Tourism

A Guide to Caring For Your Dental Health While Traveling

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Travel enthusiast? You need to see this…

Traveling the world is a wholesome experience. You can see the world from different perspectives, experience exciting cultures, and have fun. At that moment, nothing else matters. Well, except for your dental care!

While you are sightseeing and living a thrilling tourist life, your dental care should never take the backseat. We wouldn’t want to run into a dental emergency and have to visit the dentist during your trips now, would we?

Without further ado, let’s run you through 9 quick tips for caring for your dental health while on a trip!

1. Pack a Travel-Sized Dental Kit

If you travel often, you’ll know how easy it is to leave your dental kit behind. Since you’ll use your toothbrush and floss until the day of your tip, it’s easy to forget to pack it.

That’s why we suggest getting a separate dental kit for your trip. When you do, ensure it’s the first item you pack! Frankly, a compact dental kit should be after your passport on your packing list.

Your kit should include a soft-bristle toothbrush, dental floss, mouthwash, and fluoride toothpaste. Note that these are basics, as individuals will require different things depending on their dental needs.

For instance, if you wear braces, remember your water flosser to work around the wires and brackets. A list always comes in handy!

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7Bali Villa Holiday To Try On A Bali Villa Holiday

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If you are heading to Bali on holiday and the accommodation you have chosen is one of the awesome Bali villas that you can rent, we sincerely hope you do not plan to spend the majority of your time in that villa. By all means, enjoy the luxurious surroundings your Bali villa will offer, and it can be a great place to chill and relax. However, for those wishing to return from your holiday healthier and fitter, you must move beyond the walls of your Bali villa.

One of the huge benefits of holidaying in Bali, especially during the dry season from April to September, is that you are guaranteed great weather for any outdoor activities which you pursue. There is certainly no shortage of physical activities that are available in Bali, so there should be something that everyone can try.

We cannot list them all, so, instead, we thought we would highlight the seven most popular healthy activities for holidaymakers in Bali. Some might require you to hire some equipment, but we assure you it will be worth it. As for the others, they will not cost you anything other than the calories you burn off and we are sure you are happy to lose those.

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5 Unforgettable Experiences You Must Try When You Visit Bali

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Whether you are planning your first trip to Bali, or you are returning to Bali for a second or third time, one thing that must surely be on your agenda, is try out as many activities as you can whilst you are there. It has been argued by some that there are so many activities, trips, and experiences in Bali that visitors could return there 10 times, and still have barely half of them crossed off their list of things to do.

We know that there will be people reading this article who have a broad range of likes with regards to how they wish to spend their time on Bali. Some will be looking for sports and physical activities. Others will prefer sightseeing. Some will be hoping to experience some of Bali’s culture, and we will also have those who are happy to try a little bit of everything.

Obviously, if we were going to cater to just one of those groups the title of this article would include the words ‘sporting experiences’, or ‘cultural experiences’, or ‘sightseeing experiences‘ and so on. However, we want to cater to as many people as we can so we will go with ‘unforgettable experiences’ and hope that at least one of the 5 that follow, appeal to each of you who are reading this.

#1 – Hike On Mount Batur At Sunrise

We start, appropriately, with an experience that will require you to get up really early. In fact, it might even be easier to not go to bed at all. With a pickup in the small hours, you will be driven to the foot of Mount Batur. There you will see other hikers and as you join them in hiking up the mountain, take in the awesome view of the stars as you go. When you arrive at the top, you can stand or sit and await the first sunrays of the day which continue into becoming a stunning sunrise.

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Seseh Villas – West Coast of Bali

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Located about forty minutes from Bali’s International airport and 25 minutes from the many restaurants and shops of the cosmopolitan Seminyak, Seseh is a laid-back, traditional beach-side village.

Home to one of the best surfing locations in Bali, the village is the ideal spot for anyone wanting to be surrounded by ocean and beautiful rice fields. Seseh is basically untouched and is approached via an avenue of coconut palms.

The village is one of the best places for you to experience some of the customs and culture of old Bali. Seseh is also a great destination for those looking to get lost in the beauty of the countryside. The village offers some of Bali’s best private luxury villas for rent, which are classic venues for holidays with family and friends.

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Bali Tourist Information

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Bali Tourist Information

When travelling to Bali, it is wise to be aware of any current situations, warnings, events, weather incidents and other Bali tourist information that may have an impact on your travels. Although Bali is generally a very peaceful, safe and often a family friendly destination in most areas, there may be occurrences whereby your travel plans need to change, or where you simply need to be aware of current circumstances. You can keep on top of the latest developments by checking your local government travel website in most cases.

In addition to unexpected events and happening, there are just some basic common sense things to keep in mind when you travel to Bali, as well as to anywhere else in the world. Some of these Bali tourist information details will be briefly outlined in this article, and are aspects to keep in mind both before and during your travels, in order to ensure that you have an enjoyable and a safe adventure in Bali that will stay in your memories forever.

Swimming
Most people spend a lot of time swimming in Bali, so keeping in mind that red flags mean danger is important. It generally means there is a rip current nearby and people should stay out of the water.

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Bali Tourism Grows Even With Stagnate World Economy

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Bali Tourism

Early on there was a great deal of speculation that Bali tourism would suffer as a result of a stagnate world economy. There was a great deal of concern over the global crisis and how these external factors would affect tourism but also there was concern over internal factors that might interfere with tourism such as the traffic jams that were occurring in South Bali. It seems this concern may have been all for naught, for there is no question that tourism in Bali in 2013 is thriving.

In recent years Bali has found itself nicknamed ‘Island of Thousand Temples,’ not because of the temples on the island but because of the excessive number of hotels popping up all over. Not all these hotels are what one might expect, and certainly many would agree that Bali villas offer a much better alternative to hotel accommodations.

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Bali Tourist Tips

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Bali Tourist Tips

When packing for your dream vacation to Bali, on top of your Bali tourist tips is a checklist of items to bring with you. Here are a few items that will make your vacation much more enjoyable: passport, sun block SPF 40, Deet bug repellant, anti-diarrhea medicine, antibiotics, acidophilus pills, vitamins, energy bars, anti-bacterial hand wipes, antibacterial hand sanitizer, foot powder, digital thermometer, tissue, bottled water, your doctor’s phone number along with his exchange’s number, an extra suitcase, two cameras, film or batteries depending on the type of camera, cash and traveler’s checks.

The list may seem daunting, but there is a good reason to bring each and every item listed. I could list the pros of every item, but a majority of them are self-explanatory.

When arriving in Bali there is also a pecking order to things you must do upon arrival. First thing, check into your hotel or Bali villa. After checking in, deposit your passport, white immigration card, airline tickets, credit cards, cash and traveler’s checks into the hotel safe that is available in every hotel.

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Bali Culture

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Bali Culture

It is a well known fact that Bali culture and Indonesia as a whole has a history that is both bloody and full of strife. Having being colonised by the Indians and the Dutch, Bali had to endure going through a period when the Japanese expelled the Dutch as well. All in all, these events that took place over hundreds of years only served to enrich and support the Bali culture. Furthermore, it needs to be said that the multi-religious environment that is currently present in Bali has served to influence its traditions, heritage, art and also its cuisine. When travelling across Bali, it is apparent that the Indians, Japanese and Dutch have left their indelible mark upon the island.

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Bali Hotel Association to Offer Puri Palace Tours

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Puri Palace

Antara News The Bali Hotels Association is planning to put together planed to develop Puri tour packages, which are palace tour packages. The reason for these tours is that in it is hoped that it will go a long ways to preserve the culture of Bali, which is known as the Island of the Gods, by many.

Executive Director of Bali Hotels Association (BHA) Djinaldo Gosana said, “By this tour package, tourists can learn about traditional dances, cook, making offering and others, while they can stay at residents` homes.”

According to Gosana, the tours will combine a number of cultural areas including the palaces, family activities, and the rural tourism development. It is hope that tourists will then enjoy local activities that are supported by local residents and focus on local cultures.

Gosana went on to say, “We have been exploring some puris in Bali for this cooperation such as the family of Jero Kuta Palace in Denpasar, Kanginan Palace in Karangasem, Gianyar Palace, Kerambitan and Penebel Palace in Tabanan, Bongkasa Palace in Badung and Singaraja Palace.”

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Secret of Bali as a Top Vacation Destination is Out

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Bali Top Vacation

Bali may be small, but don’t let that size deceive you – because for its size it packs a powerful punch when it comes to vacations. In fact, the secret of Bali as a top destination is out. In a single day, you can drive around the entire Bali coast, but it can take you a lifetime to experience all that Bali has to offer.

If you ask Bali travelers what they like about Bali you’ll get all kinds of answers – beautiful beaches, surfing, diving, enchanting temples, amazing dance performance, spectacular gardens, the nightlife, the culture, the people…

It quickly becomes apparent that while it might only take a day to travel around the island, Bali has a lot to offer, and there is certainly something for every tourist. Small certainly does not mean limiting. As you explore the nooks and crannies of beautiful Bali, you’ll find yourself wanting more.

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