Bali lies between the islands of Java and Lombok and is one of more than 17,000 islands of the Indonesian Archipelago. The scenic views of Bali are filled with rice paddies, volcanic mountains, lush tropical forests, and fascinating beaches.
With its diversity of culture, natural beauty, and the Balinese society, a huge number of tourists are attracted to Bali every year. The south coasts of Bali are likely to attract most of the tourists with the white sandy beaches and warm crystal clear water of the Indian Ocean. Numerous water sports facilities and restaurants can be found all along the beautiful beaches in Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Dreamland, Candi Dasa, Lovina, Tanah Lot, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Penida, as well as discount hotels and resorts.
Bali is easy to reach by air, either directly or via Jakarta or by ferries from Java or Lombok for island hoppers. Apart from cheap buses and bemos, rental cars, motorcycles, or bicycles are also widely available.