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		<title>Balinese mantra “The Healing amulet”</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of the ancient lontar texts included complex drawings along with corresponding Balinese calligraphy that are used by balians to create amulets called jimats. Jimats are created for a variety of uses, healing is one usage. In constructing a jimat, the balian redraws the illustration, first asking permission to engage in this activity, then proceeding [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some of the ancient lontar texts included complex drawings along with corresponding Balinese calligraphy that are used by balians to create amulets called jimats. Jimats are created for a variety of uses, healing is one usage. In constructing a jimat, the balian redraws the illustration, first asking permission to engage in this activity, then proceeding with focused intention upon the sick recipient.</p>
<p>The illustration is usually drawn upon paper, although some are executed on white material or metal, depending upon the usage. Next, additional aksare are etched with a sacred tool onto a small piece of gold, silver, copper and bark of an indigenous Balinese tree. The balian folds the drawing in half, shaves incense into the crease then continues folding adding incense shavings with each fold until a small square approximately 1-1/2? is reached. The metals and wood are placed on top of the drawing with shaved incense in between each layer. The entire piece is slipped into a sheave of white cloth, then secured on all sides with threads.</p>
<p>If possible, the consecration of the jimats through the mantras is best when completed either on the new moon, full moon or a particularly auspicious day called Kajeng Kliwon that occurs every fifteen days. Consecration proceeds as follows:<br />
Bringing the jimats into being with its accompanying mantra, using the name of the recipient as well as visualization<br />
making the jimats alive with the Penguripmantra,<br />
following with a joining mantra,<br />
concluding with the Pasupati mantra that imbues the jimats with sakti</p>
<p>The jimats is then worn next to the skin by the recipient, who is instructed with additional information on the responsibilities of honoring, respecting and maintaining the live state of the jimats. If these instructions are not followed the jimats will cease to contain living energy. Only the pedanda can consecrate it once again. Because the jimats is created and consecrated specifically for one individual it can never be transferred to another.</p>
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		<title>Tirta Empul Temple</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When tourism started to develop in Bali around 1965 one tour package called &#8221; Barong dance and Kintamani tour &#8221; was the most popular day sightseeing. The highlight of the tour which is until now still exist are Bali artist&#8217;s colonies, Tirta Empul Temple, and Batur Caldera. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When tourism started to develop in Bali around 1965 one tour package called &#8221; Barong dance and Kintamani tour &#8221; was the most popular day sightseeing. The highlight of the tour which is until now still exist are Bali artist&#8217;s colonies, Tirta Empul Temple, and Batur Caldera. </p>
<p><img align=left width=200 height=300 src=http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/12439/crw_4532nps1.jpg>According to some senior tour guides who have been working in the industry for more than 2 decades some tourists from Europe and U.S.A regularly come to Bali, for more than 5 times since 1960s and every times they come they always repeat to see this tour package. It might be the real spirit of Balinese nature and culture are mixed here which can give various inspirations, probably from business of small handicrafts until 5 stars hotels or restaurants for those who saw this as an opportunity. This has been proved by the tremendous development of tourism facilities in Bali from 1980s to 1995. The writer believe very much that what is the value of this trip has been inseminating other area of Bali to be known in tourism industry. Below is described shortly how these 3 areas had been attracted people from immemorial times.</p>
<p>Kintamani and Batur Caldera. Kintamani are with it&#8217;s magnificent view of Batur caldera have been recorded on king&#8217;s charter&#8217;s as follows:</p>
<p>    * Inscription dated 911 AD, mention about the king envoys to pray at Trunyan village, the local people were asked to serve the envoys to prepare the meals and facilities during this duty. The people requested to his majesty to be exempted from certain taxes<br />
    * Inscription dated 911 AD, the regulation of village member between Abang village and Trunyan<noscript>Nella situazione quando la prima carta del banco presente un asso, secondo le regole blackjack il giocatore puo &#8220;assicurarsi&#8221; contro la possibilita che il mazzatore del <a href="http://www.nycryobank.com">poker online gratis</a> totalizzi un blackjack.</noscript> village<br />
    * Three inscriptions found at Kintamani dated 967 AD mentions a lodging ( pesangrahan ) at Air Mih, licensed by the king Tabanendra Dhramadewa. Here is mentioned also the influx or might be traffic of priests ( bhiksu ) that came to that area and wanted to settle. It was regulated that the new comers must<noscript>Message <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/carlyn8103/web/free-metro-pcs-ringtones">free metro pcs ringtones</a> composer format file to.</noscript> not exceeding 10 families<br />
    * Just around 1 km north to Kintamani have found various stone sculptures carved in 1011th century by master sculptor &#8221; Mpu Bga&#8221;, dedicated to the king and ancestor&#8217;s spirits</p>
<p>It is a prove that Kintamani area is the oldest area to be recorded in history. It was probably due to it&#8217;s very inspiring natural scenery and magical view. One of famous Indonesian novelists Sultan Takdir Alisyahbana also built his lodging on the foot of Mt. Batur, where he produced many litteraire creations in the form of romance or novels.</p>
<p>Ubud and Surrounding<br />
Ubud surrounding are consist of various villages in the past become the area of Ubud and Gianyar kingdoms.<!-- Traffic Statistics --><br />
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<!-- End Traffic Statistics --> Within this area, there are villages such as Mas, Celuk, Sumampan and Ubud itself hat have developing various art works. At the beginning it was a great possibility that the spirit of aesthetic born at Pejeng area, where various ancient arts were found. To mention a few are Goa Gajah, Yeh Pulu, and various stone carvings preserved at least in 5 temples within the village of Pejeng.<br />
Due to the richness of Pejeng area with archaeological facts, the government of Indonesia under Cultural and Educational Affairs declared Pejeng as protected area and built a museum in the village to manage the heritages. The museum is called Archaeological Museum of Pejeng and is open for visitors to see their preservation plan and system.<br />
In Pejeng area the extend of period between first historical fact dated 8th century until 11th century almost well recorded. A complete scene of Bali in the past between 11th century up to 1343 AD have the historical facts in the area. That is why most historians put an hypothesis that the capital city of ancient Bali must had been at around Pejeng village.<br />
The beginning of Balinese wooden carving showing a continuation of style and characters of those Balinese ancient arts found in Pejeng. It was as great probable that this spirit of art have facilitated the receptance of people on Ubud area to other new elements of arts and adopted into their pattern. So it is not strange that the flows of new arts such as paintings, decors, and accessories become also their skill. Even later after the establishment of tourism that causing the relation between artists in Ubud areas with outside world benefiting the new designs internationally brought by their overseas partners to be produced in Bali. With the tourism business there arts it was such as it is fertilized and nurtured in many aspects which instigate the creative thinking of the artists. So that it is said Bali as a shopping paradise.</p>
<p>Tirta Empul<br />
It is a myth described on a manuscript called Usana Bali says that a Balinese arrogant king named Maya Denawa did not believe in god, and objected the people to worship god. Later the punishment for the king came. The warior of Bhatara Indra arrived to attack Maya Denawa and put him away from the throne. But Maya Denawa used chemical weapons causing all the warriors of Bhatara Indra were poisoned to dead. Seeing this Bhatara Indra than planted his pole to the earth, and sprang water. This water was used to spray the dead warriors, and they alive back. So this water source until now is believed to be the source of life and prosperity. It is especially correct if we associate this water spring with the irrigation system around the area, as it gives hundreds of hectares of rice field from Tampaksiring until Pejeng areas.<br />
Historically Tampak Siring with Tirta Empul temple is a continuation of Pejeng areas of archaeological sites, where along Petanu river that split the area of Gianyar and Bangli preserved a great number of ancient remains although it is a small stroke of chisel on the steep drop of the river up to the intricate rock carving such as Gunung Kawi temple, and Mangening stone shrine which are only less than 2 kms each others.<br />
The inscription mentions the construction of Tirta Empul temple in 960 AD, when the king Chandrabhaya Singha Warmadewa ordered this which is already 1042 years ago. It seems that this place was not interesting for ancient king but the first Indonesian president Soekarno had built his presidential villas just at the west side of the temple. This villa has brought also the name of Tampaksiring become known world widely.</p>
<p>The present temple as a common temple of Bali, the layout is divided into 3 courtyards. At the middle courtyard is constructed and first courtyards<noscript>There are many advantages in <a href="http://www.snjpc.com">online casino</a>. </noscript> were constructed:</p>
<p>Pool with 13 fountains, used as holy water for cremation or dead ceremony,</p>
<p>Pool with 8 fountains, used as water for symbolic cleaning ( spiritual purification ), when a person is sick it is believed he is infected by immaterial dirt.<br />
Pool with 5 fountains for holy water used people from outside come to pray.</p>
<p>At the first courtyard is also a pool for public bathing place.<br />
Total number of shrines are 30 nits currently, after later addition by local people who have the responsibility for the temple. The ceremony is performed every 210 days, and fixed date can be read in Balinese calendar.</p>
<p>There is an old stone sculpture being preserved at the last courtyard of the temple in the form of buffalo. The condition of the carving is badly damage, so it can not be observed in detail to fix the type. Buffalo in the pantheon of Hindu is considered as the mount of god Shiwa and this animal is called &#8221; Nandi &#8220;</p>
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		<title>Taman Ayun Temple Mengwi</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pura Taman Ayun has never forgotten by any sightseeing itinerary with the destination of west and north Bali. The temple is also used as a special place of events such as incentive program with Bali cultural night. With the temple architecture as background it is a real Balinese royal feast.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pura Taman Ayun has never forgotten by any sightseeing itinerary with the destination of west and north Bali. The temple is also used as a special place of events such as incentive program with Bali cultural night. With the temple architecture as background it is a real Balinese royal feast.</p>
<p><img align=left width=300 height=200 src=http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/2685/11th_century.jpg>The establishment of Pura Taman Ayun is related to the development of Mengwi kingdom in 17th century. A manuscript describing the birth of Mengwi kingdom called &#8221; Babad Mengwi &#8221; gives a description that the founder of the kingdom I Gusti Ngurah Putu after succeeded in extending his emporium he built Ulun Danu temple on the bank of lake Beratan, than moved his palace from Balahayu to Mengwi and built Taman Ayun temple. The date of construction is expressed on a carved door with chronogram reads &#8221; Sad Bhuta Yaksa Dewa &#8221; means 1634 AD.</p>
<p>Temple Structure<br />
As the common layout of temple in Bali, the area of 250 x 100 square meters is divided into 4 courtyards. On west side is the natural pool by constructing dam across the small river on the southern end of the temple area. The temple has been renovated in 1949 on the gates, split gates, walls and meeting hall, and pavilion called &#8221; Bale Bengong&#8221; In 1972 all black fiber roofs were renewed, the last in 1976 was built the pavilion tower called &#8221; Bale Kulkul &#8221; and the roof of meeting hall was changed.</p>
<p>On the east side of the main complex there is a meru dedicated to the god of fertility, which is closely related with rice and irrigation, called : shrine of Ulun Suwi &#8221; At one side of the east part is a shrine of the spirit warrior Pasek Buduk from Buduk village, a place around 10 kms from this temple site. The reason of the king building a worship to a spirit of Pasek Buduk, due to unending war between Mengwi and Buduk village area. Pasek was the resistant and strong defender and head of the village. Inspired by the bigger necessity to consolidate the kingdom Pasek wanted to subdue to the king by disclosing his physical weakness, and asked the king to build for his spirit a shrine in the temple, and appoint from 4 casts as the adoption of king children. The king agreed and adopted 40 children who then called the clan of &#8221; Pasek Batu Bata&#8221;. It is mentioned that from the clan of Pasek Buduk and those adopted children had grown a strong garrison to support the glory of Mengwi kingdom. Mengwi is the second kingdom of Bali to control Blambangan regency ( now Banyuwangi in East Java ).</p>
<p>Total number of shrines and pavilions in the complex are 50 units. This shrines are not all dedicated to god or holy spirits but some are as ritual facilities, public hall, and decorations.</p>
<p>For Taman Ayun temple, the responsible principal is Mengwi palace assisted by the society in the area of current Mengwi Kecamatan administrative government. During the main ceremony people from outside Kecamatan Mengwi are usually coming for praying, especially those areas before under Mengwi kingdom.</p>
<p>Mengwi kingdom also built Puncak Mangu temple, a big temple behind the mount Mangu across the ridge of south lake Beratan, and Batukaru and Tanah Lot temple were supposed to have been built by Mengwi kingdom.</p>
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		<title>Goa Gajah Cave Gianyar Bali</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gajah Cave (Goa Gajah) locate in Gianyar Bali, literally means &#8216;Elephant Cave”. Although named by &#8216;elephant&#8217; it doesn&#8217;t mean there is any real elephant live or ever live here. The name Goa Gajah derived from &#8216;Lawa Gajah&#8217;, which is mentioned in the manuscripts that found in this site. This temple complex was built for the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gajah Cave (Goa Gajah) locate in Gianyar Bali, literally means &#8216;Elephant Cave”. Although named by &#8216;elephant&#8217; it doesn&#8217;t mean there is any real elephant live or ever live here. The name Goa Gajah derived from &#8216;Lawa Gajah&#8217;, which is mentioned in the manuscripts that found in this site. This temple complex was built for the first time around 11 century based on epigraph found in this site.</p>
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<p>A seven-meters deep cave with a shape of T-letter is the major attraction of this Bedulu village&#8217;s local temple. The cave it self is carved in a solid stone hill of the river valley. The main figure of the carving at the cave entrance is &#8216;boma&#8217;, a barong face, accompanied with big clapping fingers on its side. Leaf, flower, and some horror figures can be noticed if we give more attention look to the rest of the carving. Some holes that are considered to be used as meditation or sleeping quarters can be found in the wall of the cave. Nowadays, those holes are used to place offerings whenever there is ceremonies taking place. On the left end side of the cave is Ganesha statue, believe it as &#8216;the God of knowledge&#8217;. Meanwhile on the right end side can be found three &#8216;linggas&#8217;, that each of them dedicated to the three common God manifestations in Bali, Brahma, Wisnu, and Siwa. There are other three stone carvings in the centre wall, one of them figuring head and face.</p>
<p>Three other statues of Ganesha, demons and Men Brayut, a legendary lady with her beloved children, are placed on a high building located on the left side of cave entrance. It is considered that these statues are 1000 years old. In the middle of the complex, in front of the cave, there is bathing place that is not any longer used by the local people. The angle figures within the bathing complex are about similar to common figures found in India. On the south part of the complex, there are along flight of step leads down the lower part of the valley. After crossing a bridge above a small creek and follow another flight of steps up to eastern side of the valley, a headless sitting Buddha statue can be seen. This is the evident of a close relationship between the two religions.</p>
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		<title>Mount Agung Karangasem Bali</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mount Agung is Bali&#8217;s biggest trekking challenge locate in Karangasem Bali. The most revered and the highest peak in Bali, Mount Agung stands tall at over 3100 meters. Fortunately, Bali&#8217;s highest and most revered mountain is not difficult to climb. The tip is to start well before dawn, armed with a strong flashlight, water, food, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mount Agung is Bali&#8217;s biggest trekking challenge locate in Karangasem Bali. The most revered and the highest peak in Bali, Mount Agung stands tall at over 3100 meters. Fortunately, Bali&#8217;s highest and most revered mountain is not difficult to climb. The tip is to start well before dawn, armed with a strong flashlight, water, food, and warm and waterproof clothing. The best time for a climb is during the dry season of April through October. But climbing is not permitted when major religious events are held at Pura Besakih, which is most of April. The shortest and most popular route up Mount Agung is from Selat or Muncan; involving the least walking due thankfully to serviceable roads from both Selat or Muncan town to the Pura Pasar Agung, or Agung Market Temple. From the temple, we can climb to top in as little as 2 short hours.</p>
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<p>Still an active volcano Mount Batur sits 1,500 meters above sea level and takes about an hour&#8217;s drive northeast of Denpasar. Smoking and rumbling takes place periodically at this mountain. Two eruptions occurred in 1917 and 1926 and more recently in 1994. A crater lake was formed about 30,000 years ago after a major eruption. Many vantage points offer spectacular views of the area. Hiking tours start at 3a and end at 6a when one reaches the summit to view a beautiful sunrise.</p>
<p>The Balinese consider Mount Agung to be the center of the world. All temples in Bali point towards Mount Agung. The Mother Temple of Besakih, with its uncountable steps, solemnly wait for the arrival of the gods and the goddesses, for when they step down from heaven, they come to Besakih by way of Mount Agung.</p>
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		<title>Segara Agung Hotel Bali</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Located Only 15 Minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, in the village of Sanur between 2 five star properties, The BALI HYATT and SANUR BEACH Hotel. A 20 minutes drive to the capital city of Denpasar and a 3 minutes walk to the beautiful white Sand Beach.
The Bungallow are quiet. Balinese Style design surrounded by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Located Only 15 Minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, in the village of Sanur between 2 five star properties, The BALI HYATT and SANUR BEACH Hotel. A 20 minutes drive to the capital city of Denpasar and a 3 minutes walk to the beautiful white Sand Beach.<br />
The Bungallow are quiet. Balinese Style design surrounded by a flowerful garden. Certainly the right place for a holiday</p>
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Segara Agung Hotel is a Balinese Style Design Hotel surrounded by a flowerful garden, with intimate and friendly staff is always ready to serve you everyday needs and conveniences.<br />
All room including Deluxe Family suite, Junior Suite, Standard room and Economy room are equipped with modern and luxurious comfort, surround by a large lush green tropical garden.<br />
Located Only 15 Minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, in the village of Sanur between 2 five star properties, The BALI HYATT and SANUR BEACH Hotel. A 20 minutes drive to the capital city of Denpasar and a 3 minutes walk to the beautiful white Sand Beach.<br />
The Restaurant offers a wide choice of local and other Oriental as well Western dishes. Near by the Swimming Pool, provides a warm and fiendly atmosphere for relaxing drink and light food.</p>
<p>Room Facility :<br />
Deluxe Family Suite</p>
<p>    * 4.5 x 4.5 Square meter<br />
    * Air Conditioning<br />
    * Colour TV<br />
    * Hot Water<br />
    * Bathhub,<br />
    * Dressing room and Refrigerator</p>
<p>Junior Suite</p>
<p>    * 4 x 4 Square meter<br />
    * Air Conditioning<br />
    * Colour TV<br />
    * Hot Water<br />
    * Bathhub and Refrigerator</p>
<p>Standard</p>
<p>    * 4 x 4 Square meter<br />
    * Air Conditioning<br />
    * Hot Water or Cold water</p>
<p>Economy</p>
<p>    * 3.3 x 3.5 Square meter<br />
    * Cold Fan and Cold water<br />
    * Double or Twin bed 	 </p>
<p>Swimming Pool<br />
Our Swimming Pool with Clean and Health water. We&#8217;re always keep our swimming pool everyday</p>
<p>Mini Bar<br />
The Mini Bar surely provide you with a relaxed atmosphere under the thatched roof. Balinese Style building surrounded in a colorful garden of beautiful flower</p>
<p>Garden<br />
Our garden is colorfully, landscaped with beautiful flower and tropical plants and trees to offer you lush natural beauty<br />
Beautiful Beach</p>
<p>Our Hotel to Close from Sanur Beach, nice place for looking Sun Rice in the morning. </p>
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		<title>Ananda Cottages Ubud with Yoga and Spa</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ananda Cottages Ubud with Yoga and Spa in Ubud Bali, located in the cool tranquil hills just 25 minutes walk from the village centre of Ubud, Bali, offers lovely rural views surrounded by lush, green, fertile rice paddies. Bali&#8217;s natural beauty remains a part of Ananda&#8217;s grounds. In each, the Balinese architecture, décor, fine painting [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ananda Cottages Ubud with Yoga and Spa in Ubud Bali, located in the cool tranquil hills just 25 minutes walk from the village centre of Ubud, Bali, offers lovely rural views surrounded by lush, green, fertile rice paddies. Bali&#8217;s natural beauty remains a part of Ananda&#8217;s grounds. In each, the Balinese architecture, décor, fine painting is of hotel standard while all the modern conveniences expected by the discerning international traveller are here. All are air-conditioned and have exotic garden bathrooms, convey the essence of the tropic. Ananda Cottages Ubud with Yoga and Spa Service since 2002. We&#8217;re Cheapest and Best Cottages, Villas and Hotels with Yoga and Spa in Ubud Bali<br />
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<p>Ubud is the artistic and cultural heart of Bali. There are many painters, dancers, musicians and sculptors. Three art museums have both traditional and modern paintings and sculpture on display.</p>
<p>The Ubud market is a favourite with a vast array of produce including souvenirs. The nearby monkey forest has a temple in the midst of a jungle with many mischievous monkeys</p>
<p>Room :<br />
STANDART ROOM<br />
 	Downstair with air conditioning and other with fan cooling</p>
<p>SUPERIOR ROOM<br />
 	Upstair room with aircon and other with fan cooling</p>
<p>FAMILY ROOM<br />
 	Consist of two connecting superior rooms</p>
<p>BUNGALOWS<br />
 	Private Room With Balgony and open bathroom</p>
<p>SUITE VILLA<br />
 	Private double room with living room, jacuzzi and private pool. Available for family or honey mooner</p>
<p>RESTAURANT</p>
<p>The open-air restaurant serving European and Indonesian cuisineis available for your dining pleasure.You may relax at the bar.<br />
Special Balinese food can be prepared on request. Hot and cold drinks and room service are always available.</p>
<p>METTING ROOM<br />
 	Two spaces in idyllic, peaceful surroundings are available for groups wishing to undertake a variety of activities.<br />
For Example<br />
 	Yoga<br />
 	Meditation<br />
 	Wedding</p>
<p>SPA<br />
	BODY TREATMENT	 </p>
<p>Balinese Relaxing Massage (1 Hour ), Aromaherapy Massage (1 Hour 30 Minutes) , Ayurvedic Shirodara Massage ( 1 Hour 30 Minutes ), Body Scrubs ( 2 hours), Body Mask (2 Hours).<br />
	FACE AND HAIR TREATMENT<br />
 	FACE TREATMENTS<br />
 	Tropical Fruit Facial ( 1 Hour ), Detox Facial ( 1 Hour )<br />
 	HAIR TREATMENT<br />
 	Creme Bath and hair treatment ( 1 Hour), Hair Wash ( 30 ), Hair Braiding.<br />
 	HAND AND FOOT TREATMENT<br />
 	Manicure ( 1 Hour ), Pedicure ( 1 Hour ).<br />
	SPA PACKAGE<br />
 	Bliss Spa Package ( 5 Hour ), Honeymoon Spa Package ( 3 Hour ).</p>
<p>YOGA MEDITATION</p>
<p>SERVICES</p>
<p>BABY SITTING	TRANSPORT<br />
Taxis or buses to and from the airport or other hotels can be arranged at cost. Transport to  place  of  interest in Bali is also available.<br />
BADMINTON COURT<br />
Enjoy one of the most popular local sports if you are feeling like a work out!</p>
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		<title>Villa Coco</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Villa Coco is a boutique hotel one of the recommended villas in Bali, adopts Balinese style of living without sacrificing comforts and privacy, maintaining the traditional Balinese style with thatched roof, open air bathrooms and living areas. Our villa offer 14 self contained of 1 &#038; 2 private affordable villas, also 1 luxurious 4 bedroom [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Villa Coco is a boutique hotel one of the recommended villas in Bali, adopts Balinese style of living without sacrificing comforts and privacy, maintaining the traditional Balinese style with thatched roof, open air bathrooms and living areas. Our villa offer 14 self contained of 1 &#038; 2 private affordable villas, also 1 luxurious 4 bedroom villa with private pool and sunken bar. All villas are completely private, being enclosed by a 2 meter garden wall with tropical settings. Come and spend your holiday with Villa Coco, enjoy the heart of Bali in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere!!</p>
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LOCATION<br />
Villa coco is located right in the heart of Seminyak, one of Bali’s trendiest nightlife and restaurant districts. The villa is just 5 minutes walk from the famous Seminyak’s Beach and 15 minutes away from Ngurah Rai International Airport of Bali. Villa Coco Bali accesses the main street via a private lane with convenient walking distance to enjoy some of the areas most talked about restaurants and nightlife venues in Bali not to forget the Seminyak’s vibrant main street with its choice of International boutiques and interesting home ware shops to browse in. This Villa ideal location means more time to enjoy your holiday instead of traveling.</p>
<p>SERVICES &#038; FACILITIES<br />
Services:<br />
Villa Coco Bali has a full time staff to take care of and anticipate all necessary guests requirement. Housekeeping service, baby sitting facility, laundry and dry cleaning service, stereo CD Player, TV, Video rental, large VCD &#038; music CD rental library with many children’s titles. For guests’ leisure conveniences our staff will be of assistance to help arrange ticketing, postal requirements , car rental and other tour arrangements.<br />
Facilities:<br />
- Swimming pool with Pool Bar, &#8211; Pool Side restaurant</p>
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		<title>Taman Sari Cottages Bar and Restaurant</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taman Sari Cottages Bar and Restaurant is a cluster of Bungalows, bar and Restaurant that conceived and set out in a mix of modern and traditional Balinese style with International Standard Services. It is only 300 metres from the famous white sandy Kuta Beach area, twenty minutes from the Ngurah Rai Airport and five minutes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Taman Sari Cottages Bar and Restaurant is a cluster of Bungalows, bar and Restaurant that conceived and set out in a mix of modern and traditional Balinese style with International Standard Services. It is only 300 metres from the famous white sandy Kuta Beach area, twenty minutes from the Ngurah Rai Airport and five minutes walk to the center of Kuta &#8211; shopping center area and Kuta Art market.</p>
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ACCOMMODATION<br />
Taman Sari Cottages offers twenty rooms of different type. 15 twin bedroom and 5 double bedroom. Extra beds are available on request.</p>
<p>Taman Sari Cottages Bar and Restaurant rooms are surrounded by tropical garden with a good size of swimming pool where you can also enjoy a nice tropical cocktails while relaxing by the pool.</p>
<p>Room Facilities:</p>
<p>    * Air Conditioner<br />
    * Phones Services / IDD Phone<br />
    * King Size / Twin Beds rooms<br />
    * Refrigerator<br />
    * Private Balcony / Terrace<br />
    * Wash Hand Basin<br />
    * Bathtub<br />
    * Hot &#038; Cold running water<br />
    * Shower</p>
<p>FACILITIES &#038; SERVICES</p>
<p>    * Bar &#038; Restaurants<br />
    * Swimming Pool<br />
    * Safe Deposit Boxes<br />
    * IDD Phones<br />
    * Luggage rooms<br />
    * Bank / Money Changer<br />
    * Parking Area<br />
    * Multilingual staff<br />
    * Major credit card<br />
    * Car rental<br />
    * Laundry, dry Cleaning &#038; Valet<br />
    * Clinic in house / doctor on call<br />
    * Bicycle rental<br />
    * Taxi Services<br />
    * Airport transfer<br />
    * Adventure Sports<br />
    * Postal services<br />
    * Travel Agents</p>
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		<title>Inna Grand Bali Beach</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:06:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Grand Bali Beach is more than just a five star hotel. While maintaining a forward-thinking outlook, the hotel is also an enduring symbol of Bali&#8217;s past and the island&#8217;s valuable cultural heritage.
Founded in 1966, the Grand Bali Beach is located on Bali&#8217;s original seaside resort of Sanur, which has long been known for its [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Grand Bali Beach is more than just a five star hotel. While maintaining a forward-thinking outlook, the hotel is also an enduring symbol of Bali&#8217;s past and the island&#8217;s valuable cultural heritage.</p>
<p>Founded in 1966, the Grand Bali Beach is located on Bali&#8217;s original seaside resort of Sanur, which has long been known for its world-class facilities and an atmosphere of comfort and privacy. Just 20 minutes drive from the airport, this oasis of luxury offers a wide range of dining and leisure opportunities.</p>
<p>The Grand Bali Beach is set on a wide stretch of white sandy beach right in the heart of Sanur. With extensive gardens landscaped around many large trees, the resort stretches down to one of Bali&#8217;s favorite beaches where beach sports from surfing to sunbathing, snorkeling to paragliding abound.</p>
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Facilities<br />
The Grand Bali Beach has 574 rooms in three types: 111 Cottage rooms, 208 rooms in 4 blocks of two-storey buildings, and 255 rooms in a ten storey tower, including a Presidential Suite and 24 Executive Suites. All rooms have individually controllable air conditioning, humidity control, private bath/shower, radio, satellite, TV, fridge/mini bar, hair drier, movie channel, and international direct dial telephones. Tower wing rooms also have in-room safes and Card Key door locks.</p>
<p>This five star luxury hotel also provides the ideal venue for banquets, conferences, cocktail receptions or private dinner parties. The banqueting facilities can accommodate up to 1000 people for standing receptions. In addition there are four function rooms with a total capacity of 120 seats. The Pandawa Poolside is an ideal setting for outdoor functions.</p>
<p>Many Restaurants and Bars are also available, such as the Bali Hai Rooftop Restaurant &#038; Bar, Bali Kopi Shop, Baruna Beach Seafood Restaurant, Baris Bar, Fun Pub (with Karaoke), Candi Oriental Restaurant, Golf Restaurant, Rajapala Bar, Tirta Bar &#038; Pizzaria and Warung Beringin Restaurant.</p>
<p>Recreation<br />
The Grand Bali Beach offers a nine hole championship golf course, a wide range of water sports including fishing, diving and snorkeling, a jogging track, an eight lane ten pin indoor bowling center, a modern Spa, bicycles for hire, four outdoor swimming pools, mini driving range, two tennis courts, table tennis and 18 hole mini golf. </p>
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