Indonesia/Bali

Bali! Visit the long-time jewel in the crown of Indonesian tourism, a tiny island of elegant temples, verdant landscape and fine surf...

The biggest resorts are the party towns of Kuta and adjacent Legian, with the more subdued beaches at Lovina and Candi Dasa appealing to travellers not hell-bent on nightlife. Most visitors also spend time in Bali's cultural centre of Ubud, whose lifeblood continues to be painting, carving, dancing and music-making.

Local time: GMT/UTC +8             Currency: Rupiah

Climate: Bali has a tropical climate which is warm all year round. The average temperature is about 30 °C during the day with high humidity making it feel a lot warmer than it is

Language: Indonesian (official) and Balinese but English is commonly spoken throughout Bali

Best time to visit: The best months to visit are April to September, when the humidity is lower and there are more sunny days

Things to do: Beside beautiful beaches, Bali is a paradise for culture lovers and scuba divers. It is also ideal for Yoga and features great Yoga Retreats

Things to know: There are generally 2 seasons: the dry season from April to October and the wet season from October to March although rain can be expected at any time of the year

Insider tip:  Cruises and sea safaris offer a convenient way for visitors to Bali to enrich their experience of Asia