Have you watched Eat, Pray, Love starring Julia Roberts? Well, spoiler alert (not really) because Bali was one of the primary locations for the movie and it’s pretty obvious why. Bali has been and forever will be the most popular tourist destination in our lovely neighbor, Indonesia.

This dreamy destination is one of 17,000 islands in Indonesia that flaunts its pristine beaches and one of the most spectacular coastlines ever seen.

Bali is home to many gorgeous beaches, from Seminyak to Keramas Beach with its black volcanic sand.

Interesting to note here, Bali is made up of four smaller islands where the other three are Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan.

From mainland Bali, you can take a 20-minute-boat ride from Sanur Airport to reach those smaller islands. They are pretty much considered hidden gems there, so make sure to add them to your itinerary.

If Bali is not enough, you can explore other exciting places in Indonesia! You’ll be amazed at the number of amazing sights you can even revisit.

There are direct flights from Manila to Bali’s main airport - Ngurah Rai International Airport, also called Denpasar International Airport.

Travel time via direct flights takes around four hours and five minutes. Transit flights can be longer, even up to 30 hours. Thus, depending on your needs, urgency, and comfort, pick your route carefully to avoid any unwanted waiting hours at your end.

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport or Denpasar Airport is situated 13 kilometers from Denpasar City – the capital of Bali.

The second busiest airport in Indonesia, it is the best airport in terms of the facilities offered. There are also some lounge areas where they were fully equipped with children's play areas and cinemas.

From the airport to your lodging, there are several modes of transportation available: taxis, vans, and rental cars.

Philippine Airlines, AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, Scoot, Garuda Indonesia, and Singapore Airlines are some of the primary airlines operating in Bali.

If you book your ticket a few months early, you can get a price range from PHP 6,600 to PHP 8,700 for a one-way trip.

Take note that for these cheap flights, only 7kg of hand-carry luggage is included. You have to purchase separate check-in baggage.

Meanwhile, full-service airlines such as Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines provide passengers with check-in baggage, free meals on the flight, and more legroom. However, you’ll have to shell out more.

Seminyak Beach is home to many delicious restaurants and has some of the best beach bars that allow you to enjoy the panoramic sunsets while having fun.

If you are looking to party, Mexicola is one of the most popular new bars in Seminyak. Drop by and have a blast night partying by the beach!

There are various other amazing bars, but bear in mind most of the bars here are more expensive. You might want to check your budget, too.

If partying is not up to your alley, you can hit up the spas instead, and enjoy some quality massages. Then, have brunch after at the delicious restaurants by the sea

Pay a visit to Prana Spa Bali that not only looks exclusive by its splendid interior, but you can also get those massages, facials, and exotic treatments at an affordable rate as this spa caters to mid-range prices. Most of the spas here open daily and up till night.

Another thing that you can do is surf the waves or just have a lazy sun-tanning session on the shores while enjoying the splendid view of the beautiful beach.

There are plenty of five-star hotels and just a few footsteps away from the accommodation, where fun and sleep are only some footsteps away.

Jimbaran is a quaint and beautiful fishing town in Bali. The vibe here is more tranquil and relaxing.

As the water here is not wavy, it is perfect for visitors to go for a swim. Jimbaran has four kilometers of glimmering golden powder-like sand where you can see little warungs at the shores for you to grab your lunch after sun-tanning at the beach.

Other than that, you can book a fishing trip where you get to catch your lunch. This would be an amazing experience for those that bring along their children, where they got to fish their food, how fun is that!

Close to Jimbaran, stop by Suluban Beach, one of the island's gorgeous spots.

Dramatic limestone rock formations surrounded it, and to reach the sandy beach. You might need to walk down some of the steep steps at the beach. What will greet you, in the end, is the turquoise water with blue skies.

The Nusa islands are three separated islands: Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan.

Know the COVID-19 status in your destination. You must assess the COVID-19 situation in the destined country. Here are some of the things you should consider before you head out.

Keep your mask. Only remove it for unavoidable reasons such as medical reasons, eating, when you are not in the presence of crowded places.

Keep to a travel budget before leaving. Whether you are traveling alone or as a group, budgeting helps you come back home with less regret and headaches.

While travel restrictions are easing up, the Indonesian government is still taking extra measures for international visitors entering the border. You can find further information from Traveloka’s COVID-19 Regulations and Information page.

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