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Bali, Indonesia » Vacation Information

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Bali is one of the most popular of the Indonesian Islands and 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.

The principal cities are the northern port of Singaraja, the former colonial capital of Bali, and the present provincial capital and largest city, Denpasar, near the southern coast. The town of Ubud (north of Denpasar), with its art market, museums and galleries, is arguably the cultural center of Bali.

The island is surrounded by coral reefs, which attributes to the island’s popularity with vacationers. Beaches in the south tend to have white sand while those in the north and west glisten with black sand.

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Articles on Bali

Luxury Travel
New and Improved Bali Resorts
by Robin Cherry October 17, 2008

Bali is back, with plenty of new and upgraded luxe resorts to satisfy your every indulgence.

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Six Totally Awesome Family Surf Camps
by Ben Chapman June 18, 2008

Our expert surf bum selects six sweet surfari destinations around the world—from San Diego to Bali—to check out for fitness and fun on your next family vacation.

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