House of travel Bali Brochure 2017 | Page 7

Fun for all ages More bang for your rupiah Come home restored Due to its protective reef and breakwaters, Sanur Beach, on the island’s east coast, is a favoured hangout for families. The entire 5 kilometres stretch is quiet and relaxed, with several restaurants, cafés and shady palm trees. When in Bali, you’d be a fool not to indulge in a massage. Or several. In places such as Legian, Seminyak and Kuta, there’s a massage boutique every 50 metres. Simply walk in and enjoy a full body one- hour massage for as little as $12. Bali offers an infinite amount of feel-good wellness options. From spas to cheap massages, reflexology and yoga, it’s all about finding your inner calm. When it comes to waterparks, the kids couldn't even dream of one as cool as the sprawling Waterbom Waterpark. The best in Asia, it covers all sorts of heights and frights, with slides that are a whopping 250 metres long and others that reach speeds of 70 kilometres per hour. Food and drinks are also a bargain, with bottled water costing little more than $1, and local warungs with menu items starting from $5. Bali Hai Reef Cruises offer a little bit of something for every family member. Departing Benoa Harbour, the full day luxury cruise sails to Lembongan Island where it moors alongside a purpose-built pontoon. With unlimited ba nana boat rides, a 35 metre water slide, refreshments and village excursions, there’s something for everyone. Sanur Beach is one of the best places in Bali to partake in yoga because cheap rates are a wallet- friendly $15 per lesson. And if it’s outdoor pursuits you crave, surfing lessons can be sought for $8 and you’ll get a full two hours. Or if you’d prefer an underwater experience, rent a mask and snorkel in the Coral Triangle Region for less than $15. Bali is popular for its coffee (Kopi Luwak) which they incorporate into many spa treatments due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Chakras are meant to stimulate your ‘third eye’ and open a portal into your soul, but if that’s all a bit intense, try one of Bali’s numerous rooftop spas, with bars and resident DJs to complement a full menu of treatments. Enjoy Qigong (a form of meditation that incorporates both Yoga and Tai Chi), or if you’re a hands-on individual, try a silver workshop in Ubud, where you’ll learn traditional Balinese silver-smithing to create your own bespoke piece of jewellery. 3