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Bali on the map seems such a small island. Indeed it covers a small area of just 5,620 square kilometers, and is one of the smallest islands in the Indonesian archipelago. The island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia’s small Hindu minority. It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. A good map is an invaluable tool, whether on tour or venturing out unescorted. The best and busiest roads connect Denpasar with the main towns and tourist resorts. Tour buses and taxis generally limit themselves to these routes, and travel agents can arrange hire of motorbikes bike or jeeps for those who wish to explore further off the beaten track. Bicycles are also available for hire for the more adventurous explores. ...

Boreh – Traditional Balinese Spa Treatment ‘Boreh’ is a Traditional Balinese spice body mask, made from ancient recipes. It was traditionally used by Balinese for many generations to create well being for body and soul. This homemade creation is prepared using local ginger, cloves and nutmeg, and is now used internationally by many Spa companies who include it at the top of their list of treatments. A full Boreh treatment experience can be arranged while holidaying at any Exotiq Holiday villa.

Bali is the most well known of Indonesia’s islands and remains the number one tourist destination in the archipelago. One of Bali’s biggest attractions is its culture, which despite the intrusion of the outside world has been preserved in unique arts and ceremonies. It’s hardly surprising that people are captivated with this tropical island paradise … and some of them never leave! Art and culture are strongly bonded to Bali’s unique form of Hinduism called Hindu Dharma , which is widely thought to be the closest example to the religion and social framework that existed in Java during the zenith of its power and is now found nowhere else on earth. The very soul of Bali is rooted in religion and spirituality and is expressed in art forms and skills that have been passionately preserved over the centuries. ...

Stoked to try something new this summer? Get your surf on! A favorite fitness activity of super-fit celebs like Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Cameron Diaz, surfing is not only super fun, but offers a killer cardio workout to boot. Here is what you need to know before you hit the waves. MORE WOMEN IN THE WATER Like many sports, surfing was once dominated by men. But today, the waves tell a different story. From 2001 to 2005, the proportion of women among the 2.3 million surfers worldwide jumped from 19 percent to 33 percent, according to Board-Trac, a board-sports market research company. Female-focused apparel brands have driven major revenue into the billion-dollar surfing industry, with top-seller Roxy increasing their sales from $20 million to $650 million in the past ten years. Plus, there are now magazines and websites (check out Surfer Girl and Wahine Surfing ) focused solely on the girls. BODY BENEFITS OF SURFING And it’s no wonder so many women are flocking ...