http://bali.mehthesheep.com/hot-springs-bali/Toya Devasya in Kintamani has earned a reputation as one of the most upmarket places to submerge your bones in.

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Set in elegant landscaped gardens, the pools offer immaculate facilities and the waters are clear blue and odourless no sulphur gases here!

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Also, Kintamani in the islands northeast is a spectacular highland region where adventure is the name of the game.

Spend the day hiking up the dramatic slopes of Mount Batur or just sipping cocktail overlooking Lake Batur, then ease your muscles in the curative powers of Toya Devasyas soothing waters the perfect luxury remedy!

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Location : Jalan Puri Bening (STA), Toya Bungkah, Kintamani

1. Black beauty AmedCan you imagine a beach with black sand?

Its actually a common sight in Amed, which boasts of unique black sand beaches due to the volcanic deposits in the coastal soil.But this isnt the only thing appealing about this north-eastern gem.Featuring a flat bottom lagoon, its also a perfect spot to learn snorkelling and diving, and the reef is a short distance away by boat in calm waters.

No worries if youre on a budget theres numerous local villages with various accommodation options.But one thing you should try seafood. It is one of the regions best, and be sure to also try the locally harvested salt for a taste of the seaside, literally.2. Down the unmarked trail Pasir Putih BeachThe gorgeous Pasir Putih (meaning white sand) owes its secluded reputation to its location.Although its barely 90 minutes drive from Denpasar, the capital, reaching it is an adventurous trip that takes you through a tiny village, down an unmarked trail and along a rough, sandy track.This pretty little hideout is tropical paradise incarnate. You can swim in turquoise waters, rent a beaten-up longue chair and enjoy some local eats on the sparsely populated shoreline.Youll also then notice something lovely unlike almost every other beach in Bali, this one is so secluded theres not a single villa or hotel in sight.3. Seaweed paradise Geger BeachNestled in Nusa Dua, Balis luxury villa neighbourhood, Geger Beach has experienced development at one end, while the other remains gorgeously untouched.In fact, whats left of this little slice of paradise is a hideout for passionate beach-goers looking for a break from the crowd. The place is popular with local expats rather than tourists, no surprises since they are probably residents in the high-end locality.While you enjoy your quiet afternoon by the sand and sea, dont forget to visit its seaweed farms, where the plants are harvested to produce cosmetics. You can even spot the farmers at work on the beach.With calm and crystal clear water, Geger Beach is also perfect for swimmers and snorkellers. Its seaweed farms attract spectacular reef fish into the shallow waters too!4. Abandoned utopia Green Bowl BeachNamed because of its algae-covered rocks seen at low tide, Green Bowl Beach could have become the next big tourist destination.But the demolishment of nearby Bali Cliff Resort left the beach as an abandoned paradise, which remains known to only a select few.Although the beach is difficult to find due to tricky turns down a few tiny roads, it is a stunning example of Balis natural beauty.To get to the beach, you have to descend hundreds of steep concrete steps, before you can sink your feet into the sand.Green Bowl Beach is also famed for its resident population of bats living in beachside caves, you can often see hundreds of sleeping bats at noon. If you are not scared of flying creatures, you can even snap a once-in-a lifetime Green Bowl Beach photo from the inside.5. The private and exclusive Karma BeachWant to have the privacy of an exclusive beach?Karma Beach is the one of the few places youll have to pay to experience Balis untouched beauty.For just Rp. 250,000 you can descend via the inclinator to the private sands of the Karma Kandara Villa, where your entrance fee includes purchase of food and drinks.Supermodel Kristy Hinze and actor Jeremy Piven are known to be former guests, with their cliff side villas renting for USD$1400 a night.And yes, this is the perfect beach with blindingly white sand and turquoise water, where you can enjoy world-class Mediterranean inspired cuisine and an ice-cold beer.You can even watch a movie by the beach, as the sun sets for the day.Now how many beaches provide that level of luxury?6. Mystery Boulder Beach Yeh LehYou probably wouldnt have heard of the Yeh Leh Beach unless you are a local fisherman.Located in Jembrana, just off the Denpasar-Gilimanuk highway, Yeh Leh is not decorated with soft white sand like your ideal beach.Instead, thousands of boulders litter the shore, either covered in algae or washed clean by the waves. These mysterious rocks have been smoothed over for hundreds of years, leaving few clues about their origin.The beach is actually easily accessible, and you can visit at low tide to see Yeh Leh in all its glory, with the boulders unearthed and many interesting marine animals caught in the rock pools.And if you can, dont miss its stunning sunset, which lights up every shining rock on the shore.

3. Bliss Surfer Hotel (Rooms start at USD 30)Laidback, cool, and pragmatic all that youd associate with a surfer dude best describes this budget hotel.Located in the busy Legian, Bliss Surfer Hotel is also one of the best spots to enjoy the spectacular Bali sunset.Family rooms with bunk beds for kids are available too.You can even pamper yourself (yes in a budget hotel!) at the Waves Senses Spa located on the fifth floor with a mini haven of sea-inspired therapies.Bliss Surfer HotelLocation: Jl. Sriwijaya No. 88, Legian, Bali 80361Phone: +62-361-767222Check Rate on AgodaOfficial Site 4. FRii Bali Echo Beach Hotel (Rooms start at USD 37)If you are planning to surf in Bali, Echo Beach must be somewhere at the top of your list.But even for non-surfers, the beautiful coastline of North Seminyak and its breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean are hard to resist.

At this gorgeous place, where best to stay other than the Echo Beach Hotel itself?Yes, the pool is right outside your door. Doesnt it remind you of some gorgeouswater villas?

Who says you cant get a water bungalow experience in a budget hotel?If youve gotten a room on the upper deck and away from the pool, youve still got an equally good deal cause youre closer to the awesome sundeck.

FRii Bali Echo Beach HotelLocation: Jl. Munduk Catu No. 32,Batu Bolong, Canggu, Bali 80361Phone: +62 361 846 9178