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Jalan Raya Denpasar Gilimanuk, Dusun Klatakan, Melaya, Jembrana, Bali

www.villamelayabali.com | [email protected] | +62 361 8475415

The Melaya Villas

Introducing Melaya Villas ideally located in West Bali. The name Melaya is taken from

the village name where the villa is located. Melaya Villas collectively reflecting harmony

with the beauty of nature as the villas nestle a few steps away from the sun-kissed

beach.

Melaya Villas Bali also demonstrates the authentic ancient and modern mixture of

Balinese and Javanese culture. The living area of the villas are antique ancient

Javanese Joglos combined with the modern Balinese design. This is our philosophy to

unify and combine our concept within the harmony of all elements, the alliance of a

breath-taking nature, authentic Indonesian ambiances and the happiness of our guests.

The guests will be granted with tranquillity, peacefulness, perfect accommodation and

blessed with the most hospitable and dedicated services. Operated as a boutique hotel,

the Melaya Villas experience will soon impose its signature as a privileged retreat.

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Contents The Melaya Villas ...................................................................................................................................... 1

Contents ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

Location ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

Accomodation .............................................................................................................................................. 5

Villa Type ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Occupancy / Children Policy .................................................................................................................... 7

Internet ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Electricity and Voltage .............................................................................................................................. 8

Staff .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Restaurants .............................................................................................................................................. 11

In Villa Activities ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Out of the Villa Activities ......................................................................................................................... 17

1. Palm Sugar Farming and Blacksmith Visit ................................................................................... 17

2. West Bali National Park Activities ................................................................................................. 17

3. Diving at Secret Bay ........................................................................................................................ 19

4. Balinese Ceremony ......................................................................................................................... 20

5. Banyuwedang Hot Spring ............................................................................................................... 20

Out of the Villa Activities ......................................................................................................................... 21

1. Perancak Temple ............................................................................................................................. 21

2. Makepung Buffalo Race ................................................................................................................. 21

3. Visiting Temples ............................................................................................................................... 21

4. Pemuteran Snorkelling and Diving ................................................................................................ 22

5. Dam Palasari .................................................................................................................................... 22

6. Waterfalls .......................................................................................................................................... 23

7. Medewi Surf ...................................................................................................................................... 23

8. Banyuwangi Trip : Ijen Crater and Mount Bromo ....................................................................... 24

Dos and Donts.......................................................................................................................................... 26

Management Note ................................................................................................................................... 28

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Location Melaya Villas is in the most west part of Jembrana, it just ten-minute drive to Gilimanuk - the Bali port town. As Melaya is part of Jembrana regency which has long coastline, it makes them to be one of fish producing village in Bali. Set in a hectare peaceful and quite surrounding, the beach-front villas are only a few steps away from the swimmable volcanic black sand Kelatakan Beach. Directly to the right of the villa starts a small coral reef, so you can start snorkelling directly from the villa. The beach is overlooking Banyuwangi the eastern part of East Java with its famous Mount Ijen – setting the beach with a magical Bali sunset. We are approximately three-hour drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport in a , thirty-minute drive from Pemuteran area, ten-minute drive from the West Bali National Park and ten-minute drive from Labuan Lalang which is the crossing point to Menjangan Island. The location provides Melaya Villas with options of adventurous Bali land and underwater paradise. Melaya Villas is a perfect retreat to enjoy a true relaxing uninterrupted hideaway.

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Accomodation

The True Bali Hideaway Retreat

Fusing modern-style simplicity and subtle Javanese / Balinese touch, Melaya Villas is

proud to offer 3 private beach-front villas laid in a hectare beachline land to you and your

beloved ones. Melaya Villas introduces a real Bali holiday vacationing.

The living area of the villa is a 75 to 100 years old antique Javanese joglo. The joglo is

equipped with kitchen, a sitting area with TV and audio set entertainment, a large dining

table, and a toilet.

The garden and ocean view bedrooms are accessible from the living area, terrace and

patio. Everywhere from the living room you will be overlooking the swimming pool, into the

garden and to the ocean.

Among the intimate setting of large tropical garden, you can enjoy the private pool,

overlooking the beach.

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Villa Type

Pool Villa Type Average Land Average Built Private Pool

Area(m2) Area (m2) Size (m)

Three-Bedroom Pool Villa 2000 250 15 x 5

Villa Amenities and Facilities

Air-conditioned bedrooms Mosquito net Wardrobe Clothes rack Hairdryer En suite bathroom Sitting area Fan TV and DVD player In house movies

Board games Bluetooth sound system Safe WiFi Internet Private pool Pool towels Sun loungers Equipped kitchen Dining table Nespresso machine

Daily cleaning (except on Sunday) Bed linen changed every three

days Night security Sundeck Terrace 2000 m2 tropical garden

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Room Type

Villa Type Master 2nd 3rd Extra

Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bed

Three Bedroom Pool Villa

King Size King Size King Size

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Twin Bed Twin Bed

Occupancy / Children Policy Maximum Occupancy Three-Bedroom Pool Villa : 6 Adults + 1 Extra Person (Extra Bed) Two-Bedroom Pool Villa : 4 Adults Children Policy Children under 5 years old sharing existing bed with parents is free of charge Children above 5 years old is considered adult and should use extra bed Extra Bed / Baby Cot An extra bed is subject to Rp 225.000 nett per bed per night (only for 1 person) A baby cot is subject to Rp 75.000 nett per cot per night

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Immigration

Visitors to Bali must possess a passport valid for at least six months upon arrival and proof of onward passage. Visa requirements are determined by nationality. Visitors are advised to check with their nearest Indonesia embassy or consulate or have a look at http://www.imigrasi.go.id/index.php/en/.

Internet

Internet connection is available in all areas of the villa but the speed might not be what you have expected like in more developed areas in Bali and it might not always be good because we are located in a beach village close to the West Bali National Park.

Electricity and Voltage

Electricity is quite a luxury for some areas in Indonesia due to the dissimilar distribution especially in the rural areas and the price is not that much cheaper compared to Europe. However, the thing that we concern the most is the carbon emission produced by the power plant as the more we use the electricty the more carbon emission produced Therefore, we strongly suggest you to use all electronic devices wisely including switching off the airconditioning when you are not in the room and plug out your device chargers from the socket after using it.

Time Zone

GMT plus 8 hours

Staff

We have made the decision to employ locals to stimulate the employment of the village. We have a villa manager who is responsible for the daily operations of the three unit villas. The villa manager is assisted by villa attendants, a gardener, a pool attendant, a cook, an engineering attendant, and security guards. The staff of the villa will do their utmost to make your stay as pleasant as possible. It is all up to you if you want to show your appreciation to them. They will appreciate if you thank them with a tip for the services rendered when you leave.

Laundry We have a washing and dry machine for our own bedlinen, cushions and towels. You are welcome to ask our staff shall you wish to wash your clothes. It is at Rp. 10.000 + 15% government tax and service or 70 Euro cents + 15%. Please bear in mind we do not have a professional laundry equipment, changing in colour might happen and it is on your own risk.

Transport / Motorcycle / Car We have made agreements with the locals for transports and vehicles. These are of course not official rent companies.

http://www.imigrasi.go.id/index.php/en/

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Motorcycle / Car Description Nett Price Per Day

Motorcycle Start from Rp 60.000 Family car (max 7 persons without luggage) Start from Rp 400.000 Family car + fuel and driver Start from Rp 850.000

Transport Description Nett Price Per Day

Airport Pick Up / Drop to the airport Rp 750.000 Elf / Minibus Pickup / Drop to the airport Rp 1.250.000 Drop to the South, East or North East of Bali Rp 1.000.000 Rent Elf / Minibus to Tanah Lot Rp 900.000

Note

- The driver works normally 10 hours consecutively per day - You are responsible to take care of his lunch/dinner. You can do this by giving the

driver a small amount of money (around Rp 50.000) so he can buy his own food - If you need the driver for more than 10 hours, the charge is Rp. 50.000 per extra

hour. - Motorcycle or car without driver is always excluding fuel. You must buy for that

directly at the gas station.

Doctor / Hospital The closest doctor in the area is around 10 kilometers. You can ask our villa manager and discuss which doctor you should go or hospital is needed.

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Money

Rupiah

Money Changer

- Check the rate of exchange and commission (if any) the money changer is taking. - Calculate the rate in your own calculator and compare with them. - Count your money before you leave the premises. - If the money is not correct ask to them the rest or call the nearest security or police. - Changing the money in the bank is the safest way.

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Restaurants

There are two grilled fish local restaurants on the beach very close to the villa. Sumbersari Beach is about 3 minutes by car and the other one is Candi Kusuma Beach about 10 minutes by car. Some other Javanese restaurants close to Gilimanuk Harbour as well. Here is the list for a bit further drive.

1. Bali Tower Restaurant

The restaurant is located within 15 minutes from the villa. The restaurant is a unique structure made from five huge logs, each 33m long and 80cm in diameter, offering incredible 360o picturesque view over the West Bali National Park and the ocean from the fourth floor and the fifth floor viewing platform. The restaurant is specialized in Mediterranean and Indonesian cuisine. There are plenty of vegetarian options and a good range of dishes for the children as well.

2. The Pantai

It is in the same area as Bali Tower Restaurant. A safari car will take you to the restaurant through the national park with a chance to see deer, birds, or jungle fowl. They offer seafood dishes and barbecue grill. You can choose to dine on the wooden deck with gentle waves by the beach or in secluded gazebos intimately located within the mangrove maze. The cosy barefoot bar and lounge Azur is completed by the beach bean-bags, candles and chill-out music.

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3. The Bay Restaurant and Bar The restaurant has breath-taking view of Menjangan Bay and its lush mangrove forest. The menu includes wide range of selection with emphasis on authentic Indonesian cuisine. You can also choose to spend an unforgettable evening with your loved one with their Romantic Dinner package: romantic dinner on the boat, romantic dinner on the Jetty or Romantic Dinner under the star. To reach the place, you will need to go to Naya Gawana Resort.

4. The Sunset Resto The resto is in Mimpi Resort, within 20 minutes from the villa. The restaurant is placed half floating ashore a secluded bay to overlook untouched beauty of a nature park. A sunken bar is uniquely added in the middle to serve variety of beverages and espresso.

5. The Octagon Beach Club The Octagon is the heart of the dining facilities at Plataran Menjangan,10-minute drive from the villa. The reason it is named the Octagon is simply because it is shaped like one. It is comprised of three levels, each level offering a view that no camera can even do justice.

6. Wantilan Restaurant A small open kitchen with finest selections dishes provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner also located in Plataran Menjangan.

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Activities

In Villa Activities Having holiday in a beachfront villa and very close to the nature with many things to do and to see will complete your holiday and create a memorable holiday. Here are some in the activities we can organize:

1. Swimming and Snorkelling

Kelatakan Beach is considerably quiet and in general there is no strong current. However, every month in the period of full moon, the wave can be stronger. You can rent snorkeling gears for a very reasonable price, about 300 meters from the villa is a nice reef and fishes to explore. You can find a nice reef and fishes to explore 300 meters from the villa.

2. Balinese Offering Workshop

Philosophically speaking, the making and giving of banten is a selfless act; a kind of self-sacrifice. It is part-meditation, part-escape from the humdrum buzz of everyday life; it's a gift of gratitude to the Maker, and a supplication to the lower spirits that they do not disturb the living. The smoke of the incense carries the sari - the essence of an offering - to heaven.

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3. Rindik Performance and Course

Rindik is twelve-keyed xylophones tuned to even-tempered scale created in early 20th century by rice farmers. A rindik is played with either two or three beaters, one held in the left hand and one or two in the right. You will not only be able to watch live rindik performance but you also have the chance to learn how to play the instrument.

4. Balinese Dance Course Balinese dances is an ancient dance tradition that is part of the religious and artistic expression among the Balinese people of Bali island. Balinese dance is dynamic, angular and intensely expressive. Balinese dancers express the stories of dance-drama through the bodily gestures including gestures of fingers, hands, head and eyes.

5. Traditional Fishing

You will see some local fisherman boats by the beach around the villa. You can ask our staff to join the local boat, you will need to pay a little amount for fisherman then you will be sailing along with native fisherman and traditional boat.

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6. Village and Beach Cycling Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the rural village of Melaya, rice paddies or picturesque beach view during your biking. We have two bicycles in the villa. You can rent it for your own bike tour. However, reservation in advance might be needed when we have full villa occupancy.

7. Balinese Massage

Balinese massage is

performed in deep

pressure during the

massage. The use of

scented massage oil can

be very therapeutic. The

massage oil also helps

massage strokes become

fluid. The techniques

work to soothe damaged

tissue, and relieve

strained muscles and

joint pain.

8. Board Games We provide games such as cards, chess, monopoly and some other family games. Please ask our staff and please bring it back to the staff house anytime you have finished it.

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9. In-House Movies and Entertainment

International TV channels including films are available in the villa. An array of DVD films for family are also in the villa for the guest entertainment. The staff will be happy assist you getting the DVDs.

10. Balinese Cooking Class

Jump on the bike with our staff and explore the variety of Indonesian grocery in the traditional wet market. Our home cook is not a professional chef, but excellent in cooking, especially Indonesian food. He will be happy to show you how to cook. You are more than welcome to join her: cut some vegetables, mix some of 2,3,4, 5 or even 6 different type of spices and be amazed what you have done. It’s delicious!

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Out of the Villa Activities

Fifteen Minutes Away from the Villa 1. Palm Sugar Farming and Blacksmith Visit

Around 15-minute drive from the villa there is a neighborhood where the locals produce palm sugar traditonally. The process to make the palm sugar blocks take almost the whole day. In the morning they will get the sup from the trees and it will be ready in the afternoon. The blacksmith is only a block away from the palm sugar farming. The blacksmiths are working to create any size of knive and sickle.

2. West Bali National Park Activities

The park is an unspoilt beauty lies at the west end of the fabled island of Bali: lush green forests, picturesque mountain range, crystal clear blue water, and vast stretches of pristine beaches, those are what await at the West Bali National Park. Home to over a hundred species of wildlife, the national park is best known as the sanctuary of the exotic white Bali Starling, an endemic iconic bird of the island of the gods. Only a small percentage of the total area of the park is open to visitors, and this rule must be respected. There are two key ways to explore the park: either hiking the trails or concentrating on marine aspects.

i. Mangrove Tour

The 1 to 3-hour mangrove tour in a motorised-jukung will bring you passing mangroves forest with four different mangrove species. The tour will not only enrich you with knowledge about the mangroves but also the whole organisms involved in the ecosystem. If you are lucky you will get the chance to see various kind of birds, starfishes, sea urchins, crabs. Some monkeys and storks will probably be around in a certain time and place of the day.

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ii. Jungle Trekking

This shortest trekking activity lasts about 2 hours, the mileage of around 5 km with the location of trekking through the woods of mangrove and evergreen monsoon forest, river forest, during the journey visitors will see various types of forest ecosystems and his trademark, if lucky visitors will also be able to see a variety of interesting fauna such as Tiger langur, Javan Muntjac, wild boar and deer, monitor lizards.

iii. Bird Watching

The tour can take up to 2 hours. Bali Barat National Park is a great location to visit because of the Bali Barat National Park Bali endemic birds and has all at once become the mascot of Bali: Bali Starling birds, there are two locations that can be visited to see the Bali Starling birds in captivity Bali Starling at Tegal Bunder Resort and Training Centre and the release of Bali Starling at Resort Brumbun Bay.

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iv. Horse Riding This adventure is very exciting with well trained horse and professional trainer. The setting is in the West Bali National Park- a tropical atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings.

v. Snorkelling / Diving at Menjangan Island

Menjangan Island is one of the best diving site in Indonesia and has a great visibility under the water. The crossing point to Menjangan is only 10 minutes from the villa. The package from the tour operator will include the boat, entry ticket and equipment for snorkelling or diving.

3. Diving at Secret Bay

This dive site is only ± 8 km from the villa. It is fine black and grey volcanic sand with rubble and not on a coral reef. The depths ranging from 3 to 8 meters until you find frogfish, nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, dragonet , gobies, sand eels, stonefish , devilfish, mimic octopus and he Ambon scorpionfish crabs You can also charter a small boat and visit one of the dive sites further inside the bay.

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4. Balinese Ceremony

You can easily find Balinese wearing traditional clothes for ceremony everywhere in Bali. The ceremony can be baby ceremonies, puberty rites, weddings, cremations, temple festivals, full moon, Silent day, etc. You might be able to attend the ceremony during your stay in the villa. Please ask our staff if there is any ceremony around.

5. Banyuwedang Hot Spring

There are two hot springs not far from the villa. Banyuwedang hot spring is a local site where the locals usualy go for praying and have a hot bath. Mimpi Resort has a modern hot spring pool with restaurant not far from the pool. The resort will charge you a pool pass including towel and bathroom usage.

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Out of the Villa Activities

More Than Fifteen Minutes Away / Half Day / One Day Tour

1. Perancak Temple

Perancak Temple set around 1546 is the icon of the village that makes you easy to find it. You will have an opportunity to capture a beautiful moment at sunset. Perancak holds annual traditional rowing boat race to celebrate the town anniversary and a motocross race is held in August.

2. Makepung Buffalo Race

The annual Buffalo races is held on October and November in different venues. It starts early in the morning around 7 am as the buffalo race will be ended around 10 am.

3. Visiting Temples

Rambut Siwi Temple Rambut Siwi temple is about 25 km

to the east side from the villa. It is a beautiful Hindu shrine set in the cliff bank with wide Indian Ocean just in front of the temple. The locals believe that every temple in Bali has its own story of holy. The story began when Ida Maharsi Markhandia doing meditation at Raung mountain in Java. He saw a holy light from a far distance. He then started his journey to find where the light came from and rest in a cliff where the temple is now.

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Pulaki Temple

Pulaki temple is located on the stone cliff at Banyupoh, Gerokgak on east of Pemuteran, within 30 minutes from the villa. The temple is extremely guarded to keep the purity of this holly temple, there are places that should not be entered even by the priest.

4. Pemuteran Snorkelling and Diving

Pemuteran is home to the largest artificial bio rock reef project in the world and a real spirit of marine conservation effort in the area. Fantastic shapes and figures have been placed in the bay now covered in beautiful coral.

5. Dam Palasari

The dam serves as flood control, irrigation, fishing and recreation. Surrounded by the protected forest which has stunning tropical view. Canoe recreation is possible to rent directly on the site to sail around the lake. It takes only about 15 minutes from the villa by scooter or car. Palasari also still has hectares of ricefield in which can be a beautiful and peaceful view on the way to dam.

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6. Waterfalls

There are quite a few waterfalls around Bali. In the picture is a waterfall about 2,5 hours from the villa - Sekumpul waterfall in Munduk. That is one of the most beautiful waterfall in Bali, there are 7 waterfalls.

7. Medewi Surf

Medewi Beach is a beautiful rocky

beach situated in west part of Bali

Island which is favored by the

great and long swell wave that is

suitable for surf adventures. The

beach is around 60-minute drive

from the villa.

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8. Banyuwangi Trip : Ijen Crater and Mount Bromo - Ijen Crater

Ijen crater, the magnificent colourful sulphur lake is in the Banyuwangi Regency and is 55 kilometer from the villa. The ground is very fertile and a group of big plantations such as cacao, teakwood, rubber and both Arabica and Robusta coffee are covering more than 50% of the area of Banyuwangi. The amazing view of Ijen Crater in the early morning is perfect when the sun is rising. Yet the night trip is since 2010 popular which is so called “Blue Fire”, the only one place in the world. Tour operator will advise to go after middle of the night so then you can see both: the blue fire and the sunrise. The view of sulphur miners who climb and go down to the crater is also amazing. A man puts about 10 kg of yellowish stone in to his basket, before he descends the mountain slope to sell his load, carrying the same basket, going in the same direction, digging the same mineral. It is the natural picture that can be seen every day. The weather in the night is pretty chill, we advise you to bring jacket/sweater and of course proper shoes. You will need to climb about 3km. Please ask our staff to prepare your breakfast for take-away to Ijen. Make sure the battery in your camera is full.

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- Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo is one of the iconic mountain in Indonesia, 2329 m high. This breath-taking and ethereal landscape have been swooned by many travellers alike. Myth has it that Mount Bromo is significant to the Tengger people who believe that the site is where their brave prince sacrificed his life for his family. To appease the Gods, the people will offer food and money by throwing it into the crater of the volcano once a year during annual Kasada (or Kasodo) festival. The best time to go is in June, July and August where is less rain but more tourists. August is the month for the Kesada (Kesodo festival) for the Tengger people if you are interested. However, Indonesia being a faily mind weather of just rain and shine, anytime is a good time to go to Mount Bromo. Try to avoid weekends if you do not want the crowd.

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Dos and Donts

Entering a temple

DO wear some Sarong or long clothes when entering a temple – The Balinese are very serious about their spirituality, so please be respectful.

DON'T enter a temple menstruating – also if you have an open wound you shouldn’t enter.

Shopping

DO haggle in markets and street shops - Humor and a smile can get you a long way, that goes for bargaining too.

DON'T haggle too hard or for the fun of it - Be polite. 5000 rupiahs probably won’t make much of a difference to you, but it might do to the seller.

Mind the head

DO wear a helmet when driving a scooter – Both for protection and to avoid getting stopped by the police. Insider tip: Wearing an “udeng” (The traditional Balinese headwear) exempt you from wearing a helmet

DON'T touch people’s heads – That goes for kids too, even if they are cute. The head is considered the most sacred part of the human body.

Drinking water

DO drink bottled water - Bali is hot all year around and you don’t want to dehydrate.

DON'T drink tap water - It does not taste good and will almost certainly give you stomach problems.

When giving and receiving

DO use both hands when giving or receiving - It is a compliment to use both hands when you give or receive things like money or a business card.

DON'T hand over something with your left hand – It is considered impolite. Using both hands is still ok.

When driving

DO honk the horn shortly when overtaking - It is a common way to let other people know you are passing.

DON'T hold the horn down – Being aggressive in the traffic is frowned upon everywhere, even more so in Bali.

Getting attention

DO wave with your palm facing down - When asking someone to come by, stretch your hand out, palm down and move your fingers toward yourself.

DON'T point with your index finger - That is considered offensive. Use the entire hand if you want to point out something.

When invited to dinner

DO make room for a second serving – you will most likely be asked for one and it will be impolite to reject.

DON'T empty your plate – Leave a little food as an offering to the gods and to let the host know you had enough to eat.

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Partying

DO enjoy an ice cold Bintang - Balis’ no. 1 beer and it comes in large bottles as well!

DON'T do drugs! - Indonesian drug laws are extremely strict.

Watch your feet

DO take of your shoes when entering - When entering a home or temple take of you shoes. Helpful tip: Whenever you see a row of flip flops outside a building, you should take of yours too before entering.

DON'T touch or point at someone with your feet – It is considered very offensive.

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Management Note

Photos and information are taken from many sources: by self-camera & experience, from internet and local people. We cannot put the name of the photo courtesy one by one. To do some of the activities must reserve, you can create your own package and some might in fix packages. Please contact our staff to get the price and further information. Shall you find another interesting thing to do and to see that is not on our list yet during your stay at our villas, we are inviting you to share it with us and please kindly send your story and pictures of places to [email protected] and get a reward from us.

We wish you have a great holiday in Bali!

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