Bali is Top Asian Holiday Destination

Bali is Top Asian Holiday Destination

The readers of an online travel magazine have named Bali as the top holiday destination in Asia for 2011.

The poll, conducted by Smart Travel Asia, also picked out several Bali resorts as the top places for a relaxing break.

Bali took the top spot from Kerala, India, which was bumped down to No. 4. Phuket, Thailand, and Hong Kong were the runners-up, respectively. 

In terms of top places to stay, a number of Bali resorts were included in the top 25 list, including the Bulgari Resort Bali and the Four Seasons Resort Bali at spots 2 and 3, respectively.

The poll also reported on preferred budget airlines, with AirAsia getting the gold star. Indonesia’s own Lion Air failed to chart.

The poll did not specify the number of voters, but the demographics skewed upscale. According to the magazine, voters took an average of 15.75 air trips over the past year and earned an average annual income of $150,000

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The Year of the Rabbit. The Chinese New Year begins on Feb 4 this year

The Year of the Rabbit conjures images of fluffy bunnies, but fortunetellers in Asia predict that the coming year on the Asian lunar calendar will be anything but cuddly.



Among key predictions for the new year beginning Feb. 3: terrorist threats, continuing tensions between China and the United States, natural disasters around the world and wobbly global markets.

Even Hollywood celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is not immune from the grim predictions. Both were born in Rabbit years, and one fortuneteller sees their longtime relationship coming under increasing strain as the year wears on.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, Asians from Hanoi to Harbin put great stock in the soothsayers' predictions using feng shui - the traditional practice of foretelling events through dates and classical texts.

In feng shui lore, the Year of the Rabbit is associated with the natural elements of metal and wood. This is a likely recipe for conflict, according to Hong Kong-based feng shui consultant Raymond Lo.

Taipei-based colleague Tsai Shang-chi goes even further.

This year the West will suffer from a vicious energy and will be prone to more terrorist attacks," Tsai said. "The East will also be affected by a negative energy, reflected in ongoing tensions on the Korean peninsula."

While Tsai and Malaysian prognosticator Rev Yong offer assurances that the problems between North and South Korea won't escalate into all-out war, Yong is less sanguine about the chances for avoiding an onslaught of natural disasters. He foresees severe flooding around the world, a powerful earthquake in Japan and the emergence of a number of worrisome new diseases.

One of the upshots, he says, will be big problems for the global economy and the possibility of a major stock market plunge toward the middle of the year.

"People think the rabbit is very gentle, but it's not going to be a mild year at all," Yong said. "It won't be a good year. There will be a lot of world conflicts."

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Waka Nusa - Your Own Fantasy Of A Tropical Island

Waka Nusa Resort is situated on the beachfront on Lembongan island. Palm trees and lush tropical garden's surround the Waka Nusa Resort and each bungalow within the resort is set in its own private garden planted with tropical flowers whose delicate perfume colours the evening air and where guests can relax in the privacy of their own surroundings.

The Waka Group of hotels have carved a distinctive niche in the Balinese market providing good quality accommodation at reasonable prices. However The Waka Nusa Resort is in need of a fresh coat of paint. This is still an up market resort but seems to have been neglected somewhat. It still does provide some style although at a steep price. The Waka Nusa on Lembongan Island is set a short stroll from a beautiful white sandy beach.

Your dream comes true, your own fantasy of a tropical island, your own private retreat in a comfortable grassroofed bungalow, far from the trials and tribulations of the twentieth century. An experionce you will carry in your memory for years and years. wake to be sound of silence, and breakfast on luscious local fruits, fresh - baked breads and world - famous Bali coffe or Indonesia tea while gazing ovet the beach and sea.

During your stay at the resort, you will observe that the bay is a very active island port. Local perahus bringing everyday to the islanders - building materials, foods supplies, animals and of course tourists the fishing boats sail away every morning around 2 AM are and back by 7 AM. At he end of the day, the local people have a traditional "mandi" (shower) at the village baths located behind the Resort before joining the usual cockfight in front of the temple at 5 PM.

We hope you will enjoy your stay with us !

ROOMS

Rooms are smartly furnished with ethnic décor and the floors are polished wood. All bedrooms are air conditioned. There are 10 types of bungalows in the Waka Nusa Resort is built under the coconut trees to the edge of the beach with full facilities and a modern feel as if life in the rural atmosphere of the life of luxury but also to meet here. Each room is equipped with fan, refrigerator, hot water, bathroom, television and Intercom.

ACCOMODATION

The uncomplicated but uncompromised architecture of polished woods, natural floors, and teh distinctive alang - alang roof, transport you in comfort and style to another place, anothertime. Each bungalow is set in private gardens planted with tropical flowers whose delicatescents colour the cooling breezes and the evening air. A romantic night on an echanted island. sleeping under a blanket of hundred thousand stars, lulled by the trade winds in the palm trees and the distant breaking of the surf on the coral.

FACILITIES

The medium size swimming pool is inviting and is the focal point for most guests in the evening. The restaurant serves Western and local dishes although there is no live music.

Restaurant

Spa

Swimming Pool

Resort facilities and services :
• Swimming pool
• House and bar food
• Laundry service
• Service to the room between the food
• Tour to the village
• pinch of the boat.

ACTIVITIES

Sail on traditional perahu Trawl a fishing line or simply enjoy sailing in a quiet lagoon (morning or afternoon). Visit the village of Lembongan, its mother temple, the sea weed farm, where we can take you for a cup of tea or coffee in a traditional home picnic on a dream beach, all by yourself. Your lunch will be prepared in advance and drinks are provide with an ice box. The current can be strong so we recommend you stay close to the beach.

Sunset walk a 10 minute guided walk to the South West cliffs of the island to watch a spectacular sunset over Bali glass bottom boat and snorkeling, table tennis, French Boules, badminton, volley ball available all day long push bikes are available at the office for a ride through the island. English cakes and tea are served at 5:00 PM at the bar, the Waka Nusa special cocktail at 7: 00 PM Lunch is served at 01:00 PM and dinner at 07:30 PM.

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