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At the heart of the Indonesian archipelago, with its big sister Java is the island of Bali barely the size of Corsica but a uniqueness and charm that leave a strong imprint. An island of beauty nestled in the Indian Ocean in sum. The pearl in the string of islands of the Sunda shines a thousand attractions. Because it is a land full of evil spells and charms, because nature is wild, kind people … You must go to Bali, to discover all these beauties full of wealth and crops, to taste life simply.

Living tradition
Temples and daily offerings (flowers, incense, food) are the external evidence of the link between the Balinese with their gods and nature, and the great religious tradition which animates them. Similarly, the arts such as dance and music, are extremely elaborate performed as an offering to the gods.

Artistic and cultural wealth
Bali is known worldwide for its wonderful handicrafts. The carved wooden furniture golden dragons appalling, the delicacy of the sculptures, the grace of batiks, masks amazing, foundries gamelan, the baskets, the silver jewelry are all skills that have mastered the Balinese.

Generous nature
With a hot and humid climate, the island of the gods has been marred by nature. Exuberant everywhere, it is the perfect image we have of the island: the rice terraces carved into the hill. But it is also the beaches of white sand, blond, gray or black volcano, often fringed by coconut plantations, and a sheltering Indian Ocean seabed beautiful. Then there are the flooded forests of creepers and inhabited by giant trees such as banyan. Finally, volcanic lakes that are home to add fire to the plant world.

An infinite number of activities
In this wild and diverse, one can indulge in the joys of surfing, scuba diving, from snorkeling to hiking, surfing, rafting, fishing, kite the … Athletes do not bored in Bali!

Security
Despite the bad reputation that the island has gained after the two waves of attacks in 2002 and 2005, Bali is a highly secure, where crime is virtually nonexistent. Getting around is not dangerous, except in areas of high density tourist flights even anecdotal.
Where can you admire the most beautiful sunsets that in the tropics? The show is so great that it is unforgivable to miss a single, on the long beach of Kuta, around 18h, when all the Balinese and foreigners are, this moment has become a sacred institution. Another appointment required, the temple of Tanah Lot whose graceful silhouette perched on the cliff stands out because of intense shades of orange and pink. An unforgettable spectacle.