuta it's pure party time, while elsewhere is a haven of serenity. Bali is an openly spiritual island that celebrates its beliefs in its wealth of ornate palaces and temples – such as Pura Besakih, Bali's holiest Hindu temple high on the slopes of Bali's Mount Agung, the island’s highest point.

Lying between Java and Lombok, it is home to Indonesia’s Hindu minority and renowned for its highly developed arts including dance, sculpture, painting and music. Gentle and smiling, the people are a joy. Beautiful women carry mini mountains of fruit offerings on their heads; whole families in ceremonial dress perch on a single moped. Such sights are not quickly forgotten.

Away from the crowds are empty beaches – the sooty black to the sugar gold, rice paddies that trip down hillsides like giant steps, forest wilderness and volcanoes that pierce the clouds.

Bali is also an alluring stopover point if you're travelling to Australia or New Zealand and want to break up the journey with an indulgent sojourn in paradise.

GMT: +4 Hours.
Flight Time: Approximately 16 Hours via Singapore.
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah.
Stopovers: Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur.